Week 16 Pros & Cons: Patriots 28 Ravens 24

2025-12-21

Pros

  • The patriots have their first signature come from behind win in the Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye era. I thought this game was over and we had no shot of coming back but we did it. Maye was super tough and made incredible throws to keep the offense moving. As I said I think this is Mayes best game as a pro. 380 2 TDs 70% completion under heavy duress against a tough opponent in a hostile environment on the national stage. I could go on and on
  • after being MIA for a month stefon diggs showed up big time and was the driving force behind the patriots scoring drives. I’m excited for him in the playoffs because he seems to get up for the big games
  • Stevenson quietly had a huge game. 78 total yards 6.5 yards per carry and the game winning touchdown. After losing Henderson he filled in nicely. If we have a true two headed monster at RB in the playoffs it’s a game changer
  • Klavon Chaisson made another huge play to win the game and will be the darling of defensive line coaches for years to come. That type of hustle is what championship football is made of
  • while the run defense was far from perfect jack gibbens stepped up for Spillane and was the leading tackler on the night. When the pats defense needed to make stops they did it

Cons

  • Vederian Lowe was as bad as ever last night and it’s a miracle we threw for 380. He literally gets out of his stance turns sideways and lets the guy go buy. They must have chipped the man on him 50% of the time. I’ve never seen a bigger liability ever in my entire life
  • injuries there were tons and tons of injuries and I’m starting to get worried. Luckily we have some easier opponents the next two weeks
  • Maye made some bad decisions in the first half and it cost us at least 6 points. I’m not sure we win that game if Jackson stays in
  • the fake punt by Vrabel was so stupid. Why risk giving the backup QB a short field. What are you afraid of. Make the backup QB drive 80 yards and beat you. 4th and 8 and you run a single option fake punt pass. It’s infuriating. It’s not like we have tom tupa back there
  • run defense was very bad. No Spillane no Williams hobbled Barmore is a bad combo for us. We need to get healthy