Courtesy of PFF FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots survived a thriller with the Atlanta Falcons, 24-23. After jumping out to a 21-7, the Patriots had to hang on for dear life in order to pick up their sixth straight win. Here are seven points on the Patriots win: 1. Strong start, sloppy finish: The Patriots got off to a great start building an early 21-7 lead. A costly Drake Maye fumble right…
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…
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…
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…
AP/ Michael Dwyer The Patriots traded edge rusher Matthew Judon on Wednesday to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 third round pick. The trade ends Judon’s tenure in New England after a tumultuous training camp in which he openly lobbied for a new contract and missed practice time due to his displeasure. The trade is further proof of what I have been saying all off-season. 2024 is a transition season….
Bill Belichick did not get the Atlanta Falcons job. Instead, owner Arthur Blank opted to go with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Hiring Morris is not a surprise. He has a history with the Falcons, once serving an interim head coach and he fits better with the organizational structure in place. Morris will simply coach the football team and have a say in personnel matters but all personnel…
The Atlanta Falcons have scheduled a second interview with Bill Belichick this weekend and according to the Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Belichick and Falcons owner Arthur Blank met over dinner last night and more meetings are scheduled between Belichick and the Falcons brass. The Atlanta Falcons have Bill Belichick as their top candidate, flying him into Atlanta on one of Arthur Blank's private planes last night. Dinner last night, more meetings…
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports According to Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell, Mac Jones might be the worst trash talker he has played against in his career. At least that is what he told The Athletic’s Josh Kendall. Atlanta DL Calais Campbell, a 16-year vet: "Philip Rivers was a good trash talker, but he was never disrespectful, Mac Jones actually, he was kind of disrespectful. I’m like, ‘Hold on, man.’…
Image courtesy of Atlanta Falcons If Boston College needs any help recruiting for ‘O-Line U’ in the offseason, the staff should just have potential recruits look at Chris Lindstrom’s new contract. With NFL free agency starting, the Falcons announced an extension for one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen on Monday. Lindstrom signed a five-year, $105 million extension with $63 million of that contract guaranteed. The deal makes him the…
PHOTO: Brynn Anderson/AP Photos Since giving up 567 yards to the Cowboys and falling two games below .500, the Patriots have become a completely different team. The defense has given up a total of 1,273 yards during a five game winning streak. It seems like a big number, but it’s actually an average of just 254.6 yards per game. The Patriots manhandled the Falcons on Thursday night and despite the…