How different is Pats’ preparation playing an opponent twice in a month?

October 26, 2023

On Thursday morning, I asked both Jahlani Tavai and Lawrence Guy how much harder – or easier – it might be preparing for a team when facing them for the second time in a month. The Pats will be playing the Dolphins Sunday, wrapping up the season series already just eight weeks into the regular season. Playing a divisional opponent always provides problems because of the familiarity, but twice in…

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Consistency the word of the week for Jones & the Pats

October 25, 2023

One is nice, two would be a whole lot better, especially in the division. After upsetting Buffalo last week, the Pats legitimately have a chance to continue turning what looked like an abysmal season around if they can match the same effort they put forth last week when they head down to Miami this weekend. The guy who needs another strong performance the most is Mac Jones, and he knows…

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With second matchup in a month looming, Pats begin prep for Miami

October 25, 2023

Image courtesy of Nancy Lane/Boston Herald In Week 2, the Patriots were a Cole Strange wild fumble recovery/first down away from possibly upsetting the Dolphins at home on a Sunday night. Now at 2-5 after a stunning win over the Bills, New England will travel to Miami this week to take on a Dolphins team that just got rolled by Philadelphia last Sunday. “Alright, I think everyone is pretty familiar…

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