Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys
3 years, 5 months ago

Secondary issues on display in Patriots’ OT loss to Cowboys

Associated Press  

— The Patriots spent heavily this offseason hoping to patch the holes of a team that finished 7-9 in 2020 and on the outside of the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Sunday’s 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys was rife with many of the same issues that have plagued the Patriots throughout this season, from costly turnovers to difficulty executing on third down. But only one team passed for more than 400 yards in the games he played in last season on a defense that ranked eight against the pass, giving up 223 passing yards per game. This season the Patriots have slipped to 16th in the league, allowing 246 passing yards per game. STOCK UP Jones had his best game of the season completing deep passes Sunday, going 6 of 7 for 172 yards and two touchdowns.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What I’m seeing from the New England Patriots: An undermanned defense is struggling
5 months, 4 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the New England Patriots: An undermanned defense is struggling

New York Times  

The walk around a quiet and dejected New England Patriots locker room in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday felt different from the quiet and dejected locker rooms of last season — even if the team’s offensive performance evoked quite a few memories. LIVE: Jerod Mayo Press Conference 9/30: https://t.co/dyUKEgiTg9 — New England Patriots September 30, 2024 The defense is struggling …

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

Pats play well, but fall short in 23-20 OT loss to Seahawks
6 months, 1 week ago

Pats play well, but fall short in 23-20 OT loss to Seahawks

Associated Press  

— Coach Jerod Mayo and quarterback Jacoby Brissett believe the New England Patriots were only a few plays away from a 2-0 start to the season not many expected from them. “We had a play and just obviously didn’t get it done right,” Patriots center David Andrews said. Obviously, after a loss, there will seem like there are a lot …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’
1 year, 4 months ago

How the Eagles’ defense held off a Cowboys comeback: ‘It’s stressful, man’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Sydney Brown had no idea what the call was. If he says he’s all right, then we’re going to roll with it.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni trusted the stability of his star quarterback’s knee enough to approve four “Brotherly Shove” sneaks throughout the game — a fourth-down conversion, a third-down conversion, a third-and-goal score and a run that …

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR
1 year, 4 months ago

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Bill Belichick has said he usually gets a pretty good idea of what kind of football team he has around this time of year. “He’s been in a lot of games, and he knows what it takes to be successful in this league,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his coach. “So you’ve got to rely on …

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 …

Loss to Patriots forces Bills into difficult conversations about slow-starting offense
1 year, 5 months ago

Loss to Patriots forces Bills into difficult conversations about slow-starting offense

New York Times  

— Last weekend against the New York Giants, the Buffalo Bills were asking for a bad loss, but the Giants’ injuries and lack of talent allowed the Bills to steal a victory late. “We’ve got to do our thing and play Buffalo Bills football, and we haven’t done that the last couple of weeks, even though we won last week.” …

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 …

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. …

Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers from their final preseason game
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers from their final preseason game

New York Times  

At long last, the New England Patriots’ preseason is over. That could change after Friday’s performance, which may have earned him one of the final roster spots — or at least made the case for a job elsewhere. G Chasen Hines The Patriots’ offensive line depth is being seriously tested, and they need players like Hines to make an impression. …

Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins
2 years, 2 months ago

Why the Patriots’ banged-up secondary could decide Sunday’s must-win game vs. Dolphins

New York Times  

The stakes for the Patriots’ game Sunday against the Dolphins are well known by now. So will Mike McDaniel sweep his two games against Bill Belichick this season and crush the Patriots’ playoff hopes? If the Patriots can’t cover those two, it won’t matter that the Dolphins have a backup quarterback in the game. In 2014, Belichick’s Patriots intercepted Matt …

Patriots’ latest setback emblematic of core identity issue
2 years, 3 months ago

Patriots’ latest setback emblematic of core identity issue

Associated Press  

— New England’s 30-24 loss Sunday to Las Vegas was the latest — and easily most demoralizing — debacle for a team that managed to find a new bottom in a season brimming with lows. The chaotic and folly-filled final sequence Sunday also underlined how much this version of the Patriots is woefully disconnected from many of the core principles …

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 rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
2 years, 3 months ago

Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate Kyle Dugger made the tackle on a routine play. McMillan scooped it up and ran 23 yards for the touchdown, giving the Patriots the go-ahead score in a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost …

Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense
2 years, 3 months ago

Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

Associated Press  

— If the Patriots are going to fix their ongoing issues on offense, they will have to start by perfecting the things they’ve been struggling to do consistently over their first 12 games. “Which includes the offensive staff, it includes me, it includes whatever the whole process is.” That process clearly isn’t progressing as fast as his players would like. …

7 observations from Bills’ Thursday night handling of Patriots: Finally — an AFC East win
2 years, 3 months ago

7 observations from Bills’ Thursday night handling of Patriots: Finally — an AFC East win

New York Times  

— The Bills arduous — and slightly unexpected stretch on the road is done at last. Diggs was a cut above the rest as the offense won in a new way While the Bills didn’t quite put together the offensive explosion they did against the Patriots last season over their previous two games, they thoroughly dominated the game from start …

Patriots still have red-zone issues despite Jones’ big game
2 years, 4 months ago

Patriots still have red-zone issues despite Jones’ big game

Associated Press  

— For weeks, concerns about the Patriots have centered on the offense, which has struggled since Mac Jones returned from an ankle injury that forced him to miss three games. Jones threw multiple touchdown passes for the first time this season and went 28 of 39 for a career-high 382 yards and a season-best 119.8 passer rating. “Definitely not the …

Patriots-Vikings: Why the pass rush will be key for both teams on Thanksgiving
2 years, 4 months ago

Patriots-Vikings: Why the pass rush will be key for both teams on Thanksgiving

New York Times  

Bill Belichick was already worried about the prep work needed for his team’s Thanksgiving game in Minnesota by the time the Patriots’ last game was barely completed. To make matters worse, New England’s Mac Jones has been the worst quarterback in the league this season when pressured, per expected points added. He’s a great player.” Stat of the week 33 …

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, …

Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth
3 years, 2 months ago

Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth

Associated Press  

— The Patriots squandered an opportunity to lock up the AFC East title in a humbling loss to the Bills last week. New England returned to the playoffs when rookie quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for two scores apiece in their 50-10 win over Jacksonville on Sunday. “We all believe we’ve …

Bills deficiencies exposed yet again in 14-10 loss to Pats
3 years, 3 months ago

Bills deficiencies exposed yet again in 14-10 loss to Pats

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whether it was the gusting wind or New England’s unrelenting running attack, the Buffalo Bills’ two biggest deficiencies this season were exposed yet again on Monday night. “We’ve been inconsistent, and again, had opportunities to win the game.” It wasn’t just that the Patriots beat the Bills, but the manner in which they did it. And …

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 …

Chargers offense can’t find rhythm again in a 27-24 loss to Patriots
3 years, 4 months ago

Chargers offense can’t find rhythm again in a 27-24 loss to Patriots

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen shows frustration after missing on a pass attempt from quarterback Justin Herbert at SoFi Stadium. “We’re doing everything we can to help those guys.” The Patriots kept the pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Sunday, Staley said the Chargers anticipated the Patriots playing more zone pass coverage than they had all season, noting that New …

Patriots’ resolve unshaken after falling to 0-4 at home
3 years, 5 months ago

Patriots’ resolve unshaken after falling to 0-4 at home

Associated Press  

— For 60 minutes, the New England Patriots had an answer for nearly everything the Dallas Cowboys threw at them. “When you look at the big picture, you never want to say you’re close, and it’s hard to do that, but the games that we’ve lost we’ve been two or three plays away,” said rookie quarterback Mac Jones, who finished …

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 …

Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans
3 years, 5 months ago

Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Trailing on the road in the fourth quarter, the New England Patriots needed Mac Jones to deliver on Sunday. The rookie came through, throwing a touchdown pass to tie it before Nick Folk’s 21-yard field goal with 15 seconds left lifted the Patriots to a 25-22 win over the Houston Texans. The game was tied at 22 before …

Patriots’ plan for a successful offseason: The 10 things that must go right
4 years ago

Patriots’ plan for a successful offseason: The 10 things that must go right

New York Times  

The New England Patriots, facing a rebuild with plenty of moves on the docket, need a lot of things to go their way this offseason if they have designs on ending their one-year playoff drought. These acquisitions don’t have to be marquee, top-money free agents — although a couple of those would help — as much as the Pats need …

Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots’ problems run
4 years, 5 months ago

Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots’ problems run

Associated Press  

— The Patriots were hoping the problems that surfaced during their Week 6 loss to Denver were simply an aberration, a momentary setback rooted in the outbreak of coronavirus in their locker room and the lack of practice time that followed. The Patriots’ 27-point home loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday underlined problems on both sides of the …

Patriots focus on offensive adjustments with 49ers up next
4 years, 5 months ago

Patriots focus on offensive adjustments with 49ers up next

Associated Press  

— Following a promising start, the Patriots offense is trudging through its first rough patch of 2020 under quarterback Cam Newton. The Patriots had their worst offensive performance of the season during last week’s 18-12 loss to Denver, producing a season-low 288 yards. “Hopefully, we’ll get a full dose of it this week.” After ranking as high as eighth in …

Mistakes too much for Patriots to overcome in 18-12 loss
4 years, 5 months ago

Mistakes too much for Patriots to overcome in 18-12 loss

Associated Press  

— The Patriots expected to have rust coming off a long layoff and with a minimal amount of practice time after becoming the latest NFL team to deal with a coronavirus outbreak. They didn’t count on the myriad of mistakes they had in Sunday’s 18-12 loss to Denver that has now left them with a losing record through five games …

Pats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up next
4 years, 6 months ago

Pats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up next

Associated Press  

— The Patriots thrived last season when their defense was finding ways to take the ball away from opponents. “They kind of have that mentality of teams that, year after year, you know you’re going to have a tough game on your schedule.” New England’s defense had all kinds of problems trying to contain Seattle’s Russell Wilson in Week 2’s …

Patriots show improvement with pivotal game vs. Bills next
5 years, 3 months ago

Patriots show improvement with pivotal game vs. Bills next

Associated Press  

— The Patriots had no problem ending their brief two-game losing streak. Buoyed by yet another dominating performance by its defense which scored 17 points off five turnovers, New England improved to 11-3 on Sunday with a 34-13 win over Cincinnati. It’s a good thing.” While still not close to where the team hoped it would be at this point …

Patriots still searching for answers after latest loss to KC
5 years, 3 months ago

Patriots still searching for answers after latest loss to KC

Associated Press  

— No team is immune from hearing the frustrations of its fan base. I don’t believe in that.” The Patriots used some creativity to energize their offense but still came up short in their final drive with a chance to tie or win the game. “Hopefully it pays off at some point.” When the Patriots suffered a humbling 41-14 loss …

Second down a focal point as Patriots prepare for Chiefs
5 years, 3 months ago

Second down a focal point as Patriots prepare for Chiefs

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Bill Belichick had much to lament about his team’s loss to the Texans last week. Watson had similar success during Houston’s 28-22 win over New England last week, throwing the ball 15 times on second down and converting first downs six times, including a 13-yard touchdown. “Honestly, it wasn’t that great against Kansas City last year either …

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