The Patriots host the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium this afternoon. Buffalo has owned the Patriots in recent years, going 6-1 against them since 2020. If the Patriots want to turn things around in this rivalry, they are going to need to be aggressive today, on both sides of the ball. Here three offensive and defensive keys. Offense 1. Use more 12 and 13 personnel and run inside: I think…
Kickoff: The Patriots return home to host divisional foe Buffalo for the first of two meetings this season. The Bills have owned the Patriots the last three years, winning six of the seven meetings between the two teams. Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots. 1st Down- Ball Control: If the Patriots want to have any chance of winning this game, they need to run the ball…
Both the Patriots and the Tennessee Titans are interested in signing DeAndre Hopkins but according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss and ProFootballTalk.com, the veteran receiver is waiting for more teams to join the pursuit of his services so it can drive up his value. Acvording to the report, Hopkins could opt to wait things out until other teams emerge for his services. It is well documented that Hopkins is not a…
Damien Harris has a new home. The now former Patriots running back has signed a one year deal with the rival Buffalo Bills. Harris was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He played sparingly his rookie season, only appearing in one game, a blow out win over the Jets. In 2020, he played in ten games rushing for 691 yards…
The Patriots season ended in disappointment after a season ending 35-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills. With the loss and the Miami Dolphins win over the Jets, the 2022 season officially ended in Buffalo. Here are seven thoughts on today’s game. 1. Came to play: Give the Patriots credit. They came to play. They knew they were walking into an emotional buzz saw but to their credit, they came to…
The Patriots came to play to today. Contrary to what most thought, the Patriots did not roll over and play dead. They competed for four quarters. In the end, they were beat by a superior team. Things got off to a bad start when the Patriots gave up a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown to Nyheim Hines to open the game. It looked like it was going to…
Image courtesy of AP Photos Despite a valiant effort in difficult circumstances, the Patriots saw their season ended in Buffalo on Sunday for the second straight year. In a cauldron of raw emotion, New England fought through it, but fell 35-23 to the Bills in the season finale. With Pittsburgh beating Cleveland and Miami beating New York, it ended any hopes of the Patriots still getting into the tournament despite…
The Patriots will have to play a nearly perfect game today if they want to beat the Bills. They must do the obvious which is take care of the ball and limit the penalties. They will also need to do these five things. 1. Run the football: The Patriots need to run Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson 35-40 times today. Buffalo’s front is good but New England needs to mix…
Kickoff: The Patriots wrap up the 2022 season with a trip to Buffalo to take on the Bills. If New England wins, they are in. It has been an emotional week in Buffalo after Monday night’s tragedy with Damar Hamlin. Fortunately, Hamlin is on the road to recovery and the two teams can focus on football today. The Patriots are up against. They are facing a Bills team that is…
It is that time of the year again where we start to look at playoff scenarios as we head into the final weekend of the regular season. For the Patriots, it is simple next Sunday in Buffalo. Win and you are in. The ultimate do it yourself scenario. The problem is, they are facing the top seeded Buffalo Bills. A team that is 5-1 against the Patriots in their last…