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Patriots preparing for mental challenge against Raiders QB Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins has never been known as the most athletically-imposing quarterback in football. And yet, he has found success through his 15-year career in the NFL. Whether it was Washington, Minnesota or Atlanta, he continued to play his style of football and keep himself. Nothing flashing, but consistently performing at a steady level. It’s the […]
Patriots mailbag: Will injuries force an addition at wide receiver?
The New England Patriots are looking to build off of their big win against the Buffalo Bills, and now return home for a matchup against the surprising 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders. So, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. Hey Brian. Do you think there’s a move made at wide receiver if the team gets […]
Patriots vs. Raiders weather forecast for NFL Week 5
Last year’s meeting between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium was a wet affair. There is a chance this week’s game between the two clubs is as well, but it does not seem particularly likely. According to NFL Weather, there is a “slight chance of rain showers” throughout the […]
Patriots offense looking for consistency after finding its stride in Buffalo
The New England Patriots offense took a major step forward last Sunday in Buffalo. The unit looked different, scoring a season-high 29 points as the four touchdowns it scored doubled the amount they previously had through the first three weeks. According to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, however, not much changed. “I just think staying consistent. […]
What signing Mike Brown to the 53-man roster means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots have started filling the openings on their active roster, and Thursday saw them make the first such move. Safety Mike Brown, who began the regular season on the practice squad, was promoted to the 53-man team. Let’s assess what the move means for the Patriots heading into their Week 5 game […]
Patriots vs. Raiders Thursday injury report: Reggie Gilliam added to list of five non-participants
As the New England Patriots headed back to practice, four absences became five. Fullback Reggie Gilliam joined the list of non-participants during Thursday’s work on the Las Vegas Raiders after being limited with ankle and knee injuries to begin the week. Alongside the March signing, wide receiver Mack Hollins and cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis […]
Patriots promote safety Mike Brown to 53-man roster after consecutive elevations
The New England Patriots stood with two open roster spots. One remains. The organization announced the promotion of safety Mike Brown from the practice squad on Thursday after the vested veteran served as a back-to-back standard elevation. Brown, 27, reverted as the week began. The 6-foot-1, 218-pound safety has played 12 snaps on defense and […]
Patriots vs. Raiders: Who has the edge in Week 5?
After back-to-back road contests, the New England Patriots return home in Week 5 for what will on paper be a marquee matchup. On the one side, you have the reigning AFC champions, who just improved to 2-2 on the year; on the other side, you have the upstart Las Vegas Raiders and their 3-1 record. […]
Patriots news: Pats-Raiders keys to victory, building on success
Week five is inching closer. The Monster Keys to victory have been delivered, plenty of videos and podcasts are out to preview and break down the matchup. Also a couple of columns – one on Efton Chism III’s parents and how they travel to watch him play, and the other on Milton Williams being inspired […]
Gabe Jacas keeps eyes forward as big plays start piling up for the Patriots rookie
Former New England Patriots research director Ernie Adams once compared a good football team to a racehorse with its blinders on, not being distracted by anything in its surroundings and remaining focused on what lies ahead. That description also can be applied to one of the current Patriots’ most promising players. Four games into his […]
Patriots treating Raiders TE Brock Bowers like a wide receiver this week
As New England Patriots practice squad wide receiver Kyle Dixon took the field Wednesday, he donned the No. 89 jersey, signaling his practice responsibilities for the week: Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. It’s a sign of how the Patriots plan to treat the All-Pro tight end ahead of their Week 5 matchup. “Really, Brock is […]
Patriots vs. Raiders series history ahead of Week 5 game
For the New England Patriots, Sunday will be a celebration. The franchise will honor the 25th anniversary of its first ever Super Bowl-winning team as well as recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Adam Vinatieri. It is a fitting day to do so given that the Las Vegas Raiders are in town. The Raiders, […]
Patriots vs. Raiders preview for NFL Week 5
Coming off a big win in Buffalo, the New England Patriots are returning back home in Week 5. The team of head coach Mike Vrabel, now in possession, of a 2-2 record, will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders have been one of the surprise teams of the season thus far. […]
Patriots vs. Raiders Wednesday injury report: Three cornerbacks among New England’s sidelined
The New England Patriots are not out of the woods yet. Wide receiver Mack Hollins as well as cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Karon Prunty and all stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s practice in Foxborough. The active roster’s four absences were joined by a long line of limited participants to begin work on the […]
Mike Vrabel gives a status update on Patriots WR Kyle Williams
Kyle Williams seemed poised for a bigger role this season. The New England Patriots’ second-year wide receiver had flashed in preseason, been on the receiving end of some considerable praise from his head coach, and saw fellow wideout Kayshon Boutte get traded to the Houston Texans. The stage therefore appeared set for Williams to take […]
Efton Chism focused on opportunity ahead, not Bills trash talk
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III was asked about Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s postgame comments on Wednesday. The wide receiver decided not to jab back. “He’s a great player. They’re a great team. I got a bunch of respect for him, but we’re excited for this week, looking forward to the Raiders,” Chism […]
Patriots’ Drake Maye earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his resurgence at Highmark Stadium. The New England Patriots captain completed 22-of-37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in last Sunday’s 29-26 AFC East upset against the Buffalo Bills. He added a team-high and season-high 54 rushing yards to lead the conference’s […]
Patriots News: Pats’ aggression was their edge
The Patriots went for it on fourth down twice on Sunday and were successful each time. They were also successful on their two-point conversion. Buffalo was lucky the refs did not call the Gabe Jacas-powered two-point safety against Josh Allen. Aggressiveness paid off last week, and I’m hoping the team sticks with that mentality when […]
Patriots strength of schedule talk is back on the menu
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the New England Patriots last season was the supposedly easy schedule they played on their way to a division title, playoff berth, and ultimately the Super Bowl. While some of it was naturally hyperbole, there was some truth to the fact that the team benefitted from its fourth-place […]
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Raiders ahead of Week 5
There’s the Josh McDaniels connection. There’s the Tom Brady connection. And then there’s those in the AFC East and AFC West locker rooms. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, eight players in the fold for Sunday have been both New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL journeys. Here’s a […]
Patriots vs. Bills position grades and film review from Week 4
Talk about a bounce-back. Failing to perform at an adequate level in all three phases, the New England Patriots were seemingly in the gutter following their Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. And things did not look much better either with a 1-2 record in hand, traveling to Buffalo to take on an unbeaten […]
The Number Crunch: Patriots’ win in Buffalo a tale of 2 quarterbacks
This past Sunday was arguably one of the biggest regular season wins in recent memory for the New England Patriots. Not only did it put them “back in the race,” according to head coach Mike Vrabel, but the uneasiness surrounding the team’s offense and quarterback Drake Maye in particular has finally subsided for the time […]
Former second-round O-lineman among Patriots’ latest group of tryouts
The New England Patriots had an active day on Tuesday. Besides releasing outside linebacker Jose Ramirez to free up a second open spot on their 53-man roster, the team also made change to their practice squad. In addition, they had six players in town on a tryout basis. One of those — cornerback Al’zillion Hamilton […]
What releasing Jose Ramirez means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots made a change to their 53-man roster on Tuesday, releasing outside linebacker Jose Ramirez. The 27-year-old will now hit the waiver wire and if going through it unclaimed could return via the team’s practice squad. For now, however, let’s assess what letting him go means from a big-picture point of view. […]
Patriots Power Rankings, Week 5: They’re ALIVE!
It looked bleak heading into Sunday, but the sun is shining bright today. New England couldn’t have picked a better time to come alive, and couldn’t have picked a better team – in their spanking new stadium, no less – to use as their launch pad. While the Bills are busy mouthing off and coming […]
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