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Patriots-Steelers Week 2, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

September 15, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Bourne and Agholor are the YAC guys. They have to get more creative (there’s that word again) Play-action, motion, and trickery if need be.

Patriots News 09-18, Players To Watch Against Pittsburgh

September 18, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

So three coaches over how many years? 50...Mike's [Tomlin] done a great job. Fifteen straight winning seasons, that's pretty impressive.”

Patriots Down Steelers 17-14, Game Observations

September 19, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots got the ball on their own 30-yard line with 6:33 left, went on a 13-play, 71-yard drive that killed the entire clock.

Patriots Week 2 Report Card In 17-14 Win Over Pittsburgh

September 20, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Other than Mac Jones kneel-downs, the OL opened up holes for the running backs to rush for 133 yards on 28 carries, a 4.75-yard average.

Patriots-Ravens Week 3, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

September 22, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Although the passing game has struggled,... Baltimore’s injuries on the back end, there will be opportunities to get something going.

Patriots News 09-25, Wilfork Into HOF, “Angry Birds” Ravens Visit 

September 25, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

He (Wilfork) can run, very light on his feet. I mean for such a big guy, Good balance, and tremendous playing strength. Great competitor

Jackson Too Much For Mistake Prone Patriots, Game Observations

September 26, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Jackson accounted for five touchdowns, four passing, and one rushing, as he looks to be an early season MVP candidate. 

 Patriots Week 3 Report Card In 37-26 Loss To Baltimore

September 27, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Despite garnering only 18 snaps, Bourne was the Patriots' second most productive receiver catching four passes for 58 yards

 Patriots Week 4 Report Card In 27-24 OT Loss To Green Bay

October 04, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Jerod Mayo and Steve Belichick, after playing tight man coverage all day, laid off the ball and allowed big cushions, which Rodgers exploited

Patriots-Lions Week 5, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

October 06, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Goff has been lighting it up this year (11TDs, 3 INTs) and has plenty of options to pick from, even being short-handed.

Patriots News 10-9, Players To Watch Against the Lions

October 09, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Look for the Patriots to target Amani Oruwariye,. He has an overall Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade of 27.7 through the first four weeks

Patriots Whitewash Lions 29-0, Game Observations

October 10, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

"He does a great job with the ball in his hands. He is a strong runner, but he can make people miss... Love him," Belichick on Stevenson

Patriots Week 5 Report Card In 29-0 Shutout Win Over Detroit

October 11, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

"They played amazing today," Zappe said. "To be honest with you, all six, including Marcus Cannon…were the MVPs of today.

Patriots-Browns Week 6, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

October 13, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have options in the passing game, and this week could see them targeting Hunter Henry more, especially in the red zone.

Patriots News 10-16, Players To Watch Today, AFC East Notes

October 16, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Jakobi's worked extremely hard. He's developed route-running concepts at multiple positions, inside, outside, and play-action, ...

How About the Patriots' Defense? Belichick Ties a Legend Following Another Blowout Win

October 17, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Bailey Zappe was once again impressive, completing 24-34 passes for 301 yards, with two TDs and 0 INTs for a 118.4 passer rating.

Patriots Week 6 Report Card In Impressive 38-15 Win Over Browns

October 18, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

RookieTyquan Thornton had a breakout game catching four passes for 37 yards and a touchdown. He also added a touchdown run of 19 yards

Patriots-Bears Week 7, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

October 20, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

One player to watch is rookie WR Tyquan Thornton had seven touches (3 carries, 4 catches) in just 40 snaps and a pair of touchdowns last week 

Patriots News 10-23, Players To Watch, AFC East Notes

October 23, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Kyle [Dugger] as we know is one of our most physical players. Runs well, tough, smart kid. He's been good in coverage. Has a lot of range.

Patriots Week 7 Report Card In Ugly Mauling By The Bears

October 26, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Jakobi Meyers also made a fantastic catch for a 30-yard touchdown while wide-open on a badly underthrown pass.

Patriots-Jets Week 8, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

October 27, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots will turn to James Ferentz for Andrews, which will be a matchup against Williams that the Jets will look to exploit.

Patriots News 10-30: Players To Watch, AFC East Notes

October 30, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

“Part of that's because there's been less bad plays in the beginning of the game to get behind. But they play good defense." Belichick said.

Monday Breakdown, Observations, Thoughts On Patriots 22-17 Win Over The Jets

October 31, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

“I thought Mac did a good job,”Belichick said.“He got the ball out quickly. We gave up some pressure, but I thought he did a good job."

Patriots Week 8 Report Card In 22-17 Win Over The Jets

November 01, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

Stevenson was credited with 81 yards rushing after contact, . He also caught seven passes for a team-high 72 yards. 

Patriots-Colts Week 9, Key Matchups, Who Has the Edge?

November 03, 2022 | Steve Balestrieri

The Colts running the ball this season, are averaging only 87.9 yards per game. Jonathan Taylor has been hobbled by an ankle injury

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