Andy Hicks
Footballguy
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Game Thread - Divisionals - New England V Denver (1 Viewer)
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Courtjester
The Town Drunk
YES!!! The day has finally arrived. Time to go get stocked up with beer and snacks.My prediction is Denver comes out on fire. Denver does really well with its scripted drives. I can see Denver being up by 10 at halftime and then Denver will go into its 3rd quarter funk. NE will catch up and this game will be decided by a FGin the 4th quarter.Sadly I had a nightmare last night that the final was NE 23 DENVER 21--I hope I am wrong. :(
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My OFFICIAL prediction:NE ------ 30DEN ---- 20Serenity Now
Footballguy
FYI:
Pass out isn't good news by any stretch, but at least they have Faulk tonight.
Adrian Peterson
Footballguy
I have concerns that beyond Champ Bailey - the Broncos will find it tough to defend the pass of Brady and the Patriots. I think also look for Andre Davis' speed to possibly exploit the Bronco secondary - he will not be consistent, but he might be able to get deep to cause some damage.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Look for Tim Dwight to make at least 1 big play tonight. I think he is very clutch.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Go Broncos!
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Are you another one of those guys that picks teams to root for year to year? Astros and Broncos, what is the connection?
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
I agree that they have been key over the past 4 weeks or so but it is a tough matchup against the Denver LB's. If Denver can cover the Pats TE's with LB's and allow Lynch to blitz often, that will be trouble for the Pats.
Elway Lives
Footballguy
Is it too early to start cheering heavily for Pittsburgh?? 
DoctorDetroit
Chocolate Thunder
Jake Plummer looks like Grizzly Adams. Where's Ben? Holy shiznit.
Wheelhouse
Footballguy
Wow, Jake Plummer is doing his best Johnny Damon impersonation. (Interview clip from FOX at SEA/WAS halftime) - I wish I had a link.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Should be an interesting matchup of some unknowns.Brady: 1-0 in road playoff gamesPlummer: 0-0 in home playoff gamesBroncos: Haven't won a playoff game in 7 yearsPatriots: Haven't played a team coming off a bye in 8 yearsLast time there was a playoff game between two HCs with 2 SB rings or more...??
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
In 1984, Pittsburgh @ Miami.There probably was one more recently.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Quietly pulling for your team...
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Seeing as how Bledsoe was responsible for the only Patriots offensive score that day, I'm giving him the win. I don't think 115 passing yards from Brady will cut it today.
Really should be a great game. Really looking forward to it. I wouldn't be shocked if the next 5 games after this are blowouts. Could be the last great game of the season.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
My prediction:MVP of the game: Jake PlummerThe Broncos have early success running the ball, and NE has to leave their subpar corners out on an island. Lelie beats them for a couple of deep passes, and Smith comes through with timely third down catches.Patriots are able to stay with them most of the game, but Brady throws a late INT to end it.Broncos 27, Patriots 20.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Per the Boston Globe . . .Rookie Nick Kaczur out. Tom Ashworth will start at left tackle. The team is dressing seven linemen: Tom Ashworth, Logan Mankins, Russ Hochstein, Stephen Neal, Brandon Gorin, Billy Yates and Ross Tucker.WR Bam Childress and Bethel Johnson inactive and have only Deion Branch, David Givens, Troy Brown, Andre Davis and Tim Dwight active.RB Patrick Pass out.The Patriots enter the game with five linemen: Richard Seymour, Vince Wilfork, Ty Warren, Jarvis Green and Marquise Hill.Matt Cassel listed as the third quarterback.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
You've just described my dream game, Chase.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Wow, losing Kaczur really hurts the O-Line. Ashworth is capable but leaves NO depth.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Very interesting. Belichick cursed himself for only carrying 5 DL against the Panthers, because he correctly guessed that DL get more tired in the Super Bowl.Curious to see him carry only 5 DL when his team isn't good at running the ball and the opponent excels at running the ball (therefore, Denver could really win the TOP battle) and this game is in Mile High.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
I'm a big FF guy...obviously. I eat, sleep, and dream FF.BUT...Do we REALLY need the Gridiron Guru telling people who to keep and who not to keep on the bottom ticker?Please. It's a playoff game. Keep the talk there.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
And probably the MOST unlikely scenario imaginable. If the ball is in Brady's hands late in the game with a chance to tie the game, history has shown that the LAST thing that Brady is going to do is throw an interception.Keep dreaming.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
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Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Mikey!!Time to turn into Terrell, Mike.
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
Neither for or against either team. Here's to a GREAT game 
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
I don't think you'll be disappointed, NB.Neither for or against either team. Here's to a GREAT game
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
And did the Guru just suggest to keep Duce freakin' Staley over Thomas Jones?Wow.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Per the Boston Globe . . .The Patriots are going through warmups and rookie Logan Mankins is warming up at left tackle. Mankins started all 17 games (regular season plus playoffs) at left guard. Billy Yates is at left guard.Also, Tedy Bruschi is warming up with the starters at inside linebacker.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Good deal.Very good to hear.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
Seattle already won Rip Van Winkle.
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
I think this game is going to be very underwhelming and turn into aI don't think you'll be disappointed, NB.Neither for or against either team. Here's to a GREAT game
bostonfred
Footballguy
I think we see a lot more of McGinest on the D line, and a lot more 3-5 looks and safety blitzes in an attempt to stop the run and keep Plummer in the pocket. Plummer's best when he can roll out and force the linebacker to make a decision, and the running game's obviously Denver's strength, so I'd expect a lot of pressure on the perimeter with linebacker help over the middle.
bostonfred
Footballguy
Just saw this.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Is this supposed to be a surprise?They're going to get Colvin, McGinest, Vrabel and Bruschi on the field as much as possible.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Why's that, KRS?I think this game is going to be very underwhelming and turn into aI don't think you'll be disappointed, NB.Neither for or against either team. Here's to a GREAT game
I'll pick the Patriots to win this game. I think Belichick excels at gameplanning and adjusting to the point that he can take down a strong Broncos' club like this one. I wouldn't put these Broncos on the level of a juggernaut. I think Belichick's club this year is not strong enough for him to be expected to gameplan a win over a juggernaut. But I expect Belichick to get a win here.
Pat Patriot
Footballguy
The Pats are known to mix things up shifting back and forth from the 3-4 to the 4-3 as much if not more than any other team. The key to that is that Seymour can play DT and DE at an All Pro level.The 3-4 is the preferred D against the Broncos because you want LB's out on the bootleg with Plummer and not DE's.Is this supposed to be a surprise?They're going to get Colvin, McGinest, Vrabel and Bruschi on the field as much as possible.
It is only a slight surprise because Bruschi was hurt last week. Only 5 DL would also bode well for Bruschi being pretty healthy.
