AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster CINCINNATI- The Patriots survived a scare in Cincinnati, beating the Bengals 26-20. The story of the day wasn’t the win however. It was the injuries. The Patriots lost Jared Wilson, Will Campbell, Khyiris Tonga and Brendan Schooler to injuries. It was a bad day for a team that has been relatively healthy up until this point. Here are seven points on the win. 1. A win is…
AP Photos On the surface, New England fans and the Patriots themselves should be thrilled with a ninth straight win, clinching the 28th 10-win season in Patriots history. The 26-20 victory over a poor Bengals team puts the Pats at 10-2 overall, atop the AFC once again with five games remaining. But, injuries to rookie offensive linemen Jared Wilson and Will Campbell – both were carted off – there’s now…
Courtesy of the New England Patriots Odds: Patriots -7.5, O/U: 50.5 Kickoff: The Patriots visit the struggling Cincinnati Bengals today. The Bengals have lost 7 of 8 games and have been one of the worst defensive teams in the NFL. They have been historically bad. The Patriots on the other hand have won eight straight and look like a legitimate contender in the AFC. Luckily for them, they will not…
The Patriots visit the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Cincinnati is on a historic path of ineptitude defensively. They are statistically one of the worst defenses of all-time so offensively, the Patriots should be able to do whatever they want. Defensively, not having to face Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase is huge. They are arguably the best tandem in the NFL. Despite both being out, this offense can still pose some…
The Patriots visit the Cincinnati Bengals this week. The Bengals will be missing several key players, most notably Joe Burrow, JaMarr Chase and Trey Hendricksen. Despite those two being out, this is still a talented team that could pose some problems for the Patriots despite being historically bad on defense. Here are five of the key match ups to watch. Christian Gonzalez vs. Tee Higgins: With Ja’Marr Chase out due…
Usually, the Patriots would have Monday off aside from a meeting here or there and some treatment. But, players were back in the building this Monday ready to go after playing on Thursday night and earning a few days off over the weekend. Some guys spent time with family (and pets), some got to know Boston a little better, while others took in the Celtics game on Sunday night. Mike…
Charles Krupa/AP Photo FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots took care of business against the rival Jets, 27-14 on Thursday Night Football. It wasn’t the prettiest win they have had this season as they faced some early adversity but overcame it and pulled away in the second half. Perhaps the biggest story to follow after this game is the status of defensive tackle Milton Williams who left the game early with ankle injury….
Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – The buzz is all the way back in Foxborough. With their 27-14 win over the hated New York Jets on Thursday night, the Patriots not only won an eighth straight game to get to 9-2 – the best mark in the NFL heading into this weekend – but they showed the entire country just how special primetime games can be in Foxborough. With the new Nor’easter…
The Patriots host the Jets in a game they should win. From a matchup standpoint, the Jets are weak. Their roster is not very good so the Patriots should have an advantage across the board. Here is how the Patriots should attack them on offense and defense. Offense Throw it all three levels: The entire passing game will be there this week against the Jets. I would throw three step,…
Kickoff: The Patriots take on the rival New York Jets on Thursday Night Football at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots have won seven games in a row and are arguably the hottest team in the NFL. After looking like they could possibly go winless, the Jets themselves come in on a winning streak, winners of two straight. Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots. 1st Down: Stop Breece…