FOXBOROUGH – There are hundreds, if not thousands and thousands of people that have far more playoff experience than I do from a fan perspective. The 2005 Wild Card win against Jacksonville, the 2011 and 2012 AFC Championships. That’s it. That’s all I’ve got. Sure, I went to dozens of games between the old Foxborough Stadium and Gillette Stadium, but playoff crowds are a different animal. I know what those…
7 Points on the Patriots 16-3 win over the Chargers
Courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH– For the first time since 2018, the Patriots won a home playoff game and they did it by playing great defense and making timely plays on offense. It was an unconventional win by Patriot playoff standards but a great win nonetheless. The Patriots are built to win a championship. Now it is just a matter of building off of last night. With the…
Patriots 16, Chargers 3 – In 1st home playoff game since 2019, Pats find a way to survive & advance
Image courtesy of The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH – Now this is more like it. From the time the lots opened at 4:00, to the time the lights went out and pregame introductions started at about 7:50, Gillette Stadium was alive for playoff football again. It looked and sounded like the old days. In the end, the offense struggled, but the defense had its best performance of the season, holding the…
William “Pop” Watson returns home with commitment to UMass
William “Pop” Watson III is heading back to where his football journey began. After three seasons in Blacksburg with Virginia Tech, the dual-threat quarterback officially committed to the University of Massachusetts on Sunday night. The move marks a significant homecoming for the Springfield native, who starred at Springfield Central High School under his father, longtime coach Bill Watson, before heading south to the ACC.
Patriots Four Down Preview: Los Chargers Chargers (11-6) at New England Patriots (14-3)
Courtesy of nfl.com Kickoff: The Patriots will be hosting their first playoff game in six years tonight when they host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card round. The Patriots have been rolling most of the season losing one game in the final 13 weeks of the season. The Chargers on the other hand come into this game losers of two straight game and are banged up. Despite…
Patriots Game Plan vs. the Los Angeles Chargers
The Patriots are hosting their first playoff game in six years. It will not be easy against a Chargers team that presents some match up problems. The game plan is simple. Establish the run early and attack their corners in the passing game. Defensively, the Patriots have to control the line of scrimmage, isolate their offensive tackles and be disciplined rushing Justin Herbert. Here is this week’s plan. Offense: Use…
Top 5 matchups to watch in the Chargers-Patriots game
The Patriots are hosting a home playoff game for the first time in six years tonight. From a match up perspective, it will not be an easy game. The Los Angeles Chargers present their fair share of match up problems. Despite that, the Patriots are good enough and have enough match ups in this game that could go their way. It should be a terrific game between two talented teams…
2026 Hula Bowl Preview
The 2026 Hula Bowl will be played on Saturday, January 10th. Several NFL hopefuls will desend upon Spec Martin Memorial Stadium in DeLand, Florida to practice and play in front of talent evaluators. As the 80th anniversary of this historic all-star event, the game serves as a critical evaluation period for over 120 seniors looking to improve their stock ahead of the draft.
All-NEPSAC Teams for 2025
We are proud to unveil our 2025 All-NEPSAC Teams. A lot of work went into recognizing these deserving players. If we missed anyone, we apologize. We think the young men on this list embody everything that is great about NEPSAC Football.
Former Bishop Hendricken & Pitt QB David Lynch coming back to New England with Holy Cross commitment
Image courtesy of Pitt Athletics Just a few years ago, David Lynch was one of the best quarterbacks in the country while playing down in Rhode Island at Bishop Hendricken, closing his career with a championship. He followed that up with another title at one of the most elite football schools in the country, IMG Academy. For the next three years, Lynch spent his time in the Pitt QB room,…