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Three Things to Watch This Week - Week 4

The defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots play Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at the Ralph on Sunday September 29th at 1:00 PM.


McCourty brothers t-shirt game is strong.


Cooper Power Rankings:

1) Agent

2) Winnie

3) D. B.

4) Hangin' with Mr.

5) (guy who makes the barrels)

6) Gary

7) Chris

8) Alice

9) Bradley

10) Pat

11) Mini

12) Tires

13) Kupp

14) Black


It's hard to complain about a team that's 3 and 0... but I'm going to do it anyway. Here's three things I'm a little leery of this week:


1) The running game. Other than Burkhead, the running game has been not so good. (Yes, James White was out last week.) Sony Michel feels like he's regressing.

2) Tight ends. We used to have a pretty good tight end, if I remember correctly. The TE hasn't really been part of the offense so far this season. That one play to Ryan Izzo was delightful though. 

3) The defense. OK, even I can't complain about the defense. There were times last week where it looked like they had three extra players on the field.

4) BONUS FOURTH ITEM. Make Gostkowski inactive. Just go for 2 after every touchdown.


Perfect Season Watch 2019

The Miami Dolphins, sitting at 0 - 3, are set to run the table.

The 2008 Lions and 2017 Browns stand by with their Natural Lights on ice.

Do this year's Dolphins have what it takes? I believe in you, Dolphins! You can do it!


Here's Week 4 of The Buck Stops Here, featuring some of R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck's tastiest riffs.

White Tornado - A little two minute surf rock rave up off of Dead Letter Office. No lyrics. Just straight to the rockin' out.


Did Jakobi Meyers have a catch last week?

Yes!

/trumpet of triumph


My prediction: Pats 21, Bills 17


*****
Special report to Thursday Morning Third Down Back from Lord Humungus, Warrior of the Wasteland.


SILENCE. LOOK AROUND YOU. WELCOME TO THE WASTELANDS OF WESTERN NEW YORK.

WE HAVE TRAVELED FAR TO BE HERE ON THIS GLORIOUS DAY. WE ARE ABOUT TO WATCH WARRIORS ENGAGE IN A GREAT BATTLE. I HOPE YOU SLEPT WELL LAST NIGHT. IT MAY BE YOUR LAST.

I CARE NOT ABOUT THE OUTCOME OF THE FOOTBALL CONTEST. I AM ONLY HERE TO ENJOY THE BATTLE IN PARKING LOTS OF THE RALPH, ONE OF YOUR NATION'S GREAT CATHEDRALS. I WOULD PAY MONEY JUST TO WATCH THE TAILGAITING.

AVE IMPERATOR, MORITURI TE SALUTANT.

ALSO... IT LOOKS TO BE A LOVELY WEEKEND FOR THE MAKING OF APPLE PIES. I AM GOING TO EAT A WHOLE APPLE PIE AFTER THE GAME. AND MAYBE A NICE CUP OF COFFEE.

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