It is not hyperbole to say that if the Patriots want to have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs this season, Thursday night’s game against the Bills is a must win. Win and the Patriots are still in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC. Lose and the road to a playoff is a much more challenging path. The Patriots played arguable their best game of the…
In his first installment of Bain’s Breakdown, Franklin High School Head Football Eian Bain breaks down the match up between Springfield Central and St.John’s Prep and what the Eagles need to do in this game to have success. Here is Coach Bain’s breakdown.
Do you believe in miracles?? Yes! The famous line uttered by the great Al Michaels after the U.S Men’s Hockey team upset Russia in the 1980 Olympics still resonates with sports fans today. Bedford’s 15-14 win over Londonderry in the Division One State title game isn’t on the same level as the miracle in Lake Placid but it is still an upset when you consider the fact that going into…
JUNFU HAN, DETROIT FREE PRESS Michigan stunned Ohio State once again yesterday, beating the Buckeyes 45-23 thanks to a huge second half in which they outscored them 28-3. Several New England high school stars played a pivotal role in the win. Former Brunswick star wide receiver and Greenwich, Connecticut native Cornelius Johnson made two big plays over the top to break the game open in the first half. Johnson finished…
The Mansfield Hornets came into Thursday’s annual Thanksgiving game against Foxboro with two goals in mind. Win the game and if possible, get a shutout. The Hornets checked off both boxes in a 33-0 win. Foxboro moved the ball effectively throughout the game but Mansfield was able to hold them out of the end zone. The bend but don’t break style enabled the Hornets to shut out all four…
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Patriots offense played well in tonight’s loss to the Vikings but the defense and special teams were a problem. It was a game the Patriots could have “stolen” but did not. Here are seven points on the loss. 1. Mac Shines: Mac Jones may have played his best game as a Patriot let alone the season. He completed 28-of-39 for 382 yards and two…
Kickoff: The Patriots are playing on Thanksgiving for the first time in ten years. The last time they played today was 2012 against the Jets, a game they won 49-19. It their sixth all time appearance on Thanksgiving. The Patriots are 3-2 all time on Turkey Day. Four Downs 1st Down: Offense needs to score 28 points in order to win tonight: If the Patriots want to win this game,…
We recap some of the top games in Massachusetts in what was a beautiful day for football. St. John’s Prep 27 Xaverian 14: The Eagles Carson Browne scored two touchdowns and the defense made some key stops in the second half to propel St. John’s Prep to a Thanksgiving Day win ahead of next week’s Super Bowl Showdown against Springfield Central. Andover 52 North Andover 12 (Wednesday night): The Warriors…
Happy Thanksgiving the Patriots are back playing on Turkey Day for the first time since The Butt Fumble 10 years ago. Such a glorious night for Patriots fans a decade ago. Can they create some everlasting memories in 2022? There are 3 ways this game can go (much like every game) Vikings blowout win, Patriots blowout win, or a close competitive game. The Minnesota Vikings are 7-0 in games this…
It’s Thanksgiving week which means there is plenty of football on us to feast on so without further ado, here are our picks for Thanksgiving and for this weekend. Patriots at Vikings John: The Patriots face a stiff test on the road against Minnesota. The Vikings are vulnerable but I don’t think the Patriots score enough to win. Give me the Vikes. Kevin: Pats defense finds a way. 17-10 Adam:…