The game: Chargers at Patriots The beer: Berkshire Lager The result: Loss, 6–0 The method: NFL+ The record: 2–10 The headline: “Can we ever really know why, why the bad things come our way? Can we ever really know? Well, this is where we’re going, and this is where we’re heading. We’re hitting a new […]
The game: Patriots at Giants The beer: Smuttynose Really Old Brown Dog Ale The result: Loss, 10–7 The method: NFL+ The record: 2–9 The headline: “He doesn’t get paid overtime.” – Unwound, “The Light at the End of the Tunnel Is a Train” The commentary: Pats–Giants was on the unstreamable (to me) Fox, so I […]
Faulty machinery: “What book are you reading right now?” The beer: Schilling Alexandr Czech-Style Pilsner The record: 2–8 The headline: “It’s not complete! I must compete!” – Jay Reatard, “Waiting for Something” The commentary: I’m a few days late with this former daily prompt but I needed a theme for the bye week. Remember that […]
The game: Colts “at” Patriots (in Frankfurt) The beer: Stoneface Slopeside Milk Stout The result: Loss, 10–6 The method: NFL+ The record: 2–8 The headline: “Hey you! You’re losing! You’re losing! You’re losing! You’re losing!” – Can, “Vitamin C” The commentary: He’s like the backup quarterback who comes in in the fourth quarter, so don’t […]
Week eight The game: Patriots at Dolphins The beer: Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale The result: Loss, 31–17 The method: Live via Paramount+ The record: 2–6 Week nine The game: Commanders at Patriots The beer: Tripping Animals Dark No Mames Mexican-Style Dark Lager The result: Loss, 20–17 The method: Live via Fox The record: 2–7 The […]
The game: Bills at Patriots The beer: True North Sweater Weather Maple Smoked Porter The result: Win, 29–25 The method: Live via Paramount+ The record: 2–5 The headline: “I’ve made mistakes that I’m sure I’ll make again.” – Mudhoney, “Good Enough” The commentary: A win against a superior division rival is a wonderful thing. What […]
The game: Patriots at Raiders The beer: Baxter Oktoberfest Märzen Lager The result: Loss, 21–17 The method: Live via Paramount+ The record: 1–5 The headline: “The proof is in the pudding!” – Electric Eels, “Safety Week” The commentary: A collaborative play in three acts: Act I: Malik Cunningham, American Football Player by Wikipedian Danjobilly1 and […]
The game: Saints at Patriots The beer: Von Trapp Bohemian-Style Pilsner The result: Loss, 34–0 The method: Live via CBS The record: 1–4 The headline: “Where do we go? Where do we go? Where do we go from here?” – UFO, “Rock Bottom” The commentary: Say what you will about Scott Zolak—I know I have—but […]
The game: Patriots at Cowboys The beer: Wormtown Fresh Patch Pumpkin Ale The result: Loss, 38–3 The method: Live via NFL+ The record: 1–3 The headline: “He bought me a soda and he tried to molest me in the parking lot. Yep.” – Pixies, “Bone Machine” The commentary: Ladies and gentleman of the WordPress community, […]
The game: Patriots at Jets The beer: Riverwalk Uncle Bob’s English-Style Bitter Ale The result: Win, 15–10 The method: NFL+ The record: 1–2 The headline: “What could it be? It’s a mirage!” – Beastie Boys, “Sabotage” The commentary: “The Dolphins dropped seventy on the Broncos… how do you like our defense now??” For the most […]
