Morning Sports Update: Richard Sherman on the Patriots: ‘I’m guessing we’ll see them again’
The Seahawks cornerback envisions a Super Bowl rematch.
The Patriots lost an ‘ironic’ nail-biter, while the Bruins grabbed another win in Colorado.
Richard Sherman believes Patriots-Seahawks could meet again in Super Bowl: Once again, the Patriots-Seahawks game came down to a fourth-down play at the goal-line, but it was Seattle that pulled off the stunner this time. Before the game, New England was favored by a touchdown against Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson and company at home, but the hard-nosed opponent overwhelmed the Patriots defense. At least one player thinks the two teams will meet again, though. (WEEI)
Rob Gronkowski: Hit was ‘one of the hardest… in my career’: The Patriots love to deploy Rob Gronkowski up and over the middle, knowing his 6’6″, 265-pound frame is one of the few that can withstand the punishing hits that linebackers and safeties dole out there. But last night, Gronkowski was met by “a missile” in Earl Thomas, who launched his shoulder right into the center of Gronkowski’s chest. The hit knocked the wind out of Gronkowksi, removing him from the game temporarily. (ESPN Boston)
Tom Brady ‘a little sore’ after low-hit from Kam Chancellor: The physical Seahawks played their brand of football at Gillette Stadium, and Tom Brady was not exempt from the painful hits they were dealing. After a blitzing Kam Chancellor came flying in at his legs to the tune of a roughing the passer penalty, Brady was seen being tended to on the sidelines by a trainer. Brady fortunately seems okay, having finished the game, with the hit landing just above the knees. (NESN)
24 thoughts on the Seahawks’ 31-24 victory over the Patriots: Despite the offense’s last-ditch effort resulting in failure, the defense shoulders the bulk of the blame for the loss, giving up 31 points to a Seattle offense that entered the game as one of the league’s worst. Most notably, the Seahawks capitalized on the slower linebackers replacing Jamie Collins by passing to running back C.J. Prosise, and took advantage of whoever was playing opposite Malcolm Butler. (Boston.com)
Pressure is on Patriots to find a pass rush: Another underwhelming performance came from the defensive front, where the Patriots were unable to take advantage of a shaky offensive line. Jabaal Sheard played just 16 snaps, and Chris Long continues to be stymied on the other end, while the big men in the middle Malcom Brown and Alan Branch are more adept at stopping the run. The Patriots led the NFL in sacks last season behind Chandler Jones, but rank 28th this season. (Boston Globe)
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