The New England Patriots dropped their second straight game on Sunday, falling 22-12 to the Miami Dolphins. With New England officially eliminated from playoff contention, it’s time to have eyes towards next season as the Patriots play their final two games. One bright spot during the Dolphins game was the play of second-year wide receiver … Continue reading Film Review: Jakobi Meyers Solidifies Himself as Cornerstone of Patriots Roster
Lawrence Guy is the Unsung Hero of Patriots Season
The New England Patriots have gotten back into the playoff mix with four wins over their past 5 games, showing admirable effort clawing back to a .500 winning percentage. Over those five games, the biggest improvement on the team has been the run defense. When they were stumbling to a 2-5 record to start the … Continue reading Lawrence Guy is the Unsung Hero of Patriots Season
Patriots Blueprint: How Brian Flores and Dolphins Contained Justin Herbert
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert enters the matchup with the New England Patriots posting historic numbers. Through 10 games of his rookie season, Herbert has thrown 23 touchdown passes. With 5 games remaining, Herbert needs just 5 more touchdown passes to break Baker Mayfield’s rookie season record set in 2018. Herbert has positioned himself … Continue reading Patriots Blueprint: How Brian Flores and Dolphins Contained Justin Herbert
Film Review: Breaking Down Stephon Gilmore vs. Deandre Hopkins
One of the most interesting aspects of watching football is seeing how the “game within the game” plays out. During the New England vs. Arizona game this past Sunday, one of those matchups was Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore against Cardinals wide receiver Deandre Hopkins. Gilmore, the reigning defensive player of the year, has been one … Continue reading Film Review: Breaking Down Stephon Gilmore vs. Deandre Hopkins
Film Review: Patriots Defense Contained Kyler, Cardinals Running Game
New England’s surprise victory over the Arizona Cardinals was on the back of one of their best defensive performances of the season to this point. New England held Arizona to their lowest point total and second-lowest yardage total of the season. Arizona was given excellent starting field position on their first drive of the game, … Continue reading Film Review: Patriots Defense Contained Kyler, Cardinals Running Game
Patriots “QB Iso” Play That Jump-Started the Offense, Explained
Somehow, the New England Patriots were able to beat the Arizona Cardinals. It wasn’t pretty, but there are no moral victories in the NFL. New England was outgained by over 120 yards, lost the turnover battle, had less than 100 passing yards and were penalized 6 times. In the closing moments, however, Arizona missed a … Continue reading Patriots “QB Iso” Play That Jump-Started the Offense, Explained
Film Review: Damiere Byrd’s Career Day
While the Patriots dropped a crucial game to the Houston Texans on Sunday, there were a few bright spots for a team that is still in playoff contention. Most notably, wide receiver Damiere Byrd had the best game of his career Byrd came to New England as a free agent this past offseason, as he … Continue reading Film Review: Damiere Byrd’s Career Day
How New England Unleashed Chase Winovich
After several key departures in the offseason, it’s safe to say that the New England Patriots defense has regressed from last season. Some regression was bound to happen after the Patriots posted historical numbers on the defensive side in 2019, but it’s been a steeper decline than originally anticipated. New England still has one of … Continue reading How New England Unleashed Chase Winovich
Film Review: Sunday Night Football was Kyle Dugger’s Coming Out Party
When the New England Patriots made Kyle Dugger their top pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, head coach Bill Belichick spoke with the Lenoir-Rhyne product over the phone. Belichick noted that he loved Dugger’s potential, and that he would be provided with a unique opportunity for growth playing alongside a veteran secondary filled with versatile … Continue reading Film Review: Sunday Night Football was Kyle Dugger’s Coming Out Party
