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Patriots Defend Home, Silence Kansas City Chiefs 34-3

By Taylor ⋅ November 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots (7-3) may have once again struggled in the opening half, but a strong final 30 minutes propelled the team to a 34-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs (4-6) on Monday Night Football at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Defense Continues to Show Improvement The Patriots defense that consists of many unknowns continues to develop [...]

Patriots Ground Jets 37-16; Regain AFC East Lead

By Taylor ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots (6-3) used a complete team effort to top the New York Jets (5-4) on Sunday night, receiving contributions on offense, defense and special teams en route to a 37-16 win at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Brady, Offense Soar Following a two-game skid that saw the Patriots’ signal-caller occasionally out of [...]

Assessing the Patriots’ Playoff Chances

By Taylor ⋅ November 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With two consecutive losses to mar a 5-1 start, the Patriots sit at 5-3 and tied for the AFC East lead. Panic has begun to set in, and the question’s of Bill Belichick’s talent evauation are developing. As the season has reached it’s midway point, playoff races are heating up. Below are the Patriots’ chances [...]

Manning Stuns New England Again in 24-20 Giants Win

By Taylor ⋅ November 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning replicated his Super Bowl XLII success on Sunday, rallying the New York Giants (6-2) to a last-minute 24-20 come-from-behind victory against the New England Patriots (5-3) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Gigantic Performance Down 20-17 with 1:36 remaining, Manning orchestrated an 8-play, 80-yard drive that culminated with a [...]

Brady, Offense Stymied by Steelers in 25-17 loss

By Taylor ⋅ October 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots were blitzed early and often on Sunday, falling 25-17 to the Pittsburgh Steelers to fall to 5-2 on the year at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. Offensive Showing The Patriots offensive was ineffective all afternoon. Pittsburgh pressured the New England signal caller and bottled up the Patriots’ rushing attack in the [...]

Brian Waters Vital to Offensive Success

By Taylor ⋅ October 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the most unheralded acquisitions after this summer’s lockout was New England’s signing of Brian Waters. A Pro-Bowl guard in 2010, the veteran lineman has replaced the retired Stephen Neal and has been one of the most consistent producers up front. Waters has been key to both an effective rushing attack (14th overall, 4.6 average [...]

The Legacy of Theo Epstein: The Final Verdict

By Taylor ⋅ October 27, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

With former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein officially signed with the Chicago Cubs for the forseeable future, and Ben Cherington in charge of the Red Sox, I believe now is the perfect time for a true and fair reflection on Theo’s nine years of service for the tenants of Fenway Park. While several media [...]

Patriots Prepare for Shootout with Cowboys

By Taylor ⋅ October 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots will take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a inter-conference battle at 4:15 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Last Time Out The Patriots were able to overcome their January AFC Divisional loss to the Jets, beating New York 30-21 at Gillette. Dallas was on their bye last week, but [...]

Jets Caught with Sideline Camera after Loss to Patriots

By Taylor ⋅ October 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New York Jets are under fire today, stemming from a recent allegation that a Jets’ team employee was caught videotaping from their sideline in a 30-21 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The man in question was holding a large camera, New York Jets gear and a lime green vest.

Patriots Soar to 30-21 Victory Over Jets

By Taylor ⋅ October 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots improved their record to 4-1 on the season, topping the New York Jets 30-21 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. New England remains tied for first in the AFC East with the Buffalo Bills, while the Jets sit at 2-3 and are now third in the division. The Law Firm Delivers [...]

Patriots Set to Take Flight Against Jets in Key Week 5 Contest

By Taylor ⋅ October 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

On Sunday, the New York Jets will invade Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots in a key Week 5 contest between these two AFC East rivals in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets sit at 2-2 after dropping their last two games against Oakland and Baltimore, while the Patriots are 3-1, recovering from the Week [...]

Patriots Run Wild and Plunder the Raiders 31-19

By Taylor ⋅ October 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The New England Patriots righted the ship Sunday afternoon, topping the Oakland Raiders 31-19 at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The win improves the Patriots’ record to 3-1 on the year, tied with Buffalo for first in the AFC East. Brady regains form Quarterback Tom Brady was solid but not spectacular in the triumph, [...]

Previewing and Predicting Week 4 in the NFL

By Taylor ⋅ September 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Three weeks of the season have come and gone as the month of September comes to a close. Throughout the first three weeks, numerous storylines are beginning to emerge. Contenders and pretenders are beginning to separate from the pack, injuries are starting to mount, and the coaching hot seat is beginning to warm. Week 4 [...]

Red Sox Survive Orioles 8-7, Remain Tied for Wild Card

By Taylor ⋅ September 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox escaped disaster on Tuesday night, topping the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Boston remains tied with Tampa Bay atop the American League Wild Card standing with just one game remaining. The lineup produced a quartet of home runs while Alfredo Aceves earned his 10th victory [...]

Buffalo Rallies to Stun New England 34-31

By Taylor ⋅ September 25, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

The Buffalo Bills rallied from a 21-0 second-quarter deficit on Sunday, scoring 24 second-half points en route to a 34-31 victory over the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills scored 17 points in the fourth after entering the final frame down 24-17. The defeat was the Patriots first [...]