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Evaluating the Patriots’ trade assets and what they could get in return

October 16, 2023

After the Patriots dropped to 1-5 yesterday, the conversation around here has pivoted to next season and selling off whatever tradable pieces the Patriots currently have on the roster. With several impending free agents on the roster, the Patriots could move a handful of players for draft compensation or even a player in return. The NFL trade deadline is not like the MLB trade deadline. Team don’t usually make big…

Seven Points on the Patriots 21-17 loss to the Raiders

October 16, 2023

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The Patriots dropped to 1-5 after losing to old friend Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders, 21-17. Here are seven points on the loss. 1. Offense slightly better- The offense played better on Sunday than they had the previous two weeks but there were still plenty of mistakes. Mac Jones threw an awful interception in the second quarter and the end of game meltdown in the two minute drill…

Patriots vs. Raiders Live Chat

October 15, 2023

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Want to talk about the game while it is going on? Then jump on our live chat and share your thoughts. Comment below and join the conversation. Raiders 3 Patriots 0 6:57 in the first quarter Offense was again cannot get out of their own way. Train wreck start already. TAVAI INT! Huge play by Tavai on the interception after the big hit by Jabrill Peppers. Let’s see if the…

5 Key Match-Ups in the Patriots, Raiders game

October 15, 2023

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The Patriots and Raiders meet up for the second straight season in Las Vegas. The Raiders won last season’s match up 30-24. The Patriots need to win today and there are several match-ups they need to exploit. Here are the five match ups to watch in this game. 1. Trent Brown vs. Maxx Crosby- Crosby is one of the top defensive ends in the NFL. Trent Brown will have his…

Patriots Game Plan- Las Vegas Raiders

October 15, 2023

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The Patriots have a big one this week in Las Vegas. It is a must win game for New England if they want to have any chance of turning this season around. The Patriots have been historically bad on offense but there is only so much you can do fix it. Simply putting together good drives and finishing them whether it is field goals or touchdowns is what this offense…

Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (1-4) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-3)

October 15, 2023

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Kickoff: The Patriots will look to turn their season around this afternoon when they visit old friend Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders. New England is coming off of a humiliating 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints at home while the Raiders will look to make it two in a row after beating the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Here are four keys to the game….

Patriots make a series of moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Raiders

October 15, 2023

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The Patriots made a series of moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The most prominent move was elevating quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham from the practice squad and signing him to a three year deal. Cunningham got reps this week and is expected to be a part of this week’s game plan. Bill Belichick talked about Cunningham’s growth and improvement in his Friday morning press conference. “Malik’s…

Would the Patriots really turn to Will Grier this season? Yes.

October 13, 2023

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Starting quarterback Mac Jones days as a starter could be numbered if he continues to play the way he has the past two weeks. If he has another bad game this week, he could end up on the bench. Jones has been benched twice the past two weeks in favor of Bailey Zappe but the next time he does get benched, it could be permanent and it could be for…

Have you looked at what’s out there? Firing Bill Belichick may not be the solution

October 13, 2023

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In a story published earlier this week by The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, Patriots owner Robert Kraft would not hesitate to fire Bill Belichick. The story cited Kraft displeasure with this season thus far and the overall direction of the franchise as the reasons he would part ways with Belichick. Both are valid concerns but moving on from Belichick is far from a slam dunk. Have you looked at what’s out there…

The numbers don’t lie. The Patriots offense is historically bad thus far

October 9, 2023

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If you thought the Patriots offense was bad last season, it is even worse this season thus far. The numbers do not lie. The Patriots are putrid on offense right now and judging by their performance the past two weeks, it doesn’t appear to be getting better. The raw numbers do not lie. This where the Patriots rank in the NFL in these categories. Points per game: 32nd Yards per…

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