Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Game Rewind: It wasn’t pretty but the Patriots got the job done in Sunday’s 13-9 win over the Cowboys. The defense once again saved the day if you will, holding Dallas to three fields in three red zone possessions. The defense bent, but they didn’t break. Conversely, the offense struggled again. The Patriots ran the ball better but couldn’t capitalize on two key Dallas turnovers…
The Patriots welcome Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and the rest of the Cowboys today to soggy Gillette Stadium in what should be the best game of the weekend. The Patriots are banged up and expected to be without receivers Phillip Dorsett (concussion) and Mohamed Sanu (ankle). The offense will be short handed so expect a heavy dose of Sony Michel in the running game and James White and Julian Edelman…
Game Rewind: The Patriots defense was once again the story in the team’s 17-10 win over the Eagles. Philadelphia jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first half but the defense adjusted and shut down Carson Wentz and company the rest of the way. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. Defense does it’s part: As I mentioned, the defense once again carried the Patriots to victory. After…
The Patriots travel to the city of brotherly love to battle the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams are coming off of a bye and are rested and ready to go. Today’s game is pivotal for both teams both in terms of making the playoffs and seeding. Here are five keys for the Patriots. 1. Find a way to run the ball: The Eagles have one of the top run defenses in…
The Patriots return to action today after a bye week last week. There are still a lot of question marks regarding this team after their loss to the Ravens two weeks ago. The Patriots need to get healthy and improve in certain areas in order to get back to the Super Bowl. Here are five areas the Patriots must improve in if they want to get to Miami. 1. Get…
The Ravens exposed many of the Patriots flaws in their 37-20 win. Bill Belichick and his coaching staff have a lot to work on during the up coming bye week. Coming off of a 37-20 loss to the Ravens, the Patriots coaching staff has a lot of holes to fill. Here are three areas the Patriots coaching staff has to address during the bye week. 1. Get the O-line right:…
Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images Game Rewind: The Ravens opened up a 17-0 lead and never looked back in a decisive 37-20 win over the Patriots. Turnovers and an inability to stop the run doomed the Patriots from the start. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. Ravens start fast: The Ravens used their read option running game to jump out to a quick 17-0 lead. You can tell…
AP Photo/Elise Amendola Game Rewind: The Patriots used some big plays from their defense early on to build a 17-0 lead and they held off an undisciplined Browns team 27-13 in a rain soaked game at Gillette Stadium. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. Defense spearheads fast start: A fumble recovery for a touchdown, a forced fumble and an interception by Lawrence Guy of all people, allowed the…
The Patriots will be hosting the Browns today at a soggy Gillette Stadium this afternoon. Cleveland came into the season with a lot fanfare after several high profile acquisitions this off-season, most notable wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The Browns however have failed to live up to the hype and have been a major disappointment thus far. Despite that, today’s game is a statement game for them. If they can…
Bill Belichick has always had an interest in acquiring wide receiver Mohamed Sanu. Since his days at Rutgers, Sanu has eluded Belichick. After being drafted in the third round of the 2012 draft by the Bengals, Sanu signed a five year, $32.5 million dollar contract with the Atlanta Falcons. After attempting to trade for Sanu during this past April’s draft, Belichick finally got his man yesterday when he traded a…