• Bill O’Brien talks BC, Belichick, Pats head coaching vacancy & more
  • Jim Mora and his staff doing some serious work in the portal
  • O’Brien tapping into Alabama roots to fortify Eagles roster
  • According to sources, Tom Brady has reached out to Bill Belichick to coach the Raiders
  • Patriots scheduled to interview Mike Vrabel on Thursday

Seven Points on the Patriots 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks

AP Photo/Michael Dwyer FOXBORO- The Patriots lost a tough one in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks, 23-20. They had their chances to put the game away in the fourth quarter but a blocked 48 yard field goal and an inability to convert key third down’s offensively late in the game proved to be the difference. The Patriots dropped to 1-1 on the season and visit the Jets on Thursday night….

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Seahawks 23, Patriots 20 (OT) – Pats lose home opener

Image courtesy of AP Photos FOXBOROUGH – On a day where the 2014 Patriots were recognized for the 10 year anniversary of the Super Bowl win against the Seahawks, it looked as if there was going to be a little magic for the home team. The Patriots won the coin toss in overtime and got the ball. In the past, the story wrote itself for years when that would happen….

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Q&A with Leominster coach Devin Gates

In maybe the best game of the young season, Leominster rallied past Milford, 36-35, to improve to 2-0. The Blue Devils and standout quarterback Osiris Lopez are off to a great start, and are looking like maybe the best team in Central Mass. We spoke to Leominster coach Devin Gates about his team and what they’ve been able to accomplish. Adam Kurkjian: How big of a win is this for……

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Seahawks at Patriots Fan Chat

The Patriots host the Seahawks in the home opener. Want to talk about the game, join the New England Football Journal Fan Chat. We are doing it a little different. This is more for people sharing their thoughts during the game than giving updates. FIRST QUARTER -Patriots go on offense first and proceed to go three and out. Drive ends on a nine yard sack of Brissett. Left tackle already…

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Week 2 MIAA Top 25

All right, take a deep breath. Some crazy results in the early going, which is why we love high school football, right? Makes it tough to rank, even at this stage, but it will only get zanier. Let’s get to it. Week 2 MIAA Top 25 1. St. John’s Prep (2-0) — Eagles have been impressive so far. 2. Xaverian (1-0) — I don’t care what’s happened.  Xaverian-Everett is always a big game…….

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Springfield Central 42, Central Catholic 20 — Golden Eagles explode on offense

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent LAWRENCE — Springfield Central’s offense found its groove Saturday in Lawrence as the Golden Eagles racked up over 400 yards to defeat Central Catholic, 42-20. Senior running back Ja’Cyion Cox had himself quite the day rushing and receiving the ball. Cox had over 200 yards from scrimmage to go along with four touchdowns for the Golden Eagles. “The run game was really strong,” said Cox…….

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the Seattle Seahawks

The Patriots host the Seattle Seahawks in the home opener. On paper, Seattle presents a variety of schematical issues. New England’s staff will earn their money this week. The Seahawks coaching staff will challenge them. Here is the Patriots game plan on offense, defense and special teams. Offense 1. Run at the bubbles: The Seahawks are a 3-4 base. That means that there will be bubbles in their front and…

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Patriots Preview: 5 match-ups to watch in the Seahawks, Patriots game

The Metcalf, Gonzalez match-up is must see T.V. The Patriots host the Seattle Seahawks in the home opener. Seattle will present a variety of match-up problems on both sides of the ball so the Patriots will have to play a clean game and own the match-ups that will be in their favor. The Patriots front seven will need to control the line of scrimmage against a physical Seahawks run game….

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Seattle Seahawks (1-0) at New England Patriots (1-0)

Kickoff: The Seattle Seahawks visit Foxboro for the home opener. The Patriots are coming off of a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. Seattle beat the Denver Broncos, 26-20. Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler will perform the keeper of the light duties today and the Super Bowl XLIX team will be honored at halftime on the tenth anniversary of the Super Bowl win over Seattle.  Here are…

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Week 2- D1 College Scoreboard

Image courtesy of URI Football Looking back at some of the games from this past weekend in Division 1 college football. CCSU 27 St. Francis 20: Quarterback Brady Olson completed 21-of-42 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown pass. He also scored a rushing touchdown as well. Running back Elijah Howard carried the ball 23 times for 102 yards. Linebacker Kimal Clark returned a fumble 10 yards for what proved……

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