Patriots Will Live or Die in LA
This Patriots’ edition is tough to figure out. One week they bow to the offensively challenged Denver Broncos followed by losses to the 49ers and Bills. Then they eke out a win over the woeful Jets, which felt like a loss, only to wake up the next week and stun the Ravens.
Maybe they’re not so bad after all? Well, just wait a week because they then dropped a 27-20 decision to the Titans and stood at 4-6 with their prospects against the up and coming Cardinals looking bleak. The only thing that looked bleaker last week was Cam Newton’s passing but the Patriots overcame that deficiency and clinched a 20-17 victory off the foot of Nick Folk in the waning moments of the game.
ESPN Patriots insider, Mike Reiss, reported, “Cam Newton appeared to be saying “I’m sorry, man” to OC Josh McDaniels as the Patriots’ celebration began after Nick Folk’s game-winning field goal. While Newton gutted through a challenging day, his 14-yard run (and then the 15-yard penalty) was critical to set up final kick.”
So, what now? Who are the New England Patriots? How do you handicap this team as they head to LA for a double dipper against the Chargers this week and then the Rams next week? Speaking of handicapping, the Patriots are a pick’em for this game at Nitrogen Sports on the road against the Chargers.
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