Game Thread - NE @ NYJ (1 Viewer)

[Usual21]

Brady has ALL DAY to throw. The Jets defense isn't even getting close to him.

 

[bostonfred]

Maroney looks good so far, and it looks like they want to get him 15-20 touches, maybe a little more, with Morris getting a substantial amount of work as well. Not sure how that will change from week to week, but if I had to guess I'd say Maroney's going to have a substantially bigger role than Morris, mostly for his explosiveness, but Morris will get some work on first and second downs as well.

Nice job by the Jets special teams here after Cassel struggles with the snap.

 

[shakeybarn]

that was stupid... Pats deserve the JEts to punch it in, now.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Were the calls to replace Pennington too early?

 

[Lord Lucan]

The team that's looking really, really well coached in this game is...the Jets. Several outstanding offensive calls so far.

 

[Andy Hicks]

Nice Drive by the jets. Coles with the TD

 

[bostonfred]

Jets putting together a very nice drive there. Excellent job converting third downs. This game does not seem like a tie ballgame right now, but sure enough it is and the Jets have momentum.

 

[bostonfred]

Maroney with back to back carries to start the drive, then a play fake to him and Brady runs for the first.

First Patriot screen pass of the day to Stallworth, but the pass is a little low and Stallworth doesn't scoop it. Incomplete.

 

[bostonfred]

Randy Moss certainly seemed fast enough on a go route down the sideline. Big pickup on second and ten, and the Pats are in scoring territory.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Moss gets free along right side for 33 yards.

 

[raor]

the real Randy Moss would've scored on that catch - 1 defender to beat in open space, not sure if he's 100%

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Would be nice to punch it in here, then get the ball back to start the second half.

 

[Workhorse]

Moss doesn't look like his usual explosive self in terms of breakaway speed but he's pretty much carving up Barrett today purely on strong route running.

 

[Workhorse]

Another catch for Moss. This time against good coverage. What a weapon.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

the real Randy Moss would've scored on that catch - 1 defender to beat in open space, not sure if he's 100%

The "injured" Moss still looks better than anyone they had last year.And then Moss snags another one for about 25 on the left side.Four catches for 87 so far.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Moss doesn't look like his usual explosive self in terms of breakaway speed but he's pretty much carving up Barrett today purely on strong route running.

Not something you expect to hear about Randy.

 

[Andy Hicks]

Moss doesn't look like his usual explosive self in terms of breakaway speed but he's pretty much carving up Barrett today purely on strong route running.

Can't remember where I read it, but apparently Moss is the same old Moss he just takes longer to hit top speed. It showed on that play.

 

[Workhorse]

Moss doesn't look like his usual explosive self in terms of breakaway speed but he's pretty much carving up Barrett today purely on strong route running.

Can't remember where I read it, but apparently Moss is the same old Moss he just takes longer to hit top speed. It showed on that play.

Seems right in line with what we're seeing today.He may have lost a step but he's still too good to single-cover with anyone except the very best CBs.

 

[Andy Hicks]

Moss doesn't look like his usual explosive self in terms of breakaway speed but he's pretty much carving up Barrett today purely on strong route running.

Can't remember where I read it, but apparently Moss is the same old Moss he just takes longer to hit top speed. It showed on that play.

Catches a 22 yarder and they take him out at the 6?

 

[bostonfred]

Moss plucks another one out of the air, 4 catches for 87 yards in the first half. But he's out on first and goal from the six. Maroney in and gets the carry for one yard. Maroney stopped again in the goal line package on second and five. Stallworth is the only receiver on the field in the goal line package this time, while Welker was earlier and Moss appeared to have come out for the blow after back to back long receptions.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

TD to Watson, back of the end zone.

 

[bostonfred]

Three wide formation on third and goal from the five. Ben Watson with the touchdown reception.

 

[Workhorse]

Watson TD.

Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

 

[bostonfred]

The play is correctly being reviewed, because he bobbled the catch as he landed, but he held on to it, and his shoulder was down in bounds while he had complete control before his butt went out the back of the endzone.

 

[Bonzai]

called back?

what happened there?

eta: thanks bf

 

[Workhorse]

The play is correctly being reviewed, because he bobbled the catch as he landed, but he held on to it, and his shoulder was down in bounds while he had complete control before his butt went out the back of the endzone.

I can't see any chance of this being overturned.

 

[HellToupee]

called back?what happened there?

commercial

 

[raor]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

 

[Workhorse]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

He's only thrown one bad ball that I can remember - The WR screen that he bounced to Stallworth. Everything else has been pretty much right on the money. Welker has dropped two balls...

 

[raor]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

He's only thrown one bad ball that I can remember - The WR screen that he bounced to Stallworth. Everything else has been pretty much right on the money. Welker has dropped two balls...

So maybe the receivers just simply aren't getting open? Brady has had as much time as he wants on every passing play, years past that usually meant Branch or someone getting open deep.

 

[djcolts]

Pats look really good. They should be up by much more than 7 right now.

 

[Workhorse]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

He's only thrown one bad ball that I can remember - The WR screen that he bounced to Stallworth. Everything else has been pretty much right on the money. Welker has dropped two balls...

So maybe the receivers just simply aren't getting open? Brady has had as much time as he wants on every passing play, years past that usually meant Branch or someone getting open deep.

We must be watching a different game. 12-17, 159 yds, 2 TDs in the first half? Not sure what more Brady could do so far in your opinion.

 

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Moss doesn't look like his usual explosive self in terms of breakaway speed but he's pretty much carving up Barrett today purely on strong route running.

Not something you expect to hear about Randy.

Remember Dillon?Players know to get their #### in line when they come to NE. They're willing to suck up the ego if it means they're first in line for a ring. Randy's not stupid.. he'll fall in line. Looking like he could be a HUGE steal this year going in the 3rd-5th rounds.

 

[raor]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

He's only thrown one bad ball that I can remember - The WR screen that he bounced to Stallworth. Everything else has been pretty much right on the money. Welker has dropped two balls...

So maybe the receivers just simply aren't getting open? Brady has had as much time as he wants on every passing play, years past that usually meant Branch or someone getting open deep.

We must be watching a different game. 12-17, 159 yds, 2 TDs in the first half? Not sure what more Brady could do so far in your opinion.

In short, the Jets front 7 looks TERRIBLE in the passing game. I'm wondering why Brady doesn't have 4 TDs in the first half.

 

[Workhorse]

According to Mike Reiss from the Boston Globe:

A look at the number of snaps the Patriots receivers have played in the first half:

Jabar Gaffney -- 24

Randy Moss -- 21

Wes Welker -- 15

Kelley Washington -- 7

Donte' Stallworth -- 6

Interesting.

 

[Workhorse]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

He's only thrown one bad ball that I can remember - The WR screen that he bounced to Stallworth. Everything else has been pretty much right on the money. Welker has dropped two balls...

So maybe the receivers just simply aren't getting open? Brady has had as much time as he wants on every passing play, years past that usually meant Branch or someone getting open deep.

We must be watching a different game. 12-17, 159 yds, 2 TDs in the first half? Not sure what more Brady could do so far in your opinion.

In short, the Jets front 7 looks TERRIBLE in the passing game. I'm wondering why Brady doesn't have 4 TDs in the first half.

Drive 1: TDDrive 2: Drive dies when Welker drops an easy first down catch, right off the hands.Drive 3: Botched hold on FG.Drive 4: TD

 

[Workhorse]

ELLIS HOBBS, BABY!!!!! 108 yd return!!!

 

[bostonfred]

And Tom Brady fails to score on the Patriots' first possession in the second half, too.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

"Bad" decision, good result. Hobbs 108-yard KO return for TD.

 

[bostonfred]

Holy crap, that was the longest kick return in NFL history.

 

[Workhorse]

Wow, Ellis Hobbs is fast.

 

[raor]

Watson TD.Man, Brady looks SHARP. Threaded that one in there.

I actually was thinking Brady wasn't looking up to snuff, maybe just start of the season issues - but with the protection he's getting Pats should have 21 at least.

He's only thrown one bad ball that I can remember - The WR screen that he bounced to Stallworth. Everything else has been pretty much right on the money. Welker has dropped two balls...

So maybe the receivers just simply aren't getting open? Brady has had as much time as he wants on every passing play, years past that usually meant Branch or someone getting open deep.

We must be watching a different game. 12-17, 159 yds, 2 TDs in the first half? Not sure what more Brady could do so far in your opinion.

In short, the Jets front 7 looks TERRIBLE in the passing game. I'm wondering why Brady doesn't have 4 TDs in the first half.

Drive 1: TDDrive 2: Drive dies when Welker drops an easy first down catch, right off the hands.Drive 3: Botched hold on FG.Drive 4: TD

Sorry, that makes sense -- I need to pay more attention I guess

 

[Bri]

Brady was 9 for 11 at one point and IIRC those 2 were Welker drops. Doesn't get any better than that from a QB

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Holy crap, that was the longest kick return in NFL history.

Obviously most guys aren't going to run it out from 8 yards deep, never mind score on it.

 

[Marc Levin]

And Wood was giving me grief for taking the Pats D high in a staff draft (that rewards low points and low yards, BTW).

That defense looks as good as ever, even w/o Harrison and Samuel - - par for the course, Belichik gets production from the entire roster.

 

[bostonfred]

IDPers take note: Nantz mentions that Meriweather came in in the second half. I haven't noticed him on the field so far so I think this is his first actoin.

 

[Workhorse]

Adalius Thomas is dropping back into coverage quite a bit today.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

IDPers take note: Nantz mentions that Meriweather came in in the second half. I haven't noticed him on the field so far so I think this is his first actoin.

In there in the nickel package, just got beat by Cotchery for a first down.

 

[bostonfred]

Pennington limping badly after that sack. Falls down trying to walk off the field, trainers out to help him and he hops off on one leg. Looks bad.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Ouch! Pennington hurt. Clemens time?

And Jets fans are cheering. Classy.