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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.the defense was absolutely a problem allowing 9+ play drives all game long. They kept Brady off the field. Not one 3 and out. I realize they only allowed 19 points, but they did not give this team's strength, their offense enough drives. Time of possession was a key factor in this game...and that is on the defense.
the defense was absolutely a problem allowing 9+ play drives all game long. They kept Brady off the field. Not one 3 and out. I realize they only allowed 19 points, but they did not give this team's strength, their offense enough drives. Time of possession was a key factor in this game...and that is on the defense.
the defense was absolutely a problem allowing 9+ play drives all game long. They kept Brady off the field. Not one 3 and out. I realize they only allowed 19 points, but they did not give this team's strength, their offense enough drives. Time of possession was a key factor in this game...and that is on the defense.
This was the key to the game. We're successful when the offense is on the field, this defense just doesn't get the job done.
This was the key to the game. We're successful when the offense is on the field, this defense just doesn't get the job done.
Well it goes both ways. When the defense made a stop on the first drive of the game, then our offense goes 1 and out putting our D right back out there, makes it tough. We had a couple more 3 and outs, not to mention the Giants getting to start in our territory once. Offense had plenty of chances yesterday
I believe the Pats lost because their offenses actually DIDN'T have enough chances. Do you realize after the TD to start the 2nd half that they only had 3 more drives the rest of the game?(not counting the last 57 seconds where they basically needed a miracle)
Yeah, 3 drives where they scored zero points. How many chances do you need to score a point?
They got it done on the first drive, and Brady stuck em right back out there!
true..but field position was a problem for them all game..last 3 possessions they started from their own 17, 20, 8. If Welker makes that catch, we are talking about a 96 yard TD drive and a drive starting from their own 8 to ice the game.
I just had the feeling that the Giants could not consistently stop the Pats offense...just needed a few more drives than 7.
The offense did see the field in the second half, and only managed to put up seven points in two quarters.
To my eyes, the defense did enough to win the game and the offense didn't. That's really all there is to it.