The Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons in a game that could be a litmus test for them when it comes to where they are and where they see themselves going. Atlanta presents a difficult challenge, both offensively and defensively. They are one of the most talented teams in the NFL but are wildly inconsistent. Here five ways the Patriots could attack them offensively and defensively. Offense Six and seven man…
New England college roundup – Week 10
Another busy weekend in New England D1 football as the playoff picture becomes a bit clearer for some teams. Here’s everything you may have missed: Maine 28, Stony Brook 21 The red-hot Black Bears (5-4, 4-1 CAA) won their fifth straight game on Saturday, staying right in the thick of the CAA race with three weeks left. Carter Peevy (14-25, 188 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) and Sincere Baines (12…
Patriots Four Down Preview: Atlanta Falcons (3-4) at New England Patriots (6-2)
Lines: Patriots -4.5, O/U: 44.5 Kickoff: The Patriots host the uber talented but wildly inconsistent Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium today. Atlanta is coming off a brutal loss to the Dolphins at home last week and have lost two in a row. Conversely, the Patriots have won five in a row and are playing as well as any team in the NFL thanks to Drake Maye’s MVP caliber play and…
Top 5 matchups to watch in the Falcons-Patriots game
On paper, the Falcons are one of the most talented teams in the NFL. They are not always consistent but they are a team that has it all on both sides of the ball. Size, speed and talent. The Patriots will need to win one on one match ups in this game in order to win the game. Here are five match ups to watch. Bijan Robinson vs. Patriots front…
Notre Dame 25, Boston College 10 – Eagles can’t quite pull off upset over Fighting Irish
CHESTNUT HILL – In a season full of disappointment, BC fans didn’t have to hang their head in shame on Saturday. The latest installment of the Holy War ended in a 25-10 win for No. 12 Notre Dame, but the Eagles put quite a scare into the Fighting Irish despite being 31-point underdogs at home. In front of a true sellout of 44,500 – probably 60% Notre Dame fans but…
5 observations from Notre Dame’s 25-10 win over Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL- The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat the Boston College 25-10 in a game that was a slog in the first half but ended up being a back and forth game in the second half with the Irish ultimately prevailing.
Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10 – Crimson remain unbeaten & on top of the Ivy League
By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent CAMBRIDGE – In what was supposed to be the game of the year in the Ivy League, it was all Harvard in a rout over Dartmouth, 31-10 at home on Saturday to remain unbeaten. Now at 7-0, the 15th-ranked Crimson are 4-0 in the Ivy League with three games left against last-place Columbia, Penn and of course, The Game against Yale that could determine who…
St. John’s Prep 43, Catholic Memorial 28 – Eagles use big 2nd & 3rd quarters to beat Knights
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff DANVERS – Trailing Catholic Memorial by 12 late in the first half, St. John’s Prep needed a spark. Eagles coach Brian St. Pierre sent his offense out in wildcat formation. Running back Maxwell Parent took the direct snap and scored from six yards out to cut the lead to 20-14 and start a run of 21 straight St. John’s Prep points in the final four…
St. Joseph’s 27, Staples 6 – Hogs roll over Wreckers thanks to 4 Kilmartin touchdowns
Image courtesy of Johan Moskowitz By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WESTPORT — For a second-straight week, St. Joseph’s defeated a top-10 team in the state, beating Staples 27-6 on the road Saturday afternoon. It was the Finn Kilmartin Show for St. Joseph as the junior scored all four of the team’s touchdowns. Kilmartin scored on runs from two (twice), one, and four-yards out. While it was Kilmartin who had all…
UConn 38, UAB 19 – Huskies are bowl-bound again for 3rd time in 4 years
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — The stars shone bright for UConn on Saturday and as a result, the Huskies are going bowling for the second consecutive season. Joe Fagnano threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns, three of which went to Skyler Bell, and Cam Chadwick tied a single-game program record with three interceptions in a 38-19 rout of UAB. The win…