Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (1-1) at New York (1-1)

September 19, 2024

Kickoff: The Patriots play their only prime time game of the season when they visit the New York Jets tonight. New England lost in overtime to the Seahawks on Sunday, 23-20. The Jets picked up their first win of the season against the Titans, 24-17 in Tennessee. Tonight will be the first of two meetings between the teams. The Patriots and Jets will square off again at Gillette Stadium on…

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Defense struggles to keep up in tough loss to Seahawks

September 16, 2024

FOXBORO- A week ago the defense was the driving force in the Patriots 16-10 season opening win in Cincinnati. On Sunday against the Seahawks, it was a different story as the Patriots defense struggled to keep up with Seattle’s intermittent no-huddle offense in a 23-20 loss. The secondary in particular struggled giving up a 56 yard touchdown pass to D.K Metcalf in the first quarter on a slot fade route….

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Bobo returns home a Seahawk and helps beat the Patriots

September 15, 2024

FOXBORO- Former Belmont Hill star Jake Bobo was back home on Sunday as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. Growing up, the North Andover native was a Patriots fan. Today, he played against his childhood team and he helped his current team beat them. It was quite an experience for the New England native. “It was good. It’s always good to get a win anywhere, but to get it here…

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Seahawks at Patriots Fan Chat

September 15, 2024

The Patriots host the Seahawks in the home opener. Want to talk about the game, join the New England Football Journal Fan Chat. We are doing it a little different. This is more for people sharing their thoughts during the game than giving updates. FIRST QUARTER -Patriots go on offense first and proceed to go three and out. Drive ends on a nine yard sack of Brissett. Left tackle already…

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the Seattle Seahawks

September 15, 2024

The Patriots host the Seattle Seahawks in the home opener. On paper, Seattle presents a variety of schematical issues. New England’s staff will earn their money this week. The Seahawks coaching staff will challenge them. Here is the Patriots game plan on offense, defense and special teams. Offense 1. Run at the bubbles: The Seahawks are a 3-4 base. That means that there will be bubbles in their front and…

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Patriots Preview: 5 match-ups to watch in the Seahawks, Patriots game

September 15, 2024

The Metcalf, Gonzalez match-up is must see T.V. The Patriots host the Seattle Seahawks in the home opener. Seattle will present a variety of match-up problems on both sides of the ball so the Patriots will have to play a clean game and own the match-ups that will be in their favor. The Patriots front seven will need to control the line of scrimmage against a physical Seahawks run game….

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Seattle Seahawks (1-0) at New England Patriots (1-0)

September 15, 2024

Kickoff: The Seattle Seahawks visit Foxboro for the home opener. The Patriots are coming off of a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. Seattle beat the Denver Broncos, 26-20. Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler will perform the keeper of the light duties today and the Super Bowl XLIX team will be honored at halftime on the tenth anniversary of the Super Bowl win over Seattle.  Here are…

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Seven points on the Patriots 16-10 win over the Bengals

September 9, 2024

(AP Photo/Jeff Dean) The Patriots opened the season with a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Thanks to an effective rushing attack and an opportunistic defense that sacked Joe Burrow three times and forced two turnovers, Jerod Mayo won his debut as head coach.  Here are seven points on the Patriots win.  1. Stevenson carries the day: The Patriots game plan was obvious. Run the football and lean on the…

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Patriots game plan vs. the Cincinnati Bengals

September 8, 2024

The Patriots will have their hands full against a solid Cincinnati roster but in the NFL, the talent gap isn’t as wide. With a good plan in all three phases, the Patriots could win this game.  Here is our offensive, defensive and special teams plan for today’s game.  Offense: -Chip Hendricksen and Hubbard in pass protection. It helps the offensive tackles and it sets up the screen game. -Move the…

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Patriots Preview: 5 match-ups to watch in the Patriots, Bengals game

September 8, 2024

Okorafor image courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots will have their hands full from a match-up perspective today. Cincinnati has talent throughout the roster and they present different challenges in all three phases of the game. New England will need to play fundamentally sound football and take care of the ball. They will also need to win third down if they want to win today.  Here are five…

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