AP Photo FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots got rolled at home on Saturday, 40-7 by a good but not great Chargers team. The bottom line, the Patriots no showed and it was obvious in their performance. It was a terrible performance but then again, there have terrible performances at home a lot in recent years. Here are seven thoughts on the loss. 1. Total no show: The Patriots no showed today. Plain…
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) FOXBOROUGH – The Patriot’s performance Sunday at Gillette Stadium mirrored the weather. It was ugly. The Chargers dominated from the opening possession, jumping out to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in a 40-7 win. The only highlight for the Patriots came in the form of an ill-advised heave by Drake Maye with a 1:24 left in the first half that was caught by Pop…
The Patriots take on a talented Chargers team today that presents problems in all three phases of the game. New England will have to have a sound game plan in place on both sides of the ball. They will need to be aggressive but smart. Controlling the line of scrimmage and limiting the big plays are a must this week. Here is this week’s offensive and defensive plan. Offense 1….
The Los Angeles Chargers visit Foxboro and the Bolts have plenty to play for in a what is a must win game for them. On paper, the Chargers present match up problems along the offensive and defensive lines but the Patriots can match up on the perimeter. The question is, can the Patriots get consistent pressure on Justin Herbert and throw him off his spot? We shall see. Here are…
Courtesy of the Los Angeles Chargers Kickoff: The Patriots are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers for the second straight season. The two teams are playing for the third straight season. Last season, the Patriots lost 6-0 to the Chargers in one of the worst losses of the season. The Chargers are coming off of a come from behind win over the Denver Broncos. The Patriots lost 24-21 to the Bills…
The Patriots lost an ugly 6-0 game to the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium this afternoon. The defense once again played outstanding but the offense couldn’t get finish a handful of drives that they had opportunities to score. The shutout was the first in six years for the Chargers. It is the second time the Patriots have been shutout at home this season. They were shutout 34-0 by the…
Patriots host the Chargers in a game they can win. The weather will be a factor as well as it is expected to rain all afternoon and into the evening. As always, join the conversation in the comments section. Patriots 1st Possession: 1st & 10 at own 25 Quick three and out for the Patriots. Two passes and a run.Not a good start. Gillette Stadium only 60% full. Weather a…
The Patriots host the Chargers on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Here are five match-ups to watch in a game that the Patriots could win. Getting off to a good start and finishing drives early will be two big keys. 1. Jonathan Jones vs. Keenan Allen: Allen is Justin Herbert’s go to target. The Patriots will need to double team him in certain situations, specially in the red zone. They could also…
The Patriots are back at Gillette Stadium on Sunday when they host the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL and they can pose match up problems all over the place. The Patriots will have their hands full in this one but if the defense plays well and Bailey Zappe can lead the offense on some consistent drives, New England can win…
Kickoff: The Patriots will be playing at Gillette Stadium for the first time in a month when they host the Los Angeles Chargers today. New England is coming off of an ugly loss 10-7 loss to the Giants last week. The Chargers lost a tough one, 20-10 last Sunday night at home to the Ravens. Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots. 1. Keep it simple for…