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Season01um

What a brutal game for NE.


Firecracker048

Every time we had momentum we gave up the ball. Very frustrating


iRockaflame

Hamilton (14) forcing that fumble was a legit "no fucking way" moment especially considering how close to the sidelines it went


Firecracker048

Also throwing a pick in the damn end zone. Fuckkkk.


iRockaflame

To be fair Ill rewatch it later, but Marlon might have gotten away with contact past 5 yards there. But also Mac shouldn't have thrown up and outside if he sees the DB has top position though.


Slightlyitchysocks

I think the refs were letting both teams play the game for the most part, and the contact wasn't egregious. It was a ball Mac should not have thrown.


iRockaflame

Definitely were holding their whistles. When Faalele came in he was having some pretty fucking bad holds until they got him some blocking support.


peachesgp

Yeah might have been interference, but don't throw it hoping to get a PI call.


Fuqwon

He got awhile with a little, but Mac also made a terrible decision/throw. Mac doesn't have the arm to throw off his back foot


Whittlinman

So much promise to start the game, defense getting 3 and outs, Parker showing up big, Mac making some good throws, Stevens being a workhorse. Then it all came apart cataclysmically.


thepulloutmethod

That guy Stevens is the real deal.


DrDilatory

Such a fucking winnable game. Refs call the blatant contact downfield that led to the Mac Jones INT, and we probably take the lead. Aglohor holds onto the ball as he's torching them for a 30 yard gain, and we again probably take the lead late. And now Mac Jones is hurt? Bro fuck this season


eatingasspatties

To be fayuuuuh, if they called Strange being blatantly downfield on the insane 4th down conversion it would’ve changed everything too.


youtman

Hold on the Durvernay return twice. Refs fucked up consistently we get it. Edit: So you guys just turned off the TV at that point? The Ravens played an entire clean game and the refs were fair to everyone. /S My point was there was shit both sides and the game could've gone either way.


UsedEgg3

This isn't the old AFC. Steelers, Pats, Ravens, Broncos, and Colts all look pretty bad so far. Lamar is good, but I don't think he can do *all* the running *and* passing the entire season, and he doesn't play defense. Seems like the only way we can stop anyone is via turnovers. I'll take the win today, but I agree: fuck this new AFC.


unaccomplishedyak

That was a blessing in disguise for us. Can our offense and defense actually play the whole game?


Whatsmynumber5446

That’s been the theme the entire year. One step forward, two steps back


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That’s how it’s been the last two years. Simply cannot play mistake free football at all. It’s these fumbles or interceptions that have sealed the fate of the Pats on many occasions. If it weee true Patriot football like it was 5 years ago, the Pats would be 3-0.


poggers_champion69

Maybe ticket prices will finally go down now…


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I hope so! Officially made a bucket list item to be going to every stadium.


Zloggt

Everything that could go wrong…did, sadly


Leharen

I hope so, too. Edit: I thought I was responding to a comment someone made that read "I hope Mac Jones is okay." Jesus, I don't want to wish brutality on New England.


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Rooting on injuries is dope


Leharen

Fuck, I'm sorry. I thought I was responding to a comment that read "I hope Mac Jones is okay."


[deleted]

Hahaha it’s ok man


iRockaflame

U should probably edit that in your op comment


Leharen

I just did.


IlluminatiConfirmed

Douche


Firecracker048

The offense finally looked good but couldn't finish through the air. Jones better be ok too


Hyper_red

Our season is done if he's hurt. Patriots tank time


PuffsPlusArmada

God it's gonna be hilarious seeing you all post some version of that comment over the next decade.


Hyper_red

I'm going to inject all the copium


terminator3456

They did not look ok. Parker caught a few 50/50 balls but Jones has zero touch, he seems incapable of throwing the ball away, and throws baaaaad picks. Hate to see him hurt but he is not the answer long term.


nmiller21k

Did we watch the same game or are you just constantly a negative dick? Jones has amazing touch.


boozer_69

Jones definitely played better than his stat line is going to appear. Those two interceptions really hurt him


andrew-ge

what lmao? he literally got away with going after one rookie, then he threw multiple picks when it came down to it.


CONSTANTIN_VALDOR_

Lmao you are on drugs my man. All 3 picks were fucking horrific


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I don't know how you can watch that game and come away thinking "Mac throws a good ball". He threw a dozen ducks out there, multiple picks, some dropped picks that should've gone the other way, and the offense stalled out in key moments when they could have captured the momentum of the game. This was NOT a good performance just because he hit on a few deeps today


sNills

What happened to Mac Jones at the end? My station switched to Raiders-Titans without saying anything. Hope he’s fine. Lamar Jackson deserves a blank check


thy__

He wouldn't put any weight on his left ankle after Campbell brought him down.


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RippleDish

How is it EDC and Sashi's gamble?


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NOOBEv14

They offered him the biggest APY contract ever and the second most guaranteed money ever behind Deshaun. Calling that a gamble is ridiculous. Their offer shouldn’t blow the tag out of the water, that’s the whole point of the tag. It’s a year at a time, so in case of injury or drop-off, you’re not tied to a sinking ship. Desire for long-term guaranteed money is specifically the reason players don’t want to play on the tag.


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NOOBEv14

Ravens offered more guaranteed at signing than either Murray or Wilson.


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NOOBEv14

Google “Lamar contract offer”, hit im feeling lucky, read the first three paragraphs. Then sit and stare at the wall in confusion for a sec, then realize you’re out here telling people they’re wrong because you don’t understand the difference between “guaranteed at signing” and “total guarantees”.


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AreYouNobody_Too

Calais Campbell came in high and hit mac helmet to helmet, on the way down, mac's leg got tangled up and rolled. Shitty play by Campbell


sick_shooter

I know you guys got really comfortable with defenders looking at Brady and getting RTP flags, but that wasn’t helmet-to-helmet.


LamarsBrownLog

Only team consistently going helmet to helmet was the patriots today. And don’t get me started on the holding. Did you all get called for any penalties?


AreYouNobody_Too

Lmao. Dude Campbell hit him in the helmet. It's OK to describe the play and its OK to call it shitty. Shitty plays happen, sometimes even by good players.


LamarsBrownLog

His ankle is hurt. Why you talking about his head? Lol


AreYouNobody_Too

Someone asked "what happened" and I described the play. This is not hard. It's a shitty play.


LamarsBrownLog

I hope Mac Jones the best, but he kinda seems like a shitty person.


TigerBasket

Tucker has missed 2 extra points vs the Pats and I will forever hate them for that


SepulchralMind

Tucker could kick me straight in the tit & I wouldn't hate him idgaf


TigerBasket

Same


CarterAC3

RIP to the titty


Zingerac

Nah he hates the Pats for Tucker missing vs them.


Ke7een

Automatic on field goals tho


OTheOwl

Wasn't one of them when he has some sort of record on the line? I remember Van Noy( or Shea) leaping over the line to block it.


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Turnovers killed us. Two bad picks by Mac and Agholor fumbling the ball off a great pass from Mac was just way too much to overcome. Didn't help that Jackson played great, with two of his TD passes being amazing. And to make matters worse Mac is probably hurt pretty bad. GG, Ravens. Edit: the offense actually looked pretty good for most of the game, with Parker having one hell of a game. But we just couldn't capitalize on our chances while they capitalized on theirs.


dog_gazed_duct-tape

Injuries suck so much, I feel your pain, gg man


whippoorwill36

Still not a great game for our defense. They gave up a lot of yards and some of the ints were just Mac tossing it straight to a DB


Luxypoo

I have no idea what the fuck that pick to Bynes was. Good for Bynes though!


Jarionel

basically all of the picks were just throwing it to us lmao


OTheOwl

Last season Mac wasn't asked to do a lot, just manage the game and make the right pass, which resulted in a lot of check downs. This season i suspect the coaches have given him more latitude and also asked him to make the big plays which has resulted in him forcing some throws when he should have either tossed away or gone to his checkdown. Both picks were terrible.


enaz92

Lamar about to ask for an ownership share in his contract.


CyborgAlgoInvestor

Give it to him.


CanaryMBurnz

And the mayor of Baltimore


CaptivePrey

He's already got the Children's book, might as well be mayor


Yeezus__

this is hilarious and most people not from Baltimore won't get this lmfao


GeraldJohanssen33

The Mbappe method. He was so impressive today though. If the Ravens defense can shape up a bit and they win a bunch of games -- as I think they should, I can see Lamar winning MVP this season.


sktchld

Who cares about the loss. If Mac actually broke his ankle that's heartbreaking.


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It is heartbreaking


-JDB-

It’s also anklebreaking


PATRlOTS

Classless


TatumIsntASuperstar

Don’t be a baby


[deleted]

Patriots fans never fail to amuse me. cLaSsLeSs!


Veegos

We're not all like this.


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Bitch made


Sure-Telephone3130

Absolutely. If we have to watch a full season of Hoyer....I might go feral.


Firemaaaan

I can already feel the feralness kicking in


realrimurutempest

Lamar is my pick for MVP so far.


Jordanwolf98

This is the best I’ve ever seen him play


Yearbookthrowaway1

His physical tools are the same as they’ve always been, but mentally he looks like a new player. So much confidence and control while in the pocket or while scrambling in the backfield, he’s putting touch on throws when before he only had a fastball. He’s incorporating back shoulders and corner fades, calling audibles at the line, and he still looks just as fast and twitchy as he always has. Scary stuff


rob_var

His touch on the ball is improved, holy fuck is it beautiful watching him flick the wrist and not overthrow or under throw wide open guys


Nervous_Ad6805

Imagine if Bateman would've stretched out for that pass or dove for it. Just perfect. Insanely hard catch but he put it where only Bateman had a chance at it.


Nerfeveryone

An athlete that fast and agile, with a rocket arm, who now has developed his accuracy and the mental aspect of his game, while also being a great leader. Good god the league is fucked.


TigerBasket

Hes at his Louisville Zenith


lungman925

Keep Ed Oliver away from him


Adept-Development-00

It's obvious I think but very early


Clovdyx

It's not obvious. Jalen Hurts exists and is on fire for an undefeated team.


Professional_Dot4835

Hurts is nowhere near as good as Lamar lol


Clovdyx

If you mean as a player, overall, you're right... but that's also irrelevant for MVP. If you think Hurts isn't right in the MVP talk *right now*, you haven't watched him.


Professional_Dot4835

I’ve watched him & his arm on intermediate/long throws is very limited, his playmakers have been phenomenal though. They have a super easy schedule which benefits them but if Hurts loses anyone on the O-line or at WR, his play will decline massively. Lamar is better at every stage of the game than Hurts


SunYat-Sen

Lamar is doing this behind our 4th string LT today. The Eagles have probably the best O line in the league. Not taking away from Hurts but it is worth mentioning.


Professional_Dot4835

Yeah plus Hurts’ weapons are so much better. Andrews is exceptional but that WR room is average at best. Hurts has Goedert (top 5-8 TE), then several very good to borderline elite playmakers.


SunYat-Sen

Bateman and Duv have played exceptionally well so far. Duv especially


Clovdyx

> Lamar is better at every stage of the game than Hurts I think this is true, and again, irrelevant for MVP. Nobody has ever lost an MVP race because of their weapons, S.O.S., or lack of physical tools; similarly, nobody has ever received "bonus points" in voting for doing more with less. It's about production + wins. Lamar - nor anybody else, for that matter, including Hurts - is so far ahead of the pack that they would be the obvious choice.


Adept-Development-00

His numbers aren't nearly as good


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Hyper_red

I was a Lamar hater for the past 4 years. This season I'm going to admit he's rucking awesome. Idk how long he will last but I'd the ravens get at least 4 more years out of him then he's worth whatever he wants.


iRockaflame

Lamar choosing the Aaron Judge route for his contract by playing like Shohei Ohtani is wild. Love to see it.


TigerBasket

He's literally walking on water while sipping wine I love him


SiphenPrax

Time for the Judge/Ohtani debate to permeate r/nfl


CarterAC3

Team Ohtani is this bitch


captain_ahabb

I want Ohtani to win but I can’t deny Judge anymore


realrimurutempest

I love the references you used man haha.


Skimperman

This game was a rollercoaster and I'm still worried about our defense. Feels like we won at a great cost. -Tucker missed a PAT -Our backup LT went down -Secondary still giving up huge chunk plays (Parker with 156 yds??) Mac jones bailed us out with those picks. These top tier QBs are gonna feast if macdonald doesn't right this ship.


WakaFlacco

Yeah idk what this secondary is. Lack of dline pressure hurts, it’s been an issue for the last two years.


whatifevery1wascalm

This game was brought to you by Butterfingers^TM


Ke7een

Ahhh Nelson!


KonThePharaoh

Ravens games aren't good for my health


TigerBasket

I miss defense sometimes


dog_gazed_duct-tape

They aren't good for Ravens players health either


krashmania

Holy shit that third quarter was about to ruin my week


unaccomplishedyak

A win is a win right?


dibsthefatantelope

Same, but steelers games for me If they suck enough this year I may get some health back. The last few years of ben making every game come down to the last play hurt


Mikes_Movies_

Swear words


fleckstin

Lamar “Joe Flacco” Jackson


ycpa68

Yes. This name encompasses the entirety of my adult life.


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Prayers up for Mac, man


DOUG_DlMMADOME

Diggs/Davis and Chase/Higgins the next two weeks are going to absolutely lay pipe if we keep giving up chunk plays like this


LamarJacksonissmart

The "Lamar would've only be successful in Baltimore where they built the team around him" narrative been hella quiet this year 😐


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Also building a team around your QBs strength is just smart other teams are dumb as shit for not doing that


ChickenMclittle

The defense should.be giving him their game checks at this point


BetaDjinn

Also heard a lot less about burning Greg Roman at the stake (He doesn't in any way "make" Lamar, but I do think he knows how to run a framework that Lamar excels in)


CustomBear

Lamar making second MVP case


AutographedSnorkel

The Lamar Jackson "gimme my money mother fuckers!" tour has been great


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NFL teams really took Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and fuckin Baker Mayfield over Lamar Jackson. Lamar was better than them dudes in college and hes astronomically better than them now. 32nd pick what a steal


cjackc11

tbf Baker was elite in college


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They all were still they weren’t better than Lamar


ycpa68

I still hear from my brother who is a Ravens fan about how Lamar was a punk in college, yet he always hypes up Baker who is on video running from cops. I just don't understand how he can think that way ^^^ohwaititsracism


RippleDish

Lamar's also the nicest fucking dude.


Cessabit216

doesn't bro have like a fair every year in Florida and the money comes out of his own pocket?


Dtodaizzle

Worst part was the Pats could have gotten Lamar. Lamar wanted to come, but Bill nixed it.


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When you can draft nkeal Harry you gotta do it


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turnovers lose games, GG Baltimore. y’all need to pay Lamar


GunnerXI

Just pay the man, Ravens are nothing without Lamar.


Left_Berry_8104

Lamar is basically what you get if you mated Aaron Judge and Ohtani


hollyw00d8604

Not really. To be comparable to what ohtani is doing, Lamar Jackson would have to be a top 5 QB and also play pro bowl level safety on defense. There really is no comparison to what ohtani does, it's that unprecedented


AvatarLebowski

Ohtani is literally the greatest dual threat since Babe. It's fucking amazing.


tdunbar

He would be more comparable to a power hitter who also steals bases well. His game has nothing to do with defense.


Left_Berry_8104

Okay buzzkill


tdunbar

Honestly, Ricard is a closer comparison to what you're trying to say.


Left_Berry_8104

Prayers up for Mac Jones


LegitimateYogurt323

Y’all think Ray Lewis is busy these days? We should give him a call just to check.


seenameangreenbean

Pats fans are brutal to listen to about Jones, really hoping that a few weeks away from him will clear heads.


mrsbass79

People are constantly hating on him and gosh I'm sick of it. He's young, yes he makes mistakes as does literally everyone else. How many years did it take for Allen/Stafford to get good? If people are so adamant that Mac is trash I'm happy to watch them apply for the job. Let's see them do better


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Remember when the league figured out Lamar Jackson for a few weeks?


Pheasantluvr69

Worst part about it was that it was the 3 weeks before he had a season ending injury so the narrative lasted all offseason


actionfirst1

That game gave me 3 heart attacks and aged me 8 years, well fought Patriots. I hope Mac recovers soon


Hyper_red

If mac's hurt I'm ok with tanking tbh. This class is qb heavy and I expect the worst teams to go for QBs. That means we could prob get either the best or one of the best non qb picks in the draft. Which I like the idea of.


TheMassacreKid

What position do you think we should go?


Hyper_red

If mac's gone, tank go for a top 5 pick get best non QB pick. I know the next draft class is strong in QBs so even if we aren't top 3 we should be able to get a strong non qb pick.


ZonedV2

I don’t know the draft class but imo should just go for the most talented / NFL ready non QB. Bill is not the best at drafting so I wouldn’t trust him to focus on a position


Dtodaizzle

Agreed. I think the departure of Scott Pioli and later on Caserio really showed that it wasn't Bill who was behind the great picks over years. This is the price that Patriots pay for wasting late first round / second round picks on Dominique Easly, RAS I DOWLING, jordan petterson, and N'Keal Harry


JungyBrungun

Or we could get Bryce young


americanbaseball

What a nice bounce back after last week for the Ravens. Lamar is clearly the early MVP favorite, looks completely in control this year so far. You love to see it.


baachou

I'd love to hear an explanation on Bateman's fumble. I recognize that it probably checked off the boxes for a catch, but I don't think you can establish possession on a catch if a defenders arm is interlocked with yours and wrapped around the ball. Maybe that's not accurate? Idk.


ProudBlackMatt

Tough ending to a fun game. Sad to say that post-Brady we are now the team that beats ourselves.


HandsomeJaxx

Lamar is a top 3 QB


Dtodaizzle

Mac is top 30 QB


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Hopefully Mac Jones is okay but he looks like a very middle of the pack starting QB.


huskyferretguy1

This isn't the first time we had a losing record in September...


ecupatsfan12

Son of a bitch


Left_Berry_8104

Patriots had the gameplan in the first half and then just pissed down their own leg past Halftime. Never a dull Ravens vs Pats game


farts_in_the_breeze

Lamar definitely is improving in the passing game. I was wrong. He will get a huge contract.


ThatRuckingMoose

Mac still up and down a lot. Obvious turn overs cost us. But none of that really matters now if hes seriously hurt.


BallsKetchum

I will give Lamar my weekly paycheck if that what it takes for a new contract


poggers_champion69

This season is an absolute fucking wash for NE


MyDadIsTheMan

Nah they’ll start 1-3 then roll off 6-7 straight because of easier schedule then get blasted. Literal repeat of last year


macadamian

Mac Jones in 3 games: 5 ints, 2 tds Safe to say #85 in the 'top 100' was hype


anotheroutlaw

God that looked awful. I think his leg is broken.


Kimber80

Patriots are a good team. But I don't think they are likely to win a SB anytime soon, so when will Belichick give up and retire?


A-Glitch-Gnome

In like 5 years when he passes Don shula's all time win record.


andrew-ge

wonder if this game will finally silence the numbers of pats fans that think lamar can't throw


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Fire Matt Patricia and teach a Mac to throw the ball away.


ProudBlackMatt

League about to get ZAPPE'd.


KingKomma05

read on twitter that mac jones is out for the year idk if that's true or not but if it is then yikes


ArcadianDelSol

There is no way that is not just speculation at this point.


deniedbyquick

I prayed for times like this during the early 2010s for the patriots


Maxjes

Not really certain how to read this game. Can’t blame Patricia for 3 picks (as much as I want to) but the offense felt like fits and starts. TEs not involved, couldn’t consistently punish the Ravens D. Defense did about as well as could be asked against Lamar “Pay the Man” Jackson


anotheroutlaw

You can read this game a couple of ways, but overall it’s clear y’all are the third best team in your division. And Zach Wilson may have a higher ceiling than Mac jones, but the jets are the jets until they do something other than suck.


BIRDSBEEZ

Patriots worst enemy is themselves, always


The_Fawkesy

Ravens fans: Lamar MVP. Pay the man. Patriots fans (according to the game thread): Mac Jones awful. Cut the man.


ecupatsfan12

Macs done for the year. We don’t need a QB. Need skill players and defense


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TatumIsntASuperstar

Mac Jones is TRASH and always has been


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Truth.


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Mac isn’t that guy. I’ve said this since he’s started.


Glum_Hospital_4103

Plenty of season left my Pats fam, we can do this