bobobonators Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 52-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 What We learned from Sunday's Week 7 Games New England Patriots 38, Chicago Bears 31 1. Down 38-31 with two seconds remaining, Mitch Trubisky needed a 55-yard Hail Mary to force overtime. A back-from-the-wilderness Kevin White corralled Trubisky's 54-yard rainbow only to be tackled by a swarm of Patriots just shy of the goal-line. It was that kind of day for Trubisky, who did more damage with his legs than his scattershot arm. Even though the Patriots defense made his scrambling ability a focal point all week, Trubisky improvised his way to 81 rushing yards, the second-most by a quarterback versus New England in the Bill Belichick era. In true Trubisky style, the box score belies his erratic ball placement, perhaps best exemplified by Jonathan Jones' one-handed interception on a pass that might have gone for a long touchdown had it not been slightly underthrown to rookie Anthony Miller inside the Patriots' 5-yard line. Chicago's defense and special teams will have to shoulder their fair share of the blame as well. After dominating the season's first month, the Bears have allowed 69 points to the Patriots and Dolphinsover the past two weeks. With all-world edge rusher Khalil Mack playing through an ankle injury, this formerly stingy unit simply can't get off the field in key situations. Might the coaching staff take a chance on resting Mack with the sluggish offenses of the Jets and Bills on the horizon? 2. Thanks to strong special teams play, the Patriots overcame a pair of lost fumbles by Cordarrelle Patterson and Sony Michel that placed them in a 17-7 hole early in the second quarter. Patterson quickly earned redemption with a 95-yard kickoff return, the sixth such touchdown of the return ace's career. Linebacker Kyle Van Noy broke a 24-24 tie in the middle of the third quarter, scooping up Dont'a Hightower's blocked punt for New England's first touchdown of that nature since 1996. Due in large part to the special teams scores, the Patriots reached at least 21 points by halftime and 38 points total for the fourth consecutive game -- the latter figure setting a new franchise record. This is an injury-ravaged offense yet to click on all cylinders, but the team is finding ways to move the chains, generate big plays and outscore opponents on a weekly basis. The Pats travel to Buffalo for a date with the reeling Bills before hosting Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 9. 3. Already playing without All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady seemed destined to continue leaning heavily on the backfield tandem of James White and rookie Sony Michel, gashing the Bearsdefense on an eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to begin the festivities. That plan was dashed when Michel's lower leg was twisted on the second-quarter play which resulted in a lost fumble. After posting three straight games of 100 or more yards, Michel was quickly downgraded from questionable to out, a sign that he may be unavailable for the foreseeable future. The Pats have already lost Jeremy Hill and Rex Burkhead to injured reserve, leaving recently re-signed scatback Kenjon Barner to function as the between-the-tackles complement to White for the game's final three quarters. Look for New England to add a power back this week, perhaps re-signing Mike Gillislee. White was the offense's player of the game, accounting for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns on a regular-season career-high 19 touches. Although the connection between Brady and Josh Gordonremains sporadic, the former Browns wideout led the team with 100 yards on four receptions, including a tackle-breaking 55-yard catch-and-run that set up White's 2-yard touchdown catch to cap off a nine-play, 96-yard drive late in the fourth quarter. Gordon's importance to Brady's aerial attack is growing by the week. -- Chris Wesseling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Let it rain sex toys upon you He is still searching for his *****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: The Pats probably can’t wait for this game. Why? Not like the Bill's are even a good rival for them. They probably just dont want any injuries while playing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Really??? I saw this in my Facebook feed.. I thought it was an imposter. I like him even less now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Success said: Let’s not overreact. Obviously, it’s likely that we lose - but we have played more close games than blowouts against that team over the years, and often had surprisingly competitive outings when things looked bleak going in. Division games are usually tougher for the Pats, and while they seem to have righted the ship, they also have some real vulnerabilities this year. As usual, the pass rush has to get to Brady. He is making more mistakes this season - a few turnovers, keep it close, get the home crowd rockin’...anything can happen. This, but then again I doubt we see anything other then a old school NE beat down of the Bills.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDO'Kearney Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, snamsnoops said: He is still searching for his *****! I always thought that fell out of Rob Ryan's jacket pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 F-it. Go totally unconventional against Pats:, onside kicks, fake punts, no huddle, go for every 4th down, flea flickers, go for 2 after every (any) score, blitz 4 guys, rush only 2 guys, wildcat, lots of bombs, Logan at QB a couple plays, Kyle runs it a couple times, trick plays, etc. Would at least be some fun to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peace Frog Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Southern Bills Fan said: Whaaaahhh. Bye Felicia. Welcome to ignore, D-Bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: VS. NFL.com Game Preview CBS Sports Game Preview ESPN Game Preview Bills vs. Patriots Vegas Lines Bills vs.Patriots History CBS Broadcast Team Play-by-Play: Joe Tessitore Color Analyst: Jason Witten Sideline Reporter: Booger McFarland Rules: Jeff Triplette Patriots Roster Patriots Depth Chart Patriots Team Profile Patriots 2018 Media Guide Patriots Survive Bears' Hail Mary Effort to Earn Fourth Straight Win NE vs. CHI Game Book PDF Patriots vs. Bears Game Center NE vs. CHI Game Recap Sorry Thurm wish we had a better team, the best we can do is be competitive. 3 hours ago, row_33 said: Been waiting for a real winning team again since 1994 this team was good under Wade Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haze_21 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 56-10 REDUX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Southern Bills Fan said: You all are such a bunch of pu#%ies. All you do is B word and whine about everything. It’s easy to support the Bills when they win. These are the times that make being a fan so much better when they actually do turn the corner and become a contender. Either get on board or leave. Either way, quick whining about everything. I'm with you but we are the minority. everyone wants an instant fix and aren't willing to wait for this regime to remake this team and when it doesn't happen immediately, temper tantrums ensue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 hours ago, BillsEnthusiast said: Jesus dude, you want a Pulitzer? Spill the tea I wouldn't fly from Washington to watch this game. I wouldn't even drive from my house in Rochester, but then again, I'm not a REAL FAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: "I thought we tackled him before he got in" I do love his press conference answers to the endless stupid questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Just now, Buffalo Barbarian said: I'm with you but we are the minority. everyone wants an instant fix and aren't willing to wait for this regime to remake this team and when it doesn't happen immediately, temper tantrums ensue. YEA! Screw those fake fans, you gotta be a REAL FAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Just now, Ol Dirty B said: YEA! Screw those fake fans, you gotta be a REAL FAN! yawn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 (edited) "Brady Says "Bills Mafia Here We Come" N.E starters would have more difficulty getting through the parking lot against the baddest 22 Bills Mafioso's than the 22 Bills they'll face on New Era Field. At least Brady should concede there are better hotels here than when he 1st whined(...and appropriately so) about them. Edited October 22, 2018 by I am the egg man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Who was the guy that bet five grand on the Vikings game? Do you mind betting another five grand on the Pats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Who was the guy that bet five grand on the Vikings game? Do you mind betting another five grand on the Pats? Hopefully he was smart enough to jump on the line today before it balloons to 18 by kickoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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