Manning is Manning. Need to disguise defenses as he changes so much at the line. Their O line looks good today. A lot of inside double teaming to spring Moreno. Looks exactly like the Patriots line did last night.
Secondary is suspect and is getting exposed here late in the 4th by San Diego. They take chances. D line pressures well, especially on a delayed rush or stunt, and we know how nimble Brady is....
Be nice to not play in a rain storm.....

I also read today that Spikes was put on IR because he was late to a meeting. not because of aggravating his injury. They were going to cut him, but went the IR route so he will still get playoff share. But he will be gone....

Should be an exciting game. Pats have been changed single handedly by Blount.With Blount now moving front and center , the Pats are like a new team. The opposition now has to play the run on D and that really changes them simply blitzing and falling back for coverage on Tom. Stuff happens like turnovers or luck either way but in a straight forward game I think we will trounce Denver if Blount has a big running game again. Sure wish we had the Gronk but I think we have what's needed to go to the SB again.

Sunny, high of 60F, should be a duel

They should fly to Denver tomorrow and start acclimating to the altitude.

I am looking forward to a great game, should a heck of a battle. Hopefully our defense can hold them to well under 30 points and Blount has another monster game. I think the thin air will have some effect but the Pats should be prepared.
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noise will be a factor

the Chargers left alot of plays on the field...they could have won it.. their play calling was suspect as well... that said... My biggest fear of Denver are the phantom PI calls that have made a good deal of Mannings stats better than they are.. He and his brother have made a living off of that "play"...I just want it called even and fair... I doubt we get that in Denver...I would love to see the game played on a nuetral outdoor field...

[QUOTE=Rockfish9;1028465]the Chargers left alot of plays on the field...

Same can be said about the Broncos.
Plenty of drops, Welker had his share.
Should be a good game.
I think either team that wins is going to have their hands full with the Seahawks in the super bowl.

Certainly Seattle is favored but SF looked pretty tough against the Panthers. I think both games this coming weekend should be pretty good.

I think the Patriots are gonna win handily, scoring over 40 once again against a bad Denver defense and holding them to under 30.

Denver will win after a mighty comeback at the end of the game.

~ nebestrodomous
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Peyton is easy to intercept

I'll be rooting for the Pats...but I sure as hell wouldn't put any money on it. Winning in Denver has always been a tall task with the Pats

Line is at 4.5. If you believe the home team gets 3 points off the bat, then you're looking at a 1.5 point spread. Should be a tight game, and hopefully fun to watch if you're a Pats fan.

Denver will win after a mighty comeback at the end of the game.

~ nebestrodomous
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Your credibility on football is highly suspect...

t...I just want it called even and fair... I doubt we get that in Denver..

Be careful what you wish for. A couple of Pats wins this year have come after questionable calls.

I still like the Pats in this one, especially with the new look they showcased last week!

Better half is returning from 15 day business trip to China on Sunday. I will be at Logan for a 4pm arrival......:smash:

Your credibility on football is highly suspect...

My credibility on damn near anything is highly suspect. :lama:

So which Patriots team does Denver prepare for...the running or passing?

The Pats should be able to mix things up pretty well and Denver's passing D isn't the best. If we can manage an interception or two I think we have a good chance.

-spence

Better half is returning from 15 day business trip to China on Sunday. I will be at Logan for a 4pm arrival......:smash:

Get there early to see start at 3. With any luck you'll see the whole game if the plane from China is a little late late! :)

or if you are very brave ...tell her to take a taxi. :devil:

Sir Charles on Pat's Fans & the Organization.
Me thinks he had too much run @ the mini bar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sjT7Jpa2Ek

Better half is returning from 15 day business trip to China on Sunday. I will be at Logan for a 4pm arrival......:smash:

Send a Limo - every one wants a Limo ride back, no?

Be careful what you wish for. A couple of Pats wins this year have come after questionable calls.


Same could be said for a couple of Pat's Losses

with peyton and that offense Denver should win by 10......but they won't - patriots by 3 :uhuh:

What Barkley says is true. We want all or nothing from the Pats. I went to lots of pats games in the 70's and I can remember when winning half the games was considered a great season. Winning only 4 all season was about what was expected. now its Super Bowl Champs or chumps. We have been spoiled by the Bill/Brady era.

:fury:Better half is returning from 15 day business trip to China on Sunday. I will be at Logan for a 4pm arrival......:smash:

Look like a champ send a car for her..... :uhuh:

It's going to be a tough game. The D needs to get into Peyton's head quick, get him frustrated, force some plays. We came back after spotting them 3 scores, Blount only had 2 carries that game. I believe Denver has the edge, but this is going to be a grudge match, and we will come out on top...

Sir Charles on Pat's Fans & the Organization.
Me thinks he had too much run @ the mini bar


Hey ! WATCH it Buddy, that's the former GOveNENOR of Bama wannabe your talkin bout

after all is said and done... looking back at the pro bowlers that are on IR... the "rag tag" group of recievers.. make shift offense and defensive lines.. a running back discarded and given up on by other teams now running over people like he's Corey Dillon... all the adversity this team has over come.. how many times as fans did we think each injury to a key player was the tipping point.. they met every challenge... this team is special.. win or loose .. it's been a thrill.. even in defeat they were never out of it until the clock struck 0000...they only need 2 more games to do something REALLY special...deep down I feel their best is yet to come.. I'm thinking we are due for a Tom Brady air show... Pats by 10 in a thriller...

from 3pm sat ------to---------3pm sunday will feel like forev-ah

from 3pm sat ------to---------3pm sunday will feel like forev-ah

Why from sat at 3pm?

just is.... i liked that saturday game i guess

Get there early to see start at 3. With any luck you'll see the whole game if the plane from China is a little late late! :)

or if you are very brave ...tell her to take a taxi. :devil:

Send a Limo - every one wants a Limo ride back, no?

:fury:

Look like a champ send a car for her..... :uhuh:

Change in itinerary. Pick up tonight, Friday at 10:30 pm. Let her sleep for 36 hours then time for a big game meal!

Going with the dogs.... NE and San Fran.

Nothing but Manning vs Brady talk all week.
I guess the other 90+ players on the side lines have nothing to do with the outcome, past or present !.
Maybe Tom & Peyton should become golfers so they can compete 1 on 1 and forget having to deal with teams & coaches :grins:

Ok here is my usually completely wrong prediction. I feel the Broncos will win with ease. Felt that way on Monday and still feel that way today. Go Pats.

Ok here is my usually completely wrong prediction. I feel the Broncos will win with ease. Felt that way on Monday and still feel that way today. Go Pats.

Isn't that one of those bad commercials? You know where the guy throws the popcorn!

Ok here is my usually completely wrong prediction. I feel the Broncos will win with ease. Felt that way on Monday and still feel that way today. Go Pats.

does this mean......
that when lost you take a left turn when you shoulda gone right?

9 HOURS TO GO

Well the big day is here. This is one of the most anticipated matchups in a long time. I hope the Pats play up to their potential , especially the D. Also looking to see the "New Patriots Offense" featuring a powerful running game that keeps the Denver D honest and opens up the Pats passing game big time.


GO PATS

:patshelmet:

:fury::smash::):fury:

time for some offense Tom

and a turnover from our D would be nice right about now

Fugly.... Talib out hurts. Time of possession 2:1. First downs 3:1.

This is where I say Dandy Don would be looking for the wall switch right about now.

4th and 2. I have no problem with the call. Mankins whiffed and the guy had a clear run at Brady, who had eyes downfield. But that is the difference between him and the two QBs left playing in the NFC game. Just got real tough with time dwindling....

mortifying

This is where I say Dandy Don would be looking for the wall switch right about now.

he'd be singing now....not one of our players is playing a half way decent game.

Maybe the NFC game will be worth watching, because this one certainly isn't. Offense and defense look like crap.
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B I T C H S L A P P E D !!! No pressure on manning at all.

Oh well , great season considering what they had to work with.

Go Pats

:patshelmet:

I hope it snows to beat the band in NJ during the S. Bowl. I wasn't surprised by the out come. Just not enough horses to hang with the other 3 teams left. Great season considering the impact players hurt. Next year Tommy not a lot of time left. Please get him some receivers.

Typically i would have something rude to say, cause of my hatred for the pats, but instead i feel its best to off up my deepest sympathies on your lose.
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Typically i would have something rude to say, cause of my hatred for the pats, but instead i feel its best to off up my deepest sympathies on your lose.
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Loss :soon:

-spence

Loss :soon:

-spence

Ty spence that one has always alouded me.
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#^&#^&#^&#^& that talk.
The better team won !




QUOTE=iamskippy;1029060]Typically i would have something rude to say, cause of my hatred for the pats, but instead i feel its best to off up my deepest sympathies on your lose.
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from these posts...I guess they lost.
I haven't watched football in many years.

You can have that Talib guy too. I know he is good but can't stay on the field. To accident prone and never there when you need him. Too darn fragile.
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I predict we keep Talib. we get rid of Amendola and we buy ourselves a tight end who neither gets hurt nor kills people. :)

GO PATRIOTS

I hope it snows to beat the band in NJ during the S. Bowl. I wasn't surprised by the out come. Just not enough horses to hang with the other 3 teams left. Great season considering the impact players hurt. Next year Tommy not a lot of time left. Please get him some receivers.

Bigger problem in the Swamp is the wind.
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The better team won !




yes they did
congrats to them

I think I'm watching the real Super Bowl right now. Some serious D out there on both sides. Gazoo head throws a lot of ducks these days. Nice, windy day and I think he has big problems.
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Seattle/Denver just doesn't interest me,doubt I'll stay up to watch the whole game.

Usually about this time I'd say bring on racing but Nascar is fast becoming a joke and to many it already is.Go 24.

I do have to admit I like catching some of the Rolex series races.24 hours of Daytona next weekend.

DOH .....

So what was the reason for not using Blount??
He had 5 carries for 6 yards in the first quarter and wasn't seen again.

Surely they should have given him a few more carries, I mean since their passing game was so stellar!!

My only thought was that they DIDN'T want to win the game at all.
If that was the case, it stinks or Parcell vs. Green Bay where he benched his best receiver for the Big Game!

Oh well, at least we have the B's

DOH .....

Didn't your team end the season 4 & 12? :smash:
They did beat Jax and Houston though..Congrats on that..

Didn't your team end the season 4 & 12? :smash:
They did beat Jax and Houston though..Congrats on that..

Even their cheerleaders have had enough with that team :hihi:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24417294/raiderettes-suing-franchise-for-wage-theft-unfair-employment-practices

[QUOTE=fishaholic18;1029418]Didn't your team end the season 4 & 12? :smash:



Actually they are coming off back to back 4-12 seasons :rotf2: