I didn't watch the game yet, so no detailed report at this point. However, the Patriots did indeed hang on for a 23-16 win over Jacksonville, keeping pace with the victorious Broncos and Ravens, and picking up a game on the losing Houston Texans. Next week, the Pats host Miami in the final game of the regular season, and depending on the results, they could finish with any of the top four playoff positions.
Playoff scenarios for this Sunday
1. Patriots finish fourth only if they lose and the Ravens win.
2. Patriots finish third if they win and the Broncos and Texans win or tie their games this weekend. They also finish third if they tie on Sunday, or if they lose and the Ravens lose or tie.
3. Patriots finish second if they win and the Broncos or Texans lose.
4. Patriots finish first if they win and the Broncos and Texans both lose.
Got all that? There will not be a quiz later :)
So where does that leave us? The Dolphins are riding a two-game winning streak, and in the last three games, quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 60% of his passes, threw 5 touchdowns, has no interceptions, and posted a 96.1 QB rating. Doesn't necessarily mean he will win on Sunday, but he's playing better than he was four weeks ago, when the Patriots beat them in Miami.
Statistical Oddity of the Week: The Patriots won their only two Florida games this year by the exact same score, 23-16.
Bonus Statistical Oddity: Tom Brady threw 4 interceptions in the first 13 games of the season. Then he threw 4 in the last 2 games.
Weekly Water-cooler Wisdom: "They can't rest the starters on Sunday; there's too much at stake. Besides, they have to get some reps for Gronk."
Keep the faith,
- Scott
PS. 11-4!
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