Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win
2 years, 4 months ago

Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win

Associated Press  

— In the postgame locker room euphoria of the Patriots’ 10-3 win over the Jets on Sunday, references to Marcus Jones’ 84-yard punt return touchdown gallop echoed throughout. “Don’t even drive — just run!” But on a day in which New England’s special teams shined, and the defense’s dominance underlined its steady improvement throughout the season, it also highlighted just how far the offense is behind as the Patriots prepare to make their playoff push. I think it starts with us, the execution part, and then obviously trying to figure something out here.” WHAT’S WORKING One of the most understated parts of the Patriots’ success on defense has been how well Jonathan Jones has thrived in his new role as outside cornerback. Jones spent most of the first six seasons in New England in the slot, but switched during training camp after J.C. Jackson’s offseason departure in free agency.

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Today in Sports - Giants end Patriot’s unbeaten season, pull off one of the great Super Bowl upsets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Giants end Patriot’s unbeaten season, pull off one of the great Super Bowl upsets

Associated Press  

Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. 1976 — Washington’s Dave Bing, in his final NBA All-Star game apperance, wins the MVP and leads the East to a 123-109 victory over the West in Philadelphia. 2002 — Adam Vinatieri’s 48-yard field goal as time …

Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills defense forces 3 turnovers in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over Patriots
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3 months, 1 week ago

Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills defense forces 3 turnovers in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over Patriots

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — James Cook scored two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three second-half turnovers and the AFC East champion Bills overcame a 14-0 deficit to pull out a 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. With trainers examining Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s right throwing elbow on the sideline, cornerback Taron Johnson secured the victory by recovering a …

Bills slip past Patriots, remain in pursuit of AFC’s top seed: Key takeaways
3 months, 1 week ago

Bills slip past Patriots, remain in pursuit of AFC’s top seed: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Joe Buscaliga, Chad Graff and RJ Kraft With a 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills remained in pursuit of the AFC’s top seed. Cook’s 126 yards from scrimmage, along with a 46-yard rushing touchdown and a 4-yard receiving touchdown, were just enough for the Bills on offense, as the defense figured things out …

Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season
3 months, 1 week ago

Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Nothing has changed in coach Sean McDermott’s approach even as his Buffalo Bills have turned the tables and wrenched control of the AFC East from their longtime nemesis, the New England Patriots. We’ve just got to be better.” Though there are numerous concerns in New England, much of the Patriots’ future depends on rookie quarterback Drake …

NFL Week 16 odds, picks for every game: NFL Saturday is back with postseason coming into focus
3 months, 1 week ago

NFL Week 16 odds, picks for every game: NFL Saturday is back with postseason coming into focus

New York Times  

NFL Saturday is back, as Week 16 features four days of action with every team in play. —Steven Louis Goldstein Expert picks Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs It’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes and his sprained ankle in Week 16 as the Chiefs play their second of three games in an 11-day span while fighting to secure the number …

Pats can’t gain 1 yard against Cards when they need it. Rest of season looks even tougher
3 months, 1 week ago

Pats can’t gain 1 yard against Cards when they need it. Rest of season looks even tougher

Associated Press  

Drake Maye ran for nine touchdowns in his final year at North Carolina — five of them from 1 yard out. And when the New England Patriots twice needed a single yard for a first down inside the Arizona 5 on Sunday, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt twice called for handoffs. I think it’s tough to stop a 6- 5 …

Cardinals dominate Patriots to end 3-game skid, keep playoff hopes alive: Key takeaways
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardinals dominate Patriots to end 3-game skid, keep playoff hopes alive: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Chad Graff and Lauren Smith The Arizona Cardinals ended a three-game losing streak with a decisive 30-17 win over the visiting New England Patriots on Sunday. Cardinals running back James Conner rushed for 110 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and quarterback Kyler Murray had 224 passing yards as the Cardinals tallied 395 yards of offense in the …

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Associated Press  

— Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. Indianapolis’ second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots’ Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time …

Colts defense picks up the pace as offense continues searching for answers to red zone woes
4 months ago

Colts defense picks up the pace as offense continues searching for answers to red zone woes

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts defense started this season struggling. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s group is playing stouter, holding teams — even the high-scoring Detroit Lions — largely in check long enough to give Indy a chance to win, and it’s the Colts offense that has struggled. You don’t want them on the field a bunch and as an offense …

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams
4 months, 1 week ago

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams

Associated Press  

Execution was a culprit in multiple key moments of the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. That’s to be determined for a group that had a chance to break through against a Rams team that gave New England several opportunities to win on Sunday. The defense failed to get a sack on Sunday, despite …

Matthew Stafford, Rams look to get back to .500 in visit to rebuilding Patriots
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford, Rams look to get back to .500 in visit to rebuilding Patriots

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams at New England Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 5. Series notes The Rams ended a six-game losing streak to the Patriots when the teams last met during the 2020 pandemic season. The previous Patriots player to lead the NFL in punt return average was Gunner Olszewski in 2020 with a 17.3-yard average.. …

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes win over Bears can be template for the rest of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes win over Bears can be template for the rest of the season

Associated Press  

Jerod Mayo has vowed the second half of the Patriots’ season will be focused on making positive steps toward the future. His team continued to make good on that pledge, bouncing back from an overtime loss at Tennessee last week with a 19-3 dismantling of the host Chicago Bears that the first-year coach compared to the Patriots’ season-opening win at …

Jaguars beat Patriots in London as New England’s defense falters in sixth straight loss: Key takeaways
5 months, 1 week ago

Jaguars beat Patriots in London as New England’s defense falters in sixth straight loss: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Chad Graff, Peter Carline, Eduardo Tansley and Alex Andrejev The Jacksonville Jaguars reversed their fortune in London, beating the Patriots 32-16 on Sunday at Wembley Stadium and handing New England its sixth straight loss. After trailing 10-0 early, the Jaguars scored 25 unanswered points — with wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and running back Tank Bigsby contributing touchdowns in …

Another Patriots loss raises the question: How long can they wait for Drake Maye?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Patriots loss raises the question: How long can they wait for Drake Maye?

Associated Press  

— The clock is ticking for Drake Maye. After another lackluster performance by Jacoby Brissett and the Patriots’ offense — this one a 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins — coach Jerod Mayo took nothing off the table when looking for answers. “Every single week, or I should say every single day, we’re all being evaluated,” Mayo told reporters on …

Erratic Patriots looked unprepared to rally vs. Dolphins, and that’s on the coach
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Erratic Patriots looked unprepared to rally vs. Dolphins, and that’s on the coach

New York Times  

— The Patriots blew their chance for a late-in-the-game comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. “Not to sound like a broken record …,” Mayo said, and we’ll pause here for a moment to make a couple of observations about news conferences, whether in sports, politics or entertainment. Such as when somebody says, “I like so-and-so …

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

— Jacoby Brissett almost sounded defeated as he tried to explain how this New England Patriots offense continues to look so inept. But after watching Brissett lead this offense to another miserable defeat, this one a 15-10 setback to a bad Miami Dolphins team playing its third-string quarterback, there’s no longer any hiding from the fact that this Patriots offense …

Dolphins snap losing streak, top sloppy Patriots in penalty-filled affair: Key takeaways
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins snap losing streak, top sloppy Patriots in penalty-filled affair: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 updates: Highlights, schedule, inactives, predictions, odds and analysis The New England Patriots tried all Sunday afternoon to beat themselves, and they finally succeeded late in the fourth quarter. GO DEEPER NFL player poll: Josh Allen for MVP; Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson as building blocks Miami took its first lead of the 2024 season on a first-quarter field …

The Patriots are now turning the ball over, adding to their problems
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The Patriots are now turning the ball over, adding to their problems

Associated Press  

Rhamondre Stevenson was supposed to give the New England Patriots one position it didn’t have to worry about coming into the season. But he has had trouble holding onto the ball, and it’s becoming a crisis: He turned the ball over in the first quarter of New England’s 30-13 loss to San Francisco on Sunday, giving the 49ers the ball …

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start
6 months ago

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The passing game for the New England Patriots has yet to get off the ground this season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett. Brissett failed to reach 200 yards passing for a fourth straight game, threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, lost a fumble and took six sacks in a 30-13 loss to the San …

When Patriots should be aggressive and do something, they either don’t or do it badly
6 months ago

When Patriots should be aggressive and do something, they either don’t or do it badly

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It was early in the first quarter Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium, New England Patriots vs. San Francisco 49ers. LIVE: Patriots Postgame Press Conferences: https://t.co/J0BwXJJAUH — New England Patriots September 29, 2024 But, again, these are the 2024 Patriots we’re talking about. And Brissett remains the quarterback of the Patriots, even if Mayo always has a …

49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Key takeaways
6 months ago

49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 4 live updates: Inactives, schedule, kickoff times, matchups, odds and predictions By Matt Barrows, Chad Graff and Lauren Smith The 49ers piled up 431 yards of offense and two touchdowns, their defense collected three turnovers — including Fred Warner’s 45-yard interception returned for a touchdown in the second quarter — and six sacks as the the San Francisco …

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he’s had in the NFL
6 months ago

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he’s had in the NFL

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The knee injury that sent Sam Darnold to the sideline late in the third quarter was deemed minor enough by the Minnesota Vikings for him to return to the field after missing just one play, when the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd roared with approval and relief upon the sight of him jogging back to the huddle. “The fans’ …

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do
6 months, 1 week ago

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do

New York Times  

A New England Patriots season that has already been more functional and watchable than many expected rolls into a rivalry matchup Thursday on short rest for a visit with a former MVP quarterback. Jerod Mayo’s squad is only halfway through this difficult opening four-game stretch with back-to-back road games looming, first at the New York Jets on Thursday night, then …

Young Patriots have been fun and worth watching, even without Drake Maye under center
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Patriots have been fun and worth watching, even without Drake Maye under center

New York Times  

— Have fans of the New England Patriots lapsed into some kind of holding pattern, waiting for Drake Maye to emerge as the team’s starting quarterback? And don’t forget: The Patriots enlisted Malcolm Butler, the from-out-of-nowhere hero of New England’s 28-24 victory over the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, as Sunday’s “Keeper of the Light,” which means ringing the bell …

The All-Bill Belichick/Tom Brady-Era Team: Our 53-man roster of the Patriots’ best
1 year, 2 months ago

The All-Bill Belichick/Tom Brady-Era Team: Our 53-man roster of the Patriots’ best

New York Times  

Tom Brady’s departure from the Patriots closed the book on perhaps the greatest era in sports history. Wide Receivers PLAYER YEARS Julian Edelman 2009-19 Troy Brown 1993-2007 Wes Welker 2007-12 Randy Moss 2007-10 Danny Amendola 2013-17 Deion Branch 2002-05, 2010-12 Analysis: Story time — After watching Edelman practice in 2009, Brown told Belichick, "It looks like you've got the next …

Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
1 year, 2 months ago

Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England

Associated Press  

— Bill Belichick says he put everything he had into this season and still enjoys coaching. But following the end to his most tenuous season as an NFL coach, it remained very much unclear whether he’ll ever do it again for the New England Patriots. Breece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and a late touchdown and the New …

Patriots lose to Jets in what could be Bill Belichick’s final game as coach: What’s next for New England?
1 year, 2 months ago

Patriots lose to Jets in what could be Bill Belichick’s final game as coach: What’s next for New England?

New York Times  

On Jan. 11, The Athletic confirmed Bill Belichick will not return as Patriots head coach. Coach Bill Belichick’s potential final game with the New England Patriots was one for the record books — in a way he won’t want to remember. With Sunday’s loss, the Patriots finished the season at 4-13 and are last in the AFC East for the …

Patriots fall to 4-12 and clinch worst season in Belichick’s coaching career
1 year, 2 months ago

Patriots fall to 4-12 and clinch worst season in Belichick’s coaching career

Associated Press  

The game meant nothing to the New England Patriots. “The best team in the world, it’s hard to win when you turn the ball over four times.” The Patriots remained in the game thanks in part to Jalen Reagor’s touchdown on the game-opening kickoff. All that remains for the Patriots is to see if Belichick can move one win closer …

Patriots keep battling for Belichick but come up short, drop to 4-12 after loss to Bills
1 year, 2 months ago

Patriots keep battling for Belichick but come up short, drop to 4-12 after loss to Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Out of playoff contention and faced with uncertainty about Bill Belichick’s future, the New England Patriots battled until the final whistle Sunday for their longtime coach. But obviously gave them too big of a lead and couldn’t get it back.” Amid speculation of major offseason changes looming in New England, the Patriots refused to give up …

Kicker Chad Ryland turns things around for Patriots with game-winning field goal in lost season
1 year, 3 months ago

Kicker Chad Ryland turns things around for Patriots with game-winning field goal in lost season

Associated Press  

If Chad Ryland can turn things around, maybe the Patriots can, too. The New England rookie has been the worst kicker in the league, including two early misses in Sunday’s game against Denver — a 47-yard field goal and an extra point. “I’ve obviously been struggling a little bit this year, and I was really, really fortunate to be surrounded …

Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim
1 year, 3 months ago

Chad Ryland’s 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver’s playoff hopes dim

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bailey Zappe had a feeling this would be the New England Patriots’ night when he coughed up the football at his 5-yard line on his very first snap and his defense bailed him out by keeping the Denver Broncos out of the end zone. “It kind of nullifies everything that happened,” Zappe said after helping the Patriots deliver …

Patriots unable to build off win, falter in second half of 27-17 loss to Chiefs
1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots unable to build off win, falter in second half of 27-17 loss to Chiefs

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs became the latest team to hand the New England Patriots a home loss in a season filled with them for coach Bill Belichick and this once-proud NFL franchise. Does the speculation of Belichick’s job status hinge upon whether the Patriots can close out the season with better results create any additional motivation inside the locker …

Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowd
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowd

Associated Press  

— This was a surprise look, even for the always unpredictable Patrick Mahomes. One of the best.” Mahomes passed for 305 yards and threw two TD passes of his own to help the defending Super Bowl champions snap a two-game losing streak, thrilling Chiefs superfan Taylor Swift and all the Swifties in New England with a 27-17 victory. And they’re …

Patriots’ victory over Steelers shows support for embattled Belichick after 5-game losing streak
1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots’ victory over Steelers shows support for embattled Belichick after 5-game losing streak

Associated Press  

With all of Bill Belichick’s accomplishments over two decades in New England, he’s never pulled this off before. “I just feel good we could get it done for Bill and the rest of the coaches,” safety Jabrill Peppers told ESPN following the 21-18 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Because it’s on us as players to go out …

Offensive struggles mount for the Patriots, Giants and Jets
1 year, 3 months ago

Offensive struggles mount for the Patriots, Giants and Jets

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The Jets rank 30th at 14.3 points per game, followed by the Giants at 13.3 and the Patriots at 12.3 — marking the first time since 2011 that three teams scored fewer than 15 points per game in the first 12 contests. New England has been shut out …

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to historic levels. It’s been 85 years since a team lost three straight games in which it allowed fewer than 26 points combined. New …

With pair of FGs, Chargers beat Patriots and latest hapless QB, 6-0
1 year, 3 months ago

With pair of FGs, Chargers beat Patriots and latest hapless QB, 6-0

Associated Press  

— In weather that tormented the offenses, at least the Los Angeles Chargers had their kicking game to fall back on. Cameron Dicker made a pair of 38-yard field goals, and punter JK Scott pinned the Patriots inside their 20 yard-line seven times in a cold and drenching rain on Sunday to give the Chargers a 6-0 victory over the …

Chargers’ offense is all wet, but defense shuts out Patriots in first must-win game
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ offense is all wet, but defense shuts out Patriots in first must-win game

LA Times  

Defense was the name of the game in Foxborough, Mass., as Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson absorbs a hit from Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.. First he was booming. “There weren’t going to be any style points today,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley said. Asked to explain what’s continuously gone wrong for the offense, the legendary coach sarcastically grumbled: “Sorry, if …

Bill Belichick says status of every player will be looked at during 2-8 Patriots’ bye week
1 year, 4 months ago

Bill Belichick says status of every player will be looked at during 2-8 Patriots’ bye week

Associated Press  

— This has been a season full of resets for the New England Patriots. It also brought a season’s worth of futility by the third-year quarterback to an international audience, raising questions about who will have the starting job when the Patriots emerge from this week’s bye. “We’ll look at everything across the board.” While Belichick made clear those assessments …

What we learned in NFL Week 10: Vikings’ positive trajectory, Patriots’ plummet and more
1 year, 4 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 10: Vikings’ positive trajectory, Patriots’ plummet and more

New York Times  

Never in the NFL’s 103-year history have five games been decided by game-winning field goals on the same Sunday. But Sunday’s loss dropped the Patriots to 2-8, their worst start to a season since Belichick’s first in New England. They’ve failed to score a touchdown in three games this year, including Sunday, and Mac Jones tossed an incomprehensible red-zone interception …

Time is running out for 2-7 Patriots to salvage worst start to season since Tom Brady’s departure
1 year, 4 months ago

Time is running out for 2-7 Patriots to salvage worst start to season since Tom Brady’s departure

Associated Press  

— This season was supposed to be a course correction for the New England Patriots. Instead, at 2-7 at the halfway point following a loss to Washington, the Patriots appear the furthest they’ve been from relevancy since Brady left following the 2019 season. And as coach Bill Belichick slogs through his worst start to a season in New England since …

Patriots limit but can’t eliminate Dolphins’ big plays, now face tough road to playoff contention
1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots limit but can’t eliminate Dolphins’ big plays, now face tough road to playoff contention

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Facing the NFL’s top-rated offense, the New England Patriots limited the big plays by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday until a late touchdown ended their hopes of beating the AFC East leaders. “Miami made some plays and that was the difference in the game,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. New England could not follow up its …

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next

Associated Press  

— The seat under Bill Belichick isn’t as warm as it seemed just a week ago. “We moved the ball, we scored points, we changed field position.” It’s the kind of efficiency that New England will look to continue to cash in on over the next three games. “It just builds confidence and we’ve got to keep it rolling.” The …

Bill Belichick’s future, Malik Cunningham’s usage and the Patriots’ struggling O-line
1 year, 5 months ago

Bill Belichick’s future, Malik Cunningham’s usage and the Patriots’ struggling O-line

New York Times  

Out of sight of all the cameras, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick met Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels by the Pats’ team buses at Allegiant Stadium to catch up after New England’s 21-17 loss Sunday. GO DEEPER The Patriots tried to start over — but they're still the same old struggling team LIVE: Bill Belichick Press Conference 10/16: …

The Pats, at 1-5 for 1st time under Belichick, taking small improvements back to the drawing board
1 year, 5 months ago

The Pats, at 1-5 for 1st time under Belichick, taking small improvements back to the drawing board

Associated Press  

— Over three weeks and three straight losses, Mac Jones has walked into the Patriots team facility ready to face the kind of truths only game film can reveal. Yet as much as the season seems to be slipping way with each passing game, it hasn’t affected the third-year quarterback’s resolve to help his team find a way out of …

Saints, Patriots trudge into latest matchup looking to spark dormant offenses
1 year, 5 months ago

Saints, Patriots trudge into latest matchup looking to spark dormant offenses

Associated Press  

— Points have been hard to come by for the Saints and the Patriots. This latest meeting will feature a third-year quarterback in Mac Jones who has displayed only minimal improvement under new Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. New Orleans’ most recent loss to Tampa Bay also saw its streak of 11 consecutive games of holding opponents to 20 or …

Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mac Jones and the New England Patriots were off to a frustrating start to the season, falling just short of victories in their first two games. That’s all we came here for.” Bill Belichick’s bunch avoided its first 0-3 start since the coach’s first season in New England in 2000 while continuing the team’s mastery over …

Patriots earn first win of season, but the offense is running out of excuses
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots earn first win of season, but the offense is running out of excuses

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The ball hung in the air, the game to be decided by where it landed. For a moment, it didn’t matter that the New England Patriots defense had been dominant or that the New York Jets were trotting out a barely functioning offense with an overwhelmed quarterback. GO DEEPER Zach Wilson's struggles continue as Jets falter …

Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND at NEW YORK JETS Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Patriots by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. SERIES NOTES: The Patriots have won 14 straight meetings, with the Jets’ most recent win coming Dec. 27, 2015, when Ryan Fitzpatrick connected with Eric Decker for a 6-yard TD in overtime that won it 26-20 in Week 16.. …

Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure
1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots are clear on their issues and will try to avoid the second 0-3 start of Belichick’s tenure

Associated Press  

— It’s not quite time to panic in New England. Their 24-17 loss to Miami dropped them to 0-2, their first such start since 2001 — Belichick’s second season in New England. New England’s ensuing offensive series after Schooler’s block quickly moved to the Miami 22 before a pass by Jones intended for DeVante Parker was intercepted by Xavien Howard. …

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