New England Patriots:

It was a surprise when Cleveland fired him. The Browns used five different quarterbacks, yet they still finished tenth in scoring in the NFL. 

The Patriots finished off what could be their most significant addition to their coaching staff on Thursday, surprising everyone by hiring former NFL quarterback Alex Van Pelt as their offensive coordinator.

While it remains to be seen whether or not Mac Jones’ future in New England will continue past this offseason, news about the reason behind one of the most pivotal plays of Jones’ terrible 2023 season came to light on Monday.

“We can talk about scheme… but if you don’t have players that have a shared vision that are on the same page, then it’s going to be hard”

Rumors on Monday were that former New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel would be interested in coaching the Patriots should Bill Belichick get let go, which added another wrinkle to an already interesting situation inside of Gillette Stadium.

“I could go on and on about Coach, but simply stated, I’m not standing up here talking to you without Coach Belichick.”

Buffalo was the first team 12 weeks to rush for more than 100 yards But the Bills rushed for 127 yards on 37 carries for a 3.4-yard average. 

Christian Barmore was a dominant game-wrecker with eight tackles (five solo), three sacks, five QB pressures, a forced fumble, and two TFLs.

“They play fast. There’s not much no-huddle, but the tempo that they play within the huddle,” Belichick on Denver’s offense.

Barmore has been fantastic in the second half of the season. He logged six tackles, a sack, two TFLs, and two QB hits.

“Defensively, Jones is a major problem. They have a good scheme. They put a lot of pressure on you with different looks and different blitzes

Elliott was targeted eight times and made 7 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. He saved the game with a tackle on the Zappe pick.

The Chargers are the 4th worst-rated defenses in terms of covering TEs. And they’ve allowed the third-most yards per game (65) against TEs

Kayvon Thibodeau and Azeez Ojulari don’t set the edge well in the running game, and that is the area for New England to attack. 

But if this had been the Patriots with Brady at QB, this would have been all over the network news.