Been waiting all season for a solid performance in all 3 phases that this game was. Really nice to see everybody making plays and finally come together as a team while feeding off each other.
Studs:
Offensive line - that was the #1 ranked run D in the NFL and we took it to them. Not a huge game stats wise and there weren't any big chunk plays but we were consistent with the run and kept using it to make 3rd and shorts. Very good for a patchwork line with a new center.
Antonio Gibson: Not a spectacular day - but a very solid performance. There's gonna be a lot of guys on that particular list.
Terry Mac: Tell me you guys weren't nervous when he walked to the locker room and they mentioned his collarbone. I fear losing him more than Chase Young.
Heinicke: Not spectacular other than his 1 td throw - but solid and consistent. Not wildly overthrowing receivers and he kept his accuracy in check. Hope he can keep this going.
The defense: Finally the defensive performance we've been waiting for. Awesome start with the 3 and out and then the turnovers. Kept it going all day. Kept Brady off balance. Not great pressure but there was definitely pressure when it was needed. Very refreshing to not see Landon Collins chasing a receiver into the end zone. Great job stepping up by Young/Sweat replacements.
Jonathan Allen - if he doesn't get all-pro consideration this year the game is rigged - he is as dominant as CY99 was supposed to be.
Special teams - very refreshing to just see everything go according to plan.
All 3 phases of the game - just solid all around. Ron had the team ready this week.
Everybody involved on that last offensive drive - the goal was to kill clock and put points on the board to make the game out of reach - and they accomplished both in fantastic fashion.
Duds:
Sweat/Young - is it just coincidence our best defensive performance of the year happens with them mostly off the field?
CY99 - dud in the sense he didn't put good pressure on Brady before he left - I put him on this list mostly for the season he's had and
the beef? going on between him and his coaches. Hoping he takes his time, comes back right and fixes the issues plaguing him and Sweat in regards to the cohesiveness of the d-line.
Dax Milne: Man as a backup you aren't going to get that many opportunities to touch the ball - so if ball security isn't a priority you won't be getting many more opportunities if at all.
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I ain't gonna start talking playoffs - because I'm not insane like some of you. But for one week everything went right. Enjoy it.