Week 13, Giants At Gillette, MNF

I think both the Rams and Seahawks may be better than the Patriots. And this us such a weird season where any one of about 8 teams could get hot in December and win the whole thing. This is not a prediction but I feel like San Fran could be one of those teams no one is considering. The Rams loss to Carolina kind of allowed them back into the conversation for the division. 3 teams with 9 wins and a month to play?

Seahawks still have to play LA and SF one more time. LA's still in the driver's seat when you compare remaining schedules:

LA - Seahawks, Falcons, Cardinals
Seattle - Colts, Rams, Panthers, 49ers
San Fran - Titans, Colts, Bears, Seahawks
big question there is if Darnold turns into his "big game pumpkin" mode.
if I had to pick I'd say Rams will come out on top but can't sleep on any of those teams.
Purdy could have another multi pick game as well and blow it anytime
 
I totally love watching those two dudes talk about football. They are both great players and have great senses of humor. Neither one of them is trying to pitch anything. They are just allowing us to listen to them jaw. And I love it. Great post HSanders.
Jules’ laugh always reminds me of Ernie.
 
This is all Josh.

Josh was very good designing plays with Brady but he's putting on a masterclass this time around. That includes protection for the QB as well as routes run and their timing. Last year I was begging AVP for some clear-outs, rubs and trailing receivers to be able to throw guys open. It never happened. Josh designs those into his play diagrams frequently. It's beautiful to watch.
 
Josh was very good designing plays with Brady but he's putting on a masterclass this time around. That includes protection for the QB as well as routes run and their timing. Last year I was begging AVP for some clear-outs, rubs and trailing receivers to be able to throw guys open. It never happened. Josh designs those into his play diagrams frequently. It's beautiful to watch.
I wish assistants were eligible for COY. Josh deserves it.
 
The biggest surprise of the game was the huge difference in protection by Lowe. He held up against a good Giants pass rush. Was last year's dumpster fire performance caused by an incompetent coaching staff?
 
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The biggest surprise of the game was the huge difference in protection by Lowe. He held up against a good Giants pass rush. Was last year's dumpster fire performance caused by an incompetent coaching staff?

Previous Injury, coaching, and experience.
 
The biggest surprise of the game was the huge difference in protection by Lowe. He held up against a good Giants pass rush. Was last year's dumpster fire performance caused by an incompetent coaching staff?

Previous Injury, coaching, and experience.
Playing through a torn labrum last year is no joke.
 
The biggest surprise of the game was the huge difference in protection by Lowe. He held up against a good Giants pass rush. Was last year's dumpster fire performance caused by an incompetent coaching staff?
Lowe’s performance was not a surprise. He’s not that much worse than Campbell.
I’ve been saying it all year. This coaching staff has been doing a lot to protect and hide Campbell, and Drake has vastly improved along with the right half of the line.
They don’t have to change much when Lowe comes in.
Campbell is a starting lineman in the NFL, but its pretty unfortunate that he was the best available in a year the Pats had the 4th pick overall. Incredibly unfortunate. He was drafted at his developmental ceiling.
 
Lowe’s performance was not a surprise. He’s not that much worse than Campbell.
I’ve been saying it all year. This coaching staff has been doing a lot to protect and hide Campbell, and Drake has vastly improved along with the right half of the line.
They don’t have to change much when Lowe comes in.
Campbell is a starting lineman in the NFL, but its pretty unfortunate that he was the best available in a year the Pats had the 4th pick overall. Incredibly unfortunate. He was drafted at his developmental ceiling.
It is amazing how much your disdain for Campbell keeps coming up. The fact that you admit the the rookie Campbell is a better OT than a 4th year vet. already shows you are making the choice to be blind to the facts. Who gives a shit if he gets some help the team is winning. He ranks 31st out of 81 OTs in the NFL. His stats for the season include a 87.9% pass block win rate and a 70.4% run block win rate. He has given up only 2 sacks this season.
 
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