The Patriots beat the Detroit Lions 29-0. It was a good win all around as the Patriots played well in all three phases. Here are seven points on the Patriots big win yesterday. 1. Defense dominates: The defense was dominate yesterday. Yes the Lions had their chances in the red zone but when the Patriots needed to buckle down and get a stop, they got it. Matthew Judon had two…
AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The New England Patriots defense was flat out dominate today. It is the only way you can put it. They held the league’s number one offense to 312 total yards in a 29-0 win. Shutouts in every level of football are hard to come by so when your defense gets one, it should be celebrated. The Lions had their chances in this game but whenever the defense…
The Detroit Lions have the NFL’s number one offense and much of that is a byproduct of one of the league’s top rushing attacks. Detroit blends an old school and new school approach when running the football. Head coach Dan Campbell wants to be physical and the best way to do it is by pounding the rock. The Lions are patient when it comes to their running game. They will…
By Mason Sousa The Lions have the No. 1 scoring offense through 4 games which is incredible considering they don’t have close to the world talent at the skills positions that are on other rosters. As wild as that may sound for a team that hasn’t won a playoff game in over 30 years their defense at the same time is dead last in points allowed. They have scored 140+…
The Jets trade of Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers yesterday took another team out of the quarterback mix in the top ten of this year’s draft. Carolina picked up Darnold’s fifth year option after the trade was completed meaning they will not be taking a quarterback with the eighth pick and are open for business as a possible trade partner. With Carolina now out of the running for a……
The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions made a blockbuster trade on Saturday night. Detroit sent quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff, two first round picks (2022, 2023) and a third round pick. The Rams were desperate to unload Goff’s contract and the only way they could do it is to give up more first round picks. The Rams have not made a first round selection since…
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions announced yesterday that they are putting quarterback Matthew Stafford on the trade block after the veteran quarterback requested a trade. The quarterback needy Patriots immediately jump to the top of the list of potential trade partners. The problem is, the media and the fans want the Patriots to trade for Stafford. In reality, they are in no position to trade for Stafford. Detroit on…
Photo courtesy of Jim Davis/The Boston Globe Former Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount has announced his retirement from the NFL. Blount played for the Titans, Buccaneers, Patriots, Steelers, Eagles and Lions during his nine year career. Blount is most remembered for his time with the Patriots. He played in New England in 2013 and from 2014 to 2016. Blount was a key contributor to two Super Bowl teams in 2014…
Rumors have been circulating on social media the past few days of a possible Patriots, Detroit Lions pre-draft trade. The first deal involves the Patriots trading the 23rd pick, guard Joe Thuney and the 87th pick (3rd Round) in exchange for the 3rd overall pick. Scenario: Patriots offer Joe Thuney and picks 23 and 87 for the No. 3 pick and the rights to Tua. Could the Lions bite? https://t.co/HQErYnBvEf…
There have plenty of doings this week in Foxboro so we decided to dust off the notebook and talk about what is going on with the Patriots. 1. Ben Watson re-signs: The Patriots re-signed Watson after releasing him last week. With Matt LaCosse injured, the Patriots needed to add another tight end. The 38 year old Watson is still a quality route runner and can be used in a variety…