Pats only 5 passing attempts in first half -- they are not trying to win

[chonce]

5 passing attempts, no targets for Gronk -- they aren't trying to win. 26 plays, 21 rushes. I think they are just trying to run out the clock and not add injuries. 2nd half line will be interesting.

 

[quantumleap]

Thanks for the post. Makes sense to me.

Do they still get home-field advantage if they lose and Cincy wins?

 

[ShortBusDriver7]

why would they not want to clinch home-field? The play by play has me convinced of that too. Miami was in ruins entering today

 

[chonce]

Shortbus -- I figured they would be more aggressive, but I guess they think health is more important -- that said, the 2nd half like is NE -7. Basically it is a bet that NE wins SU. That is tempting.

 

[quantumleap]

why would they not want to clinch home-field? The play by play has me convinced of that too. Miami was in ruins entering today

I just edited my post to include home field considerations. What is the tying criteria if they both have the same record?

 

[ShortBusDriver7]

looks too good to be true. Just took Miami +8 2nd H at + odds for me

 

[ShortBusDriver7]

NEW ENGLAND (at Miami)Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:
— Win or tie, or
— Denver loss or tie
DENVER (vs. San Diego)Clinches AFC West with:
— Win or tie, or
— Kansas City loss or tie
Clinches first-round bye with:
— Win, or
— Tie and Cincinnati loss or tie, or
— Kansas City loss or tie and Cincinnati loss
Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs:
— Win and New England loss

 

[chonce]

If Pats lose and Denver win, Denver is #1 seed. Any other scenario and the Pats get HFA

 

[quantumleap]

Here it is:

New England can clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with:
1) NE win or tie
2) DEN loss or tie

 

[quantumleap]

Dude!!!! Thanks for the tip. I was going to bet on NE until I read this thread. Thanks for warning me to lay off.

 

[jrb64]

One point you have not considered New England has now lost 4 of their 6 games

 

[quantumleap]

Hey guys, the Pats may have been avoiding playing Pittsburgh in the first round by deliberately losing this game. But wait, it gets even better.

I thought of this thread when Arizona went down 30-6 in the first half. I figured they were doing the same thing New England did so I took Seattle +3 large for the 2nd half knowing that the Cards were taking it easy. Second half result: Seattle 6, AZ 0.

 

[cigar]

they know who's going to be in the super bowl before the season starts.

 

[jrb64]

Hey guys, the Pats may have been avoiding playing Pittsburgh in the first round by deliberately losing this game. But wait, it gets even better.

I thought of this thread when Arizona went down 30-6 in the first half. I figured they were doing the same thing New England did so I took Seattle +3 large for the 2nd half knowing that the Cards were taking it easy. Second half result: Seattle 6, AZ 0.

So you think the Patriots lost this game on purpose and gave up home field throughout, what about losing the last 4 of 6 games. Their chances have been deminished by losing home field.