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Patriots - Giants By the Numbers

November 14, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Here are some interesting numbers this week before the Patriots take on the New York Giants. Stephen Gostkowski could break another milestone Sunday for NE

New England Patriots News 11-15 and Notes Around the AFC East

November 15, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots activated OL Chris Barker from the practice squad on Saturday. He can play anywhere along the line but practiced at tackle this training camp

Monday Observations, Patriots Down Giants in a Thriller 27-26

November 16, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots won another thrilling contest with the New York Giants as Stephen Gostkowski boomed a 54-yard field goal with a second left for 27-26 win.

Patriots - Next Man Up? This is Getting Ridiculous

November 16, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots injuries are still piling up. Now they've lost WR Julian Edelman probably until the end of the regular season with a broken foot on Sunday

Patriots 2015 Opponents, Next Five Impressions of the Bills

November 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Bills are healthy and on a two-game winning streak against teams from the AFC East. The Patriots are banged up and this sets the stage for Monday night.

Chris Harper With an Opportunity to Shine in Edelman

November 18, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots activated rookie UDFA Chris Harper off of the PS on Tuesday. As a WR/KR he'lll have a nice opportunity to garner himself some playing time

Patriots - Bills, Who Has the Razor's Edge? Key MNF Matchups

November 20, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots play the Bills on Monday Night Football and are looking to go 10-0. Buffalo has won two in a row but is lifetime only 3-24 against Tom Brady

Patriots - Bills By the Numbers 11/21/15

November 21, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With another 100-yard game in 2015, Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski would tie Tony Gonzalez and Jimmy Graham for six 100-yard games in a season

New England Patriots News 11-22 and Notes Around the AFC East

November 22, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Jamie Collins will miss his 3rd game in a row with a mystery illness as well as rookie Cb Justin Coleman and WR Julian Edelman who broke a bone in his foot

Seizing Opportunities, Three Keys, Patriots

November 23, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots and Bills meet on Monday Night Football and with a victory, New England can just about wrap up the AFC East for another year. That would put them five games up on each team with six to go.

Tuesday Morning Take: Patriots Win Ugly with Defense, STs

November 24, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots used their defense and special teams to gut out a 20-13 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. By sweeping the Bills they can clinch the division with a win in Denver on Sunday.

Patriots 2015 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Broncos

November 25, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Denver defense led by their pass rush of Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and Shane Ray keys the top pass defense in the NFL. They'll be looking to shut down Tom Brady just like they did with Aaron Rodgers.

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

November 27, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The meeting was expected to be a typical Brady - Manning shootout when the schedule was released, but expect this one to be much more defensive oriented. The Patriots will have to be creative on offense with all the injuries against the Denver defense.

NFL Continues To Dig Itself Deeper With Rams Concussion Protocol

November 29, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

How could the Rams trainers NOT know Keenum was concussed? And watching him struggle to regain his feet, why didn’t the officials on-hand stop play and have him evaluated?

New England Patriots News 11-29 and Notes Around the AFC East

November 29, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The focus on this week's Patriots - Broncos game will not be about Brady - Manning or the high octane offenses but the prowess of each team's defense. This one promises to be a defensive struggle

NFL Continues To Dig Itself Deeper With Rams Concussion Protocol

November 29, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

How could the Rams trainers NOT know Keenum was concussed? And watching him struggle to regain his feet, why didn

Monday Observations: Broncos Loss is Minor, Gronkowski is a Big One

November 30, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The loss to the Denver Broncos was a minor one compared to the potential loss of Rob Gronkowski who was injured in the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday night

Patriots 2015 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Eagles

December 01, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Thru eleven games in 2015 the Philadelphia defense has been on the field for 83 minutes more than the offense.

Patriots Add Depth Sign Johnson, Williams

December 02, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots added to their depth at wide receiver, running back and kick returner on Tuesday by signing WR Demaris Johnson and RB Trey Williams. Williams played at Texas A&M and for Danny Amendola's dad in high school

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

December 03, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the Patriots to try to wear down this Eagles defense with much more Blount and Bolden carrying the ball this week in a similar offensive game plan as when they faced a fellow NFC East foe, the Redskins.

Three Keys to Victory, Patriots - Eagles

December 04, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Since realignment in 2002, the Pats own a stellar 45-10 record against NFC teams including a 3-0 record against the other teams from the NFC East this season.

Who are the Players to Watch for the Patriots

December 05, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

In the last five games, the Philly defense has allowed 828 yards on the ground an average of 165.6 yards per game. This is the time for Blount to get some yardage and take some pressure off the receivers.

New England Patriots News 12-6 and Notes Around the AFC East

December 06, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

Look no further than the Patriots third-down percentage the past two games to see that the running game is slowing down the offense. New England is 5 for 28 on third down percentage the last two weeks including just 2 of 13 against Denver.

Monday Observations, Coaching, STs Blunders Cost Patriots in Costly Loss

December 07, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots committed the cardinal sin in all of sports; don

McDaniels Must Trust Patriots Running Game For Success Down the Stretch

December 08, 2015 | Steve Balestrieri

With the winter weather beginning to creep back in, the time is coming when the passing offenses begin to slow down and an effective running game becomes essential.

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