Since Dez Bryant’s famous non-catch during the playoffs last season, we’ve seen equally perplexing plays that refs have ruled incomplete passes because of the NFL’s definition of a catch.
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“At the end of the day, just bring it down, put it in the third hand, keep it within the framework of your body and it is protected and we will be good”, Ryan said.
Here are the three star players for the New England Patriots in their 27-26 victory over the NY Giants.
-Quarterback Tom Brady knows that losing Edelman to a broken foot – the 100-catch machine reportedly underwent surgery November 16 for a Jones fracture suffered in the win over the Giants and will miss at least 6-8 weeks – isn’t something the Patriots will simply gloss over in the next-man-up-philosophy. “I thought his awareness on that was outstanding and his quickness and ability to get up-field and get about an extra six or seven yards after the catch was really critical to the next play, or the field goal two plays later”.
“I was happy, excited we won – I wish it didn’t come down to what it had to comes down but that’s what happens”.
The Giants had gone ahead 26-24 on a 29-yard Josh Brown field goal just after the two-minute warning, though they felt they had scored a touchdown just moments before when quarterback Eli Manning connected with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.in front of cornerback Malcolm Butler in the end zone. His game against the Giants was proof.
“I’m really disappointed, upset, whatever the best word me be”, said coach Tom Coughlin. Lewis was placed on injured reserve last week after tearing a knee ligament against the Redskins November 8. In their win against the 49ers they gave up the lead, Manning was just able to have the game winning drive. Many, including us, have questioned New York’s decision to call a pass play with 2:10 left rather than running the ball and forcing the Patriots to call a timeout. The Patriots have a four-game lead in the AFC East and host the Buffalo Bills next Monday night. The win did not come without its costly losses, however.
In Edelman’s absence, No. 3 receiver Danny Amendola saw an immediate increase in playing time in two-receiver packages and finished with 10 receptions for 79 yards. However, he is expected to return before the end of the regular season. The Patriots may look to find a few wide receiver help in a few of the free agent veterans that remain looking for work, considering that Wes Welker is now signed with the Rams the Patriots may be hard pressed to find someone who can fit their scheme effectively.
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Coughlin said he didn’t learn about the situation with Cruz until today, which he “appreciated in a way” because he didn’t want to be distracted from the focus on Sunday’s game. “Guys practice and we have to back up every position; every player has to be ready to go”.
