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The New England Patriots survived their Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons, holding off their opponent with a final score of 24-23. However, their sixth straight victory came at a cost: the team saw several starter-level players get banged up in the process. Let’s assess the damage after rewatching the game. Patriots injury analysis: […]
The New England Patriots have not qualified for the NFL playoffs since the 2021 season, their longest such drought since the early 90s. However, all signs point toward them ending their three-year streak of missing the postseason in 2025: currently sitting at 7-2 and as the second seed in the AFC — one who will […]
Even though they did not play a clean game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, the New England Patriots were able to keep their win streak alive for another week. Now having won six in a row, they are tied for the longest unbeaten streak in the NFL. And yet, the oddsmakers are not confident […]
The New England Patriots took on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, to improving to 7-2 on the year and further strengthening their position in the AFC playoff race. Needless to say, our attention on Sunday was on this particular contest. However, it was far from the only interesting game played this week. As for the […]
The New England Patriots won a game that they looked to have in control for most of the first half by a single point. Ultimately, however, the Patriots did hold on to win their Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons to improve to 7-2 on the year. Let’s get into our lessons learned during […]
At one point in the late second quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, it looked like the New England Patriots were cruising toward a sixth win in a row. Up 21-7 and with a chance to add to their total ahead of intermission, they appeared to be in full control. And […]
D’Ernest Johnson reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as a standard elevation against the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-23 win at Gillette Stadium marked the 97th game of the running back’s NFL career. Johnson, 29, participated in three practices before getting the call-up for Sunday. The Wednesday signing was part […]
The Cleveland Browns opened as 1.5-point underdogs against the New York Jets ahead of their Week 10 match-up, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under on the game is 36.5. The Browns (2-6) are coming off of their bye week, but before that, they were dismantled by the New England Patriots. Cleveland has been having the […]
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will be day-to-day with a hamstring injury, head coach Mike Vrabel relayed Monday morning. Boutte suffered the injury in New England’s 24-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday, leaving the game after playing 18 snaps — his last coming on Stefon Diggs’ second quarter touchdown. Boutte was then […]
Nothing quite like 4:30 p.m. sunsets, way-too-early holiday decorations, and the complete inability to not trek dead leaves into the house every time you open the door to remind us all that November is upon us. I have no idea where this year went. On the plus side — and what a plus side it […]
Hail, traveler! Snap counts, hot and fresh and maybe a little maddening, await you here. Offense Michael Penix Jr.: 56 Jake Matthews: 56 Ryan Neuzil: 56 Elijah Wilkinson: 56 Darnell Mooney: 56 Drake London: 55 Bijan Robinson: 54 Kyle Hinton: 53 Kyle Pitts: 53 Chris Lindstrom: 50 David Sills: 38 Tyler Allgeier: 17 Jovaughn Gwyn: […]
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Nobody cares who the MVP should be halfway through the season, but voters also like to have a decision made before the playoffs begin and Matthew Stafford’s case is as good as anyone’s. The quarterback in his 17th season is having a career year with a league-leading 21 touchdowns and only two interceptions, which in […]
The Cleveland Browns’ defense as a whole has performed well this season, even though there have still been many ups and downs. It is easy to highlight players like Myles Garrett for what they bring to the table, especially coming off his five-sack game against the New England Patriots. Looking at the rest of this […]
The Atlanta Falcons should’ve won that game and made a gorgeous autumn day in New England that much more enjoyable. I know that, you know that, the Patriots know that. They have to be letting out of a sigh of relief in Massachusetts today, given how close the margin was, while the Falcons pick up […]
Ahead of this year’s training camp, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explained that he was looking at his team’s performances in three categories. There is the good, the bad, and, as he called it, the s—t that gets you beat. The Patriots’ 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday saw a bit […]
I mean…they were close. And I know that doesn’t make it any easier. “Close” doesn’t count for much in the standings, but it does tell a story. Because for all the frustration, the Falcons went toe-to-toe with a very good New England Patriots team and, for stretches, looked every bit their equal. Michael Penix Jr. […]
Sunday was an emotional morning for Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas and running back Terrell Jennings. The two, who grew up together and were high school teammates at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla., were mourning the loss of Douglas’ uncle, who died Saturday night. “He was with us. This whole morning was hard,” Douglas […]
The New England Patriots truly are back. Not only are they competing for the top seed in the AFC again, their quarterback is (usually) playing at a high level, and their defense is keeping opponents in check on a weekly basis, they are also at the center of controversy again. Well, that is at least […]
The New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Sunday, celebrating a sixth straight W to improve to 7-2 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing the 24-23 victory. Winners WR DeMario Douglas: It was an emotional day for Pop Douglas after losing his uncle […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers won on Sunday, knocking off the top seed in the AFC in the process. The Indianapolis Colts stay in the top spot due to a tiebreaker, but New England Patriots are now tied with them in the win-loss column as are the Denver Broncos, leaders of the AFC West. Pittsburgh slots in […]
The Buffalo Bills knocked the Kansas City Chiefs out of playoff position by beating them on Sunday. One way to not lost to Kansas City in the postseason is to try and make sure they don’t get there, and Buffalo came through on Sunday with a convincing win. Unfortunately for Buffalo, the New England Patriots […]
Update (11/2): Patriots inch closer to No. 1 seed in the AFC after beating Falcons After the early window of games on Sunday, the New England Patriots found themselves down a spot in the AFC playoff picture. An inferior strength of victory tiebreaker meant that they lost the No. 2 seed to the Denver Broncos. […]
Slides should be fun, but there’s nothing fun about the Atlanta Falcons losing streak. The team lets a close contest slip away. Here’s the Week 9 snap reactions. Penix and London return Penix looked healthy and boosted the offense today. It wasn’t perfect; he’ll want that intentional grounding play back, but the quarterback showed some […]
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