Top 5 matchups in the Patriots-Titans game

November 3, 2024

The Patriots visit the Tennessee Titans this week. On paper, Tennessee can present some match up problems, especially on the line of scrimmage. The game could come down to perimeter play. The Patriots will have to figure out a way to attack a secondary that is the best in the NFL. Match-ups will be key in this game.  Here are five match-ups to watch in today’s game.  Anfernee Jennings vs….

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Patriots 4 down preview: New England Patriots (2-6) @ Tennessee Titans (1-6)

November 3, 2024

Kickoff: The Patriots will look to make it two in a row today when they visit the Tennessee Titans. New England will have rookie quarterback Drake Maye back who has been cleared after being in concussion protocol. He will face a defense that brings a lot of pressure and is tough to deal despite their record.  Here are four keys for the Patriots. 1st Down: Blitz pick-up: Tennessee’s defensive line…

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Ivy League considering allowing its eight teams to play in the FCS Playoffs

November 2, 2024

According to Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott, the Ivy League is considering a proposal to allow the Ancient Eight’s football teams to play in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason. The news was first reported by the crimson.com. The proposal was brought forth by the the Ivy League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. It would need final approval from all of the Ivy League presidents. If approved, Ivy League football programs would be…

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Henry’s & Herzlich’s team up for special night at BC

October 30, 2024

Images courtesy of of @bc_aia (Instagram) On Monday night, Patriots tight end Hunter Henry, his wife Parker, former legendary BC linebacker Mark Herzlich and his wife Danielle were in Chestnut Hill to speak to student athletes. This wasn’t an ordinary sit down or meet-and-greet, it was faith-based discussion conducted by the Christian life group ‘BC Athletics In Action.’ Hunter and Parker have often been very open about their faith on…

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Top 10 NEPSAC Poll: Week 7

October 29, 2024

Here is this week’s NEPSAC Top 10 poll. 1. Choate (6-0): Beat Loomis-Chaffee setting up a big game this week against Avon Old Farms. 2. Phillips-Exeter (6-0): Big win on the road, 36-27 against Brunswick. Another big test this week with Williston-Northampton visiting. 3. Tabor Academy (6-0): Statement win over Belmont Hill ahead of Saturday’s showdown at BB&N. 4. BB&N (6-0): Took care of business against Governors. The game of…

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Patriots trade Joshua Uche

October 28, 2024

The Joshua Uche days are over in Foxborough. With the trade deadline about a week away, the Pats made a move on Monday afternoon as Ian Rapoport reported New England traded the pass rusher for a 2026 6th round pick from the Chiefs. Uche played 58 games in his four-plus year career with the Patriots after being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Michigan. Uche assimilated well to…

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Give Alex Van Pelt some credit for the win against the Jets

October 27, 2024

FOXBOROUGH – For all the crap Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has been given this year, he played one of many key roles in the Patriots’ comeback win over the Jets on Sunday. The offensive line was good enough, Jacoby Brissett came in and eventually led a game-winning drive in a ‘gotta have it’ moment, Kayshon Boutte rewarded the team’s trust by going back to him in a key…

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Patriots 25, Jets 22 – Brissett leads game-winning drive to grab 1st home win of 2024

October 27, 2024

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) FOXBOROUGH – They’re still on board. After a full week of turmoil and questions about both the staff and roster, the Pats showed they’re still willing to fight. With Drake Maye out with a concussion after taking a hit in the second quarter, Jacoby Brissett entered the game. He wasn’t great by any means, but with the game on the line, the veteran QB led a 12-play,…

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How much is social media hurting the Patriots?

October 25, 2024

Sophia Sargent NEFJ Correspondent FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots have to make sure that players are on the same page moving forward both on the field and in the locker room. After spending time on Wednesday at Gillette Stadium, it’s clear that even heading into Week 8 in the season, there’s no common ground on how players use social media to share thoughts, feelings, or moments in their careers….

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Patriots don’t have a toughness issue, the young guys have a professionalism issue

October 24, 2024

As Kendrick Bourne stood in the Revolution locker room (more room in there) with a gaggle of TV cameras and reporters around him on Thursday, he was honest, forthright and blunt about what’s wrong with the Patriots right now. As one of the few veteran leaders this team has, Bourne hasn’t been afraid to speak up about some things that he’s seen when it comes to the younger players. The…

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