NFL Discussion Thread: Pats win SB XLIX. Offseason begins

[CP1708]

Who knows tho? If the Pats drop 50, with Blount/Vereen/Gray rushing for 300+ yards and 5 TD's, that hurts both causes. But if Brady puts on a show, or the Seahawks hold the Pats to 10 points, etc, claims can start to be dissected pretty good.

If Russ throws a TD before the score is 29-0 does he move into the Top 5 discussion?

If he throws a TD before it's 29-0, this site might crash.

Along with the rest of the internet, and my Verizon cell service.

 

[jpzx]

I've gradually moved from being pretty indecisive to a comfortable feeling that Seattle will be going back-to-back.

People are placing too much of an emphasis on recency (how both the Seahawks and Patriots performed in the conference title games) when what we actually watched: the Colts in Foxborough and Aaron Rodgers in an enclosed stadium/Russ' worst game ever.

New England gives up 104 yards/game on the ground (on 4.2 yards per attempt). Seattle 84 yards/game (3.4 yards per attempt).

I don't like putting stock into non-football related things typically, but one I think actually does matter: Seattle's familiarity with the University of Phoenix Stadium playing field, visiting it every single season --> whereas the Patriots lost the most heart-ripping Super Bowl in their existence at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 3, 2008.

 

[aNYone]

I've gradually moved from being pretty indecisive to a comfortable feeling that Seattle will be going back-to-back.

People are placing too much of an emphasis on recency (how both the Seahawks and Patriots performed in the conference title games) when what we actually watched: the Colts in Foxborough and Aaron Rodgers in an enclosed stadium/Russ' worst game ever.

New England gives up 104 yards/game on the ground (on 4.2 yards per attempt). Seattle 84 yards/game (3.4 yards per attempt).

I don't like putting stock into non-football related things typically, but one I think actually does matter: Seattle's familiarity with the University of Phoenix Stadium playing field, visiting it every single season --> whereas the Patriots lost the most heart-ripping Super Bowl in their existence at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 3, 2008.

didnt think about this

 

[jpzx]

Seahawks-Broncos --> in New York (no team in division)
Ravens-49ers --> in New Orleans (no team in division)
Giants-Patriots --> in Indianapolis (no team in division)
Packers-Steelers --> in Dallas (no team in division)
Saints-Colts --> in Miami (no team in division)
Steelers-Cardinals --> in Tampa (no team in division)
Giants-Patriots --> in Arizona (no team in division)
Colts-Bears --> in Miami (no team in division)
Steelers-Seahawks --> in Detroit (no team in division)
Patriots-Eagles --> in Jacksonville (no team in division)
Patriots-Panthers --> in Houston (no team in division)

Since 1995 -- the last 20 years -- it's only happened two other times.

Jan. 25, 1998 - Broncos 31, Packers 24 (Y, team that played S.B. at team's stadium within their own division won S.B.)
Jan. 26, 2003 - Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21 (N, team that played S.B. at team's stadium within their own division didn't win S.B.)

I guess we'll see.

 

[dmxfury]

I think Seattle cruises, their D is too fierce and the offense can control the clock

 

[flyerthandelta]

Patriots 28
Seahawks 21


***Cant see Brady losing 3 str8 ala Buffalo Bills
***Pats Offense has more weapons than Seattle (Marshawn Lynch)
***Pats Defense very underrated and they are just as good as Seattle defense.

 

[100027]

***Pats Defense very underrated and they are just as good as Seattle defense.

 

[noblekane]

Almost time for us 49er fans to off ourselves lol

 

[Chester McFloppy]

***Pats Defense very underrated and they are just as good as Seattle defense.

 

[stillin729]

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

No way I read that correctly. Pats defense on par with Seattle's?

 

[ihatemyshoes]

No way I read that correctly. Pats defense on par with Seattle's?

The niner fan cant root for the Seahawks 

 

[bravelude]

Seattle's defense is great, but it's the Patriot's defense you have to be worried about.  If Seattle comes out w/ that Manny Pac vs Ricky Hatton quick strike blitz and ding Brady, then it's over.

 

[scrubstoreowner]

This reminds me of the Spurs Heat Thread this past June.

A lot of people ate crow.

Some accounts never logged back in after the Spurs won.

This thread will be a great read right after the game.

Or 

Dare I say if it's a blowout, the 3rd quarter on will be pure hilarity on here.

 

[flyerthandelta]

Man I can't wait to see y'all reactions come Sunday night I'll be looking for yall bounties will be in abundance

 

[dmbrhs]

This reminds me of the Spurs Heat Thread this past June.
A lot of people ate crow.
Some accounts never logged back in after the Spurs won.
This thread will be a great read right after the game.

Or 

Dare I say if it's a blowout, the 3rd quarter on will be pure hilarity on here.

If it's not a blowout, at least we'll always have last year's SB thread to re-read.

 

[bravelude]

i just don't wanna see marshawn or Sherman out there. Its time for them to put BB on MADDEN or TOM BRADY on MADDEN.

 

[Lovetohate3000]

I got the patriots by 10.... 27-17......

 

[CP1708]

I see a 20-17 type game, whoever has the ball last.


I'm still STUNNED that Aaron Rodgers and the Pack turned five turnovers into six points. Absolutely absurd defense. :x

Legendary **** if Seattle seals this deal.

 

[flyerthandelta]

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[elpablo21]

bruh...

 

[The Glove]

you realize the seahawks let browner go because maxwell is a better corner...

 

[nelson999]

Marshawn and Gronk playing Mortal Kombat was hilarious 

 

[dmxfury]

Patriots 28
Seahawks 21


***Pats Defense very underrated and they are just as good as Seattle defense.

No

 

[nick.]

underrated, yeah

just as good as Seattle, no