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No “Yeah Buts” Patriots Defense Is Coming Together Right On Time

December 05, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

And don’t look now, but that “trash” defense of the Patriots? They’re currently tied with Seattle for 9th best in points allowed with 21.6.

Miami’s Defense May Be Without Howard But the Focus Should Be on the Ground

December 06, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Miami is currently 30th in the league in run defense, allowing 5.0 yards per carry and a whopping 144.7 yards per game on the ground.

Patriots-Dolphins Week 14, Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

December 07, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots running game is nearly back to full strength with Sony Michel, James White, and Rex Burkhead as the three main backs in the backfield.

Players To Watch Patriots-Dolphins Week 14

December 08, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Michel had his coming out party against Miami in Foxboro Week 4 when he carried 25 times for 125 yards and a 10-yard touchdown.

New England Patriots News 12-09, AFC East Notes

December 09, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

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Miracle Finish Is Fitting End to Dolphins 34-33 Win, Observations

December 10, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Lost in the wild, wacky, horribly-played lateral play was a plethora of unforced errors and bad situational football which placed them in the position in the first place.

Patriots Week 14 Report Card, A Very Mixed Bag in the Loss to Miami?

December 11, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Tannehill isn’t throwing the ball 75+ yards in the air and even if he does, the team just signed 6’4 Obi Melifonwu who has a 40-inch vertical leap and can run like a scalded dog.

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

December 14, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

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Players To Watch Patriots-Steelers Week 15

December 15, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

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New England Patriots News 12-16, AFC East Notes

December 16, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

With a win today and a Miami loss or tie, the Patriots would clinch the AFC East for the 10th year in a row, breaking a tie with the Cowboys and Colts for the most consecutive years making the playoff

Steelers Down Patriots 17-10, Knock Them Out of a Bye

December 16, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The game against the Steelers can be summed by the A. Penalties, B. Red Zone and C. Run Defense. And all three of those areas, the Patriots rate A’s as in Appalling, Awful and Atrocious.

Patriots Week 15 Report Card, Mistakes Galore In Another Ugly Loss

December 18, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Penalties were absolute killers. On a first and goal from the 5-yard line, Sony Michel ran to the 2, but a holding call pushed them back to the 15-yard line

Josh Gordon Stepping Away From Football, Facing Further Suspension?

December 20, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

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Patriots-Bills Week 16, Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge??

December 21, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady will have to lean on everybody else now. I would expect him to go both Julian Edelman (9-104) and James White (10-79) as he did in the first meeting

New England Patriots News 12-23, AFC East Notes

December 23, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots, certainly knew the risks with signing a player with a troubled history such as Gordon’s. They did, however, everything they could as an organization to help him find his way here.

Running Game Vaults Patriots To 10th Straight Division Crown?

December 24, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Sony Michel led the way with 116 yards on 18 carries as the Pats rolled up 273 yards on the ground.

Patriots Week 16 Report Card, Hats and T-Shirts in Win Over Buffalo?

December 25, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Michel kept his legs churning and carried the pile further for more yardage. It paid off with his touchdown run where he carried the pile into the end zone

?Patriots-Jets Week 17, Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

December 28, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots are 23rd in yardage allowed thru the air but are currently 7th in opposing QB rating. At home, the Patriots opposer passer rating is just 77.8.

Players To Watch Patriots-Jets Week 17 ?

December 29, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Regardless of personal accomplishments, Sony Michel is the key cog in the Patriots offense right now. It will be up to him to ignite the running game.

New England Patriots News 12-30, AFC East Notes

December 30, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots, with a win today will crack the 500 win total, the first of the old AFL teams to do so. Also with a win today, it would guarantee a bye

PatriotsThrottle the Jets 38-3 in Finale, Observations

December 31, 2018 | Steve Balestrieri

Brady finished 24-33 (72.7%) for 250 yards with 4 TDs and 0 INTs with a passer rating of 133.8, which was his highest since Week 3 of 2017 against Houston

Patriots Week 17 Report Card in 38-3 Drubbing of the Jets

January 01, 2019 | Steve Balestrieri

This week Tom Brady shook off his late-season doldrums and looked like… vintage Tom Brady. He moved well in the pocket and stepped into his throws.

New England Patriots News 01-06, AFC East Notes

January 06, 2019 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick would probably take most of the onus on himself as the defensive coordinator for 2019, The best choice? Bret Bielema who was a head coach

Chargers Beat Baltimore, Sets Up Great Matchup With New England

January 07, 2019 | Steve Balestrieri

The Bolts came back from 16 points down on the road in Pittsburgh and 14 points down on the road in Kansas City to win both games…

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

January 11, 2019 | Steve Balestrieri

The key for the Patriots is to get pressure on Rivers and force the Chargers to keep their running backs in for pass protection.

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