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FG Gives Panthers Win over Patriots, Defense Historically Bad

October 01, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

And at halftime, I came to the realization, that right now, after four games this may just be the worst Patriots defense I’ve seen in 50 years.

Patriots  Week 4 Report Card, Home Loss to Carolina

October 02, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

they haven’t put out a 60-minute effort yet that is close to being anything that they’ll need to sustain any kind of post-season hopes or deep run.

Patriots 2017 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Buccaneers

October 04, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Winston has a favorite target in Mike Evans, the big 6’5 wide receiver has 19 catches for 227 yards and two touchdowns on 30 targets.

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

October 05, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Depending on the health of Rob Gronkowski, this looks to be a big week for him... both down the seams and split outside if the Bucs are in single coverage.

Patriots Win Ugly on the Road in Tampa Bay 19-14

October 06, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Tom Brady was his usual very efficient self, completing 30-40 for 303 yards with one TD and one interception, his first of the season.

New England Patriots News 10-8, AFC East Notes

October 08, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Winston said about #12 "That's a blessing, man, to meet someone like that. I dream to be able to be the type of quarterback he is for his team to our team."

Patriots  Week 5 Report Card, Team Rebounds on a Short Week

October 09, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Danny Amendola was targeted eight times and had eight catches for 77 yards. He had some really nice conversions on third down

Who Are Those Jets Tied With the Patriots?, 5 Initial Impressions of Gang Green

October 11, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Jenkins will get matched up with either a safety (Pat Chung) or one of the linebackers and this will be a big matchup to watch this week.

Patriots - Jets Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

October 13, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

This may be a time for the Patriots to establish something of a consistent running game. Gang Green has allowed an average of 143 yards per game.

New England Patriots News 10-15, AFC East Notes

October 15, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

A win by the Patriots today in Brady’s start will put him over the top at 187 career regular season wins and add another career milestone for #12.

Ugly Start, Uglier Finish, But the Patriots Win 24-17 Over the Jets

October 15, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Jenkins never really lost control and rolled out of bounds in the end zone in what appeared to 77,562 people in the stands and thousands on tv as a touchdown

Patriots  Week 6 Report Card, 24-17 Win Over the Jets

October 17, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

They were down 14-0, but give the players and coaches credit. There was no panic. They regrouped and came back to score 24 straight points.

Falcons, Like the Patriots Are Still Searching For Consistency

October 19, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Last week the Falcons had a 17-0 lead over the Dolphins at home and somehow lost 20-17 to a Miami team that is struggling to score points.

Patriots - Falcons Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge

October 20, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

NE will likely only have three healthy corners, Malcolm Butler, Jonathan Jones and Johnson Bademosi. The matchup against Julio Jones is a nightmarish one

New England Patriots News 10-22, AFC East Notes

October 22, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Shea McClellin returned to practice this week and should be activated in a few weeks. And RB Rex Burkhead, out since Week 2, should be active tonight.

Dominant Effort in All Phases Pushes Patriots Past the Falcons 23-7

October 23, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Dion Lewis rushed 12 times for 76 yards and was the workhorse for the team, as the Patriots gashed the Falcons for 162 yards on the ground.

Patriots  Week 7 Report Card, Dominant for the First Time in 2017

October 24, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots were cool and in control, which contrasted sharply with the deer-in-the-headlights panic shown by Atlanta and coach Dan Quinn

Chargers Rivers, Defense Carrying Team in Recent Surge

October 25, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Rivers' toughness is without question, leading up to the 2007 AFC Championship Game, he tore his ACL and still played the entire game in New England

Patriots - Chargers Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

October 27, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the Patriots to run right at them behind Shaq Mason on the right side. Controlling the tempo and keeping the pass rush of the Bolts at bay is key

New England Patriots News 10-29, AFC East Notes

October 29, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The good news is that Shea McClellin is able to come back after the bye week and is better in coverage and that will help things along those lines

Patriots Muscle Past Chargers 21-13, Move to 6-2 at the Bye

October 29, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots were just 1-4 in the red zone and coupled with two Stephen Gostkowski missed field goals, this one could have easily been in the blowout mode

Patriots  Week 8 Report Card, Lack of Finish In Win Over the Chargers

October 30, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The backs were virtually uncoverable in the passing game, they caught 14 passes out of 15 attempts for 163 yards as a group

Patriots Make No More Moves at the Trade Deadline, What About the Edge?

November 02, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

“It takes two to Tango” and one has to wonder if anyone out there was willing to help Bill Belichick and New England unless getting an exorbitant return.

New England Patriots News 11-5, AFC East Notes

November 05, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

But as the Patriots well know, this is a calculated gamble. This wasn’t the arrogance that they can easily find another franchise QB.

Patriots Mid-season Report Card: Still a Work in Progress But Trending Up

November 06, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

James White is head of the class. He leads the team with 43 receptions and ranks 2nd in the NFL in receptions by a running back.

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