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(Message started by: bakes781 on Dec 19^th, 2003, 11:58am)

Title: Patriots ~ Week 16 Analysis
Post by bakes781 on Dec 19^th, 2003, 11:58am

Another Marshall University QB for Belichick & the Patriots D to chew on. These long time rivals have had some great battles. I'm not a big fan of Penny's game. However, much like Brady it may not look pretty but he gets the job done. He & Santana have developed a great connection with each other. The critics(me included) who thought this offense would suffer after the loss of Coles have been proven otherwise. Martin former Patriot is still going strong. On defense the loss of Abraham has not dampened the pass rush for NY. The emergence of Shaun Ellis has been a big reason why they have not lost a step. Last week the Patriots offense had one of it's best games all year. Defensively they have been outstanding each week. The Pro Bowl selections were announced yesterday. Only Ty Law & Richard Seymour will be representing the AFC's #1 team in Hawaii. [smiley=furious.gif] Hopefully this slight will somehow motivate those that didn't make it to take out their anger on their next opponent. Guys like Bruschi & Harrison should be especially pumped up.

Patriots Statistical Breakdown:

Tom Brady ~ 200 yards passing, 1 td & 2 ints
Kevin Faulk ~ 60 yards rush, 30 receiving
Antowain Smith ~ 40 yards rushing & 1 TD
Larry Centers ~ 10 yards receiving
Troy Brown ~ 50 yards receiving
Deion Branch ~ 50 yards receiving
David Givens ~ 20 yards receiving
Dedric Ward ~ 10 yards receiving
Christian Fauria ~ 10 yards receiving
Daniel Graham ~ 20 yards receiving & 1 TD
Adam Vinatieri ~ 1 FGs & 2 PAT

Jets Statistical Breakdown:

Chad Pennington ~ 300 yards pass, 3 TDs & 2 INTs
Curtis Martin ~ 100 yards rush, 40 yards rec & 1 TD
LaMont Jordan ~ 30 yards rush & 1 TD, 20 yards rec
Jerald Sowell ~ 20 yards rushing, 20 yards receiving
Santana Moss ~ 130 yards receiving & 2 TDs
Curtis Conway ~ 40 yards receiving
Kevin Lockett ~ 20 yards receiving
Anthony Becht ~ 30 yards receiving
Doug Brien ~ 0 FGs & 4 PATs

FINAL SCORE
PATS17
JETS28

As you can see, I have a BAD feeling about this game. I just think the Patriots are in for a wake up call on Saturday night in the Big Apple.

Title: Re: Patriots ~ Week 16 Analysis
Post by captainpurple on Dec 19^th, 2003, 4:15pm

gotta respect those "bad feeling" games. I had one going into last week vs the Bears. Didn't expect a loss, but expected a pretty close game. [smiley=fumin.gif]

I totally agree on the Harrison 4 ProBowl sentiment. How does Jerome Woods make it over Harrison? Granted, Woods has more INTs and 2 went for TDs. But Harrison is off the charts for tackles this year compared to Woods. He's a much better FS IMHO.

Title: Re: Patriots ~ Week 16 Analysis
Post by Philly on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 8:09am

I had a "bad feeling" about the Niners this week. Unfortunately I was right.

Fortunately for you, your fears were unfounded as NE continues to roll. Gotta love that defense. Congrats.