Patriots News 1-28, Which Free Agents Should Return?

“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” The post Patriots News 1-28, Which Free Agents Should Return? appeared first on PatsFans.com.

More Internal Frustration Comes to Light During Disappointing Patriots 2023 Season

Following the 2022 season, the Boston Herald provided some insight as it pertained to the problems going on inside the walls of Gillette Stadium after New England’s 8-9 finish. With the Patriots currently sitting at 4-12 heading into this weekend, the Herald didn’t wait until after the season to provide a window into what’s gone …

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Patriots Week 17 Report Card: Turnovers Sink Game In Buffalo

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.  The post Patriots Week 17 Report Card: Turnovers Sink Game In Buffalo appeared first on PatsFans.com.

MORSE: Patriots Week 17 Preview: Buffalo Bills

The Bills sit at 9-6 and are in great position to make the playoffs.  They have won three games in a row against some impressive opponents. The post MORSE: Patriots Week 17 Preview: Buffalo Bills appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Bills: Everything we know about Week 17

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots will travel to Highmark Stadium in Week 17. The New England Patriots are riding an active one-game winning streak over the Buffalo Bills into the two teams’ meeting on New Year’s Eve. Despite beating their division rivals 29-25 in Week 7, however, the two …

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Zappe’s Emergence is Certainly Changing Patriots’ QB Conversation

With just two games left to go and not much left to play for, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe is quietly doing something that could see the team have to make some interesting decisions this offseason. The post Zappe’s Emergence is Certainly Changing Patriots’ QB Conversation appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Broncos: New England turns ball over on first snap

The New England Patriots’ Christmas Eve game against the Denver Broncos started in the worst possible fashion. After receiving the opening kickoff, quarterback Bailey Zappe was sacked on the very first offensive play from scrimmage, fumbling the football, and watching the Broncos defense recover at the New England 6-yard line. The play was a direct …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Defense starts with a successful goal-line stop

The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos in the worst way possible, by turning the football over on its very first snap of the night. The Bailey Zappe lost fumble set up Denver at the New England 6-yard line and in prime position to take an early lead. …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Ezekiel Elliott hurdles defender en route to 15-yard touchdown

It took the New England Patriots offense two-and-a-half quarters, but it has finally found the end zone against the Denver Broncos. In the third quarter of the two teams’ Week 16 primetime matchup, Ezekiel Elliott scored on a 15-yard catch-and-run that also saw the veteran running back hurdle over a defender on his way toward …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Special teams touchdown adds to New England’s lead

The New England Patriots’ special teams unit has had its fair share of issues all season, including earlier in the Week 16 primetime matchup with the Denver Broncos. In the third quarter, however, the group was ready to capitalize on a massive mistake by its opponent. After a Bailey Zappe-to-Mike Gesicki touchdown allowed the Patriots …

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NFL Week 16 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Week 16 kicks off in Los Angeles. The NFL is off to Los Angeles to kick off Week 16, where Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints are set to take on Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams — with both team’s needing a win to help their playoff …

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Patriots Claim Former Jaguars Quarterback

After losing veteran quarterback Will Grier to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, the New England Patriots made a subsequent move to round out their QB room. The post Patriots Claim Former Jaguars Quarterback appeared first on PatsFans.com.

NFL Week 14 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, picks, open thread, and more

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Week 14 kicks off in Las Vegas. Week 14 kicks off with another battle of backup quarterbacks. After Justin Herbert’s season ending hand injury, the Los Angeles Chargers will turn to Easton Stick Thursday night against Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders. Welcome to our Thursday night Patriots Rooting …

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Patriots Fourth And Two Podcast: Steelers Recap & Chiefs Preview

In this episode, Steve, Ian, and Russ look back at the Patriots victory against the Steelers and later on they preview the Chiefs game. The post Patriots Fourth And Two Podcast: Steelers Recap & Chiefs Preview appeared first on PatsFans.com.

MORSE: Patriots Preview – A Look at the Pittsburgh Steelers

I hate Thursday Night games.  The teams don’t have enough time off between games to properly prepare for the opponent and the players don’t get the rest they need to recover from the previous Sunday’s game.  The product ends up being diluted because of this.  Is it possible for the Patriots to score negative points …

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Did The Patriots Blow Their Season By Winning?

New plan.  Bailey Zappe starts next year.  First draft pick now becomes a tackle. The post Did The Patriots Blow Their Season By Winning? appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Six Initial Thoughts After Patriots Beat Steelers Thursday Night

Some initial thoughts coming off of Thursday night’s New England Patriots win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The post Six Initial Thoughts After Patriots Beat Steelers Thursday Night appeared first on PatsFans.com.

MORSE: 14 Observation From the Big Patriots’ Victory Over Steelers

Zappe had a very good game except for two plays.  He was 19 of 28, for 240 yards and 3 TDs.  The Interception was at a very bad time. The post MORSE: 14 Observation From the Big Patriots’ Victory Over Steelers appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots News 12-10, Patriots Report Card Against Pittsburgh

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 post Patriots News 12-10, Patriots Report Card Against Pittsburgh appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Sunday’s Games Leave Patriots as Spoilers With Four Games Left

Heading into Sunday’s slate of NFL games, there was a sliver of hope that a late run to finish 7-10 by Bill Belichick’s team might mean a shot at playing in January, given that the New England Patriots weren’t quite mathematically eliminated. The post Sunday’s Games Leave Patriots as Spoilers With Four Games Left appeared …

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Patriots Lose Potential QB Prospect to Ravens

For anyone hoping to see Malik Cunningham continue to develop into a potential quarterback for the Patriots, it looks like that run is coming to an end. The post Patriots Lose Potential QB Prospect to Ravens appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots Can’t Overcome Dolphins and the Officials’ Poor Calls

This was no different than the bogus call last season when Rhamondre Stevenson’s forward progress was stopped, yet a Raiders defender stripped him of the ball.  The sideline parabolic microphones pick up everything, including the players swearing. The post MORSE: Patriots Can’t Overcome the Dolphins and the Officials’ Poor Calls appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Final Thoughts of Patriots Against the Dolphins

With the trade deadline approaching, it’s going to be interesting to see how the New England Patriots handle things at the wide receiver position on Sunday in Miami. The post Five Final Thoughts Ahead of Patriots’ Showdown Against the Dolphins appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Is Mac Jones Worried About Getting Traded? QB Addressed That

Obviously, the first six weeks here in New England have been less than ideal, with Patriots quarterback Mac Jones being the target for a lot of that criticism. The post Is Mac Jones Worried About Getting Traded? QB Addressed That Wednesday appeared first on PatsFans.com.