Kickoff: The Patriots and Bills meet for the first time this season. The Patriots are 77-47-1 all time against the Bills. They are 39-23 all time at home against Buffalo. 16-4 at Gillette Stadium. The two teams faced off three times last season with the Bills winning two of the three match ups including a 47-17 win in the Wild Card round. Four Downs 1st Down: Run fits against Allen:…

Patriots Scouting Report: Run fits the key in slowing down Allen
The Patriots issues with stopping running or athletic quarterbacks are well documented. Both Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields had big performances against the Patriots this season. Conventional wisdom would say that Josh Allen is next in line to have a big day but the Patriots can avoid that. Here are three reasons how. 1. Gap Sound: Run fits are everything against an athletic quarterback. The Patriots have to make sure…

High School: Chuck Adamopoulos steps down at Central Catholic
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High School: State title preview capsules, Divisions 3 & 4
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UNH: Fordham game prepared Wildcats for bigger test against Holy Cross
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Patriots: Our first look at the Buffalo Bills
By Mason Sousa The margin for error has shrunken drastically. This is where the rubber meets the road. The times of close games and moral victories against quality opponents are over. It’s really simple. Win and stay alive. Lose and see playoff hopes virtually disappear. It’s a Thursday night game but both teams have had a full week to prepare. The Bills have had the Patriots number as of late…

Patriots: Patriots offense will be the key to a playoff run down the stretch
It is not hyperbole to say that if the Patriots want to have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs this season, Thursday night’s game against the Bills is a must win. Win and the Patriots are still in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC. Lose and the road to a playoff is a much more challenging path. The Patriots played arguable their best game of the…

High School: State title preview capsules, Divisions 5-8
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Patriots: With 200th Game Approaching, It’s Time to Appreciate Devin McCourty’s Greatness
Thursday will mark Devin McCourty’s 200th game in the NFL, all of which have been played for the New England Patriots. McCourty has been a constant presence in an organization that has reached five Super Bowls and won three championships since his arrival in 2010. He has been an elite free safety during much of his career and is still playing well at age 35. Beyond that, he has been…

High School: Bain’s Breakdown: St. John’s Prep vs. Springfield Central
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