The Patriots take on the Chicago Bears this afternoon in Chicago. The Bears have struggled of late, losing two in a row but they are a team that does present match-up problems. Quarterback Caleb Williams can make plays in and out of the pocket and he has a talented skill group to get the ball to. Defensively, the Bears have underachieved this season but they have a talented defense that…
Kickoff: The Patriots are in the Windy City today to take on Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. After a tough overtime loss to the Titans last week, the Patriots are hoping to bounce back against a Bears team that has lost two in a row and is coming off of an ugly loss at Arizona. Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots. 1st Down: Find a…
The Patriots visit the Titans and the plan is simple in this game. Run the ball, protect Maye and stop the run. Here are ways the Patriots could attack the Titans on offense and defense. Offense 1. Play-action passes: The Tennessee secondary is the best in the NFL statistically, so the Patriots will have their hands. Establishing the run early and using play-action passes to throw off the reads of…
The Patriots announced earlier today that quarterback Drake Maye has cleared concussion protocol and is going to start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Maye got hurt last week in the second quarter of the Jets game and did not return. He entered concussion protocol and was a limited participant all week in practice. Now he has been cleared and he is back in the saddle as the starter. Sunday will…
It has not always been an easy road for offensive tackle Vedarian Lowe but the third year pro out of Illinois is starting to put it all together and is looking like a possible solution at left tackle for the Patriots. Lowe was a sixth round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. He was traded to the Patriots in August of 2023 for a sixth round pick. The Patriots…
According to Josina Anderson, the Patriots are exploring possible trade options and are looking at making deals to upgrade several key positions including wide receiver and offensive line. Anderson is a reputable reporter so I have no doubt that her sources are reliable but if it is true that they are looking to add instead of trading players, that is preposterous. On Wednesday, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked for…
The Patriots came from behind to beat the New York Jets 25-22. Drake Maye left in the second quarter with a concussion but Jacoby Brissett and the offense stepped up in the second half and got the job done. The defense did their part to keep the Patriots in the game and Brissett and the offense did the rest, capping off the game with a winning drive and a much…
The Jets present some unique challenges on offense and defense. Here are some ways the Patriots could attack them in all three phases. This week’s game plan against the Jets. Offense 1.Run outside: The Patriots need to run the ball outside. They will a tough time against Quinnen Williams and Javon Kinlaw. Run at their edge guys. They are soft against the run and it will slow them down as…
Old school match up today inside between Ben Brown and Quinnen Williams The Patriots host the New York Jets today in a game that has big implications for both teams. For the Jets, they need to win to keep their season relevant. For the Patriots, they want to avoid getting swept by the Jets for the first time since 2000. Here are five match ups to keep an eye on….
Kickoff: The Patriots and Jets will meet for the second time this season. The Jets beat New England 24-3 on Thursday Night Football on Sept. 19 at MetLife Stadium. The Patriots will try to avoid being swept by the Jets for the first time since the 2000 season. Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots 1st Down: Get off to a good start and maintain it: The…