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NFL Week 11 Odds, Predictions and Picks against the spread

November 19, 2017 | John Morgan

The Patriots versus Raiders in Mexico City highlights a decent slate of pro football games in Week 11. Four games in particular stand out, conveniently with one in each time slot.

NFL Week 12 Odds, Predictions and Picks against the spread

November 26, 2017 | John Morgan

More than half of the remaining NFL Week 12 games have odds of seven or more points. On paper there are few competitive games, but that doesn't mean a whole lot. Last week the Chiefs were double-digit favorites but lost to a one-win Giants club in disarra

NFL Week 16 Odds, Predictions and Picks Against the Spread

December 22, 2017 | John Morgan

Week 16 is unique, with neither Thursday nor Sunday night football - but with two games on Monday. Five teams have clinched a playoff spot and 14 others are still in contention for the post-season. There are plenty of intriguing games worth watching this

NFL Playoff Picture Entering Week 16

December 23, 2017 | John Morgan

Entering Week 16 five teams have clinched a playoff spot. The Patriots, Steelers, Jaguars, Eagles and Vikings have all punched a ticket for the post season. Philadelphia is the only team thus far to earn a first round bye. In the AFC six teams have bee

NFL Week 17 Early Advanced 'Look-Ahead' Betting Lines: Pats favored by 16 vs Jets

December 23, 2017 | John Morgan

In Week 16 ten road teams are favored to win. That number falls back to a more typical number in Week 17, with five home dogs. The Saints are the biggest road favorite, minus 8½ points at Tampa Bay. The largest spread of the week is in Foxboro, where the

NFL Playoff Picture for Week 17

December 30, 2017 | John Morgan

The 2017 NFL regular season wraps up on Sunday afternoon. There is not as much drama this year compared to the week 17 of many previous seasons. The 2017 NFL playoff picture is relatively settled. In the AFC there are four teams battling for two wild card

NFL Division Playoffs: Patriots favored by 13.5 vs Tennessee

January 07, 2018 | John Morgan

The 2017-18 NFL playoffs have progressed to the second round. Division playoff weekend is arguably the best of any NFL season. The four best teams of the season are all playing. At the same time NFL fans are treated to a four-game weekend, unlike th

Today in Patriots History: Logan Ryan

February 09, 2020 | John Morgan

Logan Ryan never missed a game while with the Patriots, appearing in 64 games with 40 starts. He had 13 interceptions, including a 79 yard pick-six off Geno Smith - and also appeared in ten playoff games for New England, with the Patriots going 8-2 in tho

Today in Patriots History: Ty Law

February 10, 2020 | John Morgan

Happy 46th birthday to New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law. The Pro Football Hall of Famer had a total of 40 interceptions for the Pats, including four in the postseason.

Today in Patriots History: Bethel Johnson

February 11, 2020 | John Morgan

Happy 41st birthday to Bethel Johnson. The New England Patriots kick returner, wide receiver and two time Super Bowl champion turns 41 today. Johnson is best remembered for an electrifying 41 yard touchdown reception in a freezing cold playoff game agains

Today in Patriots History: Clive Rush is electrocuted

February 12, 2020 | John Morgan

On February 12, 1969 the Boston Patriots held a press conference to announce the hiring of George Sauer as their new general manager. Sauer had worked with new head coach Clive Rush with the New York Jets as the director of player personnel. Both were vie

Today in Patriots History: Randy Moss

February 13, 2020 | John Morgan

Happy 43rd birthday to Randy Gene Moss, the pride of Rand, West Virginia. Although he played in New England for a much shorter  time than Stanley Morgan, the argument can be made that Moss is the greatest wide receiver in Patriots history.

Today in Patriots History: Drew Bledsoe

February 14, 2020 | John Morgan

Happy birthday to Drew Bledsoe. The Patriots Hall of Fame quarterback was the face of the franchise from 1993 to 2000. His strong arm resulted in clutch plays and 17 fourth quarter comebacks. Bledsoe led the Pats to the playoffs four times in his first si

Today in Patriots History: Art Modell fires Bill Belichick

February 15, 2020 | John Morgan

Art Modell fired not one, but two of the greatest coaches in football history: Belichick and Paul Brown. That alone should permanently exclude him from any consideration for the Hall of Fame.

Today in Patriots History: Ross O'Hanley

February 16, 2020 | John Morgan

Ross O'Hanley was an original Boston Patriot. He quickly rose from being an undrafted rookie to the starting safety on opening day, and was named to the 1960 All-AFL Team.

Today in Patriots History: Stanley Morgan

February 17, 2020 | John Morgan

February 17 is highlighted by the birth dates of Stanley Morgan, Sony Michel, Bryan Cox and Ron Meyer. 'Stanley Steamer' is one of the greatest players in NFL history that is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He holds the career record with 19.2 yards

Today in Patriots History: Demolition of Foxboro Stadium

February 18, 2020 | John Morgan

On February 18, 2002 the demolition of Foxboro Stadium commenced. One month earlier the last game at the old stadium occured. Clutch field goals by Adam Vinatieri in a blinding snowstorm resulted in the Patriots defeating Oakland. That historic playoff ga

Today in Patriots History: Billy Johnson

February 19, 2020 | John Morgan

Billy Johnson is a player unfamiliar to most fans of the Patriots. That obscurity is unfortunately better than his side of the story. Johnson is one of many former players who are unfamiliar with their daily surroundings. Alzheimer's robbed him of his mem

60th Anniversary to the naming of the Boston 'Patriots'

February 20, 2020 | John Morgan

February 20 marks the 60th anniversary of the then newly formed Boston professional football team being officially named the Patriots. Team colors were appropriately decided to be red, white and blue.

Today in Pats History: Original Patriot Walt Cudzik

February 21, 2020 | John Morgan

Walt Cudzik joined the Patriots in their inaugural season and played in every game from 1960 to 1963. That includes the Pats first postseason game when the team defeated Buffalo for the AFL East title as well as the 1963 AFL Championship Game versus San D

Today in Patriots History: Larry Eisenhauer

February 22, 2020 | John Morgan

Larry Eisenhauer was one of the greatest players in Boston Patriots history, and also one of the greatest characters in the history of pro football. The Wild Man and Shawn Jefferson headline February 22 in Pats history.

Today in Patriots History: Jerod Mayo

February 23, 2020 | John Morgan

Jerod Mayo was team captain for seven consecutive seasons. The defensive play caller appeared in 111 games, all with the Patriots. He was the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2008 and an All Pro two years later when he led the NFL in tackles.

Today in Patriots History: Marv Cook

February 24, 2020 | John Morgan

For a few years Marv Cook was considered to be the best tight end in Patriots history. Cook thrived in spite of his quarterbacks being Marc Wilson, Hugh Millen, Tommy Hodson, Scott Zolak and Jeff Carlson. He set franchise records despite playing for head

Today in Patriots History: Jack Concannon

February 25, 2020 | John Morgan

Jack Concannon highlights today in Patriots history. The Dorchester native was the Pats first selection in the 1964 AFL draft.

Today in Patriots History: Tom marries Giselle

February 26, 2020 | John Morgan

February 26 marks the eleventh wedding anniversary for Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. The lovebirds married on this date in 2009 in Santa Monica. Certainly a good choice over Tara Reid.

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