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What Can Be Learned From the Patriots 17-9 Loss to the Bills? Not Much...

December 29, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

That should remove any doubts as to who is the most influential player on the Patriots offense. If the scouts in attendance want to take something home, take this…Gronk is the one player the Patriots feel they can’t do without.

5 Biggest Difference Makers For the 2014 Patriots

December 30, 2014 | Steve Balestrieri

But whoever the Patriots do face on January 10, they’ll have to realize that their top option in the passing game may be taken away, ….to “Revis Island.”

NFL Playoffs Begin, Wildcard Weekend Guide, Predictions

January 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for Todd Haley to slide Brown over in the slot and spread out the Ravens defense in this one, especially with Bell unable to go. The Ravens secondary won’t be able to handle the depth of the passing game of Pittsburgh

Patriots 2014 Divisional Playoff Opponent, 5 First Impressions of the Ravens

January 05, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Here's a look at this weekend's Divisional Opponent, the Baltimore Ravens.

Defeating the Ravens, All-22 Look At How the Patriots Can Advance

January 06, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

San Diego, as New England should, spread out the Ravens defense

Patriots - Ravens, Who Has the Razor's Edge, Key Matchups

January 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

After an outstanding 2014 season, Gronkowski is not only ready but rested, having gotten Week 17 off and after a two-week break, he will want to make his mark on this game

Brady, Patriots Comeback In Thrilling 35-31 Win Over the Ravens

January 10, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady audibled at the line and found Rob Gronkowski for an easy touchdown.

Patriots 2014 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Colts, AFC Championship

January 12, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Andrew Luck, who replaced Peyton Manning as the Colts QB, got the biggest win of his career against the man he replaced

Patriots Need More Consistent Pass Rush, More Ayers, Rotation

January 12, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Ayers has seen his playing time dwindle from around 78 percent, to less than 30 percent of the defensive snaps since Jones returned.

Patriots Offensive Versatility Makes Them Difficult Matchup For Indy, All-22 Look

January 13, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In the divisional round last January the Patriots rushed for 234 yards. In November in Indy, the Patriots rushed for 246 more, a whopping 480 yards combined

The Hilton at Revis Island is Closed...Luck Must Look Elsewhere This Week

January 14, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Conventional wisdom suggests that to beat New England, one must get away from Darrelle Revis and win with beating the others in the Patriots secondary by using your secondary receivers.

Patriots - Colts AFC Championship Game, Who Has the Razor's Edge? Key Matchups

January 15, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Colts simply don’t have anyone who can matchup effectively with Rob Gronkowski. He’s the big target this week for both teams.

Patriots "X-Factor" in the Offense on Sunday, Brandon LaFell

January 17, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

“We haven’t always had the biggest guys at receiver here,” Brady said. "He just wants to do it to help the team win. It’s a great trait.”

Not Luck's Time Yet - Instead, Patriots Are the Ones Headed to Arizona

January 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Luck’s numbers were the worst yet in his four meetings connecting on only 12 of 33 passes for 126 yards no touchdowns and two interceptions for a QB rating of just 23.0.

Belichick "Shocked", Claims No Knowledge of Football Tampering

January 22, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

"I was shocked to learn about news reports about the footballs. I had no knowledge until Monday morning."

5 First Impressions of the Seahawks, Patriots Super Bowl Edition

January 25, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Seattle and New England had identical 12-4 records, New England and Seattle were #1-2 in point differential in the NFL (NE +9.4, Seattle +8.9)

Patriots Send-off Rally Set For Boston City Hall Plaza

January 26, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

“I am thrilled to host our conference champion New England Patriots at City Hall to rally before we send them off to another Super Bowl,” said Mayor Walsh.

Stopping Lynch and Seattle Zone Blocking, Key for Patriots Defense

January 26, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

"You have to understand what your job is and can’t get overaggressive and play the wrong person because that’s how it hurts you. Again, it’s just being smart and doing your job.”

Keeping Offensive Versatility Vital For Patriots in Super Bowl Against Seahawks

January 27, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Seahawks don’t have a glaring weakness on defense to attack, so the key this week is to mix up the play-calling and use both facets of the offense

Patriots - Seahawks, Who Has the Razor's Edge? Super Bowl Key Matchups

January 30, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The key matchup will be Chancellor the big 6’3, 232 lb wrecking ball of a safety on TE Rob Gronkowski who has been un-coverable all season.

The 2014 New England Patriots, A Season of Resilience and Triumph

February 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Belichick addressed the charges and then made a point of moving himself and the team on.

We're On to the Duck Boats... Patriots Survive Super Thriller 28-24

February 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Against the NFL’s #1 pass defense, Brady was brilliant in the 4th quarter going 13-15 for 124 yards and two touchdowns with the game on the line.

Patriots Super Bowl Parade Set For Tuesday

February 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The parade of duck boats will begin at the Prudential Center at approximately 11 a.m. and end at Boston City Hall. But no rally is planned according to city officials

Patriots Offense Simply Super With Brady, McDaniels

February 03, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In two playoff games with the outcome in the balance, facing two outstanding defenses in the Ravens and Seahawks, Brady completed 17 of 18 with three touchdowns. That is clutch folks.

Great Plays Not Poor Play Call Sealed Deal for the Patriots in SB XLIX

February 04, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

This play illustrates not that it was a bad play call, but a great play by Butler and Browner and superb preparation by the New England defense.

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