Dec 12 2008
New England Patriots (5-3)
Volume Twelve
New England Patriots (5-3)
Hey Fellow Patriots Fans!!!!
That was surely the one that got away. The Patriots lost to the
Indianapolis Colts (18-15) last night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana.
In a game of squandered opportunities, in the end it was just a
stupid penalty on David Thomas after Benjarvus Green-Ellis had gotten
the first down pushing them back to the Colt 45 yard line. On 4th &
16, Matt Cassel would get intercepted on the Colt 25 yard line but
what a drive killer. That is the play that changed the game. Up to
that point the Patriots were moving the ball on the Colts quite well
and chewing up the clock also. But worst case scenario is that the
Patriots are now (5-3) and tied for first place in the AFC Ease with
the Bills and the Jets. The Patriots have already beaten the Jets in
game two and the Bills come to Gillette Stadium next Sunday. So last
night’s game was much more important to the Colts as they are back at
.500 at (4-4) but it still would have been sweet for the Patriots to
win. The Patriots definitely bring out the best in Peyton Manning and
the Colts. But missed opportunities in the red zone cost the
Patriots, when They took the lead at (12-7) it should have been
(27-7) as the Patriots went for the 2 point conversion and failed to
execute the play.
Jerry’s Pats Stats press box
Patriots
Quarter Back Stats
Matt Cassel 25/34/204/0/1
Running Back Stats
Kevin Faulk 10/60
Matt Cassel 5/20
Benjarvus Green-Ellis 15/57/11
Receiver Stats
Randy Moss 6/65
Wes Welker 7/37
Benjamin Watson 3/14
Kevin Faulk 5/38
Jabar Gaffney 1/11
David Thomas 3/29
Indianapolis
Quarter Back Stats
Peyton Manning 21/29/254/2/0
Running Back Stats
Joseph Addai 17/32
Domenic Rhodes 4/15
Receiver Stats
Reggie Wayne 5/65
Dallas Clark 4/63
Marvin Harrison 4/50
Anthony Gonzalez 4/55/2
Joseph Addai 2/10
Game Notes
The Patriots and the Colts played penalty free football during the
entire first half. Stephen Gostkowski was 3 for 3 in field goal
attempts kicking field goals from 29, 35 and 25 yards. Benjarvus
Green-Ellis continues to progress while filling in at running back for
Sammy Morris and along with Kevin Faulk the Patriots rushed for 140
yards. The loss puts the Patriots at (5-3) and into a three way tie
in the AFC East with Buffalo and the New York Jets. The Patriots
scored only 1 touch down in four red zone trips and failed to covert a
2 point play attempt after scoring in the third quarter.
Next up for the Patriots
New England Patriots
Vs
Buffalo Bills
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough Massachusetts
Sunday November 9, 2008 1:00 pm
Complete Game Report
Remember you can see my game report for this game by going to my
website at
www.jerryspatspage.s5.com
And clicking on the game report link. Until next week, take care and
GO PATS!!!
