(AP Photo/Steven Senne) FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots lost a back and forth game to the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22 earlier this afternoon at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots got off to a good start taking a 7-0 lead early but the Rams scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and led 14-10 at the half. Los Angeles blew the game open to start the second half when Matthew Stafford hit Cooper Kupp…
AP Photo/Steven Senne FOXBOROUGH – So, at the very least, there’s clear growth with this 2024 Patriots team. The only problem is, the NFL is a results based business and Sunday was another disappointing finish. Drake Maye was picked off at the Rams’ 48 with 1:55 left, ending a potential game-winning drive and securing a 28-22 victory for Los Angeles. The Pats dropped to 3-8 with another loss, but this…
The Rams present some challenge schematically but the Patriots are playing with some momentum and have the personal to match up. Here is this week’s game plan on offense and defense. Offense 1.Attack vertically in the passing game: The Rams secondary has been generous this season. They are 30th in the NFL in average yards per pass. If there was ever a game to push the ball down the field,…
The Patriots host the Los Angeles Rams in a game that features one of the best coach, quarterback combinations in the NFL in Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford. The defense will have their hands full and so will with the offense with the Rams front seven. Match-ups determine games. It is the game within the game. The Patriots are going to have to win their individual match-ups if they want…
Kickoff: The Patriots will look to win their third game in four weeks when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. New England is coming off of an impressive 19-3 win over the Chicago. The defense led the way with 9 sacks of Caleb Williams. They only gave up 142 yards of total offense. The Rams are coming off of a tough 23-15 loss to the Dolphins on Monday. Los…
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been activated off the injured reserve list ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Barmore’s return should spark defense that is coming off one of its best performances in the past three years. When healthy, Barmore is a force in the middle of the Patriots defensive line and he should solidify a run defense that has been porous this season. Patriots coach…
AP Photo/Michael Dwyer According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots are releasing wide receiver Tyquan Thornton. Thornton was a second round pick out of Baylor in 2022. He was supposed to add a vertical speed element to the Patriots offense but Thornton never became that player due to injuries and inconsistency. The Patriots were carrying seven receivers on their 53-man roster but with the other young receivers on the roster…
Yannick Ngakoue has been around the league since 2016 and has plenty of experience playing in Foxborough. Ngakoue has been with the Jaguars, Ravens, Raiders, Colts, Bears and Vikings. The newest addition to the New England organization met with the media for the first time since being claimed off waivers and was asked first what his thoughts were and second, what expectations have been set for him. “Excited. Happy for…
The Patriots defense dominated the Chicago Bears yesterday. Plain and simple. In a performance that rekindled memories of the early Super Bowl defenses, the Patriots racked up 9 sacks and held the Bears to just 142 yards of total offense in a 19-3 win. “Defensively I would say we were able to get pressure.” said Patriots Coach Jerod Mayo. “We were able to get pressure on the quarterback. We had…
The Patriots won their third game of the season in impressive fashion, beating the Chicago Bears 19-3 today. The defense was the story, dominating rookie Caleb Williams and the Bears. It was a welcomed performance for a team that was down and out three weeks ago but has won two of their last three. Here are seven points on today’s game. 1. Defense dominates: The Patriots defense was flat out…