OFFICIAL: PATRIOTS vs. Ravens Divisional Playoff Game Thread

[makoute]

The Brady Special. 3rd inexcusable game-changing pick right before the half this year. Weve won the other 2 times!

I think the pats were ahead in those two games right? They certainly were against the colts.

 

[heavyde050]

He's made more than one bad pass in this game.

He is 15-24 for over 200 yards and 2 tds. What do you want?

Not to mention a few drops too

 

[pork3]

that's what you get when you don't get any pressure on the QB...anyone would look good.

Ding. Ding. We have a winner.
Belichick has been unable to find two things in the last few years:

1. A reliable pass rusher.
2. A reliable wide receiver.

Also, their defensive schemes are quite vanilla.

-Jamman

 

[DefenseRules]

I just can't believe how bad this D has looked. All the talent, flashes of promise, etc.. Combined with one of the greatest coaches of all time. It's ridiculous.

All of them, including the coach has failed so far.

 

[manxman2601]

What?

Baltimore are up by 7 and they're kicking off to start the 3rd.

The voice of reason. Thank you.

 

[Irish Hooligan]

Does it bother anyone else that the officials have been a bit suspect and Goddell is on the sideline in a purple cap with a B on it? Supporting his bff I supose.

 

[condon84]

Especially since it hasn't happen so far in the prior three playoff meetings.

Plus this Ravens D could be destroyed even with some short passing. Their DBs are awful.

 

[Patriot Missile]

I just can't believe how bad this D has looked. All the talent, flashes of promise, etc.. Combined with one of the greatest coaches of all time. It's ridiculous.

D was stabilizing after giving up the 14 points. The int and PI call had a lot to do with that last drive.

 

[PatriotSeven]

Plenty of people have been saying this all week. But objectivity was laughed at. Instead, homer nonsense was spewed and those people called the sensible statements like: "this will be a dog fight" chicken little speak.

I don't understand this logic. If we can't beat the Ravens in the divisional round, how do those of you that want to avoid them plan on winning against even better defenses like the Seahawks in a Superbowl?

 

[DarrylS]

We are down by a TD, we are receiving the kickoff... give these guys a chance before you quit on them...

They have been there before and can come back..

Never seen so many "ledge" folks as I am seeing tonight..

 

[Uncle Rico]

Looking at NFL.com just now; what the heck is happening the #95 in this pic?

 

[50-yard-line]

This was the defense that everyone said we could rely on. Brady's pick was awful, spotted them 7. The other 14 were awful.

BTW a great defense makes a stop to help the offense after a turnover like that. See: Seattle

BTW, Sherman doesn't get called for DPI there. That's a game-changing idiotic effing call!

 

[Ivan]

Stork is a huge loss but I still think they win this.

 

[sambam94]

Brady 202 yards, doesn't feel like it

 

[NSPF]

I just can't believe how bad this D has looked. All the talent, flashes of promise, etc.. Combined with one of the greatest coaches of all time. It's ridiculous.

I agree, I just don't get it. Is Bill not as good of defensive coach anymore? Are we overrating the players? Are the Ravens secretly the GOAT offense?

 

[ashley]

Let's go Offense, let's get this game tied up!!!

 

[Galeb]

What's the excuse for that INT then? He had a clean pocket, forced a bad throw. They're both moving the ball well, Flacco hasn't made any negative plays yet.

Brady effed up. It looks like he read the coverage incorrectly and expected Gronk to cut inside sooner. You're the "thoughtful poster" who disagreed with the fact that Flacco has had plenty of time all day and Brady has had none...

 

[Its_The_Patriots]

Hoping for better execution in the second half.

 

[QuantumMechanic]

Stork reported to be out for the rest of the game

 

[LightSkinSmurf]

Yeah, I don't know what it takes to have a top defense. I think our guys are pretty good, what do you need, hall of famers at every position?

I think the defense is pretty good too. Its when people start throwing around the word elite that I cannot agree.