Pats get 9 sacks in dominant 26-3 victory over Colts
2 years, 4 months ago

Pats get 9 sacks in dominant 26-3 victory over Colts

Associated Press  

— When Patriots linebacker Matt Judon is lined up alongside Lawrence Guy, he expects good things to happen. Judon had three of the Patriots’ nine sacks, Mac Jones had a touchdown pass, and Nick Folk added four field goals to help New England beat the Indianapolis Colts 26-3. And anytime you have good coverage, you have good pass rush.” The Colts have lost three straight and have yet to earn a win since benching quarterback Matt Ryan in favor of second-year player Sam Ehlinger. They were playing their tails off and couldn’t get anything going in every phase.” The Colts had trouble sustaining drives without running back Jonathan Taylor, who was out with the ankle injury he suffered in last week’s loss to Washington. New England wasn’t great offensively, but took advantage of some decent early field position to move the ball enough to set up Folk for two first-half field goals of 49 yards and 43 yards.

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49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Key takeaways
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts identified this week’s challenge long before watching any tape. “Everybody knows he’s a potential Hall of Famer,” Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson said. So, we definitely have a few things for him so he doesn’t get to the quarterback.” Indy’s best option would appear to be running the ball with Richardson and Jonathan Taylor, giving the …

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots
7 months, 1 week ago

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots for a third-round draft pick. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with four in four games last year, when he was limited by injuries. I would pay myself a lot of money and be cool …

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 …

Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany
1 year, 4 months ago

Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany on Sunday. Trailing 10-6 late in the fourth quarter, Jones drove the Patriots inside the red zone but was intercepted by Julian Blackmon …

Mac Jones’ late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins
1 year, 5 months ago

Mac Jones’ late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins

Associated Press  

— Bill Belichick will wait for another day to talk about the latest milestone win of his coaching career. Mac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Bills, making Belichick the third coach in NFL history with 300 regular-season victories. “We’ll worry …

Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon to have surgery on torn biceps, AP source says
1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon to have surgery on torn biceps, AP source says

Associated Press  

— Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon has elected to have surgery to repair a torn biceps, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Judon suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 38-3 loss to Dallas last week. Asked on Tuesday about how the team planned to fill Judon’s spot if he was sidelined for an …

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 …

Pats’ Judon downplays recruitment of Hopkins, who is expected to visit New England
1 year, 9 months ago

Pats’ Judon downplays recruitment of Hopkins, who is expected to visit New England

Associated Press  

— For his second straight offseason with the New England Patriots, linebacker Matt Judon has kept up a side hustle of sorts as the team’s self-appointed recruiter. Judon’s free agent target this time around is three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But following the Patriots’ second minicamp practice on Tuesday, Judon downplayed his latest foray into trying to lure players to …

Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position
2 years, 3 months ago

Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position

Associated Press  

The Patriots’ 27-13 win over the Cardinals on Monday night will be remembered most for the injury to Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray. But the Patriots walked off the field Monday feeling encouraged by a defense that showed signs it can carry the team over those final four games, if need be, buoyed by the career-best production of Matt Judon, the …

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 …

Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix
2 years, 4 months ago

Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix

Associated Press  

— New England’s win over the New York Jets was much needed. They had explosive plays and every time they had an explosive play, that’s when they scored, so we’ve got to tighten up on that.” WHAT’S WORKING Belichick often says the biggest jump in a player’s development occurs between his first and second seasons. He had 71 of the …

Complementary football got Pats back on track against Lions
2 years, 5 months ago

Complementary football got Pats back on track against Lions

Associated Press  

— Bailey Zappe wasn’t the best player on the field for the Patriots during their matchup with the Lions. A week after being called off the bench and thrust into his first NFL regular-season game, the rookie quarterback benefited from a full week of preparation and plenty of support from his teammates during New England’s 29-0 win over Detroit. So, …

Rams’ pass rush might be only way to tackle Tom Brady, Buccaneers
3 years, 2 months ago

Rams’ pass rush might be only way to tackle Tom Brady, Buccaneers

LA Times  

Rams linebacker Von Miller sacks Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in their NFC wild-card game. “Whenever he decides to retire, those are the sacks that you are going to remember.” Miller, lineman Aaron Donald, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd and the rest of the Rams pass rushers aim to create more memories Sunday when they play the Brady and the defending Super …

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions
3 years, 3 months ago

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Linebacker Matt Judon praised the Patriots offense while taking a playful swipe at rookie quarterback Mac Jones. With 40 mph wind gusts placing an emphasis on running the ball, Jones was more than content in being relegated to handoff duty in New England’s 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Jones completed just two …

Patriots looking primed for playoff push after blowout win
3 years, 4 months ago

Patriots looking primed for playoff push after blowout win

Associated Press  

— Matt Judon has experienced a lot of emotions during the Patriots’ four-game win streak. “I think that’s what we did, and we started executing in practice and it started showing up in games.” The latest result, Sunday’s 45-7 blowout of the Browns, has the Patriots enjoying their longest win streak since 2019. “I don’t think confidence comes from just …

Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots
3 years, 5 months ago

Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots

Associated Press  

— When the Patriots have played well on defense in recent years, it usually has meant they’ve gotten good play at linebacker. “If we’re gonna be a good football team, we’re gonna have to prove it,” Judon said. “They’re talented on each level or each tier of their offense.” Hightower, Van Noy and Collins all shared the field together in …

Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans
3 years, 5 months ago

Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

Associated Press  

— The Patriots needed a late-game rally to avert a loss at Houston on Sunday. After four games in which the Patriots struggled to score touchdowns in the red zone, rookie Mac Jones was spot-on when his team needed him in the fourth quarter against the Texans in New England’s 25-22 win. The Patriots also moved the ball much better …

Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17
3 years, 5 months ago

Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tom Brady rallied the Tampa …

Cam Newton and Matt Judon up, N’Keal Harry among those down: Patriots risers and fallers
3 years, 7 months ago

Cam Newton and Matt Judon up, N’Keal Harry among those down: Patriots risers and fallers

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA – A look at the Patriots’ risers and fallers after two joint practices and a 35-0 preseason victory against the Eagles. Even though head coach Bill Belichick hasn’t informed the Patriots who will start Week 1 against the Dolphins, the evidence is in plain sight that it’ll be Newton. It’s possible the roller-coaster summer continues into next week when …

Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets
4 years, 2 months ago

Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

Associated Press  

— Cam Newton saved his best performance this season for what was likely his final game with the New England Patriots. Newton threw three touchdown passes and caught another, and the Patriots rallied to beat the Jets 28-14 on Sunday in Adam Gase’s final game as New York’s coach. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for New England, which …

Pats going for sweep of Bills, 11th straight AFC East title
5 years, 3 months ago

Pats going for sweep of Bills, 11th straight AFC East title

Associated Press  

— For years the Bills have been one of three chasers in the AFC East, annually trying and failing to knock the Patriots from their decade-long run atop the division. But if Buffalo beats the Patriots and wins its finale next week against the Jets, and New England also loses at Miami, the Bills would win the division for the …

NFL roundup: 49ers topple Saints in offensive slugfest; Chiefs defeat Patriots
5 years, 3 months ago

NFL roundup: 49ers topple Saints in offensive slugfest; Chiefs defeat Patriots

LA Times  

Jimmy Garoppolo passed for 349 yards and four touchdowns, Robbie Gould kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired, and the San Francisco 49ers pulled out a 48-46 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints took their last lead on Drew Brees’ fifth touchdown pass of the game — an 18-yarder to Tre’Quan Smith with 53 seconds …

Spotlight on offense as defense continues to carry Patriots
5 years, 5 months ago

Spotlight on offense as defense continues to carry Patriots

Associated Press  

— Last season, offense helped the Patriots recover from a 1-2 start while their defense steadily improved throughout the year. So far in 2019, it’s been the defense that’s carried New England to a 4-0 start amid injuries to the offensive line and a run game that has suffered as a result. “We didn’t, so that’s just the way it …

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