2 years, 4 months ago

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

— 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 Patriots’ 127 rushing yards Sunday and remains the team’s leading rusher with 558 yards and four touchdowns. This kid’s really come a long way in just every part of his game.” WHAT NEEDS HELP The red zone has been a sticking point for the Patriots all season and it will continue to be after they went just 1 for 3 inside the 20 against the Jets. The Patriots’ veteran safety notched his 32nd and 33rd career picks to move past Baltimore’s Marcus Peters for the most INTs among active players.

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NFL: Patriots release center star David Andrews

India Today

Longtime Patriots center David Andrews was released on Thursday after 10 seasons in New England. The Georgia product won two Super Bowls with the Patriots but played only four games last season because of season-ending shoulder surgery. Franchise owner Robert Kraft said in a team statement confirming the move that Andrews was a "shining example" of what every NFL prospect …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

After lopsided loss, Patriots recognize an offseason roster overhaul is likely

Associated Press

— Following his team’s latest setback, a season-worst 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo didn’t hold his tongue about what continue to be New England’s most glaring deficiencies. No complementary football, and that’s what you get.” At 3-13 with a game to go, this has been a lost season for New England. That’s in football, …

3 months ago

Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times

Even with the Chargers’ playoff hopes in the air last week, Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley didn’t pay much attention to NFL games on TV during a rare off weekend after a Thursday game against the Denver Broncos. “It didn’t really matter,” Henley said, “because I’m like, we can’t lose anymore anyway.” Buoyed by a key win over the Broncos, the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Associated Press

— New England Patriots center David Andrews, a nine-year veteran and two-time Super Bowl champion, is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery, coach Jerod Mayo said on Wednesday. … You wish you had 53 David Andrews.” The Patriots’ offensive line has been one of the biggest problems so far this season, with Brissett getting sacked 15 times — 11 of …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots C David Andrews expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery

New York Times

New England Patriots center David Andrews is expected to have shoulder surgery that will end his 2024 season, coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday. … You wish you had 53 David Andrews.” Jerod Mayo confirmed that David Andrews will require surgery and will likely miss the season. pic.twitter.com/5D6bSbUcsm — Chad Graff October 2, 2024 What this means for the Patriots The …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

6 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers drives Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots with vintage performance: Key takeaways

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers’ first performance back at MetLife Stadium since tearing his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 season was a vintage one. Long after fans began chanting Rodgers’ name in the third quarter, the Patriots opted to play rookie quarterback Drake Maye in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter with the game far out of hand. — Zack …

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 …

6 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Turnovers, missed tackles and other mistakes doom Bengals in season-opening loss to Patriots

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals missed too many tackles and turned the ball over too many times to beat the New England Patriots in their season opener. The Bengals lost 16-10 on Sunday in a game they probably would have won without the turnovers, one of which was a fumble in front of the goal line by tight end Tanner …

11 months ago

Drake Maye knows Pats’ quarterback of the future means not being Tom Brady or Mac Jones

New York Times

After he tried on his crisp new New England Patriots cap, and after he received his official Roger Goodell hug, Drake Maye spoke these words on worldwide television: “Oh, it’s a blessing. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the …

1 year, 2 months ago

How Bill Belichick’s mishandling of Mac Jones, offense, led to demise with Patriots

New York Times

Bill Belichick’s failure to develop Mac Jones, both in mishandling him individually and in his inability to build an offensive environment conducive to a quarterback’s success, was the undoing of his tenure with the New England Patriots. GO DEEPER Howe: It was never Bill Belichick or Tom Brady: They carried the Pats to glory together Belichick’s struggles to build a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson injured on hip-drop tackle vs. Chargers: How did players react?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the Steelers vs Patriots on Thursday Night Football.New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was ruled out against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter Sunday. While the NFL is working on clearly defining what a hip-drop tackle is to better officiate it, the league has three elements …

1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots head into another week of quarterback controversy after Jones benched for 4th time

Associated Press

Bill Belichick already has passed Don Shula on one career list – just not the one the Patriots coach was hoping for. A six-time Super Bowl champion who had once been considered the consensus best coach in NFL history, Belichick’s reputation has plummeted since Tom Brady left. I’ll go down fighting with him.” WHAT’S WORKING One game after losing 10-6 …

1 year, 4 months ago

Does Mac Jones deserve all the blame or have the Patriots also set him up to fail?

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The clock was running, some 4 1/2 minutes remaining in the first half of Sunday’s New England Patriots–New York Giants meet-up at MetLife Stadium. GO DEEPER Patriots may be the NFL's worst team and Bill Belichick is out of answers You also know Jones was benched in the second half, with Bailey Zappe taking over. We …

1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots will come out of their bye week with an eye on the future for Bill Belichick and Mac Jones

Associated Press

For now, the New England Patriots need to figure out who will play quarterback when they return from the bye week. With the team on track to miss the playoffs for the third time in four seasons since Tom Brady defected to Tampa Bay, Bill Belichick’s job is at stake. Belichick has deflected questions about his future with his usual …

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 …

1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots bench Mac Jones in final moments of loss to Colts in Germany: Is trust gone?

New York Times

The Patriots’ season went from bad to worse in a 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany, as New England benched starter Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in the final moments of the game. Here’s what you need to know: Zappe, who last played in Week 5, entered the game with 1:52 remaining after Jones threw an interception …

1 year, 4 months ago

The Mac Jones era in New England is over as Patriots fall to Colts in Germany

New York Times

FRANKFURT, Germany — The end of the Mac Jones era in New England was unceremonious. But Sunday, following Jones’ 15-of-20 passing performance for 170 yards, a ridiculous five sacks and that game-altering pick, the hope that Jones could be the Patriots’ franchise quarterback died at this charming stadium in the woods where a packed crowd deserved a more attractive game. …

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 …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dysfunction creeping in as Patriots, Mac Jones flail again in loss to Commanders

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Patriots vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football. The Patriots aren’t just bad, they aren’t just 2-7 for the first time in 23 years, they aren’t just leaving an apathy within the fan base, and they’re not just a team that lost 20-17 to a middling Washington Commanders bunch that traded away its two best …

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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa throws for 3 TDs, Jalen Ramsey shines in debut for Dolphins, who beat Patriots 31-17

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa has never lost to New England coach Bill Belichick. Tagovailoa moved to 6-0 in his career against Belichick, throwing for 324 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the Dolphins’ 31-17 win over the Patriots on Sunday. Smith-Schuster made a hard hit on Dolphins safety Brandon Jones on the Patriots’ final drive as Jones …

1 year, 5 months ago

Bill Belichick’s Patriots don’t have playmakers to compete with Dolphins

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There were no secrets around the AFC East this offseason. GO DEEPER Dysfunction creeping in as Patriots, Mac Jones flail again in loss to Commanders But more often than not, Belichick’s roster is just not good enough. The result of all of Belichick’s decisions — and a sixth loss in eight games — is that the …

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 …

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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Patriots QB Mac Jones offers belief with game-winning drive in enormous upset of Bills

New York Times

— In the quiet of the offseason, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones would occasionally fire up some footage from the opportunities missed, the ones that kept him up at night. But it’s also fair to note that this was exactly how the Patriots envisioned Jones would run the offense, trusting coordinator Bill O’Brien to scheme up opportunities for yards …

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: …

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 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Mac Jones benched again while Patriots suffer worst home shutout in franchise history

Associated Press

— The New England Patriots gave up. Down 24-0 early in the second half, hearing boos at home like they used to on the road, a week after the worst loss of coach Bill Belichick’s career, with quarterback Mac Jones on his way to the bench for the second straight game, the Patriots punted the ball away on a fourth-and-3 …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback’s struggles

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The weather was ugly. “Overall, it just wasn’t good enough, from coaching to the players to all of it,” coach Robert Saleh said. “And that’s for multiple reasons.” He said he still supports his quarterback, and Saleh insists he’s not concerned about potential problems arising with his team by continuing to have Zach Wilson start. And …

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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

Patriots’ messy victory against hibernating Jets is worth celebrating, worrying

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Years from now, nobody’s going to be doing documentaries and look-back features on the New England Patriots’ 15-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. The Jets got the ball back, and the New England defense came up big, with Matt Judon bringing down Wilson in the end zone for a …

1 year, 6 months ago

Zach Wilson’s struggles continue as Jets listless in loss: How Patriots’ scheme worked

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Jets vs. Chargers on Monday Night Football. New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson’s struggles continued against the New England Patriots on Sunday as the Jets lost 15-10. Since replacing Aaron Rodgers after New York’s first offensive drive of the season, Wilson has 467 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. Stop if you’ve heard …

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.. …

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. …

1 year, 6 months ago

Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17

Associated Press

— Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot during his NFL career about his shortcomings. Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the Patriots 24-17 on Sunday night. … We’re going to take them however …

1 year, 6 months ago

Overlooked in Week 1, D’Andre Swift breaks out in Eagles’ win over Vikings

New York Times

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles went from hot to cold on offense, and then did just enough to earn a narrow win over the New England Patriots on Sunday in their regular-season opener. The Eagles turned to running back D’Andre Swift, the Philadelphia native who went largely overlooked with just one carry for 3 yards against New England in Week …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jalen Hurts, Eagles build early lead, hang on to beat Patriots 25-20 as Tom Brady is honored

Associated Press

— Jalen Hurts walked off the field following the Eagles’ season-opening victory unsure of what the offense he leads can achieve this season. The Eagles capitalized on two early turnovers by the Patriots, spoiling a day when New England honored former quarterback Tom Brady at halftime. “We didn’t finish some drives late in the game.” New England’s Mac Jones recovered …

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