Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots proved that they have the resiliency necessary win football games this time of year. It is not always going to be pretty. It will not always look good. What matters is that you win and that is what the Patriots did yesterday. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel echoed that sentiment after the game against the Texans. “I think, again, there’s times where it…
7 Points on the Patriots 28-16 win over the Houston Texans
FOXBOROUGH– The Patriots did not play the cleanest game but they made big plays when it counted to beat the Houston Texans 28-16 and advance to their 16th AFC Championship game in franchise history. Drake Maye and the offensive line struggled against the Texans vaunted front but when they needed to make big plays to maintain their lead, Maye and the offense stepped up and made them pay. The defense…
Patriots 28, Texans 16 – Incredible run continues as Pats head to AFC Championship
Image courtesy of ESPN FOXBOROUGH – Do you believe yet? The magical run of 2025 for the New England Patriots is now extended to the AFC Championship game after the Pats took down Houston 28-16 at a rowdy, snowy Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon. It was ugly both ways – with the teams combining for eight turnovers, including five forced by the Pats defense – but in the end, the…
Patriots Four Down Preview: AFC Divisional Round: Houston Texans at New England Patriots
Kickoff: The Patriots host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. The weather is expected to be a factor today as the region is expected to pick up 3-6 inches of snow today. In theory, the Patriots are better equipped to deal with the weather, but this is the playoffs. Both teams will tolerate them. Getting off to a good start and taking care of the ball will be…
Top 5 matchups to watch in the Texans, Patriots playoff game
It’s a battle of Will’s today. Literally! Today’s game is the ultimate match up game for the Patriots. Offensively they will have their hands full against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Match ups will dictate what ultimately happens and who wins this game. The Patriots will need to be on the right side of these match ups if they ultimately want to win this game and advance….
Patriots Game Plan vs. the Houston Texans
The Patriots host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round at snowy Gillette Stadium. Houston is a talented football team that poses a lot of match up problems. The Patriots will have their hands full against them. Winning those match ups will be key today. Here is how the Patriots could attack them on offense and defense today. Offense Emphasis on sprint and boot: The Patriots are going to need…
Joe Griffin commits to UMass, reuniting with Pop Watson
Former Springfield Central standout wide receiver Joseph Griffin is reuniting with high school teammate William “Pop” Watson at UMass.
UConn representing D1 programs in New England at upcoming East-West Shrine Bowl
More and more each year, New England colleges find themselves represented on the biggest offseason stage for prospects heading into the NFL Draft. This season, UConn has the distinct honor of representing D1 programs in the region at the 101st East-West Shrine Bowl on January 27 in Frisco, Texas. This the unofficial kickoff to draft season, with the Panini (formerly and properly named Reese’s) Senior Bowl and then the NFL…
Kuhr making the challenging adjustment to defensive coordinator look seamless
FOXBOROUGH- It is hard to coordinate an offense or a defense at any level of football. Especially when you are in your first year on the job. That is the challenge Patriots interim defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr has faced this season. Based on the results however, you would have thought Kuhr had been coordinating for years. Kuhr stepped into the role prior to the season opener against the Raiders after…
Jack Westover’s role at fullback has been an underrated one for Patriots
Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP FOXBOROUGH – Sitting at his locker to the right of the offensive linemen, Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and C.J. Dupree, Jack Westover quietly puts his stuff on every day and walks out to practice, rarely approached by anyone in the media other than a pleasant hello. So, his surprise when I asked him for a minute or two of his time this week was understandable. It turned into…