The Patriots take on the Broncos today with a shot to play in Super Bowl LX in two weeks in Santa Clara, California. Today’s game is a heavy match up game and matchups will determine the outcome. If the Patriots want to win and advance, they will need to win all five of these matchups. Here are the five matchups we are watching today. Will Campbell vs. Nik Bonitto: Bonitto…
Photo by Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post The Patriots take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. They will be facing a back up quarterback in old friend Jarrett Stidham. Stidham is considered one of the top back ups in the NFL but has taken a regular season snap in over two years. That is a long time in between playing. Broncos Coach Sean Payton has a…
The New England Patriots have firmly moved past the era of rebuilding, transforming from a four-win team into a 14-3 powerhouse and a fixture in the postseason award circuit. As the NFL Honors ceremony approaches, the franchise finds itself represented in nearly every major category, reflecting a season defined by growth and historic success. At the center of this resurgence is second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who has silenced any remaining…
Getty Images By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor In wins over the Chargers and Texans, Maye completed only 58.9% of his passes, far below his league leading 72% completion rate during the regular season. Maye has thrown 4 touchdowns in the two playoff wins, however, he’s also thrown two interceptions. But, the biggest concern has been ball security within the pocket. In the two playoff games Maye has fumbled 6 times,…
In an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft provided what many consider the most direct confirmation yet of the NFL’s impending expansion. Speaking on the Zolak & Bertrand show, Kraft stated that the league will “push like the dickens” to transition to an 18-game regular season while simultaneously mandating that every franchise play one international game per year. The owners vision involves a structural…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…