Year: 2022

Patriots: Salute to Service victory meant a little more to Jahlani Tavai

November 6, 2022
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(AP Photo/Stew Milne & NEFJ) FOXBOROUGH – Prior to the game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, the Patriots – along with the rest of the NFL – had a number of different pregame and in-game ceremonies and acknowledgements for military members. The NFL’s Salute to Service initiative started  earlier in the week across the league and the Patriots took part in a pickle ball tournament with 40 different active service…

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Patriots: Defense steals the show as Pats beat Colts to get back over .500

November 6, 2022
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Image courtesy of Billie Weiss/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – Who needs offense when you’ve got a defense like the one New England displayed on Sunday? The Patriots tied a franchise record with nine sacks, had a pick-six and a blocked punt. All that led to a smothering 26-3 win over the Colts, putting the Pats one game over .500 heading into the bye week. New England’s offense struggled quite a bit,…

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Patriots Scouting Report: Multiplicity the key to confusing Sam Ehlinger

November 6, 2022
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Image courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts  Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger will be making his second career start against the Patriots today. Ehlinger was named the starter two weeks ago, replacing an ineffective Matt Ryan. Ehlinger went 17 of 23 for 201 yards in his first start. It was an unspectacular performance that illustrated just how conservative the Colts were in terms of their play calling in their 17-16 loss to…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (4-4) vs Indianapolis Colts (3-4-1)

November 6, 2022
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By Tony Catalina, NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: Fresh off an important divisional win over the Jets, the Patriots will look to build on last weeks performance as they welcome in a struggling Indianapolis Colts team.
Second year quarterback Sam Ehlinger will be making his second career start and will come in to face a Bill Belichick led defense that historically gives young QB’s trouble. 1st Down: Frustrate the young QB: Belichick has always…

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Patriots: Our first look at the Indianapolis Colts

November 5, 2022
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By Mason Sousa, NEFJ Contributor Bill Belichick’s defensive mantra is something to the extent of take away what the opponent does best.  And what the Colts do best is run the ball with one of the best running backs in the game Jonathan Taylor.  With that being said, Taylor’s play has been a little less than desired so far this season.  The Bert Bell Award winner from last year is…

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