The Patriots host the Cleveland Browns this afternoon and while on paper, this is a winnable game. Cleveland poses some match up problems. Especially defensive end Myles Garrett who is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Here are five match-ups to watch in what could be a much bigger challenge for the Patriots than some would think. Myles Garrett vs. Will Campbell: Campbell is going to need help…
Patriots Four Down Preview: Cleveland Browns (2-5) at New England Patriots (5-2)
Courtesy of Sirius Radio Lines: Patriots -7, O/U: 40.5 Kickoff: The Patriots are back home after a three game road trip. The 2-5 Cleveland Browns come to town. On paper, this is a game the Patriots should win but Cleveland’s defense has been good all season and they can run the football. The Patriots will have to maximize possessions because the Browns can ball control and control the clock. Here…
Louisville 38, Boston College 24 – Eagles lose 7th straight thanks to poor run defense & turnovers
Image courtesy of Timothy D. Easley/AP Well, at least the Eagles covered. BC entered another prime time matchup with Louisville on Saturday night as 25.5-point underdogs. Vegas and the rest of the football-watching world expected the Cardinals to roll over the depleted Eagles. But, BC did its best to hang around with No. 19 Louisville. Unfortunately, turnovers and 319 yards given up on the ground – including multiple 60+ yard…
URI 38, Bryant 17 – Rams remain undefeated in CAA with rivalry win
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent KINGSTON – No. 13 Rhode Island set multiple program records on Saturday, using a shutout second half to build to a comfortable 38-17 win over Bryant. With the win, URI recorded its record 13th-straight home victory in front of a packed Meade Stadium. The Rams also added a 54-yard field goal from Garth White to set a new record distance, beating Colin Gallagher’s 51-yarder from…
Avon Old Farms 29, Dexter Southfield 28 – Winged Beavers win thriller between unbeaten NEPSAC teams
By Tim Crowley NEFJ Correspondent BROOKLINE – Fans and followers of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) got an October thriller on Saturday between two top teams and two top quarterbacks that more than lived up to expectations. Avon Old Farms stayed undefeated with a phenomenal effort from junior quarterback Matthew Baer to barely beat out sophomore Rory Funke and Dexter Southfield in a 29-28 road victory. The…
St. Joe’s 24, Darien 8 – Hogs earn opportunistic win over Blue Wave in Connecticut Top 10 matchup
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent TRUMBULL — Two top 10 Connecticut high school football teams squared off Saturday afternoon in Trumbull as the No. 9 St. Joseph Hogs picked up a 24-8 win over the No. 10 visiting Darien Blue Wave. “Anytime you can beat a team like Darien, it’s a great win,” said St. Joseph head coach Joe DellaVecchia. “They’ve had our number for…
Boston College Four Down Preview: BC Eagles (1-6, 0-4) at No. 19 Louisville Cardinals (5-1, 2-1)
Kickoff: With six straight losses and a 1-6 record, things can’t really get much worse for BC. Although, they might this weekend. Louisville is currently a 25.5-point favorite for their prime time showdown on Saturday night. The Cardinals are 5-1, ranked 19th in the country and have the ACC Huddle crew on hand for the first time in program history, making the red and black the stars of the weekend…
UMass Four Down Preview: UMass Minutemen (0-7, 0-3) at Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3, 2-1)
Image courtesy of ESPN By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-7, 0-3) play their final game on a Saturday this season when they travel to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3, 2-1) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. With weekday MACtion looming around the corner for the month of November, this will be the final game the Minutemen prepare for like a traditional gameweek. 1st Down: After dropping a heartbreaking 28-21…
3 Observations on King Philip’s 34-0 win over Milford
Using a potent rushing attack that racked up 298 yards and a defense that generated six turnovers, King Philip beat rival Milford 34-0 to improve to 7-0 on the season.
La Salle 42, Barnstable 36 (OT) – Rams end Red Hawks’ unbeaten season
By Charlie Adams NEFJ Correspondent PROVIDENCE – For a second straight week, La Salle Academy ended an undefeated season, taking down Barnstable in a 42-36 overtime thriller. “It was a great game, back-and forth,” La Salle coach Dan Koppen said. “That’s a hell of a team, very physical. They ran the ball really well. I think our guys stepped up there and made plays when we had to.” La Salle…