Originally Posted by Doomtime Wasn't my intention to score like this. I think Brees has thrown 10 picks though...

93 points? For serious?

Originally Posted by bvharris 93 points? For serious?

They were pretty much one play drives. 2 or 3 pick sixes and 12 turnovers on his part.

And come on, it was Drew Stanton. He blitzed the house every single play so I couldn't hand off in the first half without getting hit.

End of Season Report: New England Patriots (Season Four)

Season One Report
Season Two Report
Season Three Report

Record: 15-1 (14-2 last year), AFC East champs for the 4th season in a row, 2nd straight #1 seed.

Playoff History:
Season One: Beat Pittsburgh at home in divisional round, lost to Kansas City on the road in the AFC Championship Game.
Season Two: Lost to Pittsburgh (sub) at home in the wild card round.
Season Three: Beat Pittsburgh at home in divisional round, lost to Kansas City at home in the AFC Championship Game (deja vu).

(All rankings are pending the last week of games)

Offense:
28.9ppg (8th) - [Last year: 25.1ppg (10th)]
291.4ypg (17th) - [Last year: 266.3ypg (20th)]
134.1 passing ypg (26th) - [Last year: 140 passing ypg (27th)]
158.3 rushing ypg (5th) - [Last year: 126.3 rushing ypg (8th) ]

Passing:
Colt McCoy - 147/209, 70.3% (#1 in the league), 1995 yards, 25TD, 6 INT, 128.1 Rating (#1 in the league)

[Last year: Tom Brady - 128/181, 70.7% (#1 in the league), 2058 yards, 16TD, 7 INT, 121.7 Rating (#1 in the league)]

Colt McCoy had big shoes to fill replacing Tom Brady, and didn't miss a beat, in fact while his peripherals were very similar he found the endzone far more than Tom did last year, and was picked one lass time despite attempting more passes. He fell 1 passing attempt short of qualifying for the league leaders, but was far and away the most efficient passer in the league. An MVP-caliber season.

Rushing:
Cobie Ross - 232 carries, 1949 yards (8.4ypc), 19 TDs (13 games)
BenJarvus Green-Ellis - 70 carries, 519 yards (7.4ypc), 6 TDs

[Last Year: 260 carries, 1760 yards (6.8ypc), 24 TDs (14 games)]

Cobie Ross rebounded from his sophomore "slump" to post the best ypc average of his young career. Once again he played a shortened season as the Patriots rested him the final few games, which kept him from reaching the 2000 yard mark. Still, he was every bit the feature back that he was asked to be all season. Meanwhile, Law Firm played a much larger role this year and had his best season yet, filling in incredibly well when called upon. We'll see how much work he gets in the playoffs.

Receiving:
Rob Gronkowski - 48 catches, 690 yards (14.4ypc), 9 TDs
Nick Schexnayder - 36 catches, 496 yards (13.8ypc), 3 TDs
Demaryius Thomas - 23 catches, 311 yards (13.5ypc), 1 TD
Roddy White - 23 catches, 307 yards (3.3ypc), 5 TDs
Julius Thomas - 13 catches, 207 yards (15.9ypc), 6 TDs (8 games)

McCoy continued in the Patriots mold of spreading the ball around, as they've yet to have a single 1000 yard receiver in 4 seasons. Gronk remained the favorite target, especially once Julius Thomas went down, though he himself rested the final few games. Second year man Nick Schexnayder stepped up big as the slot receiver in the void left by Wes Welker. Meanwhile, Roddy White ended up serving as more of a decoy than anything this year, but is still lurking and hopeful of making some noise in the playoffs.

Defense:
10.3 ppg (1st) - [Last year: 13.4 ppg (4th)]
207.1ypg (1st) - [Last year: 228.5ypg (8th)]
134.1 passing ypg (1st) - [Last year: 139.2 passing ypg (4th)]
73.0 rushing ypg (3rd) - [Last year: 89.3 rushing ypg (14th)]

Any way you slice it, the Patriots owe their phenomenal season in large part to a defensive unit which was far and away the best in the NFL in 2014. They allowed the fewest points in league history (164, besting their own mark of 168 set in year one) and for the first time lead in total defense as well. An historically good unit.

The unquestioned star of the defense was #8 overall pick MLB Terrance Carswell, who lead the team (and all rookies) with 58 tackles, 13 sacks, 2 FF, 3 INT, and 2 safeties. He was a revelation all year, both stuffing the run and rushing the passer. Third year SS Jonny Kohlhausen had his best season yet, totaling 44 tackles, 3 INT and 4 FF. DE Michael Johnson put together a nice 10 sack campaign, while Asante Samuel lead the team with 8 INTs.

Once again, the Pats thrived by limiting their own turnovers and forcing opposing teams to score on their defense rather than off of turnovers. Patient, smart offense puts the defense in a much better position to succeed.

This was my most successful regular season yet, now it's time to see if I can finally slay the white whale and get over the Doomtime hump in the playoffs. This team has championship aspirations, no doubt, but I'd view it as progress just to make a Super Bowl finally. At the very least, it will be nice to finally face someone in the playoffs other than Pitt and KC. No matter what happens.. Fun team, fun season.

Originally Posted by Doomtime They were pretty much one play drives. 2 or 3 pick sixes and 12 turnovers on his part. And come on, it was Drew Stanton. He blitzed the house every single play so I couldn't hand off in the first half without getting hit.

lmao stanton for ur first rd pick. howd u like calvin abd mjd

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Remaining Games and Playoff Scenarios:
+ = matters for playoff spots
* = matters for playoff seeding

Packers-Cowboys
Bills-Raiders
Bucs-Jets+
Dolphins-Panthers
Bengals-Vikings
Chargers-Broncos
Bears-Steelers

Only game with any playoff impact left is Bucs-Jets. Bucs win and they're in. Lose and it's the Cardinals.

If we could finish this tonight, that would be fantastic, but we'll definitely still be sticking to the 4PM deadline tomorrow.

We know who all the playoff matchups for the 1st round will be, so you guys should go ahead and start scheduling your games (preferably for Saturday night).

Texans at Titans
Chargers at Ravens
Bucs/Cardinals at 49ers
Bears at Giants

That's assuming Madden doesn't screw things up, but there aren't even tiebreakers in play here so I'd think it would be tough to do.

When are we having the draft?

Originally Posted by bvharris 93 points? For serious?

I think this is cause for a discussion about a scoring cap. I say we institute a cap at 56. You can only go beyond 56 if the opposing team is within 3 scores (17 points).

There's my proposal.

93 is a little ridiculous no matter how many interceptions are thrown. You're up 49-7 in the 3rd, and you were still passing?

Hard for the weekly awards and even yearly awards to be credible with 93-7 point games happening.

---I do not miss that Drew Brees

if people are losing and continue to throw the ball thats there fault im returning the pick if i can... i mean 93 is terrible and the 3rd quater passing is questionable but doom said he was blitzing everyone so i would of threw that bitch 2.. but as for offensive tds after 50 points i would drive and kneel but like i said if u pass it im returning the pick regardless the score

93 is ridiculous with 12 turnovers? That was my one pass in the 2nd half and once again he brought all 11 in an all out blitz.

Bringing the house every play or a stupid Punt block formation. Same 3 plays. 0 runs on his part.

3 or 4 pick sixes. And all those scores were 1 or 2 play drives. Should I have punted the ball back on first down? I was killing the clock, but it would literally be turnover on his side of the field. One or two plays, score. Rinse. repeat. Even when I tried to kneel at the end, he was calling timeouts.

He threw in the towel way too early and just started chucking prayers.

@Sprice- Everyone rested, including MJD.

Originally Posted by LVPatriots Hard for the weekly awards and even yearly awards to be credible with 93-7 point games happening. ---I do not miss that Drew Brees

Not really, it didn't have an effect on any of the nominees. I'll factor out the average for team offense though. Sprice already had that won.

Hasn't his play style been called out before? He has been questionable in the JV league, too. Maybe time for the boot?

if so i have someone who.wants the eagles

Originally Posted by pitfallharry219 Hasn't his play style been called out before? He has been questionable in the JV league, too. Maybe time for the boot?

Yeah I was telling BV, he didn't cheese, but thinking about it now, he definitely didn't play like an NFL coach would.

Chucking constant bombs (54 throws, at least half streak routes), punt block formation after he stopped crowding the box with 11, constant all out blitzes in the 1st half...

Originally Posted by Doomtime Yeah I was telling BV, he didn't cheese, but thinking about it now, he definitely didn't play like an NFL coach would. Chucking constant bombs (54 throws, at least half streak routes), punt block formation after he stopped crowding the box with 11, constant all out blitzes in the 1st half...

i actually wouldnt of minded u using calvin and mjd lol now u went and put up 93 with my back ups makin me look bad :( lol

I certainly agree that the loser owns some of the responsibility here but I still believe a scoring cap should be in place.

If we have someone who is obviously not a sportsman, then we should reconsider his membership in this league. The owner of the Eagles seems to need a refresher regarding how this league is run.

Originally Posted by sprice8688 i actually wouldnt of minded u using calvin and mjd lol now u went and put up 93 with my back ups makin me look bad :( lol

Ha, that was more because of the decisions he was making, not the players being used.

And yeah I'd agree to open up the Eagles. That type of box score will be common if he gets behind early.

This is the Eagles 2nd week in a row to do this nonsense. I say he needs the boot, he did the exact same thing to me.

When you are getting your ass completely handed to you, normal rational thinking goes out the window. Give the Eagles play calling a little slack. He was getting his sh*t pushed in.

I don't remember us ever booting someone without prior strikes since I've been here. Call off the Witch Hunt!