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
physicality will be a key to watch in this game as strength goes against strength. If Trent Brown is able to go on Sunday, look for the Patriots to run behind him and Shaq Mason.
Mac Jones was outstanding today completing 19-23 (82.6 %) for 198 yards, 3TDs, and 0 INTs for a passer rating of 142.1.
In the past three games, they’ve allowed 21 catches for 185 yards against opposing tight ends. So, this could be a Hunter Henry game
“The play Jamie made,” Belichick said. “I don’t know how many players in the league could make that play. That was a tremendous play.”
Belichick’s mantra has always been that it doesn’t matter where you were drafted, you’ll be judged on how well you do with the opportunities
The Patriots have to attack north-south and as soon a catch is made, the receivers have to turn up the field and take what is there.
The linebackers were led by Matthew Judon (who else?) who garnered another 1.5 sacks and ten (10) pressures. “We were rushing our butts off.”
The Patriots took their opening possession down the field for a TD. McDaniels job of scripting the first 15 or so plays has been outstanding
but they got Larry a bucket, surrounded him with some guys and he took care of his business, right there on the sideline.
The pick-six was Jones’ fault, he led Bourne a tad too far, and it could have been a back-breaker but he came right back and threw a nice 75-yard touchdown.
“He has a big future…, he was my pick. He fits the Patriots mold and leadership qualities that some quarterbacks don’t have.”
The last time the teams met, the Patriots varied up their looks and did a good job on Elliot and Pollard, they’ll need an even bigger effort
Jones had his first signature, come-from-behind win and in doing so, he led the Patriots to scoring drives on their final four possessions.
Jones led scoring drives on their last 4 possessions, including a 7-minute, 15-play drive that covered 84 yards, for the game-winning points.