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WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 12:53 pm
by Parliament10
W2W4: Patriots' key areas vs. RaidersBy Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-engl ... vs-raidersGronkowski's snap count rises. Tight end Rob Gronkowski played 38 snaps in the season-opener before the number dipped to 28 in Week 2 against the Vikings, in part because the Patriots were so focused on the run game, and offensive tackle Cameron Fleming was used as a blocking tight end. Gronkowski, who is still rounding into form, seemed to be chomping at the bit for more action last week, and he should see plenty of time early and often in this one. Do we see noticeable progress?
Interior offensive line solidified? After rotating backup center Ryan Wendell into the mix in the season opener in place of right guard Jordan Devey, the Patriots stayed with the same five offensive linemen in Week 2 until the game was well in hand. Wendell's knee injury (he was inactive) might have been part of the consideration in sticking with the same five, and we're interested to see if that continues this week or if rookie center Bryan Stork (12 snaps in mop-up duty last week) emerges among the top unit at some point.
Revis as a matchup option. The chess piece that is cornerback Darrelle Revis was used by the Patriots' coaching staff to mostly shadow receiver Greg Jennings last week, and the results were impressive. That was a reflection of how the staff viewed Jennings as the player to take away from the Vikings, and similar to how it was with Aqib Talib early last season, there is weekly fascination in how the Patriots might employ Revis. Is it against receiver James Jones? Someone else? Or is it simply a case of playing it straight up because the Raiders aren't overly threatening?
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:15 pm
by Geoffrey P
I'll have to make another redirection tomorrow when I get home otherwise this will just keep falling down the list.
This is will disappointing if it's anything but a blowout though. The Raiders are just awful and that's being nice.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:30 pm
by truth18
Idk about blowout but we should win this game.
That said, I'm anticipating a classic "we decided to play down to the competition" Pats game.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 11:58 pm
by Captain_Caveman
Injury report says that 15th overall is questionable for our fantasy league this week, as he injured his index finger claiming all the backups of everyone that is getting hurt or arrested.
SNAP!
JK, lol.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:06 am
by GuyClinch
I dunno about playing down to the competition but we could see another defense/run dominated game out of the Pats. Brady shouldn't have to air it out to beat these guys. But that's what I liked to see a 300 - 400 yard game with 4 touchdowns..
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:33 pm
by Parliament10
I'd like to see Garoppolo get in the game. After 3 TD's ahead, Brady should sit.
At least let the kid in for the 4th Quarter. Garoppolo needs Realtime Experience.
Especially as Brady is getting up there, and Brady's longer throws are noticeable off.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:46 pm
by 15th overall
For the love of Gob, get the ball to Aaron Dobson. Same goes for Kenbrell Thompkins but who knows if he's even on the active roster this week.
Re: Fantasy -- I've made more roster moves than 6 teams combined and I don't even have a complete roster with Eric Berry out.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:07 pm
by FeedReed
CELTICS BOSTON, CELTICS BOSTON!
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:09 pm
by Shamrock
15th overall wrote:For the love of Gob, get the ball to Aaron Dobson. Same goes for Kenbrell Thompkins but who knows if he's even on the active roster this week.
Re: Fantasy -- I've made more roster moves than 6 teams combined and I don't even have a complete roster with Eric Berry out.
Dobson's inactive tonight i'm pretty sure. I'd like to see Amendola and LaFell get a little more involved. Hopefully Jones and Hightower can put together another big game.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:15 pm
by Geoffrey P
At least Lafell has a catch...?
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Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:10 pm
by 15th overall
I didn't get the Lafell signing. As if Brady's gonna get on the same page with a guy with notoriously stoned hands.
As soon as I drop Lorenzo Taliferro, Harbaugh gives him the reigns obviously. F. At least there was a week between Donald Brown becoming relevant after I dropped him.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:16 pm
by Parliament10
Gronk is so tough, that it takes 3 & 4 guys to tackle him. LOL
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:21 pm
by Geoffrey P
That drive was such a joke. How do you not get a TD? They wasted all that time just so the RAIDERS of all teams couldn't score again?
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Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:36 pm
by 15th overall
truth18 wrote:That said, I'm anticipating a classic "we decided to play down to the competition" Pats game.
Called it.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:51 pm
by truth18
15th overall wrote:truth18 wrote:That said, I'm anticipating a classic "we decided to play down to the competition" Pats game.
Called it.
ugh, couldnt watch the first half. Was hoping to come home to a huge lead
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:13 pm
by Geoffrey P
What the hell. That was practically a free TD for crying out loud
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Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:30 pm
by 15th overall
Looking like an actual NFL offense on this drive.
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:40 pm
by Parliament10
Raiders have made this a respectable game. 16-9, Pats (with 5:18 to go in the 4th)
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:49 pm
by truth18
CHRIST
Re: WEEK 3: Patriots host Raiders. Sun, Sept 21th, 1:00 PM
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:51 pm
by Parliament10
Interception. Vince Wilfork! Bounced right into his hands.