{"id":39076,"date":"2021-12-19T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=39076"},"modified":"2021-12-19T09:36:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T14:36:06","slug":"patriots-news-12-19-loss-knocks-team-out-of-1-seed-afc-east-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2021\/12\/19\/patriots-news-12-19-loss-knocks-team-out-of-1-seed-afc-east-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots News 12-19, Loss Knocks Team To #3 Seed, AFC East Notes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning, here is your <\/span>Sunday Patriots news 12-19<\/b> and AFC East Notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots’ loss to the Colts cost the team dearly as they would have regained the #1 seed in the AFC and dropped them to the #3. But if Buffalo wins today at home against Carolina, then next week\u2019s game in Foxboro will be for control over the division.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you checked out our<\/span> PatsFans.com sortable stats<\/span><\/a> for the Patriots? It is a great resource for all of the players on the roster.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Hitters For the Pats, and the NFL:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jakob Johnson: <\/b>The Patriots and owner Robert Kraft honored Johnson, who joined the Patriots via the NFL\u2019s International Pathway Program and spent training camp in 2019 as a roster-exempt 91st player. Johnson has played over 1000 snaps in his career and has carved out a nice role as the Patriots blocking fullback.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLook what he has done. He\u2019s worked hard. He\u2019s really gotten the respect of everyone. He\u2019s had such progress.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mac Jones: <\/b>The Patriots\u2019 quarterback had a rough outing at the hands of the Colts defense, making two critical mistakes, especially the interception at the end of the first half where the Patriots were in a prime position to score points. But he showed some resiliency and picked things up in the 4th quarter leading the team to 17 points but ultimately falling short.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He did make some nice downfield throws to Jakobi Meyers (which was dropped) and to N\u2019Keal Harry for 43 yards. He made some rookie mistakes, but we\u2019ll see how he reacts and learns from it as the team returns home for a pivotal game against Buffalo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots 4th & 2 Podcast:<\/b> If you haven\u2019t checked out our <\/span>PatsFans.com podcast, <\/span><\/a>\u201cPatriots 4th & 2\u201d in a bit, please check it out. We gathered on Friday to talk about the Colts game and news around the league.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russ Francis\/Chuck Fairbanks:<\/b> The former Patriot tight end and head coach both should be in the Patriots team Hall of Fame…this will be on our Sunday posts until it happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

The NFL Postponing Games, Changes Slate Due to COVID-19 Outbreak:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you enjoyed Tuesday football last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, then the recent surge, then you\u2019ll be happy with the news this week that there will be football every day from this Saturday until next Sunday with the exception of Wednesday and Friday. Due to a surge in positive COVID cases, several games will be moved to next week, and it will cause some of the teams to have a very short week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, the three games will be moved to next week:<\/span><\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns: Monday, Dec. 20, 5:00 p.m. (NFL Network)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles: Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m. (FOX)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams: Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m. (FOX)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Browns, the Rams, and the Washington football team have all had several COVID-19 positive tests and forced the league to once again rearrange their schedule. Cleveland will play on Monday night and then turn around and travel to Green Bay for a Saturday night game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The NFL released the following statement in regards to the postponements:<\/span><\/p>\n

We have made these schedule changes based on medical advice and after discussion with the NFLPA as we are seeing a new, highly transmissible form of the virus this week resulting in a substantial increase in cases across the league.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We continue to make decisions in consultation with medical experts to ensure the health and safety of the NFL community.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Patriots And Germany Are Continuing Their Marketing Ties:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots announced via the team website that as part of the National Football League’s International Home Marketing Area (HMA) initiative, the Patriots were awarded Germany as their international home market. For the next five years, this program will allow the Patriots opportunities to open up a bevy of financial avenues in Germany.<\/span><\/p>\n

“When it comes to international markets, Germany has always had the most passionate fan base for American football,” said Patriots owner Robert Kraft. “We have worked hard to grow our global fan base since I bought the Patriots in 1994 and we have had the good fortune of exponential growth in Germany since drafting Sebastian Vollmer in 2009, a German native who enjoyed an 8-year Patriots career and retired a two-time Super Bowl champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur popularity has continued to grow with the addition of Jakob Johnson in 2019. With this new NFL initiative, we are eager to engage with fans in Germany in new and creative ways and can’t wait to play a game there.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Vollmer and former NFL player Markus Kuhn teamed up with German networks to broadcast games from the U.S. to Germany. The Patriots were the first team to post content on their website in German.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if the NFL, which already plays games in London, schedules any games in Germany down the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 15 Predictions:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The slate of games for Week 15 and my predictions straight up for this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday Night Football <\/b>\u2014 <\/b>
\n<\/span>Kansas City over LA Chargers <\/span>1-0<\/b><\/p>\n

Saturday –<\/b>
\n<\/b>New England over Indianapolis <\/span>1-1<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunday –<\/b>
\n<\/b>Buffalo over Carolina<\/span>
\n<\/span>Tennessee over Pittsburgh<\/span>
\n<\/span>Jacksonville over Houston<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dallas over NY Giants<\/span>
\n<\/span>Arizona over Detroit<\/span>
\n<\/span>Miami over NY Jets<\/span>
\n<\/span>Denver over Cincinnati<\/span>
\n<\/span>San Francisco over Atlanta<\/span>
\n<\/span>Green Bay over Baltimore<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sunday Night Football<\/b>
\n<\/span>Tampa Bay over New Orleans<\/span>
\n<\/span>Monday Night Football<\/b>
\n<\/span>Las Vegas over Cleveland<\/span>
\n<\/span>Minnesota over Chicago<\/span>
\n<\/span>Tuesday Night Football<\/b>
\n<\/span>Philadelphia over Washington<\/span>
\n<\/span>LA Rams over Seattle<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Last Week: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12-2<\/b>
\n<\/b>Season:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 139-69-1<\/b><\/p>\n

Last Season:\u00a0 \u00a0 169-86-1<\/b><\/p>\n

2019 Season: \u00a0 162-93-1<\/b><\/p>\n

Eastbound and Down AFC East Notes:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Panthers to Use 2-QB System Against Bills:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Buffalo Bills are home today against the Carolina Panthers and Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has stated that he\u2019ll use a rotating QB system against the Bills today. Cam Newton will start but they\u2019ll also play P.J. Walker at times, in the two-minute or hurry up offensive situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Newton was signed to a one-year, $6 million dollar deal after QB Sam Darnold went down with a shoulder injury earlier this fall. However, Newton has struggled and this isn\u2019t a game plan specific plan to utilize two excellent QBs. At this point of his career, Newton and Walker are not viable QBs, and it shows just how desperate Carolina is. That has to be good news for a Buffalo defense, eager to put last week\u2019s loss behind them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Newton admitted that the offensive struggles need to start with him while speaking with the media this week. He\u2019s had multiple turnovers and was asked about his own comfort level with the Panthers\u2019 offense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very comfortable,\u201d Newton said when asked whether he felt more comfortable in the offense since the bye week. \u201cI came in comfortable. I think that\u2019s the issue. We need to start playing with a sense of urgency. And that\u2019s starting with numero uno, myself. And I plan on playing with that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for Buffalo to roll easily today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dolphins Place Waddle On Reserve COVID List:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Dolphins placed wide receiver Jaylen Waddle on the reserve\/COVID-19 list Thursday, their fifth player to go on the list in the past week as the outbreak of the virus league-wide has hit Miami hard as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Waddle joins running backs Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed and Phillip Lindsay on Miami’s reserve\/COVID-19 list. With the game against the Jets today, Miami will be missing its rookie WR who leads the team in receptions (86), yardage (849) along with 4 TDs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Javon Holland was activated off of the COVID list but remains questionable for today\u2019s game. Miami can get back to .500 with a win over the Jets and are still in the playoff hunt, although they have to almost win out to make the post season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

_______________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span><\/i>How do you explain the unforced errors?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

“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.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What’d you see on the blocked punt?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

“We didn’t block the guy.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What did you guys learn from tonight?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

“We didn’t play well tonight. I don’t know. We didn’t play well tonight. It is what it is. We didn’t coach well. We didn’t do anything well.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Were you pleased with the fight you showed in the fourth quarter?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

“We have to do everything better than we did tonight.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Did you get an explanation from Referee Carl Cheffers on the ejection?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

“You should talk to (Referee) Carl (Cheffers). Don’t we have a pool reporter who goes and talks to him, right? Go talk to him. He’s the one who made the call. Talk to him about it. I’m standing 50 yards away.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Bill Belichick was not in a good mood after the Patriots loss to Indianapolis on Saturday night and his answers to questions in his post-game presser (via Patriots.com)<\/span><\/p>\n

_______________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSo, how was your week?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter @SteveB7SFG or email me at<\/span><\/i> stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our<\/span><\/i> Patriots 4th and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on Stitcher and Streamyard as Russ Goldman, Derek Havens, and myself from<\/span><\/i> PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news and game analysis.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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