Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Patriots might face a starter-less Bills team in Week 18. The Kansas City Chiefs took care of business on Christmas, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. As a result of their victory, the now-15-1 Chiefs were able to lock up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and secure a first-round playoff bye even with one week left in the regular … [Read more...] about Chiefs clinching AFC’s top seed could end up hurting Patriots in the long run
Drake Maye ‘still going to be aggressive’ despite high turnover total
Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images The Patriots’ rookie quarterback has turned the ball over 15 times in 10 starts this season. The first two quarters of their Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills saw the New England Patriots play competitive football in all three phases. After taking a 14-7 lead into the half, however, things started to fall apart for one primary … [Read more...] about Drake Maye ‘still going to be aggressive’ despite high turnover total
Patriots hope to ‘bring the punch’ against the Chargers run game
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images New England has struggled on the ground all year long, and the last two weeks in particular. In 2023, the New England Patriots fielded one of the best run defenses in the NFL. In 2024, they very much do not. After ranking first in the league in yards per carry (3.3) and second in both expected points added per run (-0.187) and … [Read more...] about Patriots hope to ‘bring the punch’ against the Chargers run game
New England Patriots links 12/26/24 – Charge it! Pats have plenty to play for in Week 17
RB Antonio Gibson catches the opening kickoff | Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Patriots-Chargers initial Injury Report. Evan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: Previewing Drake Maye vs. Justin Herbert in Saturday’s matchup vs. the Chargers. Game Preview: Chargers at Patriots. Series history, Scouting the matchups, tale of the … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 12/26/24 – Charge it! Pats have plenty to play for in Week 17
Patriots to get first-hand look at Ladd McConkey after passing on him in NFL Draft
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images McConkey has been one of the league’s top rookie receivers. The New England Patriots went into the 2024 NFL Draft looking to weaponize their offense. After drafting quarterback Drake Maye in the first round, the focus shifted to the wide receiver position. Holding the No. 34 overall pick atop the second round, Eliot Wolf’s first draft … [Read more...] about Patriots to get first-hand look at Ladd McConkey after passing on him in NFL Draft
Patriots vs. Chargers Thursday injury report: Marcus Jones out, Ben Brown among 10 questionable
Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images Game statuses for Week 17 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots will host the Los Angeles Chargers down Marcus Jones. The cornerback and punt returner has been ruled out after remaining a non-participant through six consecutive injury reports due to a hip issue. But center Ben Brown, who remains in the NFL’s concussion … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Chargers Thursday injury report: Marcus Jones out, Ben Brown among 10 questionable
Kayshon Boutte’s behind-the-scenes work starting to pay dividends for Patriots
Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images The second-year wide receiver is coming off a career performance. Wide receiver is one of the New England Patriots’ biggest positions of need heading toward the 2025 offseason. What the group will look like next year is therefore unclear, but Kayshon Boutte has started building a case to eventually end up a part of it. Leading all … [Read more...] about Kayshon Boutte’s behind-the-scenes work starting to pay dividends for Patriots
Week 17 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images TNF heads to Soldier Field. Needing a win to keep their small playoff hopes alive, the Seattle Seahawks head to Soldier Field to take on Caleb Williams and the struggling Chicago Bears, losers of nine straight. Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment section to further discussion tonight’s Thursday … [Read more...] about Week 17 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread
Pats Pulpit Reacts: How confident are you in the Patriots at Christmas?
A holiday check-in on the Pats. With the holiday season upon us, we are continuing our weekly tracking poll for confidence in the New England Patriots. The team enters Christmas as losers of five consecutive games. However, the 3-point loss in Buffalo on Sunday may have been one of their best showings of the season considering the situation, location, and opponent. However, the … [Read more...] about Pats Pulpit Reacts: How confident are you in the Patriots at Christmas?