So the rumors of Bill’s demise were premature. There was plenty of shade thrown at him when the Pats struggled and Tommy Boy thrived on his new team last year. After all, when there’s a winner there must be a loser, right? Turns out the Pats are just fine and angling for that AFC North title once again. And I don’t even mind somehow. They’re now playing good, solid (although boring) football. As always.

Newsy Notes:

-It’s a thin day today so I’m reduced to talking about Kelly Stafford throwing a pretzel at a yipping fan. She apologized of course, which one should always do when throwing non-expired food away.

-Henry Ruggs missed a breathalyzer test. (I told you it was a skinny news day, plus the AB story was referenced in the other thread) Too busy moping around in his million dollar home, I guess.

-Joe Flacco is unvaccinated. A thought: I wonder how many folks who are deathly afraid of needles cover that up by bellowing, “I Got’s Ta Have Mah Freedoms!”.

To The Game!

Pats/Falcons:

-If you have Kyle Pitts you’re obviously starting him but New England, over the last four games, have given up an average of 3 catches and 26 yards to the position. Maybe Kyle can double that!

-Cordarelle Patterson is a game-timer with an ankle owie. (Did he consult Joe Rogan before seeking treatment?) He’s really the only bit of skill talent that the Falcons have. The other offerings at wr and rb are dreadful.

-Bill and Josh McDaniels did a fantastic job of sheltering Macaroon Jones early in the season and they now appear to have a competent rook qb on their oily hands. He’s actually the only one this year.

-This stat blew my little mind-despite having a sub-average 7.7 yards per attempt average, Jones is one of just a handful of qb’s (Burrow, Brady, DAK! and Stafford) that tosses a 20+ yard completion on over 10% of his overall throws.

Do your thing.