Whatever Happened to the Patriot Way - A Madden NFL 25 New England Patriots CFM

[patriotway]

I'm on the fence about whether or not I should continue this or end it and get Madden 15. Madden 15 looks like a much better game, but doing this franchise/dynasty has made Madden 25 much more enjoyable to play. Anyone that has been following, let me know what you think.

I already played the game against the Indianapolis Colts, but if I do decide to get Madden 15, then that update will be the last one.

[thesportsguru11]

Quote: Originally Posted by patriotway

I'm on the fence about whether or not I should continue this or end it and get Madden 15. Madden 15 looks like a much better game, but doing this franchise/dynasty has made Madden 25 much more enjoyable to play. Anyone that has been following, let me know what you think. I already played the game against the Indianapolis Colts, but if I do decide to get Madden 15, then that update will be the last one.

I personally think it should be your decision.

But if I were you, I'd wait a few days for reviews and initial thoughts on M15 to pop up before you blow $60 or more on it. Or rent it opening day and test drive it. If something doesn't impress you about it, stick with M25 and hold out for next year. If you like gameplay and franchise mode, buy 15.

[patriotway]

Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots
Dec 15, 2014	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Indianapolis Colts (6-8)	17	17	3	0	37
New England Patriots (9-5)	0	7	0	20	27

Team Stats Comparison
	IND	NWE
Total Offense	411	342
Rushing Yards	170	36
Passing Yards	241	306
First Downs	21	16
Punt Return Yards	44	62
Kick Return Yards	2	154
Total Yards	457	558
Turnovers	1 (+2)	3 (-2)
3rd Down Converstion	9-17(52%)	6-14(42%)
4th Down Conversion	1-1(100%)	1-2(50%)
2-Point Conversion	0-0(0%)	0-1(0%)
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	3/2	4/0
Penalties	6-50	4-37
Posession Time	39:36	20:24

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		IND	NWE
9:43	(IND) T. Richardson, 17 Yd run (J. Potter kick)	7	0
3:30	(IND) T. Hilton 3 Yd pass from A Luck (J. Potter kick)	14	0
0:33	(IND) J. Potter, 21 Yd FG	17	0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		IND	NWE
9:04	(IND) J. Potter, 50 Yd FG	20	0
5:57	(IND) D. Butler, returned fumble 32 Yds (J. Potter kick)	27	0
2:16	(IND) R. Wayne 12 Yd pass from A. Luck (J. Potter kick)	34	0
0:23	(NWE) A. Dobson 8 Yd pass from T. Brady (S. Gostkowski kick)	34	7
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		IND	NWE
7:20	(IND) J. Potter, 19 Yd FG	37	7
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		IND	NWE
10:15	(NWE) A. Dobson 14 Yd pass from T. Brady (S. Gostkowski kick)	37	14
7:08	(NWE) B. Bolden, 4 Yd run (two-point conversion failed)	37	20
2:12	(NWE) J. Battle, 1 Yd run (S. Gostkowski kick)	37	27

Indianapolis Colts PASSING C/A YDS TD INT A. Luck (Rat: 118.8) 25/32 (78%) 241 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD V. Ballard 19 (FUM) 60 3.1 0 T. Richardson 15 100 6.6 1 A. Luck 7 (FUM) 11 1.5 0 F. Jennings 2 -1 -0.5 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD C. Fleener 6 51 8.5 0 R. Wayne 5 57 11.4 1 R. Meacham 5 58 11.6 0 T. Hilton 3 32 10.6 1 T. Richardson 2 15 7.5 0 S. Havii 2 2 1.0 0 F. Jennings 1 -2 -2.0 0 K. Britt 1 28 28.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK D. Thomas 2 0 S. Satele 2 0 G. Cherilus 1 0 A. Castonzo 1 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD L. Landry 7-0 (3 FF) 0 0 0 J. Freeman 5-0 0 0 0 E. Walden 4-0 0 0 0 A. Bethea 4-0 0 0 0 B. Raji 4-0 2 0 0 D. Butler 3-0 (FR) 1 0 1 T. Brock 3-0 0 0 0 R. Mathis 2-0 (FF) 1 0 0 L. Sidbury 2-0 0 0 0 R. Pickett 2-0 0 0 0 N. Asomugha 2-0 0 0 0 K. Sheppard 1-0 1 0 0 C. Johnson 1-0 0 0 0 P. Riley 1-0 (FF/FR) 0 0 0 W. Trahan 1-0 0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG J. Potter 3/3 4/4 13 51 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 D. Butler 4 196 49.0 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD K. Britt 1 2 2.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD T. Hilton 4 44 11.0 0

New England Patriots PASSING C/A YDS TD INT T. Brady (Rat: 94.9) 27/47 (57%) 347 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD J. Battle 6 10 1.6 1 B. Bolden 6 (FUM) 23 3.8 1 S. Vereen 1 (FUM) 3 3.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD A. Dobson 8 138 17.2 2 D. Dickerson 7 111 15.8 0 J. Boyce 7 51 7.2 0 B. Bolden 2 2 1.0 0 J. Battle 1 0 0.0 0 K. Thompkins 1 33 33.0 0 S, Vereen 1 12 12.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK L. Mankins 2 2 N. Solder 1 0 T. Larsen 1 0 M. Cannon 0 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD J. Collins 9-0 (2 FF) 0 0 0 J. Gibbs 9-0 0 0 0 D. McCourty 7-0 0 0 0 D. Hightower 6-0 (FF) 0 0 0 S. Gregory 6-0 0 0 0 V. Wilfork 6-0 0 0 0 K. Arrington 5-1 (FF) 0 0 0 R. Ninkovich 4-1 0 0 0 C. Jones 4-0 0 0 0 A. Dennard 3-0 (FR) 0 0 0 A. Talib 3-0 0 0 0 M. Buchanan 2-0 0 0 0 B. Burton 2-0 0 0 0 T. Kelly 1-0 0 0 0 T. Wilson 1-0 0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG S. Gostkowski 0/0 3/3 3 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 R. Allen 4 181 45.2 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD D. McCourty 6 154 25.6 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD S. Vereen 3 62 20.6 0

If now isn't the right time to panic, then you haven't been paying attention to what's been happening to the New England Patriots. After getting out to a 9-2 start, they have dropped three in a row. The Patriots haven't lost three straight games since 2002, when the team lost four in a row. What makes this losing streak more troubling is that it's happening so close to the playoffs. Having a losing streak at this time of the year won't instill any confidence in the team's chances to advance in the playoffs.

One of the common themes in the Patriots' losing streak ha been the aount of turnovers they've had. The turnovers weren't the only concern for New England. Players on offense had a difficult time holding onto the ball. Despite committing three turnovers for the entire game, the Patriots fumbled the ball five times. This led to the team being down by 37 points with the first half winding down.

The New England Patriots' inability to get off the field on thrid down and to hold onto the ball contributed to their huge deficit.

The problems the turnovers created were amplified by the defenses inability to stop the Indianapolis Colts' offense. Indianapolis moved the ball down the field with ease in the first half. Running lanes were wide open and the offensive line created a comfortable pocket for Andrew Luck to throw from. On top of all of that, New England's offense was ineffective for much of the first half, contributing to their huge deficit.

Former New England Patriot cornerback Darius Butler returns a fumble for a touchdown early in the second quarter.

By the time the end of the third quarter came, it looked like the Patriots offense had finally woken up. The defense had also started to play much better in the second half. That combination allowed the Patriots to score and keep the Colts from doing the same. At the end of the third, the Patriots were down by 30 points.

A valiant attempt at a comeback was made by the Patriots in the fourth quarter. While keeping the Colts off the scoreboard, the Patriots found the endzone three times. Time wasn't on their side in this game, as a late onside kick was recovered by the Colts. The Patriots managed to close the gap to 10 points but that was all.

Aaron Dobson catches his second touchdown of the day during what appeared to be a New England Patriots comeback.

If New England hopes to turn around this late season losing streak, they'll have to get a win next week in New York. While the New York Jets have a similar poor record to the Colts, this game should prove that the only thing that matters is how the players perform on Sunday.

Game Ball/Extra Reps

Game Ball
Aaron Dobson/Dorin Dickerson: Dobson and Dickerson are productive with Danny Amendola and Rob Gronkowski out due to injuries.
Jamie Collins/Jelani Gibbs: Both linebackers look like an effective duo with a combined 18 tackles.

Extra Reps
Shane Vereen: Vereen fumbles the ball multiple times during the game.
Offensive Line: Tom Brady gets sacked 5 times during the game.
Defensive Line/Secondary: The defense doesn't record a single sack and the secondary allows Andrew Luck to complete nearly 80% of his passes.




Media Reaction
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Patriots will have trouble sleeping after that loss to the Colts.
Trey Wingo - @WingozEA: The Patriots have now moved past 4,000 yards passing on the year.

[patriotway]

Week 15 SCoreboard
Thursday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Washington 54, St. Louis 6	(STL) N. Stone 264	(WAS) A. Morris 80	(STL) R. Angle 124
Sunday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Cincinnati 37, Tennessee 27	(CIN) A. Dalton 406	(TEN) C. Johnson 70	(CIN) A. Green 155
Kansas City 34, Oakland 17	(KC) C. Merchant 245	(KC) J. Charles 109	(KC) D. Bowe 81
Buffalo 21, Miami 12	(BUF) E. Manuel 192	(BUF) C. Spiller 108	(MIA) B. Hartline 68
Dallas 27, Arizona 21	(DAL) J. Cutler 250	(DAL) L. Dunbar 92	(DAL) D. Bryant 70
New Orleans 35, Chicago 6	(NO) D. Brees 302	(NO) D. Sproles 76	(NO) M. Colston 138
Jacksonville 21, Pittsburgh 13	(PIT) B. Roethliberger 273	(PIT) L. Bell 64	(PIT) E. Sanders 104
Carolina 41, Houston 20	(CAR) C. Newton 258	(CAR) J. Stewart 141	(CAR) J. Edelman 118
Tampa Bay 30, Atlanta 17	(TB) M. Glennon 200	(TB) D. Martin 129	(TB) V. Jackson 100
Cleveland 20, NY Jets 16	(CLE) B. Weeden 356	(NYJ) B. Powell 64	(NYJ) S. Holmes 136
Baltimore 33, San Diego 11	(BAL) J. Flacco 241	(BAL) R. Rice 120	(BAL) D. Baldwin 127
Detroit 34, San Francicso 3	(SF) C. Kaepernick 179	(DET) R. Bush 83	(SF) E. Decker 104
Philadelphia 34, NY Giants 28	(NYG) E. Manning 293	(PHI) L. McCoy 180	(NYG) V. Cruz 110
Seattle 27, Green Bay 9	(GB) A. Rodgers 258	(SEA) M. Lynch 104	(GB) R.Cobb 119
Minnesota 27, Denver 10	(DEN) T. Romo 336	(MIN) R. Mendenhall 69	(DEN) D. Thomas 123
Monday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Indianapolis 37, New England 27	(NE) T. Brady 347	(IND) T. Richardson 100	(NE) A. Dobson 138
BYE WEEKS: NONE

Media Reaction
Robert Flores - @RoFloEA: THe Eagles are just tough. They'll beat you up on the ground and take your lunch money.
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Got to look for that little extra on the road and the #Buccaneers had it this week.
Mark Schlereth -@MarkSchlerethEA: I think R. Malony has handled the media pressure well to this point, which is saying something. #Jets
Mike Hill - @MikeHIllEA: This is a football-crazed country, so you can't expect the masses to be patient. #hotseat #Dolphins
Chris Mortensen - @mortreportEA: B. Arians knows fans expected better, fair or not. He'll need to look for a positive way to end things.
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: Don't see the playoffs in L. Garrett's future, and without it he doesn't have a long-term future in Dallas.
Chris Mortensen - @mortreportEA: As the season winds down, T. Coughlin knows he has disappointed with a team that expects to win every year.
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: Panthers fans never doubted. They were in full throttle throughout this one.
Matt Miller - @MattMillerEA: Fans expected L. Frazier to recognize the problems and fix them in-season, he hasn't. #hotseat #Vikings
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: LeSean McCoy's sustained run attack wore the defense out, and the Eagles ran away with the win.
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Was Colin Kaepernick playing BLINDFOLDED?
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: If E.J. Manuelkeeps this up, every team in the league will want him. #Bills
Lavar Arringon - @LArrintongEA: B. Weeden throws for 356 yards in win. #Browns
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: Sack fiasco for Broncos offensive line. Lots of work to do next week.
Matt Miller - @MattMillerEA: And the game ball goes to..Drew Brees of course. Big surprise, right? #Saints
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: After first TD, Falcons failed to notice V. Jackson was going to be the target all day.
Chris Mortensen - @mortreportEA: The Lions, with the help of Colin Kaepernick, had an explosive day.

[patriotway]

Denver Broncos
D. Trevathan (LB) - Broken Thumb - 2 Weeks


Cleveland Browns
P. Isaac (DT) - Pulled Groin - 5 Weeks


Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E. Monroe (T) - Upper Arm Fracture - 6 Weeks
G. McCoy (DT) - Shoulder Tear - 4 Weeks


Arizona Cardinlas
T. Cody (DT) - Broken Jaw - 2 Weeks


San Diego Chargers
T. Williams (LB) - Pulled Groin - 5 Weeks


Kansas City Chiefs
J. Houston (LB) - Broken Thumb - 2 Weeks


Indianapolis Colts
G. Cherilus (T) - Dislocated Elbow - 6 Weeks


Dallas Cowboys
J. Durant (LB) - Upper Arm Fracture - 6 Weeks
D. Weems (T) - Pulled Groin - 3 Weeks


Miami Dolphins
D. Thomas (HB) - Pectoral Tear - Placed On Injured Reserve
C. Rachal (G) - Partial MCL Tear - 5 Weeks


Atlanta Falcons
K. Williams (DT) - Torn Rotator Cuff - Placed On injured Reserve
K. Biermann (DE) - Broken Hand - 7 Weeks
T. Robertson (DT) - Broken Thumb - 2 Weeks


Jacksonville Jaguars
J. Jones (WR) - Dislocated Ankle - 4 Weeks


New York Jets
M. Wilkerson (DE) - Broken Hand - 7 Weeks


Oakland Raiders
S. Wisniewski (C) - Dislocated Ankle - 5 Weeks
F. Kearse (DT) - Knee Cartilage Tear - 3 Weeks


St. Louis Rams
D. Richardson (HB) - Broken Fibula - 8 Weeks
R. Saffold (T) - Dislocated Ankle - 7 Weeks


Washington Redskins
P. Garcon (WR) - Dislocated Knee - 2 Weeks


New Orleans Saints
B. Campbell (T) - Quad Tear - 5 Weeks

Media Reaction
Stephania Bell - @SBellEA: Sources are telling me that the Chiefs will ose Jusin Houston for a couple of weeks.

[patriotway]

Media Reaction
Lavar Arrington - @LArringtonEA: Week 15 was all about Aaron Dobson. #AFCPoW
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: Some of the thanks has to go to the defense that went up against Eli Manning. #NFCPoW
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: This isn't the first time watching Sean Weatherspoon on D has been appointment. #NFCPoW
Lavar Arrington - @LArringtonEA: Jason McCourty is one of those guys you always got to appreciate on defense. #AFCPoW

[thesportsguru11]

That Andy Reid highlight with the legend thing in the background is so corny...

[patriotway]

AFC Playoff Standings - Week 15, 2014
AFC Division Leaders	W	L	T
Kansas City Chiefs	10	4	0
Cleveland Browns	10	4	0
New England Patriots	9	5	0
(Y) Houston Texans	9	5	0
NFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T
Cincinnati Bengals	9	5	0
Buffalo Bills	8	6	0

IN THE HUNT: Denver Broncos (8-6), Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6), Baltimore Ravens (7-6-1), San Diego Chargers (7-7)
ELIMINATED: Indianapolis Colts (6-8), Miami Dolphins (5-9), New York Jets (5-9), Tennessee Titans (4-1), Oakland Raiders (1-13)

NFC Playoff Standings - Week 15, 2014
NFC Division Leaders	W	L	T
(X,Y) Seattle Seahawks	13	1	0
(X) Green Bay Packers	11	3	0
(Y) Atlanta Falcons	10	4	0
(Y) Philadelphia Eagles	10	4	0
NFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T
Detroit Lions	9	5	0
San Francisco 49ers	7	6	1

IN THE HUNT: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7), Washinton Redskins (7-7), St. Louis Rams (6-8), Dallas Cowboys (6-8), Carolina Panthers (6-8), New Orleans Saints (6-8)
ELIMINATED: Minnesota Vikings (5-9), Arizona Cardinals (3-11), Chicago Bears (3-11), New York Giants (3-11)


LEGEND: (X) - clinched playoff berth l (Y) - denotes division winner l (Z) denotes first-round bye l (*) - clinched home-field advantage