Patriots 2019 Mid-Season Review
Also, somehow the Patriots gained ground in the playoffs last week, despite not playing. KC lost, Buffalo lost, and the Colts lost. So just by not playing, the Patriots improved their potential playoff lot. Thank you to the terrible AFC.
Offense
1. No Running Game Bailout In 2019
Last year the running game came to the fore as the team moved toward the playoffs. The passing attack was middle-of-the-road most of that year, so they needed to run to stay in games. And they rode that and an attacking, confusing defense to a Super Bowl victory.
But they’ve suffered too many losses on offense to duplicate that formula this year. Here are the key players who are not available anymore:
- Tight end Rob Gronkowski (retirement)
- Tight end Dwayne Allen (cut)
- Center David Andrews (blood clots)
- Left tackle Trent Brown (free agent, signed with Oakland)
- Fullback James Develin (neck injury)
The Pats need a better plan coming in and also need to adjust better than they against the Ravens.
Special teams has more big plays this year, and with Bailey punting, they are always a threat to pin teams deep.
Quick Hits
1. For all the bluster about the much tougher the up-coming schedule, here are the aggregate records of the Patriots opponents:
First 9 games: 30-52 (36.6%)
Last 7 games: 30-34 (46.9%)
Better for sure, but not exactly a barn-burning sked.
2. The 2019 record of the four QBs drafted by Bill Belichick is 25-6 (Brady, Jacoby Brissett, Brian Hoyer, and Jimmy Garoppolo). I heard somewhere that BB stinks at the draft; guess not
3. I don’t pay much attention to Fantasy Football, preferring the real thing. But I was made aware that the Patriots defense has outscored all but a few of the top-scoring players in the league. In fact, before the Baltimore game, they had outscored all but two players! (Trivia Question: can you name those two players? Answer below.)
And yes, this is unprecedented. Currently, the Pats D ranks 16th in Fantasy points. Annually, the best defenses usually rank about 50th!
Summary and a Look Ahead
They’ll have to keep the passing attack diversified. And everyone in New England will be keeping their fingers and toes crossed that no games come down to Nick Folk’s right foot. He looked good in his first week, but better not to tempt fate on that one
Next week at Philly, the Eagles are missing two key ingredients of their Super Bowl win over the Pats: QB Nick Foles and offensive coordinator Frank Reich. That makes it a much tougher game, and also Carson Wentz’ first action against a BB defense. Could be entertaining to watch!
I hope you enjoyed the first half of the year as much as I did. I like blowout wins over the Dolphins and Jets, and even the Baltimore loss was entertaining.
Enjoy the rest of the year!
Keep the faith,
- Scott
PS. 8-1!
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The Patriots D trailed only Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson in Fantasy point production prior to the week 9 loss to the Ravens.
Source: http://www.yourpatriots.com/2019/11/patriots-2019-mid-season-review.html
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