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The Patriots future is cloudy, the season, in jeopardy

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(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

I want to say I’m surprised by the result today, but in all honesty, I’m not. We knew things were going to be different, there was a mix of excitement and trepidation when training camp started, but now, the wheels of this team are beginning to show signs of decay.

And this isn’t just about Tom Brady. Yep, it hurts a bunch when Bill suffers his worst home loss since he took over as head coach in 2000, and Brady slings 350+ for 4 touchdowns. But this is about the Patriots in 2020, and it’s important to look forward, not back.

The offense is currently non-existent, Cam has had two terrible games since he returned from the COVID list, I barely knew Edelman was in the game, and the team can’t stop turning the ball over. The defense has shown flashes of brilliance in some weeks, and signs of concern in others.

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Patriots GameDay Supplement 10/25

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It’s bounce-back week! Tough loss last Sunday against the Broncos, but I think a fire has been lit underneath this franchise. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 7 encounter against the San Francisco 49ers.

Check out my preview for today’s match up here.

(Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Roster Moves

Main Roster
C David Andrews (Activated from IR)
DT Tashawn Bower (Promoted from PS)*
DT Nick Thurman (CV19 replacement)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game

Signed
WR Mason Kinsey (PS)
Released
WR Devin Ross (PS)

Placed on Injured Reserve
OL Jermaine Eluemunor

The Patriots needed some good injury news, and they got some last night when the news that David Andrews was being activated to return from IR. With Shaq Mason also back in practice, the offensive line can start to re-stabilize and hopefully have some consistency back.

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Week 7 Injury Check-In – 10/23 – Game Projections

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Sunday is upon us, let’s take a look at the final injury report of the week that include the official game status projections.

New England Patriots

OUT
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder) – Limited today
WR Julian Edelman (Knee) – Limited today
OL Shaq Mason (Calf) – Limited today
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle) – Limited today
DE Derek Rivers (Back) – Limited today

New DT Carl Davis will have to wait a little longer for his Patriots debut as he is officially ruled out with a concussion. James White returned to practice today which was great news to hear, Derek Rivers is the only new name to join the questionable list. We should know on Sunday morning if any of them are likely to miss out.

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Patriots Preview: Week 7 vs San Francisco

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Week 7 already! Pats have a bunch of players back in practice and should be focused on getting back to winnings ways. On Sunday the 3-3 San Francisco 49ers travel to Gillette Stadium to take on the 2-4 New England Patriots.

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2020
Game Time: 4:25 PM EST
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Network: CBS (Jim Nantz & Tony Romo)
All-time record: 49ers lead series 8-5-0

When They Last Met…

Patriots 30-17 Broncos
November 20, 2016

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The Patriots won the toss and deferred possession to begin the first quarter, San Fran had a quick three and out before punting. Then, Tom Brady got to work.

After driving down to the 49ers four-yard line, Brady found Julian Edelman in the back corner of the end zone for the opening touchdown. The 49ers stalled on the following drive and settled for a field goal.

A 44-yard cannonball run by LeGarrette Blount got the Patriots deep into 49er territory to end the first quarter. On the first play of the second, Brady dumped off a screen pass to James White who rocketed his way into the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown.

Colin Kaepernick then established a good drive for San Francisco with a mixture of pass and run which ended with him finding Vance McDonald for an 18-yard touchdown. Halftime Patriots 13-10 49ers.

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Week 7 Injury Report – 10/21

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Week 7 is here, and so is the first injury report of the week, there was also some surprise returns to the field from players on IR!

New England Patriots

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
OL Jermaine Eluemunor (Ankle – placed on IR)
RB James White (Not injury related)
LIMITED
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
OL Shaq Mason (Calf)

Jermaine Eluemunor left Sunday’s game without being able to walk on his ankle, but his tweet earlier today suggests he won’t be out for too long.

The game he’s referencing is Week 10’s encounter with Baltimore, the team that drafted him in 2017. James White was also absent for non-injury reasons and Kyle Dugger is the new name to the regulars on the limited list.

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Patriots vs Broncos – Player Ups & Downs

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A game in which many, myself included, struggled to see a scenario where Denver would come away victorious yesterday, ended up with egg on our face as the Patriots fell 18-12. Here are the ups and downs from Week 6.

Ups ⬆️

Cornerbacks

Say what you will about yesterday’s performance, but in parts, the defense played very well. More specifically, it was the CB’s who played well. Firstly, Jon Jones went 1/8 on passing targets against him and allowed just 16 yards, recorded two PBU, and one INT. Stephon Gilmore had a good game also, along with J.C. Jackson who grabbed the other of Drew Lock’s interceptions.

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Whilst they did allow some chunk plays, they were instrumental in red zone defense by restricting the Broncos to just field goals all day, they were by far the best unit on the field.

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The Broncos Upset the Patriots, 18-12

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Broncos upend rusty Cam Newton, Patriots, 18-12, in postponed matchup - The Boston Globe
Image: AP

COVID-19 has been an on-going problem for the Patriots, and have impacted their time at the facility for over two weeks. But, none-the-less, practice time and time at the facility should not be an excuse for a Bill Belichick coached team.

The Denver Broncos were coming into Gillette Stadium with a 1-3 record, with their lone victory coming against the Jets. They were even without two playmakers on offense in Melvin Gordon and Noah Fant. On top of that, the Patriots were getting Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore back off of the COVID/RESERVE list. This game seemed like it would be an easy layup for the Patriots, but Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos had other plans.

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