Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images How the Rams used play-action to dominate New England on early downs in Week 11. Through the first 15 minutes at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, DeMarcus Covington’s defense held the upper hand on Sean McVay. The New England Patriots held on two third-down stops at midfield, forcing the Los Angeles Rams to punt twice. Then, the dam … [Read more...] about Early-down defense making life miserable for the Patriots right now
New England Patriots links 11/21/24 – Heavy lifting: Can Maye, Henry, Boutte carry the offense?
Hunter Henry | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday. TEAM TALK Patriots-Dolphins initial Injury Report. Mike Dussault’s 10 to Watch: Patriots look to break through vs. Tua, Dolphins. Mike Dussault’s Patriots Notebook: Strange back in mix as Pats prepare for Miami. Press Conferences: Jerod Mayo - Drake Maye - Hunter Henry. Game … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 11/21/24 – Heavy lifting: Can Maye, Henry, Boutte carry the offense?
Cole Strange’s journey back from injury included relearning how to walk, feeling like ‘a baby deer’
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Patriots offensive lineman returned to the practice field on Wednesday. New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange returned to the football field this week. It was the next step in a long process back from the torn patellar tendon he suffered last season. Part of that process? Learning how to walk again once a cast was … [Read more...] about Cole Strange’s journey back from injury included relearning how to walk, feeling like ‘a baby deer’
Marcus Jones text message led to Alex Van Pelt installing offensive package
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jones played two offensive snaps last week against the Rams. Marcus Jones has made it known he’s a defensive player first. But that didn’t stop him from reminding his offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt of his versatility. Prior to the New England Patriots Week 10 matchup with the Chicago Bears, Jones shot Van … [Read more...] about Marcus Jones text message led to Alex Van Pelt installing offensive package
Patriots vs. Dolphins Thursday injury report: Vederian Lowe, Christian Barmore return as 2 stay sidelined
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The second injury report heading into Week 12 at Hard Rock Stadium. Two stayed sidelined for the New England Patriots during Thursday’s work on the Miami Dolphins. Defensive linemen Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jaquelin Roy both missed their fifth consecutive practice. Foot and neck injuries, respectively, … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Dolphins Thursday injury report: Vederian Lowe, Christian Barmore return as 2 stay sidelined
Patriots QB Drake Maye donates $10,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots’ rookie QB is doing some charitable work. New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has donated $10,000 to the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services, as first reported by Mike Reiss of ESPN. The money was donated specifically to help with relief efforts in Maye’s native North … [Read more...] about Patriots QB Drake Maye donates $10,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Dolphins ahead of Week 12
Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images The ex-Patriots and ex-Dolphins in the fold for Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Former New England Patriots and former Miami Dolphins will meet again at Hard Rock Stadium. But there have been changes to the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists since head coach Jerod Mayo’s side of the AFC East crossed paths with Mike … [Read more...] about Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Dolphins ahead of Week 12
New England Patriots links 11/20/24 – Eliot Wolf dropped the ball with rookie WRs
Rookie WR Javon Baker catches a pass at practice | Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday TEAM TALK Transactions: Patriots sign LB Titus Leo to the 53-man roster from the Colts practice squad, place LB Curtis Jacobs on injured reserve and release LB Ochaun Mathis. Game Preview: Patriots at Dolphins. Series … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 11/20/24 – Eliot Wolf dropped the ball with rookie WRs
Starting O-lineman Cole Strange to return to Patriots practice
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Strange takes a major step forward in his recovery from a torn patellar tendon. Update 11/20/2024: Starting O-lineman Cole Strange returns to Patriots practice New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo already broke the news of Cole Strange’s return during his Wednesday morning press conference. A short time … [Read more...] about Starting O-lineman Cole Strange to return to Patriots practice