POLL Thursday Night Football: Not a stinker! Do the Patriots right the ship?

[Rock Strongo]

apparently, winston is excited to meet tom brady. he has an affinity for saying "hi" to people, on the field, in a weird way, like a giddy fan.

kinda star struck. those guys dont do well against the pats historically.

theres audio of him talking to lance briggs once thats pretty funny.

 

[Pattersonca65]

apparently, winston is excited to meet tom brady. he has an affinity for saying "hi" to people, on the field, in a weird way, like a giddy fan.

kinda star struck. those guys dont do well against the pats historically.

theres audio of him talking to lance briggs once thats pretty funny.

I picked up Hogan off waivers on my FF team. I really need a win this week. Hope Brady throws three TDs to him

 

[Rock Strongo]

I picked up Hogan off waivers on my FF team. I really need a win this week. Hope Brady throws three TDs to him

hes good for a TD at least

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

this game wont be close

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Huge game for both teams. Tampa has something to prove on national TV and the patriots cant stop a pop warner team right now.

Who ya got?

I see my crab salad vote was pretty popular...lol

I had a hard time picking a winner in this game...still thinking as type this...in the NFL or football in general, you have to effect the QB...you don't always have to sack them but you must effect the QB to speed up his reads, delivery, etc.

BB is smart, he knows this, I expect him to blitz Winston a lot in this game and if they are successful in getting him off the field pretty consistently on 3rd down, the Pats will win.

If they don't, they will probably lose. The Bucs know this is their chance to show they are ready to be a playoff team...this would be a signature win for Winston for sure.

Who ya got?

As much as I like BB to use last week to almost ensure a better performance this week, I'm not sure if he has the horses to pressure Winston into a lot of mistakes.

30-27 TB

 

[redseat]

If the Pats can get a stop or two (and that is about all I can hope for) they might be able to build a lead that will cause Winston to gag just a bit more.

Of course Winston could have the game of his life like all the other QBs the Patriots have faced.

I'm going to go optimistic with scenario A.

i'm starting Winston tonight.... So I expect him not too

 

[PatsFan2003]

i'm starting Winston tonight.... So I expect him not too

I would too. It's not every night you see the next John Elway.. Until next week of course...

 

[redseat]

I would too. It's not every night you see the next John Elway.. Until next week of course...

Hell I think every QB that has faced the Patriots so far this season has had their best statistical games of the season... Don't think will be any different sadly

 

[soxfan1468927]

Tom Brady's passer rating this year: 116.6

Opposing QB's passer rating against the Pats defense this year: 116.5

 

[PatsFan2003]

Hell I think every QB that has faced the Patriots so far this season has had their best statistical games of the season... Don't think will be any different sadly

I'm afraid so. I was absolutely start Winston.

 

[redseat]

I'm afraid so. I was absolutely start Winston.

Pretty scary to think that this is actually true

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Gronk to be limited

This guy really needs to stop playing football

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Gronk to be limited

This guy really needs to stop playing football

Thigh I read.

He needs to learn how to fall like Kelce.....

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Thigh I read.

He needs to learn how to fall like Kelce.....

or play like him

 

[Hank Kingsley]

or play like him

It's the falling heavy part that hurts him.

 

[NEPatsfan]

Bill Belichick has never beaten Tampa in Tampa in his entire coaching career.

I'm going crab leg potato salad

 

[LogicMan]

Speaking of Crab Salad there is a famous crab dip in Juneau that is so good you would choose that in this poll even if it were the Jets.

I think this is going to be an ugly game on defense

 

[Rock Strongo]

Gronk to be limited

This guy really needs to stop playing football

Patriots' Rob Gronkowski expected to play at Tampa

 

[Rock Strongo]

Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots, thigh, (Q): No one likes to see a late addition to the injury report, especially one that comes roughly 24 hours before the game. Yet here we are on Thursday with a questionable tag assigned to Gronkowski, one of Tom Brady's favorite targets and arguably the best player in the league at his position. Gronk was added to the practice injury report Wednesday with a thigh injury, an ailment that typically references a muscle strain or contusion (deep bruise) in the quadriceps or hamstring region. The location and severity of the injury are unknown, as it was not even on the radar until Wednesday's injury report. As ESPN.com reporter Mike Reiss noted, the Patriots held a light walkthrough-type practice Tuesday (making it unlikely Gronkowski sustained an injury then) and Gronk did not mention the issuewhen speaking with reporters Tuesday. The team, including Gronkowski, traveled to Tampa Wednesday afternoon. Reading the tea leaves, it would appear Gronkowski is likely to play Thursday night, but fantasy owners should check pregame inactives to be sure.

 

[redseat]

this game wont be close

No Gronk tonight it now appears. Patriots might actually lose this game tonight