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December 07, 2021
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
Pats played a lot like the old Giants: run the ball and clock and limit the opponent's offensive possessions. Throw the ball sparingly and only high percentage routes. Win games while only scoring 9 or 11 points.
The Pats success is entirely dependent upon group execution. Giants were equally as solid throughout but the biggest difference is they also had LT and Leonard Marshall who the coaching staff showcased on defense. Many of the biggest plays for that Giants team were made by the defense.
posted by cixelsyd at 10:40 AM on December 07, 2021
Pats - Bills was reminiscent of the Parcells / Belichick Giants - Bills Super Bowl.
If the Pats still had Sony Michel and James White was healthy, they could alternate two complete Wishbone backfield units and pick up where they left off last night.
I'm tired of seeing kickers miss extra point attempts, then go out and kick 55 yard field goals. The NFL has NBA disease, where guys can hit threes all day but can't shoot free throws.