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Patriots News 11-28: Two Huge Games Up Next, AFC East Notes

November 28, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have won five in a row and now face the 8-3 Tennessee Titans this afternoon with a chance to regain the lead in the AFC East.

Turnovers, Bourne, Folk Lead Patriots to 36-13 Win Over the Titans

November 29, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick said, “Look, eight games ain’t enough to win anything or clinch anything, so we’ve got a long way to go,”

Patriots Week 12 Report Card, Turnovers Key Big Win Over Tennessee

November 30, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Jones didn’t have his best game and yet he completed 23-32 for 310 yards with 2 TDs and 0 INTs for a passer rating of 123.2

Old School Patriots Run Over the Bills 14-10, Observations

December 07, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

the Patriots returned to the old style of power football, throwing just 3 times and running 46, and grinding out 222 yards on the ground.

Patriots Week 13 Report Card, Physical Patriots Beat Bills 14-10

December 09, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

The Bills stacked the box all night but the offensive line dug in and smash-mouthed Buffalo’s defense for 222 yards and 4.8 yards per carry

Patriots News 12-12, Much Needed Bye Week, AFC East Notes 

December 12, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

“They should just name the award Bill Belichick and when he retires, bring that back,” Kingsbury said to the media

Patriots-Colts Week 15 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

December 17, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

The Colts are allowing 67.2 yards per game to tight ends, so Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith could be a big part of the game plan this week

Colts, Taylor Run Over Mistake-Prone Patriots 27-17

December 19, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

“We didn't do anything well enough to win... Too many penalties, fumbles, interceptions, over 200 yards rushing.

Patriots News 12-19, Loss Knocks Team To #3 Seed, AFC East Notes

December 19, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

"I don't know. Maybe you know what went wrong. I don't know. Obviously, we didn't do anything well enough, I don't know how else to say it."

Patriots Week 15 Report Card, Colts Run Over Sloppy Patriots

December 23, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

When they absolutely, positively had to have a stop, Jonathan Taylor blew through the defense for a game-clinching 67-yard touchdown.

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

December 24, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

If both Stevenson and Harris are able to go there is no reason to believe that the running game wouldn’t be successful once again.

Patriots News 12-26, AFC East Is Up For Grabs Today

December 26, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

"They're (McCourty/Hightower) great professionals. They know how to work. They know what it takes to win. They help us get on track."

Allen, Bills Slice and Dice Patriots Defense in 33-21 Win, Observations

December 27, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

“It’s too late in the season not to play your best football. And I would say these last two weeks have come down to that.” 

Patriots Week 16 Report Card, Ugly Uninspired Loss to the Bills

December 28, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

Jones finished just 14-32 for 145 yards with 0 TDs and 2 INTs for a passer rating of 32.1. They made him look like the rookie that he is. 

Patriots-Jaguars Week 17 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

December 31, 2021 | Steve Balestrieri

But the big issue for Jacksonville right now is the offensive line. Four of their five OL are on the RESERVE COVID list, and it isn’t known who will be available

Patriots News 01-02, Patriots Look to Get Back on Track, AFC East Notes

January 02, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

"Just a wonderful man...We all probably set out to try to have a good professional career, and John had about five of them.”

Patriots Blow Out Jaguars 50-10, Secure Playoff Spot, Observations

January 03, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

"He's a great person to coach because he's so responsive to do everything the way you want to do it," Belichick said.

Patriots Week 17 Report Card, in 50-10 Blowout of the Jaguars

January 04, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots did start well with the defense notching a 3-and-out with the offense scoring TDs on their first five drives in a 50-10 win

Patriots-Dolphins Week 18 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

January 06, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

One player to watch is Jonnu Smith. He had six touches (5 catches and 1 rush) in the season opener. He could be an “X-Factor” in this matchup.

Patriots News 01-09, Patriots Want To Enter Playoffs on a Roll, AFC East Notes

January 09, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

"Mondre has improved a lot.-pass protection, blitz pickup, patience in the running game, decision-making, and ball security," Belichick said.

Patriots Limp Into Postseason With a 33-24 Stinker To Miami

January 10, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots' run defense is a major point of concern entering the playoffs and regardless of who their opponent is,

Patriots Week 18 Report Card, in 33-24 Loss to the Dolphins

January 11, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The team needed the defense to make a stop and give the offense the opportunity to win the game. They didn’t

Patriots-Bills Week Wild Card Matchups, Who Has the Razor's Edge?

January 13, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

If Wynn can’t go, it may be best to slide Trent Brown over to left tackle and place Michael Onwenu at right tackle.

Patriots News 01-15, Patriots — Bills Act III, AFC East Notes

January 15, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

"We had a number of third-down opportunities: third down and eight, nine, 10 yards... to get off the field on and we couldn't do it."

Allen, Bills Dominate Patriots 47-17 in Wild Card Game 

January 16, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

So afraid were the Patriots coaches of Buffalo’s speed advantage, they refused to bring pressure on Allen for fear of getting burned. 

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