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The one team that you think can knock the Pats out of the Playoffs... (1 Viewer)

laughinboy_2000

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The one team I see causing problems for the Pats is Jacksonville. Their defense is dominating teams now, and they are now getting 200+ rushing yards per game. If New England gets bad weather, I think it will favor the Jags even more, simply because the Pats won't be able to pass like they like. David Garrard is also playing very smart football, and not making any mistakes. Great defense, great running attack, and a smart QB that does not turn the ball over. All ingredients for a SuperBowl team IMO.

They are honestly the only team I see that can take out the Pats.

Who if anybody do you guys see ousting the Pats? :lmao:

 
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Jacksonville is the first I thought of, but San Diego can do it IF Rivers plays well, Gates is healthy, and Merriman is 100%.

Pats aren't that good against the run and LT & Company can put up over 200 yards if the defense keeps the game close.

 
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
 
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A team that can control the clock, and has the defensive talent to rattle the spread offense. A snowstorm would also help...Of course, the Colts can win, but it 'aint likely, I think JAX has the best shot at this point in time...

 
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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The Colts are no longer a finese team, so I see them playing very well in Foxboro no matter what the weather is like. Hell, the Pats are more of a finese team than the Colts. One thing the Colts don't get enough credit for is how physical of a team they are now. I guess their past preceeds them :goodposting:
 
Taking into account that whoever it is will be playing at Gilette Stadium, in that conference I'd say that in rough order of preference, Jax, Indy and SD have legit shots to do it, though I'm not keen on the Belichick-Norv matchup re SD.

 
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laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)All other AFC playoff teams 1%
 
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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If you're handicapping the game, you call this a pick'em? Indy lost at home with both the DEs. On the road, in the playoffs, down Freeney, and you'd call it even? Not that I think its a given, but I'd still have to favor the Pats at home. I'd give Indy about a 40% chance in that game.

 
Road Warriors said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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If you're handicapping the game, you call this a pick'em? Indy lost at home with both the DEs. On the road, in the playoffs, down Freeney, and you'd call it even? Not that I think its a given, but I'd still have to favor the Pats at home. I'd give Indy about a 40% chance in that game.
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I can respect 40 percent. That's cool. I just didn't think laughinboy was giving the Colts enough credit.I'll stick with 50 and if I'm wrong, so be it.

 
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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Did you really just type this? Weren't they suppose to beat the Texans by 3 TDs? The Texans are a 7-8 football team. They are real good at beating average teams, but they are going to run into some above average teams in the playoffs.
 
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Anything can happen and if the weather is bad I could see Indy, JAX and SD beating them (maybe Pitt); Indy because of Manning and good overall defense, Jax because of their strong running game and good run defense and SD for the same resaon all though run D is not as strong. However if weather is not a factor then I think it will be very difficult for anyone to beat them.

 
laughinboy_2000 said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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Did you really just type this? Weren't they suppose to beat the Texans by 3 TDs? The Texans are a 7-8 football team. They are real good at beating average teams, but they are going to run into some above average teams in the playoffs.
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No, my d**k typed it for me. What do you think?The Colts have been beating good teams for years now. Is beating the Jags twice good enough for you? They almost beat the Patriots, the same Patriots who had so much trouble beating the below-average Baltimore Ravens.

The only serious blemish on the Colts' record this season is that debacle at San Diego, but I'm going to chalk that up to an uncharacteristically bad game that happened several weeks ago. Every good/great team is entitled to one stinker a year.

 
I love how every anaylyst and so called experts thik the Jags can beat the Pats and now I see most people in this thread are reapeting the same thing. I hope the jags do get to go to New England and play so they can get blown out and every one can get off of their jocks, they are not that good. People get exicited because they have beat some bad teams and they can run the ball just like last year when they went their and got blown out it will happen again. IMO Indy has the best chance because they have the best def team speed to match up with the Pats and they have the best pass rush. I know Indy has struggled there in past years but they are built and play a little diffrent now. Manning is smarter now and is willing to take more of what the DEf gives instead of forcing the ball down the field more and Addai is aa great addition to that team. I think the Pats will win it all but I beleive the colts have the best chance.

 
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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So if I give you 11-10 odds you'd be willing to bet on this if they end up playing each other? Will bet as much as you want.
 
Assani Fisher said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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So if I give you 11-10 odds you'd be willing to bet on this if they end up playing each other? Will bet as much as you want.
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Sorry, but I've never made a bet with someone I don't know from an Internet message board. Nothing personal.If we get treated to another Indy/New England matchup, I'll consider going to the gambling joint in my hometown and try to find more pro-New England odds to work in my favor.

I don't normally bet on games, though. Fantasy football is my main vice.

 
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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Did you really just type this? Weren't they suppose to beat the Texans by 3 TDs? The Texans are a 7-8 football team. They are real good at beating average teams, but they are going to run into some above average teams in the playoffs.
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No, my d**k typed it for me. What do you think?The Colts have been beating good teams for years now. Is beating the Jags twice good enough for you? They almost beat the Patriots, the same Patriots who had so much trouble beating the below-average Baltimore Ravens.

The only serious blemish on the Colts' record this season is that debacle at San Diego, but I'm going to chalk that up to an uncharacteristically bad game that happened several weeks ago. Every good/great team is entitled to one stinker a year.
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Wow, you have one seriously talented d**k if it can type.
 
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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Did you really just type this? Weren't they suppose to beat the Texans by 3 TDs? The Texans are a 7-8 football team. They are real good at beating average teams, but they are going to run into some above average teams in the playoffs.
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No, my d**k typed it for me. What do you think?The Colts have been beating good teams for years now. Is beating the Jags twice good enough for you? They almost beat the Patriots, the same Patriots who had so much trouble beating the below-average Baltimore Ravens.

The only serious blemish on the Colts' record this season is that debacle at San Diego, but I'm going to chalk that up to an uncharacteristically bad game that happened several weeks ago. Every good/great team is entitled to one stinker a year.
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:shock: Relax there guy. I never said they would NOT get to play the Pats. I just said I did not like their chances. I just had an issue with using the Texans game as a game they dominated. I honestly see Jax or the Colts playing the Pats and hopefully knocking them out. I doubt it will happen though. :excited:

 
laughinboy_2000 said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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Did you really just type this? Weren't they suppose to beat the Texans by 3 TDs? The Texans are a 7-8 football team. They are real good at beating average teams, but they are going to run into some above average teams in the playoffs.
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No, my d**k typed it for me. What do you think?The Colts have been beating good teams for years now. Is beating the Jags twice good enough for you? They almost beat the Patriots, the same Patriots who had so much trouble beating the below-average Baltimore Ravens.

The only serious blemish on the Colts' record this season is that debacle at San Diego, but I'm going to chalk that up to an uncharacteristically bad game that happened several weeks ago. Every good/great team is entitled to one stinker a year.
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:lmao: Relax there guy. I never said they would NOT get to play the Pats. I just said I did not like their chances. I just had an issue with using the Texans game as a game they dominated. I honestly see Jax or the Colts playing the Pats and hopefully knocking them out. I doubt it will happen though. :rolleyes:
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Plenty relaxed here. I just think the Colts have a much better chance of beating the Pats than the Jags do. I think the Chargers have a better chance than the Jags too. Too many people are sleeping on the Chargers right now and I'm not a Chargers fan.
 
Colts because they won it last year, giving them experience. They have a rushing game which could be important if the weather they play in in NE later on comes into play and I think the first time I watched the Indy/NE game this year, I thought Indy outplayed them even though the score didn't reflect it.

 
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Odds of doing it imo:Indy 30%SD 10%Jax 10%Pit 5%Cle 5%Tenn 5%
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People really only give the Jags and Chargers a 10% shot at beating the Pats? :whistle: The Pats are a great team but they would not beat the Jags or Chargers 9 out of 10 times even if the games were all played in Foxboro.
 
I don't think the Pats are going to win it all. I can't remember the last time there was a wire-to-wire favorite to win it. Yes, the Pats are a very good team, but they are beatable. I think that the Colts, Chargers, and Jags all could beat them. I don't think the Steelers can do it without FWP to help control the clock, and the other team (Titans or Browns) doesn't have a real chance.

The Colts have all the pieces, and the Patriots no longer have Ty Law, who was the player that always gave Manning fits. I think that Harrison will come back in the playoffs and be just fine. I wouldn't worry about Manning and Harrison's timing. Not having Freeney is a big loss, obviously.

The Chargers are playing very well, can run the ball, and have a good defense. On top of that, the Chargers have been wanting to go to Foxboro since the end of last year's playoff game.

The Jaguars are the popular pick, and I think that its safe to say that no one really wants to play them in the playoffs. They are a physical team on both sides of the ball, and that is one trait that travels well.

All told, any of those teams could beat the Pats. The Pats will be heavily favored throughout, and all of the pressure will be on them, knowing that 16-0 is impressive, but they would be remembered forever as a playoff failure if they lose. I'm not sure who's going to do it, but I'm picking the field.

 
Going with the Jags here....like their running game to wear down the Pats defense. Other teams that have tried this have had some success, but were too far behind in games to stick with it. Plus it keeps Brady off the field. Can't hurt you if he is on the bench.

:thumbdown:

 
Obviously the Colts have the best chance. They are supremely confident. They beat them three times in a row leading up to this year, they should have won at home, and they are healthy outside of Freeney.

The Jags are peaking at the right time, but the Colts are just a better team.

Let's also remember that if they meet, the Jags will be facing the Pats after a bye week, which gives Belichick extra time to scheme.

Assuming it goes by chalk, the AFCCG is going to be pretty sweet. I don't think we've ever seen a football game with so much cumulative motivation.

 
Does this mean no one thinks an NFC team (namely GB or Dallas) can beat the Patriots? I think both those teams have a better chance than every AFC team mentioned here except for Indy.

Dallas hung with NE for 3 quarters and theyve gotten much better since (assuming they play like they were 2 weeks ago and TO comes back);

GB with Favre will be the country favorite and I wouldnt even put it pass the refs to make the close calls in favor of GB (even if its unintentionally/subconciously).

So, I'd put it:

Indy -- main threat. I give Indy between 40 and 50%.

GB/Dalls -- I given them each about 30%.

Jaguars/SD -- 25%. (I'd might rank them higher, but I think Del Rio/Norv Turner arent a match for BB).

Everyone else -- 10%.

 
I'll Bite...

AFC - Colts (no brainer)

NFC - Seattle

Only problem with any NFC team inserted here is 2 weeks of scheming for bill and company. However, pick an NFC team NE has never really had to scheme for (who is actually a threat), in the past 5 years. Seattle gets my pick here. It appears they are going into the playoffs in stealth mode, that is scary.

 
Whichever team can do the following can beat the Pats:

A) Run the ball (and control the clock)

B) Play physically on defense

C) Minimize stupid penalties

 
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Assani Fisher said:
Odds of doing it imo:Indy 30%SD 10%Jax 10%Pit 5%Cle 5%Tenn 5%
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People really only give the Jags and Chargers a 10% shot at beating the Pats? :lmao: The Pats are a great team but they would not beat the Jags or Chargers 9 out of 10 times even if the games were all played in Foxboro.
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Didn't LT say the Bolts would beat the Pats 9 out of 10? :lmao:
 
The Chargers have zero chance to beat NE - no way Rivers/Turner win a meaningful game in Foxboro.

Jacksonville fits the profile of a team that could give the Pats fits, but I agree that they're getting a little too much hype recently - the chic team is generally never a factor.

The Colts, though, are totally flying under the radar. They've been preparing for a championship game in Foxboro all year. I think they can take NE down. And if not them, I think GB also has a shot, albeit not a great shot.

 
Road Warriors said:
purestrength said:
laughinboy_2000 said:
Bill Lust said:
The Jags and the Colts can both do it, IMO.
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I don't think the Colts can do it because the game is in Foxboro. If it was indoors like last year, they may have a better chance. The Colts are also too banged up and I don't see them keeping up with the Pats much less getting far enough to see the Pats. JMO.
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Did you not watch the Colts against Houston? They're not playing like they're banged up, even though several defensive starters and Harrison were missing (and Gonzo left early with a minor injury). It looks like the DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS are hitting their stride while everyone wants to jump on the "Nobody wants to play Jacksonville in the playoffs" bandwagon.Here are the percentages I'd give for teams being able to beat the Patriots in Foxboro:

Indy 50% (has won the last two times they've met in Foxboro, although I realize those were different Pats teams)

San Diego 8% (don't overlook LT)

Jacksonville 2% (too much hype recently for the Jags)

All other AFC playoff teams 1%
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If you're handicapping the game, you call this a pick'em? Indy lost at home with both the DEs. On the road, in the playoffs, down Freeney, and you'd call it even? Not that I think its a given, but I'd still have to favor the Pats at home. I'd give Indy about a 40% chance in that game.
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Indy played without Harrison in that game. If he plays in a rematch, then I give the Colts a 40+% chance of winning in Foxboro.
 
When Indy gets beaten again by the Pats I peg it at 99% that Colts fans will be making excuses, and when San Diego goes down, 99.9% that San Diego fans will be talking about how the Chargers will get revenge next year with all their pro-bowlers. Too bad you guys didn't snatch up Reche Caldwell or Doug Gabriel -- they could've been filling in that game.

 
I can just see a mirror image of the championship game between the Pats and Colts from a few years back. The one where the Pats basically mugged the Colts receivers all game long and the refs did nothing about it. Only this time the Colts would be the ones doing the mugging. Now that would be sweet justice indeed.

 
Actually, sweet justice would be if the refs made some bogus pass interference calls against the Colts, giving the Pats a couple extra scores. I think Colts fans are about the last who should be crying about the refs.

edit: Oh, and so far I'm apparently lookin' pretty solid on that 99% estimate.

 
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Pats are #1 in points scored (by FAR) and #1 in fewest points allowed. Their scoring differential per game is 3 TOUCHDOWNS. They've already beaten many of the other playoff teams (IND, DAL, PIT, SD, maybe CLE, maybe WAS). LOL at people saying that they are weak or not playing well. Sure, winning by 21 instead of 35 is a step backward I guess.

IND has won 6 in a row with the only decent team in that stretch being JAX. As for JAX, I would not read too much into blow out wins over CAR and OAK.

Any team that brings their "A game" to Foxboro could win if the Pats bring their "C game". If IND, SD, JAX bring their "A game" and Pats bring their "B game" that would make for an interesting game but the Pats could probably still win depending on the situation. For example, the Pats could still have several turnovers and win provided they do not turn the ball over at their own 10 yard line.

IMO, if the Pats play their "A game," it won't matter who they are playing and how well the other team plays.

 
If vegas brings their A game it doesn't quite matter, by now I'm guessing that you're guessing that the nfl is just as scripted as all star wrestling. If you're in a fantasy playoff league I'd start looking for angles, or story lines and run with them. kinda like when the pats when they were 5-5 and 180 to 1 but the towers just got leveled. Or the gruden bowl when Oakland faced Tampa. Or the Bettis bowl when he cried on TV the year before and Seattle got swindled. Or like this year when Ironman Favre get's his goodbye gift superbowl win over the iron man heir known as Peyton. :stalker: :rolleyes: :lmao:

 
footloose said:
If vegas brings their A game it doesn't quite matter, by now I'm guessing that you're guessing that the nfl is just as scripted as all star wrestling. If you're in a fantasy playoff league I'd start looking for angles, or story lines and run with them. kinda like when the pats when they were 5-5 and 180 to 1 but the towers just got leveled. Or the gruden bowl when Oakland faced Tampa. Or the Bettis bowl when he cried on TV the year before and Seattle got swindled. Or like this year when Ironman Favre get's his goodbye gift superbowl win over the iron man heir known as Peyton. :stalker: :rolleyes: :lmao:
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Admit it, this is a Joe Bryant alias.
 
David Yudkin said:
IMO, if the Pats play their "A game," it won't matter who they are playing and how well the other team plays.
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I would agree with this. I would not try to diminish what the Colts have accomplished over the last 6 games, however. They have played with several starters out. They can only play who is on their schedule.
 
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