Patriots play and win as a team

6 Responses to Patriots play and win as a team

1. Andrew Farrar says:

   January 16, 2008 at 12:26 am

   Well, I wasn’t at all surprised that San Diego defeated Indianapolis at the weekend. My personal view is that Indianapolis paid a heavy price for taking it easy in Week 17 and effectively having a four week break. And the same fate befell the Dallas Cowboys.
   So far I’d say the teams that are doing best in the play-offs are teams that really gave it their all in Week 17, such as the San Diego Chargers (17-30 winners over Oakland in Week 17), Green Bay (34-13 winners over Detroit) and New England and the New York Giants who had a titantic contest in Week 17 and the Patriots won 38-35.
   The Giants then had an on-the-road win in the Wild Card round against Tampa Bay (losers to Carolina 31-23 in Week 17) and another super win against the Dallas Cowboys (dismantled 6-27 by Washington on Week 17).
   So, San Diego’s win over Indianapolis (who lost to Tennessee – gifting the Titans a Wild Card place, thus showing some contempt towards the league, in my view – 16-10 in Week 17).
   Or am I talking – or writing – nonsense?

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2. Ernie says:

   January 16, 2008 at 2:32 pm

   I don’t really see it as a no lose situation as I think another loss to the Pats would be crushing for SD team and fans, just as a loss for the Patriots at this point would be a crushing blow for us.
   Both teams have everything to play for, both know what is really on the line here and I expect both teams to leave it all on the field.. Although, that being said, Tomlinson did decide it was better to think about the future and ride the bike on the sidelines last week when realistically he probably could have gone back in and played.. Hey that’s fine by me.
   GO PATS

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3. Jamie says:

   January 16, 2008 at 5:35 pm

   Andrew,
   You are not talking nonsense. In fact, I think it’s no shock that last season, the Colts HAD to play Week 17 and carried that into the playoffs, while the season before that, they rested and lost to the Steelers in the same round as this year. Momentum is huge in sports, which is why Belichick has had his players play 60 minutes all season. It’s not something you can turn on and off. It helped them win close games and hopefully will carry them into the Superbowl.

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4. Rich Campbell says:

   January 17, 2008 at 2:20 pm

   Interesting that you should mention Junior. Here in San Diego, it’s our ready-made way for us to console ourselves should things go as most expect them to on Sunday… that Junior would get a ring.
   You have to understand that Junior Seau is still massively beloved in San Diego. Think Ray Bourque & the Stanley Cup, although not quite that intense since Junior has been gone a few years. Remember that Junior had signed a one day contract to announce his retirement as a Charger before the Patriots came calling…

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5. Brent says:

   January 18, 2008 at 5:57 am

   Junior deserves a ring. I liked watching him and Harrison in San Diego.
   Junior’s heart will probably always be w San Diego, but when he gets a ring with New England it will add to his legacy… The man came out of retirement to play and won a Championship!

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6. Patriots play and win as a team says:

   January 19, 2008 at 7:41 am

   [...] Patriots play and win as a team The New England Patriots have the best record in the NFL having gone 17-0 so far in the 2007 season. The record of 19-0 is in sight, but the Patriots are not focused on that point. They are looking to win the next game versus the San Diego Chargers. Does the win bring the team one more game closer to destiny and dynasty? To hear it from the individual players you would nto think so. Being true to

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