New England Patriots

Patriots defense gets respect put on its name in dominate effort against the Bears

November 11, 2024
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The Patriots defense dominated the Chicago Bears yesterday. Plain and simple. In a performance that rekindled memories of the early Super Bowl defenses, the Patriots racked up 9 sacks and held the Bears to just 142 yards of total offense in a 19-3 win. “Defensively I would say we were able to get pressure.” said Patriots Coach Jerod Mayo. “We were able to get pressure on the quarterback. We had…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 19-3 win over the Bears

November 11, 2024
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The Patriots won their third game of the season in impressive fashion, beating the Chicago Bears 19-3 today.  The defense was the story, dominating rookie Caleb Williams and the Bears. It was a welcomed performance for a team that was down and out three weeks ago but has won two of their last three.  Here are seven points on today’s game.  1. Defense dominates: The Patriots defense was flat out…

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Seven Points on the Patriots’ 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans

November 4, 2024
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AP Photo/George Walker IV) The Patriots overcame a sluggish day offensively to force overtime on a miracle play by Drake Maye on the last play of the game only to surrender a field goal in the extra session and lose on a game ending interception by Maye, 20-17.   Here are seven thoughts on the Patriots loss today. 1. Offensive game plan was lacking: The offensive game plan lacked creativity…

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Patriots’ game plan vs. the Tennessee Titans

November 3, 2024
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The Patriots visit the Titans and the plan is simple in this game. Run the ball, protect Maye and stop the run.  Here are ways the Patriots could attack the Titans on offense and defense.  Offense 1. Play-action passes: The Tennessee secondary is the best in the NFL statistically, so the Patriots will have their hands. Establishing the run early and using play-action passes to throw off the reads of…

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Top 5 matchups in the Patriots-Titans game

November 3, 2024
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The Patriots visit the Tennessee Titans this week. On paper, Tennessee can present some match up problems, especially on the line of scrimmage. The game could come down to perimeter play. The Patriots will have to figure out a way to attack a secondary that is the best in the NFL. Match-ups will be key in this game.  Here are five match-ups to watch in today’s game.  Anfernee Jennings vs….

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Patriots 4 down preview: New England Patriots (2-6) @ Tennessee Titans (1-6)

November 3, 2024
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Kickoff: The Patriots will look to make it two in a row today when they visit the Tennessee Titans. New England will have rookie quarterback Drake Maye back who has been cleared after being in concussion protocol. He will face a defense that brings a lot of pressure and is tough to deal despite their record.  Here are four keys for the Patriots. 1st Down: Blitz pick-up: Tennessee’s defensive line…

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Drake Maye clears concussion protocol and will start Sunday against the Titans

November 2, 2024
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The Patriots announced earlier today that quarterback Drake Maye has cleared concussion protocol and is going to start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Maye got hurt last week in the second quarter of the Jets game and did not return. He entered concussion protocol and was a limited participant all week in practice. Now he has been cleared and he is back in the saddle as the starter. Sunday will…

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Lowe proving he can be a long term solution for the Patriots at left tackle

November 2, 2024
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It has not always been an easy road for offensive tackle Vedarian Lowe but the third year pro out of Illinois is starting to put it all together and is looking like a possible solution at left tackle for the Patriots. Lowe was a sixth round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. He was traded to the Patriots in August of 2023 for a sixth round pick. The Patriots…

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Never mind being buyers. The Patriots need to be sellers

October 31, 2024
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According to Josina Anderson, the Patriots are exploring possible trade options and are looking at making deals to upgrade several key positions including wide receiver and offensive line.  Anderson is a reputable reporter so I have no doubt that her sources are reliable but if it is true that they are looking to add instead of trading players, that is preposterous.  On Wednesday, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked for…

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