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.

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

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

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. 

Look for the Patriots, especially in a short week to line up heavy and pound the ball right at this defense.

Mac Jones was outstanding today completing 19-23 (82.6 %) for 198 yards, 3TDs, and 0 INTs for a passer rating of 142.1.

“ I think if you want to go far enough, look at Sun Tzu. Look at the great generals, you exploit your strengths and attack weaknesses.”

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.”

Stevenson, prior to getting hurt had an outstanding game, rushing 10 times for 62 yards and adding 44 more through the air on two catches. 

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 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.