Patriots: 2022 Trade Deadline Preview

November 1, 2022

The Patriots are 4-4 and currently in last place in the AFC East. They are two games behind the Buffalo Bills and three games behind in the loss column. The division is more than likely out of reach but a playoff bid is not. The Patriots can land a wild card spot so with that in mind, they should be buyers at today’s trade deadline. Here are four positions they…

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High School: Connecticut Top 25 Week 9

October 31, 2022

Image courtesy of Hearst Media Poll put together by Jake Klein, NEFJ correspondent 1. Southington – With a perfect record through seven games and three victories over Top-25 opponents, the Blue Knights have charged up the rankings, assuming the top spot after New Canaan’s loss. Southington beat 5-1 Glastonbury 27-6 Friday. Lincoln Cardillo ran for two touchdowns and 112 yards on 20 carries and CJ DiBenedetto went 17-22 for 266…

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Patriots: Rhamondre Stevenson’s work ethic and maturity are two key ingredients in his success this season

October 31, 2022

Rhamondre Stevenson was the Patriots best offensive player in Sunday’s 22-17 win over the Jets. Stevenson has ascended into the lead back role and while it is easy to point to his physical traits as the reason, preparation and working hard have also played a big part in his success thus far this season. Rhamondre Stevenson postgame @newftbj pic.twitter.com/Nvbi1nedvc — Kevin J. Stone (@kstone06) October 30, 2022 After the game,…

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Patriots Rewind: 7 Points on the Patriots 22-17 win over the Jets

October 30, 2022

The Patriots got back on track thanks to a 22-17 win over the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots have now beaten the Jets 13 straight times. With the win, Bill Belichick surpasses George Halas for second place on the all time wins list with 325. Here are seven points on today’s win. 1. Belichick passes Halas: Win today’s win, Belichick now has 325 wins as…

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Patriots: In a tale of two halves, Pats grind out a win over the Jets; Belichick passes Halas for second all time in wins

October 30, 2022

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – If the Patriots are able to make the playoffs this season, the second half of the game against the Jets on Sunday may be one of those “turning points” we all look back at. After an ugly 30 minutes, New England seemingly flipped a switch – even though the offense still struggled – as the defense made Zach Wilson see ghosts the night before Halloween and…

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Patriots Four Downs Preview: New England Patriots (3-3) at New York Jets (5-2)

October 30, 2022

By Tony Catalina, NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: Coming off the heels of a tough loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, the Patriots are going to want to get that bad taste out of their mouth as they head to East Rutherford, NJ to take on their division rival New York Jets. All indications are that Mac Jones looks to be penciled in as the starter, but much like…

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Patriots Scouting Report: Jets defense is simple but effective

October 30, 2022

When you watch the New York Jets on film, you can’t help but think that they don’t do enough on defense. The reality is, they don’t do a lot defensively. Head Coach Robert Saleh and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich come from the Pete Carroll school of defense. It is all about eight man boxes and the defensive line getting pressure on the quarterback. The Jets will never be in the…

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