New England Patriots links 12/29/23 – Week 17 Pats-Bills: Previews, matchups, keys to victory

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Josh Allen gets sacked back in October | Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images

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  • Thomas Murphy shares his Monster Keys to a Patriots victory over the Bills II. 1. Make Josh Allen beat you. “What? You tugging on “Superman’s Cape“ Murph? You bet your ass I am. I want the Patriots to load up and shut down the Bills rushing game. The Bills have won four of their last five games and that turnaround has not been due to the arm of Mr. I believe my own press. … The Bills want to run the ball. Don’t let that happen…”
  • Mike Kadlick identifies 3 crucial clashes in Patriots-Bills Week 17 matchup. 1. Bailey Zappe vs. Bills’ defense. “…Given the fact that the Bills are allowing less than 17 points per game over their three game win streak, Zappe and co. will have their work cut out for them.”
  • Matt Geagan tells us everything we need to know about Patriots-Bills in Week 17.
  • Michael Hurley says it’s funny how everything can kind of get twisted and interwoven in the world of professional football, and makes his Week 17 picks. New England (+13) over BUFFALO: The Patriots smell, sure. But after that grisly back-to-back blowout loss combo in Weeks 4 and 5, they’ve been blown out just once in their last seven losses. Trust the defense to capitalize on some Josh Allen turnovers to keep the game close enough.
  • Nick O’Malley’s Patriots-Bills anti-analysis: Patriots’ newest signing is football’s most infamous shoe-thrower.
  • Ian Logue (PatsFans) Zappe’s emergence is certainly changing Patriots’ QB conversation.
  • Jerry Thornton suggests Bailey Zappe and Bill Belichick becoming hug bros could be a sign both will be back in 2024.
  • Chris Mason has the story of how last year’s exit meeting set the stage for LB Mack Wilson’s breakout season.
  • Doug Kyed notes Bill Belichick’s reputation working with cornerbacks precedes him. Marco Wilson was excited to join the Patriots this week because of the team’s history at the position.
  • Zack Cox talks about how watching New England’s “GOAT” wideouts has helped DeMario Douglas enjoy one of the best rookie seasons in franchise history.
  • Mark Daniels explains why Devante Parker is putting up better numbers with Bailey Zappe at quarterback.
  • Phil Perry’s Patriots Mailbag: Under-the-radar free agents who could help in 2024.
  • Sara Marshall (MusketFire) Patriots said to be a favorite to land Russell Wilson next year. /That’s just because everyone wants to see the Patriots burn.

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