Broncos @ Patriots Game Thread

[CapoRocky]

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The WR's didn't lose last years game, so I disagree 100%.
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Losing was the result of a second half collapse. The primary blame goes to Cameron for his lame play calling. The dropped balls and Flacco's fumble didn't help. What I mean is if we took out Housh or Mason and put in Bryant, then we may have won due to the addition of a deep threat to offset Wallace. Still, our secondary wasn't playing well either.

[JO_75]

Saturday can't get here quick enough. I'm really looking forward to this game, and I wonder if the Broncos defense will be able to contain Brady this time around. I know we all want Denver to win but I have a feeling we'll be heading to New England for the AFC Championship game.

[True]

I think NE takes this in a rout. Steelers just had a dumb game plan and got beat and Belichick will learn from their mistakes...

Plus Tom Brady already shredded the defense earlier so I don't see the Broncos matching them in a shootout.

[AsianRice]

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I think NE takes this in a rout. Steelers just had a dumb game plan and got beat and Belichick will learn from their mistakes...

[b]Plus Tom Brady already shredded the defense earlier [/b]so I don't see the Broncos matching them in a shootout.
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Beating them bad first time doens't equal the repeat; I expect the Broncos defense will adjust and cut down the shortpasses from Brady. They don't complete shut down the shortpasses but I think they make the adjustments enough to make the game closer than expected.

It should be a good game; I don't know McGahee will tear up the NE defense with W.......

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

[quote name='True' timestamp='1326321075' post='943938']
I think NE takes this in a rout. Steelers just had a dumb game plan and got beat and Belichick will learn from their mistakes...

Plus Tom Brady already shredded the defense earlier so I don't see the Broncos matching them in a shootout.
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Before last weekend I would have agreed completely but after seeing Tebow and Thomas making the Pittsburgh defense look silly I have changed my mind somewhat. I think the Broncos offense can score on the Pats' terrible defense but they really need to avoid turnovers. It's the Denver defense which I worry about more than anything.

[Clutch Ravens]

Von Miller seems to be getting his mid-season form back after his broken thumb (he struggled with the club). If the Broncos can get Brady off his spot and moving around only rushing 4 or 5 (very possible with Von Doom) they have a very real chance of keeping it close. We ALL know what happens when they keep it close...TEBOW TIME!

[Wacko4Zacko]

Now that Demaryius Thomas has established himself as a threat, I think he will get double teams, so maybe Eddie Royal will be targeted more than usual?

[ravensdfan]

After going 0-3 in the playoffs the last 3 visits, I still think all the pressure is on Brady. Having already routed this team in the regular season, I figure the Pats to come out just a little on the over confident side (especially since it is at home).

Realistically, I figure the Pats to take this without too much problem. That doesn't stop me from hoping the Broncos can pull this off.

[JO_75]

I was just reading this on PFT, Brady and Belichick have a bad history with the Broncos.

- Brady began his post season career with 10 straight wins, that drought ended in 2005 in the Divisional Round against the Broncos.

- Since starting 10-0, Brady has a 4-5 playoff record including being 1 and done the past couple seasons.

- Patriots beat the Jets 45-3 at home, then the Jets came back and won against them in the Divisional Round last season. Patriots beat Denver 41 to 23 in the regular season.

- Now as for BB, he has a overall record(this includes his time when he was coaching the Browns) of 4-10 against the Broncos and a 4-6 record against the Broncos as the Patriots Head Coach.

- Before the win in the regular season, Brady had a 1-6 record against the Broncos.

[url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/14/belichick-brady-have-a-bad-history-with-the-broncos/"]http://profootballta...th-the-broncos/[/url]

[Wacko4Zacko]

Look its gonna be cold in NE tonight. Its like in below 40's or something. history shows you cant pass well in cold weather, so what do teams have to do? RUN THE BALL! Now the Broncos with are great at the run game and they are playing against a very weak, and one of worst defenses.

Broncos run game should lead them to victory.

[JO_75]

This may not be good for the Broncos pass rush, some people think Dumervil has a injured knee but he is listed as probable. It will suck if he can't play tonight.

[url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/14/report-some-think-dumervil-has-injured-knee/"]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/14/report-some-think-dumervil-has-injured-knee/[/url]

[Gordo52]

IF the broncos wouldnt have turned it over 3 times in their own 20 the first game then it woulda been close. If they can take care of the ball I think they have a chance to win.
Tebow just threw 316 yards vs the # 1 Defense. I think if he'll have to throw he'll do good vs the 31st or 32nd.
If Mcgahee has over 100 plus yards I think the Broncos will win.
...Its hard to go against both of these QBs, but if it comes down to Defense in this game then I think Broncos win...
37-30
call me crazy lol

[PuRock]

Time to flip the switch. Didn't realize they kicked off already.

[codizzle]

Let's see of this game will be half as good as the last one....

Something is telling me it won't be already

[Maryland1]

TD, Patriots, Brady to Welker, 1:51 into the game.

[b][color=#0000ff]NE 07[/color][/b]
[b][color=#ff8c00]DEN 00[/color][/b]

[JO_75]

That was quick......... TD in under 2 minutes.

Patriots 7
Broncos 0

[PuRock]

This is going to be a bloodshed. Trail of Tebow tears.

[ravens rule]

To easy for Tom Brady and co.

[Ravenslifer]

Hey, it's still early. The bigger the hole the Patriots are in, the better it will be when they get Tebowed. Of course, they dominated the last game even though they gave up 23 points. Is it too much to hope for two improbable outcomes in one night?

[DMH_in_WA]

The last thing the Broncos needed was for the media doubting Brady and saying that Tebow has a chance of beating him. There is no one in the NFL who plays with a bigger inferiority chip on his shoulder than Brady. Telling him he might not be good enough is like lighting the fuse. This could get ugly fast if the Broncos don't score quickly.

[Gordo52]

Lets go Tebow

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

Come on Tebow!!!!!

[JO_75]

When I saw the replay of the Welker TD, it looked Welker's knee was down before he got into the end zone. Was I the only one who noticed that?

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

Nice run, frst down

[PuRock]

That was a nice run. 90% of the QBs, that would've been a sack.

[Ravenslifer]

Go Willis!

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

Damn! Come on Tim

[ravens__]

How many holds did you count on that Tebow scramble? lol

[Ravenslifer]

Man, this game really could be over fast.

[JO_75]

Oh come on Tebow... you can't make mistakes like that.