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McClellin Setback Another Big Blow for the Patriots Defense

November 08, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

LB Shea McClellin, who had been on IR since the end of preseason, had suffered a setback in his return and now he too will be likely lost for the season.

Denver’s Offensive Woes Continue As the Team Struggles to 3-5 Start

November 08, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

But Denver’s offense has scored just 52 points during the current four-game losing streak. And 14 of those points came in garbage time

Martellus Bennett Released by GB, the Patriots Should Be Very Interested

November 09, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Bennett and Rob Gronkowski would automatically give the team a dynamic 1-2 punch in two tight end sets which would ease the burden of the wide receivers

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

November 10, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Denver’s defense, if it has a weakness is defending the tight ends. Of course, they know the Patriots are short-handed at WR and will try to matchup

New England Patriots News 11-12, AFC East Notes

November 12, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

With Marcus Cannon out for tonight’s game with an injury, his starting slot at right tackle will fall to LaAdrian Waddle and he knows all eyes will be on him

Patriots Smother Broncos 41-16, Move to 7-2, Quick Observations

November 13, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady was cool, calm and collected and consistently found the open man. He finished 25-34 for 266 yards and 3 TDs and no interceptions.

Patriots Special Teams, Dominant In Blowout Win Over Denver

November 13, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

A major reason why this game turned into a blowout was the dominance of the Patriots STs units and Denver’s continued awful special teams play

Patriots  Week 10 Report Card, Dominate Broncos on the Road

November 14, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

In our pregame matchups we pointed out that the place to attack was the linebackers with the tight ends and backs. And Brady was absolutely clinical

Raiders in a “Must-Win” Position Against the Patriots This Week

November 15, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

That is why this upcoming game for them is a must-win. And they’re going to need their defense to play much better than it has so far.

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

November 17, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the Patriots and Tom Brady to air it out this week. Oakland’s secondary has yet to record an interception this season

New England Patriots News 11-19, AFC East Notes

November 19, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

ESPN reported that Belichick was presented with an Air Force Academy hoodie by Lt. General Silveria, the Commandant of the Academy.

Brady, Patriots Defense Shine in Blowout of Raiders in Mexico City

November 20, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady started off laser hot, hitting his first 12 passes and he finished 30-37 for 339 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Patriots  Week 11 Report Card, Fiesta in Mexico, Pats Blow Out Raiders

November 21, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Matt Patricia’s defense continues to improve. In the past four games, their opponents are averaging just 217.7 yards per game passing and 11 points scoring

Patriots - Miami, Despite Dropping Four in a Row, Dolphins Still in the Hunt

November 22, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Stills who they’ll probably operate out of the slot against Jonathan Jones. Miami quarterbacks have a 117.4 passer rating when targeting Stills 

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

November 24, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for Brady to work the tight ends, Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett as well as the running backs, James White and Rex Burkhead heavily into the mix.

New England Patriots News 11-26, AFC East Notes

November 26, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The second biggest myth surrounding the Patriots besides that “Brady is a system QB”, is the old---- “Belichick the GM is hurting Belichick the coach.”

Lewis, Patriots Run Over the Dolphins 35-17, Quick Observations

November 26, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Remember the trade deadline rumors about Dion Lewis? Hmm, those seem like a distant memory now.

The Defense Never Rests in New England, But They’re Improving Every Week

November 27, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

There hasn’t been any magical elixir or fairy dust sprinkled on the players, just old-fashioned hard work as the players have put the time in

Patriots  Week 12  Report Card, Patriots Run Over Miami Again

November 28, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots continue to ride Dion Lewis’ hot hand and he rewarded them with a career-high 112 yards on 15 carries on the ground.

Bills Look to Erase 17 Years of Frustration Against the Patriots

November 30, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

McCoy leads the team in receptions with 46, far ahead of Charles Clay with 29.So the Patriots focus will be on slowing down McCoy this week.

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

December 01, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

In six career games, Gronk has 35 catches for 583 yards (97.1 yards per game) and seven touchdowns. Look for Brady to get Gronkowski involved early.

New England Patriots News 12-3, AFC East Notes

December 03, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

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Patriots Running Game, Defense Throttle the Bills 23-3

December 03, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

In the last six games, the Patriots pass defense is allowing 195.1 yards per game. Let that one roll around for a minute.

Patriots  Week 13  Report Card, Patriots Pummel the Bills 23-3

December 05, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

Overall the Patriots secondary was outstanding. Buffalo had just 115 yards passing with a net of 85 and 3.4 yard per pass average.

Gronkowski Suspension Upheld, Costly For Him and the Patriots

December 05, 2017 | Steve Balestrieri

The NFL has upheld the suspension of Rob Gronkowski and he will not be available for the Patriots on Monday Night Football in Miami.

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