Are the Patriots Running Up the Score? Are They Wrong For it?

A lot of people have been harsh on Bill Belicheck, and the Patriots for running up the score. Most recently, in a 52-7 win against the Redskins on Sunday. Before that, it was the lowly Miami Dolphins, and the week before that the Cowboys. The Pats became the first team in NFL history to drop at least 48 points in 3 straight games. So, the question has been asked. Are they running up the score?

Sure they are. They went for it on two different 4th downs in the 4th quarter, once while up 38-0. Earlier in that same drive, they threw down field on a 35 yard pass to Randy Moss, who made the catch despite being triple covered. Later in the game, with the back ups in the game, then went for it again on 4th and 1, and on that drive put their final points on the board to take a 52-0 lead. That's running it up if I've ever heard of it. Bill Belicheck was quoted saying, "what did you want us to do? Kick a field goal?"

So, we've established they're running up the score. But are they wrong for doing it?

Nope.

Not even one bit?

Big negative on that one. You don't want all those points scored on you? Here's a novel idea. STOP THEM. That's your job, defense. Thats what you get paid, in some cases, MILLIONS of dollars to do. It's the offense's job to score points, and it's the defense's job to stop them. This isn't college, where the talent level is really less superior on one side of the ball. This is your livelyhood.

Now, did anyone think about the fans? You know, the ones who pay their hard earned money to go to the game. The ones who paid to see 60 minutes of football. Not to see 45 minutes of football, then 15 minutes of waiting for the game to end. It simply wouldn't be fair to your fans, especially since this was a home game, to just stop trying because the defense didn't have an answer.

So, NFL players, coaches, and Personnel: Stop crying and stop somebody, if you dont want an embarassing loss.