Thursday Morning Third Down Back

The Patriots play their eleventh game of the year at Gillette Stadium against the Detroit Lions on Sunday November 23 at 1:00 PM. Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Western New York. Mostly because they have to watch the Bills every week.  But also because of the weather. Game ball to Jonas Gray.  Obviously. Thursday plans Pie Power Rankings: 1) Apple Pie 2) Pecan Pie 3) Blueberry Pie 4) Crack Pie 5) Chocolate Cream Pie Honorable mention to the Tollhouse Cookie Pie thing they have at Gregg's in Providence.  I don't know if it's technically pie, but it sure is tasty. Here are five guys I'm looking forward to watching on Sunday: 1) Jonas Gray - I'm guessing we won't see quite as much Jonas Gray this week.  But wow... What a game. 2) Jamie Collins - Collins was all over the place last week. 3) Rob Gronkowski - Is he fun to watch or what?  I'm calling it now.  He's not just the best Patriots Tight End ever... ...

The Patriots play their tenth game of the year at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday November 16 at 8:30 PM. Welcome back!  Everybody rested and ready after the bye week?  All those little nagging injuries healing up?  Great!  Let's jump right into it. I thought they had a chance to beat the Broncos last game... But I never thought it would be a 22 point thrashing.  That was great to watch. Game Ball to Julian Edelman.  He's fast. Darrelle Power Rankings: 1) Revis That was a hell of a catch. Here's five guys on defense I'll be watching this week: 1) Dominique Easley - Easley was in and out of practice all week.  With Chandler Jones still on the shelf, now would be a good time for Easley to step up.  I'm guessing "lingering knee issues" aren't fun when you're 290 pounds... 2) Vince Wilfork - ...and coming back from a torn achilles at 325 ( 350?  360? ) must be even harder.  I'll admit... I was...

The Patriots play their ninth game of the year at Gillette Stadium against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 2 at 4:25 PM. Biggest game of the year?  Biggest game of the year. The Patriots have a chance this week.  I really think it comes down to how well the New England secondary plays. The Bears looked lost last week.  Are they really that bad?  Whoa. Lots of Game Balls to go around last week.  Oh... Let's say... LaFell, Gronk and Brady.  (Sure.  Why not?) Halloween Candy Power Rankings: 1) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 2) Kit Kat 3) Snickers 4) M&Ms (also... peanut > plain) 5) Twix ... 11,997) Candy Corn 11,998) Charleston Chew Here are five match-ups I'll be watching this week: 1) Peyton Manning vs. The Scoreboard Operator -  The scoreboard operator in Denver was making the crowd get all rowdy while Denver had the ball last week (gasp!) and Peyton was kinda a dick about it. 2) Peyton Manning vs. The...