2025 CIAC All-State Teams
The 2025 high school football season in the state of Connecticut was filled with excitement from start to finish, and featured many standout athletes across the state.
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Patriots resiliency proves they are a championship caliber team
Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots proved that they have the resiliency necessary win football games this time of year. It is not always going to be pretty. It will not always look good. What matters is that you win and that is what the Patriots did yesterday. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel echoed that sentiment after the game against the Texans. “I think, again, there’s times where it…
7 Points on the Patriots 28-16 win over the Houston Texans
FOXBOROUGH– The Patriots did not play the cleanest game but they made big plays when it counted to beat the Houston Texans 28-16 and advance to their 16th AFC Championship game in franchise history. Drake Maye and the offensive line struggled against the Texans vaunted front but when they needed to make big plays to maintain their lead, Maye and the offense stepped up and made them pay. The defense…
Patriots Four Down Preview: AFC Divisional Round: Houston Texans at New England Patriots
Kickoff: The Patriots host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. The weather is expected to be a factor today as the region is expected to pick up 3-6 inches of snow today. In theory, the Patriots are better equipped to deal with the weather, but this is the playoffs. Both teams will tolerate them. Getting off to a good start and taking care of the ball will be…
Top 5 matchups to watch in the Texans, Patriots playoff game
It’s a battle of Will’s today. Literally! Today’s game is the ultimate match up game for the Patriots. Offensively they will have their hands full against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Match ups will dictate what ultimately happens and who wins this game. The Patriots will need to be on the right side of these match ups if they ultimately want to win this game and advance….
Patriots Game Plan vs. the Houston Texans
The Patriots host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round at snowy Gillette Stadium. Houston is a talented football team that poses a lot of match up problems. The Patriots will have their hands full against them. Winning those match ups will be key today. Here is how the Patriots could attack them on offense and defense today. Offense Emphasis on sprint and boot: The Patriots are going to need…
Joe Griffin commits to UMass, reuniting with Pop Watson
Former Springfield Central standout wide receiver Joseph Griffin is reuniting with high school teammate William “Pop” Watson at UMass.
Kuhr making the challenging adjustment to defensive coordinator look seamless
FOXBOROUGH- It is hard to coordinate an offense or a defense at any level of football. Especially when you are in your first year on the job. That is the challenge Patriots interim defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr has faced this season. Based on the results however, you would have thought Kuhr had been coordinating for years. Kuhr stepped into the role prior to the season opener against the Raiders after…
2025 NEFJ MIAA All-State Teams
After another fantastic year around Massachusetts, we present the 2025 NEFJ All-State teams. Credit to Tyler Amaral, who the majority of the work on this. The talent in the region has never been better, and this list proves that. Congratulations to everyone that made it and we can’t wait to see you all in 2026! First Team Offense QB: Will Wood, Jr., Xaverian RB: Jack Fabiano, Sr., Masconomet RB: Gianni……
Munford embraces role as sixth offensive lineman in Patriots heavy package
FOXBOROUGH- Patriots offensive tackle Thayer Munford has been here before, literally and figuratively. Munford is in his second stint with the Patriots this season after spending time with the Cleveland Browns earlier in the season. Originally drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, Munford is familiar with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels after playing for him in Las Vegas. After three seasons in Vegas, Munford was released and signed…