Patriots

Patriots: With quick turnaround, Tuesday a big day for Minnesota preparation

November 22, 2022
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It’s hard to believe after the memorable experience everyone had on Sunday during the Jets game, but the Patriots play again in just two days. The last time the Patriots played on Thanksgiving was the memorable “butt fumble” game against the Jets in 2012. Before that, it was against Detroit in both 2002 and again in 2010. Those years, it was almost a lock that New England would be Detroit….

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Patriots: Patriots Offense Needs to Throw More Short Passes

November 21, 2022
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The Patriots mustered only three offensive points in Sunday’s 10-3 win over the Jets, their worst output of the season. They were able to move the ball well at times, but could not make enough plays (or play calls) once they got inside the Jets 30-yard line. The offensive line struggled mightily and the typically strong Patriots running game was largely ineffective, save for a couple nice runs from Damien…

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Patriots Rewind: Seven Points from the Patriots 10-3 win over the Jets

November 20, 2022
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The Patriots won an ugly 10-3 game against the Jets. A win is a win but it wasn’t pretty. Here are my seven points from today’s game. 1. Marcus Jones punt return: Marcus Jones 84 yard punt return touchdown to win the game was one of the craziest plays I have ever seen in all my years in football. Jones has proven to be as dynamic a punt returner as…

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Patriots: Marcus Jones’ late punt return TD gives New England much-needed win

November 20, 2022
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Image courtesy of Steven Senne/AP FOXBOROUGH – Sunday’s Jets-Patriots matchup had overtime and possibly a tie written all over it, until Marcus Jones decided it was time to go home. Locked in a low-scoring stalemate, Jones revealed himself as the hero everyone who was freezing at Gillette Stadium needed, returning a punt 84 yards for a touchdown with just five seconds remaining to give New England a stunning 10-3 win…

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Patriots: Our first look at the New York Jets

November 19, 2022
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By Mason Sousa, NEFJ Correspondent   The big question is are the Jets a different team from when they last met the Patriots three weeks ago? Is Zach Wilson all of a sudden a competent Quarterback after he beat the Bills? I believe both of those answers are a resounding… no. On the flip side will the Patriots defense continue to be rock solid after the bye week? Will Mac…

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Patriots: Breaking Down The Patriots Remaining Schedule

November 14, 2022
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The Patriots emerge from their bye week at 5-4 and currently holding on to the seventh and final playoff spot in the AFC. In order for them to remain in playoff position, they will need to run through a difficult second half schedule that is the fourth toughest based on opponent winning percentage as of today. Here’s a look at what’s ahead:  Week 11: Home vs NY Jets Coming out…

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Patriots: 5 areas the Patriots must improve in if they are to make the playoffs

November 14, 2022
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AP/Mark Schweim The Patriots kickoff the last eight weeks of the season on Sunday when they take on the Jets. After extensively watching film this week, we have decided that these are the five areas the Patriots must be better in if they want to make the playoffs. 1. Quarterback: Mac Jones needs to be better. You don’t need an analyst to tell you that. We can all see it….

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Patriots: 5 Reasons Why I Feel So Much Better about the Patriots making the Playoffs

November 11, 2022
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By Mason Sousa, NEFJ Correspondent I predicted the Patriots to be a 9-8, 8-9 team at best before September came around.  There were many red flags blowing in the breeze throughout the summer and preseason that pointed to this Patriots season being a regression from the year previous.  Some of those flags included reports of a brand new schematic offense being worked on after Josh McDaniels’ departure and those plays…

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Patriots: Team awards at the bye week

November 10, 2022
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Image courtesy of NFL.com With no game to break down this weekend, we thought it might be fun to put a little twist on the “midseason awards” that always float around this time of year. As the Pats hit the bye week at 5-4, who is the team MVP on offense and defense? What about special teams? Who’s the Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year at 1…

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