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Patriots Preview: Week 6 vs Denver

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Right, let’s try this again, shall we? On Sunday the 1-3 Denver Broncos travel to Gillette Stadium to take on the 2-2 New England Patriots.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020
Game Time: 1:00 PM EST
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Network: CBS
All-time record: Broncos lead series 30-23 (including playoffs)

When They Last Met…

Patriots 41-16 Broncos
November 12, 2017

AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

The Patriots got off to a fast start at Empower Field after the Broncos spilled a Ryan Allen punt which was recovered by Jacob Hollister. On the resulting possession, Tom Brady found Rex Burkhead over the middle for a 14-yard touchdown.

After the Broncos stalled following a long drive downfield, they settled for a field goal. Denver kicked off to return possession to New England and Dion Lewis received the kick around three yards deep in the Patriots endzone and bolted 103 yards to the house for an incredible touchdown.

Again Denver tried to fire back, but could only settle with another field goal. Patriots also matched this when they couldn’t convert in the red zone and also settled for three points.

As the second quarter rolled on, the teams both had a further field goal conversion each and the Patriots launched a late quarter drive into Broncos territory. Within the final minute, Brady fired a laser to Dwayne Allen for an 11-yard touchdown. Halftime- Patriots 27-9 Broncos.

Brock Osweiler finally found the end zone for Denver with a seven-yard pass over the middle to Demaryius Thomas for their only touchdown of the game.

Brady orchestrated a brilliant counter-attack which ended with Lewis rushing for his second touchdown of the night. The scoring was soon complete with Brady going to James White for a six-yard touchdown. Osweiler finished off proceedings by throwing an interception to Patrick Chung. Final- Patriots 41-16 Broncos.

Performances
NE
QB Tom Brady 25/34 – 266 YDS – 3 TD
RB Dion Lewis RUSH- 14 ATT – 55 YDS – 1 TD – 1 KRTD
CB Patrick Chung 1 INT
K Stephen Gostkowski 2/2 FG – 5/5 XP
DEN
QB Brock Osweiler 18/33 – 221 YDS – 1 TD – 1 INT
WR Emmanual Sanders 6/11 – 137 YDS

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Patriots vs Chiefs – Player Ups & Downs

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Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

I don’t think I’m speaking out of line when I say that following the news of Cam Newton’s positive COVID-19 test, the expectation to win last night’s game was pretty much nonexistent. But when we look back, I can’t help think we could have stolen a win last night. Here are Week 4’s ups and downs.

Ups ⬆️

Damien Harris

We were finally able to see Damien Harris lead the Patriots backfield last night, and it was promising stuff. Harris finished with 17 carries for 100 yards, his longest run being a 41 yard gain.

With Michel out for three weeks at least, Harris has a golden opportunity to stay atop of the running back depth chart, and one way to stay there is to keep having big yardage games, just a shame he couldn’t score the team any points, they needed it.

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Patriots place Sony Michel, Cody Davis on IR, promote three to main roster for KC game

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Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Per Field Yates, the Patriots are placing RB Sony Michel on IR today. A tough break for Sony who had one of his better games as a Patriot against Las Vegas, he’ll be out with a quad injury for at least three weeks.

S/ST Cody Davis also unsurprisingly ends up on IR, he missed practice all week and now is given a few weeks to recover.

Now, here’s what we’ve been waiting for, RB Damien Harris is off IR and active for tonight, he’ll surely be lead back to begin proceedings and the first time we’ll get to see him in a meaningful role as a Patriot.

WR Gunner Olszewski has also been activated from IR and will be active tonight, along with fellow WR Isaiah Zuber, who gets another chance to show what he can do as the team’s official COVID-19 replacement.

Patriots Sunday Supplement 10/4

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(Staff Photo By Faith Ninivaggi/ Boston Herald/ Media News Group)

What a crazy 24 hours it’s been, the news broke yesterday afternoon that starting QB Cam Newton had tested positive for COVID-19, today’s game was postponed and looks set to be played on Monday night (10/5).

Cam Tests Positive

According to reports, Newton was informed about his positive test late Friday night and went straight into self-quarantine. The team had players at the facility yesterday who were then sent home when optimism to play as scheduled on Sunday faded.

The Chiefs had their own problems with the virus as practice squad QB Jordan Ta’amu also had a positive test. As of right now, no other Patriots or Chiefs players/staff members have tested positive.

Hopefully Cam has a full and speedy recovery and that nobody else is impacted by this.

Quarterback Questions

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

So with Newton set to miss at least the game against Kansas City, Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will lead the team in Week 4.

Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots intend to start Hoyer when the game takes place. This isn’t a huge surprise to me, Hoyer has the greater game experience and has been active as the official backup in every week so far this season.

Injury Check-In

In Friday’s injury report, only one player was confirmed out along with five as questionable for today’s game against Kansas City.

OUT
S/ST Cody Davis
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
OL Shaq Mason (Calf)
RB Sony Michel (Quad)
OL Isaiah Wynn (Calf)

With an extra day of rest, I suspect all five questionable players to suit up on Monday or Tuesday without any issue. Cody Davis remains out and could be heading for a spot on IR.

Roster Moves

Just a few practice squad moves to report on from this past week, along with Cam being placed on the reserve/COVID list.
Practice Squad
Signed
OL Jordan Roos
LB Michael Pinckney
Released
WR Mason Kinsey
DL Xavier Williams
Reserve/COVID list
QB Cam Newton

BREAKING- Patriots vs Chiefs Postponed until Monday or Tuesday

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Not a huge surprise, but tomorrow’s game has now been postponed until Monday or Tuesday next week. The key thing to keep an eye on is the results from today’s tests.

NFL Official Statement

The Chiefs also have COVID issues of their own…

BREAKING – Cam Newton tests positive for COVID-19

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(AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)

Wow, this is a big one, first reported by Field Yates and Adam Schefter, Cam Newton has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of tomorrow’s game against Kansas City.

This is the first problem the Patriots have had with the virus so far this season, and it rules out their starting quarterback. Cam has been placed on the reserve/COVID list also according to Tom Pelissero.

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Week 4 Injury Check-In – 10/2 -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.

The season is well underway, and many sportsbooks, including some that are listed on My Betting Sites, have the Patriots priced at +250 to beat the Chiefs.

New England Patriots

OUT
S/ST Cody Davis
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder) – Limited today
WR Julian Edelman (Knee) – Limited today
OL Shaq Mason (Calf) – Limited today
RB Sony Michel (Quad) – Limited today
OL Isaiah Wynn (Calf) – Limited today

No real surprises that Cody Davis misses out on Sunday’s clash with the Chiefs, he may end up on IR at some point, depending on the severity of his rib injury.

Butler, Edelman, Mason, Michel, and Wynn are all questionable for Sunday, will monitor their status over the weekend, but I wouldn’t expect any of them to miss out.

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