The **Official** Patriots-Colts Game Thread (2 Viewers)

[RudeDog]

My opponent this week has Branch on the bench :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

 

[MSULions]

man...if this server sucks this bad when one game is on...what's going to happen on Sunday?And it does indeed look like Branch is the man in NE this year....and after that first catch nary a sighting of Givens....glad I dropped him for Parker.

 

[jbz]

Edge was tired from all those runs, I wouldn't be too worried about Rhodes being a TD vulture if I was an Edge owner. I'd be happy he looks as good as he does against the vaunted New England D

 

[eoMMan]

That's why you pass on Manning and Culpepper in the first 2 rounds and grab a QB like Brady in the 8th.

 

[Demian]

Wow, Deion Branch actually looks like a Go-To guy in the Pats offense. I really didn't expect much of a change in their scheme but he's been targeted a lot.

 

[mon]

jeez....remember when this server was an improvement??Doss officially out for the rest of the game with that pulled hammy.And I guess you Dillon owners aren't crying anymore.

Still concerned since it's been and every other series thing that Dillon is in there...

Look at it this way: he's fresher when he's in, doesn't have to waste the energy blocking, and there's less chance of him getting hurt.

 

[cstu]

Yep, need to watch out for Branch this year.

 

[The Boss]

Branch looks like he could be big this year.

Yes, and I have him in the FBG member contest.

 

[quadcity]

Manning you'd better step it up. You're not helping me in 2 leagues!

Manning has a tendency to start slow and come on strong. There is a reason he is the consensus #2 behind Pep.I hope not as I am going against him tonight. But, I have Brady at least...

 

[Cringe]

It's not like that was Rhodes' only carry.9 play drive5 by Edge - 45yds4 by Rhodes - 21 yds

Take it easy...Edge has 14 touches with 3 minutes to go in the first half. He's getting plenty of work, he's just done too well and got tired from running so long on every play.

 

[ttiger72]

Edge was tired from all those runs, I wouldn't be too worried about Rhodes being a TD vulture if I was an Edge owner. I'd be happy he looks as good as he does against the vaunted New England D

WTF is it with the site being sooooo slow tonight.And the vaunted NE D is looking horrid against the run...makes Rhodes look like he is Holmes!

 

[ianfitzy]

Branch looks like he could be big this year.

Yes, and I have him in the FBG member contest.

I do to.

 

[jbz]

i recall Branch starting like this his rookie year too. He faded after a couple of games. Sounds like he's doing well though. Nice to see.

 

[Guzalot]

I knew there was a reason I drafted Clark

 

[Harv72b]

Methinks Branch is going to go fairly early in the WCOFF drafts this weekend.Nice catch & run by Clark.

 

[cstu]

Branch looks like he could be big this year.

Yes, and I have him in the FBG member contest.

I do to.

I opted for Lloyd, I think he's more of a threat for big number than Branch the way NE spreads the ball.

 

[Kleck]

New England's run defense is a JOKE so far

Ted Washington anyone?

Listening to a Salisbury/Clayton arguement yesterdayDip****, aka Salisbury said there was no dif. between Wilfork and Washington, except a little experience.Whoops

With a next to nothing stat line, Washington could have been the MVP in last year's super bowl.

 

[Outside Contain]

M. Harrison 2 for 10

 

[Bristol]

i recall Branch starting like this his rookie year too. He faded after a couple of games. Sounds like he's doing well though. Nice to see.

You know, it doesn't matter who plays on this first week of the season, you guys will always get pumped up over big performances. I said it last year and will say it again, IT IS THE FIRSTGAME OF THE ENTIRE SEASON!!!You all need to calm down and realize that in every game in every season, some players stand out more than others. Come talk to me about Branch after week 4. If he is still keeping it up then, I will drink the Kool Aid, but until then, put a lid on it.

 

[StuckWithTheSkins]

James doesnt score here and I'm going to kill someone.

 

[Outside Contain]

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[The Boss]

M. Harrison 2 for 10

Buy low. :rotflmao:

 

[Stonewall Jackson]

How slow did Manning look on that missed hand-off??? What is that a 6.0 40yd dash??

 

[Brewdude]

James doesnt score here and I'm going to kill someone.

Shall we call 9-1-1?

 

[ProudestMonkey]

M. Harrison 2 for 10

Buy low. :rotflmao:

Too late

 

[Twilight]

Branch looks like he could be big this year.

Yes, and I have him in the FBG member contest.

I do to.

I opted for Lloyd, I think he's more of a threat for big number than Branch the way NE spreads the ball.

Fitz myself, but I have been a Branch fan for a while now. He has talent, but he is just on a team that spreads it around too much to allow him to hit top 10 status.

 

[ProudestMonkey]

M. Harrison 2 for 10

Buy low. :rotflmao:

Too late

 

[Kleck]

M. Harrison 2 for 10

Buy low. :rotflmao:

too latetoo late® in my case.

 

[StuckWithTheSkins]

You think? I actually think he made a surprisingly good juke before he got crushed.

 

[Stonewall Jackson]

James doesnt score here and I'm going to kill someone.

So who's it gonna be???

 

[GreedoShotFirst]

Go Marvin go!! I am starting Brady and Harrison tonight and so far so good

 

[pigskinliquors]

BooooYeah!!!!!!!!!!!Manning to the rescue! Playing against Edge in one league; and starting Manning in another. Karma is good right now! Now I need Vinatieri to kick a 50+.

 

[The Pittsburgh Kid]

edge cant get a touch inside the five

 

[Harv72b]

i recall Branch starting like this his rookie year too. He faded after a couple of games. Sounds like he's doing well though. Nice to see.

You know, it doesn't matter who plays on this first week of the season, you guys will always get pumped up over big performances. I said it last year and will say it again, IT IS THE FIRSTGAME OF THE ENTIRE SEASON!!!You all need to calm down and realize that in every game in every season, some players stand out more than others. Come talk to me about Branch after week 4. If he is still keeping it up then, I will drink the Kool Aid, but until then, put a lid on it.

I see your point; I mean, Laveranues Coles was the leading receiver in the opening game last year, and look how his season turned out.Oh....wait.

 

[Stonewall Jackson]

You think? I actually think he made a surprisingly good juke before he got crushed.

Nah, you're right about the juke. I thought it was pretty nice to keep Manning from getting hammered, the feet looked slow though.

 

[Night Hawks]

James doesnt score here and I'm going to kill someone.

Shall we call 9-1-1?

:rotflmao:

 

[gigantor]

edge doesnt score at the goalline anymore. well known fact.

 

[madviking10]

BooooYeah!!!!!!!!!!!Manning to the rescue! Playing against Edge in one league; and starting Manning in another. Karma is good right now! Now I need Vinatieri to kick a 50+.

pigskinliquors=GREEDY !! :horns:

 

[pigskinliquors]

BooooYeah!!!!!!!!!!!Manning to the rescue! Playing against Edge in one league; and starting Manning in another. Karma is good right now! Now I need Vinatieri to kick a 50+.

pigskinliquors=GREEDY !! :horns:

I'll take a 40+'er!!

 

[Cringe]

i recall Branch starting like this his rookie year too. He faded after a couple of games. Sounds like he's doing well though. Nice to see.

You know, it doesn't matter who plays on this first week of the season, you guys will always get pumped up over big performances. I said it last year and will say it again, IT IS THE FIRSTGAME OF THE ENTIRE SEASON!!!You all need to calm down and realize that in every game in every season, some players stand out more than others. Come talk to me about Branch after week 4. If he is still keeping it up then, I will drink the Kool Aid, but until then, put a lid on it.

I see your point; I mean, Laveranues Coles was the leading receiver in the opening game last year, and look how his season turned out.Oh....wait.

Well people were #####ing about Graham after a few plays and now he has 5 for 40 in a half...

 

[ProudestMonkey]

Wow, Graham with 5 receptions already...pretty good production considering that Watson caught 2 on the first drive.Not sure if it will stick, but so far there's not much much of Brady spreading it around:Graham - 5 receptionsBranch - 5 receptionsAll others - 5 receptions

 

[Marc Levin]

Edge looking good - looked like "Edge of old" to my eyes - cuts, power, tackle breaking.Manning still having those "Miami-like" problems v. Pats, IMO.Rhodes looked real good filling in for Edge.Pats run D getting stomped on.Brady looks GREAT - I am unsure what kind of FF year he'll have, but he is one of the best QBs playing the game, and spreads the ball around SO well.Dillon had that one great run, but he does look better as a player onthe team than as "Hulk" (as the ABC crew put it).5-yd rule has had no effect on this game, IMO.Good season opening game so far.

 

[Dynasty]

Anybody who drafted Daniel Graham fairly late in a TE-required league has to be happy with these first half stats.Daniel Graham: 5 receptions, 40 yards receiving.

 

[MSULions]

seeing as how I have graham starting in my point per reception league and Vinatieri kicking, i'll give that last posession a hearty

 

[Lehigh98]

The commercial on NFL.com GameCenter caught me by surprise.Guess thats new.

 

[Sundays Rule]

Real happy with Bradys performance....very efficient. As a Brady owner im getting stoked for this season.

 

[Marc Levin]

not much much of Brady spreading it around:Graham - 5 receptionsBranch - 5 receptionsAll others - 5 receptions

Spreading it around = number of receivers catchying passes, not necessarily that he favors one over the other.Graham and Branch SHOULD be his leading receivers each game, but Watson, Patten, Graham, and Branch all catching passes IS spreading the ball around.Manning can focus on Harrison, yet still spread the ball around to Edge, Rhodes, Clar5k, Pollard, Stokely, and Wayne.C-Pepp, OTOH, tends not to spread the ball around, but looks primarily for Moss.

 

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[Marc Levin]

Anybody who drafted Daniel Graham fairly late in a TE-required league has to be happy with these first half stats.Daniel Graham: 5 receptions, 40 yards receiving.

Or in a survivor/no-starter league.

 

[Marc Levin]

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It's halftime - in ten minutes, I know that number will drop by at least "me."