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Patriots: The Patriots should start Bailey Zappe on Monday night

October 23, 2022
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FOXBOROUGH- Both Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones were full participants at practice on Saturday. Jones has been cleared but is supposedly operating at 85-90%. If that is the case, the Patriots should start Zappe on Monday night against the Bears. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1583856566213541888?s=46&t=olN6dD3CeW9hoZ7fTUQFJQ Zappe should start because he is fully healthy and has proven he can lead the offense: I do not think he should overtake Mac as the starter if Jones…

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Patriots: Our first look at the Chicago Bears

October 21, 2022
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By Mason Sousa, NEFJ Contributor Let’s not beat around the bush.   The Bears stink.  There’s no sugarcoating it. The Chicago passing game is equivalent to some high school football programs across New England (no offense to the fine schools in the area).  Bears QB Justin Fields is wildly inaccurate having the worst completion percentage in the league and his offensive line doesn’t do him any favors as he is…

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Patriots: Patriots Defensive Line Is A Major Reason For Team’s Turnaround

October 19, 2022
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The Patriots have looked significantly better in their past two games than they did to open the season. Both have resulted in blowout wins, first a 29-0 drubbing of the Detroit Lions and then a 38-15 win over Cleveland on Sunday. Many point to the regional pandemic of Zappe Fever as the reason why the Patriots have turned things around. However, there is another unit, the defensive line, that has…

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Patriots: Belichick‘s trip to Cleveland wasn’t just a business trip. It had historical significance as well

October 16, 2022
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Image courtesy of Mike Reiss Bill Belichick considers himself as a historian of the game. That is why this weekend’s game in Cleveland was about more than just winning a football game. It was also a history field trip of sorts for Belichick and the Patriots. Celebrating history, while making history. Bill Belichick and Patriots players reflect on Cleveland’s football roots: https://t.co/646oL4hbQk — New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 17, 2022…

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Patriots Rewind: 7 Points on the Patriots 38-15 win over the Browns

October 16, 2022
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The Patriots scored 28 points in the second half en route to a 38-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Patriots led 10-6 at the break but the offense, defense and special teams took the game over in the second half, enabling them to pull away and win in blow out fashion. Here seven points on the Patriots win today 1. Thornton makes an impact: Rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton…

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Patriots: Zappe throws for over 300 yards in second career start as Pats hammer the Browns

October 16, 2022
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Image courtesy of David Richard/AP Sunday was a tough afternoon for those that heavily critiqued Bill Belichick’s 2022 draft. Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe thew for over 300 and two touchdowns in his second career start, while draft classmate Tyquan Thornton scored his first two career touchdowns – one receiving one rushing – and the Patriots cruised to a 38-15 win over the Browns. The defense also held the highly hyped…

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Patriots Scouting Report: Dealing with Myles Garrett is a headache but there are ways you can slow him down

October 16, 2022
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Cleveland Browns all world defensive end Myles Garrett is back and how the Patriots deal with him today will go a long way in determining whether or not they win today’s game. Garrett has been out the past few weeks but is back today and licking his chops to get a piece of rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe and add him to his quarterback sack list. The Browns have struggled mightily…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (2-3) at Cleveland Browns (2-3)

October 16, 2022
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By Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent  Kickoff: The New England Patriots roll into Cleveland looking to build upon an impressive home win against the Detroit Lions and will need another complete game on all three phases to do so. The Browns on the other hand are in the midst of a two game losing streak and are desperately looking to get back into the winning column. Both teams are a game…

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Patriots: Our first look at the Cleveland Browns

October 15, 2022
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By Mason Sousa It’s like the old saying goes ‘It’s not who you play it’s when you play them.’  A below average opponent that has significant players dealing with injuries might be enough reason alone for Bailey Zappe to play in his 3rd consecutive NFL game.  Bill Belichick was asked during the Wednesday press conference “Is Mac Jones the starter when he’s ready to go? “We’ll see where he is…

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Patriots: Judon wins AFC Defensive Player of the Week for second time in his career

October 12, 2022
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Image courtesy of Patriots.com When Matt Judon signed with the Patriots prior to the 2021 season, he was signed to be a disruptive force. For much of last year, he was just that, but faded towards the second half of the season. Well, it appears Judon is right back to his old ways after dominating the Lions on Sunday afternoon and the NFL recognized it on Tuesday. Judon was named…

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