Patriots vs Broncos 12-18-2016 4:25 PM EST

[SDGuy73]

Patriots safety Devin McCourty says part of the fun of winning a division title is seeing the joy of teammates. He relayed that veteran TE Martellus Bennett came running into the locker room telling, "Where is my (championship) hat?"

Rookie guard Joe Thuney wears the Patriots' AFC East championship shirt, joking that it is his first division title since high school.

Patriots WR Chris Hogan is a division champ for the first time and said, "I'm trying to let it soak in. It's such a great feeling, coming in here and being a part of this organization. It's awesome."

The new guys getting a taste of success.

 

[NEhomer]

Last week was the first time all year that the team truly impressed me. Tonight marked two in a row. I hope we're on a nice upswing at the right time.

 

[NEhomer]

Great stuff SD, thanks!

 

[NorEEzta]

Last week was the first time all year that the team truly impressed me. Tonight marked two in a row. I hope we're on a nice upswing at the right time.

We're spoiled.

 

[redseat]

I was out of state and did not see the game except the last 5 minutes of it.

Did Brady look as bad as his numbers showed? Was that due to the OL or was he just missing his receivers?

 

[NEhomer]

I was out of state and did not see the game except the last 5 minutes of it.

Did Brady look as bad as his numbers showed? Was that due to the OL or was he just missing his receivers?

He got totally shut down in the first quarter but then they became well balanced esp in the second half.

 

[redseat]

He got totally shut down in the first quarter but then they became well balanced esp in the second half.

Was that because of Denver's defense or him just sucking?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

He was off badly early on. He was getting time. I think he was worried and expecting to be pressured worse based on his prep during the week. All we heard was Brady get going over tape.
For a while he locked into Edelmam which was good and bad. It got him out of his funk and helped moved the chains. But it also cost a few.
They ran quite a bit. I was surprised we didn't see more wheel routes and dump offs?
He was a game manager, did what he had to do for the W.

 

[SDGuy73]

Was that because of Denver's defense or him just sucking?

Brady started 0-6. Mostly Brady. The OL played very well. Not like last years shit show.

 

[TP76]

Was that because of Denver's defense or him just sucking?

both... 16 for 32 and 188. Brady was Trent Dilfer out there today.

 

[NEhomer]

Man, maybe I watched a different game but Brady wasn't missing open receivers.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Man, maybe I watched a different game but Brady wasn't missing open receivers.

Sure he did early on. He was missing badly.

 

[NEhomer]

...some drops. I didn't see him getting much to work with. Denver D was no joke to open this game.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

...some drops. I didn't see him getting much to work with. Denver D was no joke to open this game.

There were some drops. Denver D is for real. However, when you watch it again you'll see TB looked nervous was missing guys badly. I thought it was the cold or the wind at first. But, at that time of the game Siemean was throwing darts into very tight windows.

 

[NEhomer]

There were some drops. Denver D is for real. However, when you watch it again you'll see TB looked nervous was missing guys badly. I thought it was the cold or the wind at first. But, at that time of the game Siemean was throwing darts into very tight windows.

Yeah, so Brady's increased accuracy accounted for the thorough 180 turn around in the second half and not better scheming against the Broncos D.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Yeah, so Brady's increased accuracy accounted for the thorough 180 turn around in the second half and not better scheming against the Broncos D.

Likely a combo of of TB settling in, receivers holding onto the ball and 2nd half adjustments. Oh yeah and TB making better throws.

 

[NEhomer]

 

[Dude]

Two very good defensive games against top teams in AFC.
Keep your foot on the accelerator BB.

 

[Dude]

Man, maybe I watched a different game but Brady wasn't missing open receivers.

Agree, he played it safe to start 0-6, but No Ints! He got better as the game went on, that is good.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Two very good defensive games against top teams in AFC.
Keep your foot on the accelerator BB.

Yes no laying down this year. 2 more wins and then enjoy the week off.