Skip to main content

Five Things to Watch This Week - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!


The Patriots play their second playoff game of the season at Gillette against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday January 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM January 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM.

Same matchup as last year.  It's deja vu all over again.

I think this year's Pats are better than last year's.

Defense = improved.  It's not a stretch to say this year's defense is better than last year's historically bad D.

Offense = Hot damn!  A running game!

I'm not saying we're going to win.  But I like our chances.

I'm hoping the fatigue from the extra playoff game AND two overtimes last week catches up to Baltimore.  Their defense is old.  They lost 4 of their last 5 regular season. Time to unleash the Speed Crush offense.



Nice catch.

Brandon Power Rankings:

1) Spikes

2) Lloyd

3) Deaderick

4) Bolden

(We had 4 Brandons play in the game last week.  That's gotta be some kind of record, right?  The Patriots lead the league in Brandons.)

Also... Brandon Spikes Dance!


Here's five things I'll be watching for this week:

1) Shane Vereen - I'm going to remember that game against the Texans as "The Shane Vereen Game" for quite a while.  I had no idea he had that in him.  He had 62 carries and 8 receptions on the whole season.

2) Stevan Ridley - Ridley didn't exactly suck, either.  He had 5.5 yards per carry and a TD.

3) Rob Ninkovich - I would have included him on the list last week, but I wasn't even sure he was going to play after getting hurt week 17.  Looked pretty darn good out there.

4) Aaron Hernandez - Watch Ray Lewis try to keep up with him over the middle this week.  Should be fun.  I set the over / under on holding calls at 4.

5) Tom Brady - Now leads all quarterbacks with 17 career playoff wins.  All quarterbacks.  Ever.

Compare those numbers to rival Peyton Manning, who now holds the record with 8(!) one-and-out playoff runs. Breaking the record previously held by... Peyton Manning.  When you don't even have the most rings at the family Thanksgiving table, you don't get to be in the Greatest of All Time conversation.


Did Michael Hoomanawanui have a catch last week?

No.

/sad trombone


My prediction: Pats 35, Ravens 24

Nut up or move on.


*****

This year, we're going to have regular contributions from Fake Bill Belichick for your reading pleasure.  Here's this week's selection from Fake Bill Belichick's second book "My Patriot Years":


What up, Bros and Lady Bros?  This is Fake Josh McDaniels filling in for Fake Bill Belichick.  BB said he's too busy.  (Trying to see if can put together a pass rush against the Ravens with spare parts... HA!  Defense is for tools.).  He said I could take over the column this week.  JOSH'S GOT THE KEYS TO DAD'S CAR!

Did you guys see me spring Shane Vereen on an unsuspecting Texans D last week?  Was that sweet or what?  DAMN STRAIGHT!

My buddy Brian Daboll (WHAT UP, B-DOGS?!) got fired by the Kansas City Chiefs last week.  Totes not his fault.  What's a brother to do?  He's got a total choad for a QB, you know?  Bad sitch.  Anyway, Josh tries to take care of his fellow OCs.  It's a special fraternity.

As soon as I heard he got popped, I went to talk to Bill.

     JM: Yo Bee Squared!  Can we hire back Brian Daboll?

     BB: Who?

     JM: Brian Daboll.  He worked here for like 6 seasons.

     BB: Since when do you make hiring decisions?

     (10 minutes later)

     BB: Are you still here?

     JM: You didn't give me an answer on Daboll?  Is that yes?

     BB: Fine.  Just get out of my office.

     JM: Thanks!  Can do.

     BB: But he doesn't get a headset!





So... That's how Josh McD hooks a brother up.  It's all about the offense.

OK... Gotta go... Done chatting with you for now.  Going to grab a brotein shake.  I'll be back.

JAY MICK DEE OUT.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Three Things to Watch This Week - Week 2

The New England Patriots play Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium on Sunday September 15th at 1:00 PM. Rhamondre was running through dudes. Considering how low my expectations were for week 1 and the season in general, I'm going to classify that first game as "delightful". Can you win with a conservative, run first offense and an aggressive defense in 2024? Maybe! HBO David Show Runners Power Rankings: 1) Chase 2) Simon 3) Milch 4) Larry 5) Benioff Here are three things that were pretty good in week 1: 1) Rhamondre Stevenson - Game ball for Stevenson. I know we're in an era where the running game has been deprecated, but he's an absolute beast. 2) Jacoby Brissett - He's never going to blow anyone away, but just being "steady" and "adequate" felt like a huge improvement over what we saw last season. 3) The offensive line took a huge leap from what we saw in the pre-season. Thanks, David Andrews! Dad Rock Jam of the Week ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Three Things to Watch This Week - Week 6

The 1 - 4 New England Patriots play C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday October 13th at 1:00 PM. They really should stop buttering the ball between plays. That Patriots - Dolphins game last week was one of the worst things I've ever seen. Let's never speak of it again. The Patriots have announced third overall pick Drake Maye as the starting quarterback this week. I feel like it's too soon. But it's not my job on the line. I'll be nice and cozy on the couch with snacks and beverages and a dog that will pick the absolute worst time to decide that he has to go out. Drake Power Rankings: 1) 's Cakes 2) (the duck)  3) (the singer from Canada) 4) Gilded 5) Maye Here are three things that could have been better in week 5: 1) Jacoby Brissett. Thank you for your contributions. I appreciate your effort. I'm not sure how you're still standing. 2) The play calling had me scratching my head on multiple occasions. 3) The whole WR position...
Post a Comment
Read more

Three Things to Watch This Week - Week 4

The 1 - 2 New England Patriots play Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday September 29th at 4:05 PM. I would very much like to go back to watching fancy football. We're downgrading this team from "surprisingly frisky" to "potentially another lost season" after last week. There's just too far to go for this offense. Watch this space for additional updates Wilson Power Rankings: 1) How to with John 2) Luke 3) Thomas F. 4) Ann and Nancy 5) Marco 6) Eugene 7) Pickett 8) The Volleyball 9) Patrick 10) Owen 11) Rita Here are three things that I did not care for in week 3: 1) Poor Jacoby Brissett is getting absolutely beat up out there. I feel for the guy.  We have not put him in a good situation. 2) Punts. So many punts. 3) Aaron Rodgers. Maybe not dead yet? Dad Rock Jam of the Week Faith No More - Falling to Pieces Did the Patriots score 20 points last week?  My brothers and sisters in The Force, you know they did not. My predict...
Post a Comment
Read more