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PatsProp Preview – The J-E-T-S II

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After resting up from the rigors of modern NFL football, the Patriots return from their bye tomorrow sat at 5-4 on the year, and welcome the 6-3 Jets to Foxborough! Here’s your quickfire preview for Week 11!

Injuries

The Patriots look to have a new Punter for tomorrow’s game with Jake Bailey doubtful to play. An update on Christian Barmore is that after this report was released, he was placed on IR and will miss the next 4 games with the knee issue that has been plaguing him.

Patriots To Watch

Mac Jones

Expect Mac to be on the watch list every week until the end of the season. I’m hoping that with a week to reset, he’ll come back to Gillette Stadium with a refreshed feel and be able to play his best game of the season, leading to a fourteenth-straight win over the Jets.

David Andrews

The return of David Andrews is massive for the Pats offensive line, they’ve had clear issues since he suffered a concussion in Week 7’s loss to Chicago. Having their captain and stalwart center back is big for Cole Strange also, he’s been in the wilderness without Andrews, clearly showing how important he’s been to the rookies development. So glad to have him back.

Nick Folk

I can see this game calling on Folk to kick a bunch of field goals tomorrow and he’s been up to the task for so long now as a Patriot. Unless the team finds some rare form in the red area, look for big kick Nick again to help with points.

Matthew Judon

The league-leader for sacks with 11.5, Judon should be a difference maker again tomorrow, last time against Zach Wilson he recorded 0.0 sacks for only the second game this season, I think that’ll change tomorrow and he’ll cause the Jets QB to have nightmares.

Flying Jets

Zach Wilson

Last time out against the Jets, Wilson practically handed the win to the Patriots by throwing three interceptions and completely capitulating in front of his home fans. A one to watch for sure, he’ll either be the reason they don’t lose, or the reason they do.

Sauce Gardner

Sauce is turning out to be a brilliant player for New York and he’s for sure in the running to be league DROTY. The Jets’ defense is certainly one of their strengths, and Gardner will be their main threat for takeaways against Mac Jones.

Tyler Conklin

The TE had a really productive game against the Pats a few weeks back, scoring two touchdowns and showing some good productivity against a Patriots defense that is usually pretty good defending tight ends. I think Bill will have made it clear that Conklin can’t have the same game against them tomorrow.

Garrett Wilson

Wilson heads into Week 11 as the Jets’ leading receiver on the year with 41 receptions for 521 yards. Whilst his QB might end of throwing the game away, he does still tend to throw it around and make plays, and a Wilson to Wilson hookup could be on the cards a few times tomorrow. He’s one to watch.

Patriots Ups & Downs Week 7

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WHAT A WIN! The Patriots absolutely dominated the Jets yesterday 54-13. There were many good performances, so let’s go through them now! Here are your Ups & Downs from Week 7!

Ups ⬆️

Running Backs

Damien Harris was the star of the day, he amassed over 100 yards and scored twice. It was great to see him find some good form over the last couple of weeks. J.J. Taylor also got in on the action, he scored twice after getting the nod over Rhamondre Stevenson, who was a healthy scratch yesterday.

After a few an uneasy beginning to the season on the ground, the Patriots really pulled things together yesterday.

Hunter Henry + Jonnu Smith

Happy National Tight Ends Day, am I right???? We got to see some encouraging plays by Jonnu Smith, before his day was cut short with an injury.

Smith’s teammate Hunter Henry continued his redzone production as he hauled in his fourth touchdown is as many weeks. The throw itself by Mac left Henry with work to do, but he managed to pull off an awesome one handed bobble-catch. The connection continues.

Kyle Dugger + J.C. Jackson

Both of these guys made a couple of insane plays to pick off poor Mike White, who replaced the injured Zach Wilson in the first half. Both had good days in general on defense, so they’re an up for sure.

Mac Jones

Great day for Mac out there yesterday, he passed for over 300 yards for the first time in his NFL career, and led some impressive drives, especially when the team went no-huddle at the end of the second quarter. This was Jones’ best game to date for me, and I can’t wait to see how he plays next week with some confidence under his belt against the Chargers.

Offensive Line

This unit deserves a bunch of credit, they’ve overcome a lot of trouble in the opening six weeks of the season, but, they’ve managed to put together a good performance yesterday, both in protecting the QB and getting the run-game moving.

Gunner Olszewski

Yesterday’s game was the first time Gunner stood out to me on his return duties, including his first return of the game which he got brought back to put the team in a great starting field position. The team needs more of this from Gunner, and hopefully, this will light a fire under him to continue moving forward.

Downs ⬇️

I’m not gonna put any on here today. I could, but after a win like that, I’ll stay glass half full for the rest of the week, no downs! They’re still some ways off being the finished article, but, to put in a performance like that without Trent Brown, who for many was the reason for the positional misfortunes, is a positive thing for sure.

PatsProp Preview – Here Come The Jets

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On a joyful weekend that sees the franchise induct Richard Seymour into their Hall Of Fame, the Patriots will be hoping to win at home for the first time this season, and avoid going 0-5 at Gillette Stadium in 2021. Here’s your preview of tomorrow’s game!

One’s To Watch

Rhamondre Stevenson

The rookie back made his way out of Bill’s doghouse last week and managed to string together some encouraging plays, plus, he found the endzone for his first career touchdown! Damien Harris is healthy, so expect him to still lead the backfield, but keep an eye out for Stevenson.

Kendrick Bourne

The fifth-year wideout has gone under the radar for how well he’s been progressing in recent weeks and I think he’ll continue to be involved tomorrow against the Jets, also, I’ll take another 75-yard touchdown from Bourne this week, please!

Christian Barmore

The big rookie defensive lineman has continued to impress me as we head into week 7, his ability to cause disruption through the middle should be evident again tomorrow, when the defense is on the field tomorrow, look out for number #90 at DT.

Mac Jones

Mac could do with a clean game, no picks, and a solid win under his belt to build confidence, and I think he will get it this week against the Jets. We’ve all been keeping our eyes glued to Mac to see how he continues to develop, and he’s been getting better every week, if he can get a good day out of his offensive line and if his wideouts can get some room, he could be in for a good day.

Hunter Henry

TE #1 is on a bit of a roll scoring-wise at the minute, he’s found the endzone for three straight weeks and is beginning to build something with Mac. I think Jonnu Smith will progress into the system in time, but Henry is clearly the leader at the position, look out for him tomorrow.

Fighter Jets

Who for New York could potentially cause problems for the Patriots?

Zach Wilson

I was able to see Wilson play in person a couple of weeks ago at the London game when New York faced off against Atlanta, Wilson looked sketchy there and again threw an interception directly to the opposition defense. He certainly has the ability to throw the ball deep and extend plays, so the Pats have to be cautious, but so far he’s also shown the ability to cost his team. Which Wilson will we get tomorrow?

Corey Davis

Davis was a non-factor in the Week 2 matchup between these two teams, but he’s always a threat and could be involved more tomorrow as the Jets will also have Crowder available in their receiver ranks.

Patriots Fantasy Starter PPR

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Jakobi Meyers

Meyers is a great flex option for your fantasy team if you’re looking for something new to add to the lineup! He’s been averaging 12.40 points per game through the first six weeks which isn’t bad, he’s always likely to get targets from Jones, but, he’s yet to find the endzone in his young NFL career, might that change tomorrow? Start Jakobi!

Prediction Corner

@ShawMellors – Patriots 31 – Jets 14

The Patriots aren’t currently an amazing football team, however, the New York Jets are a terrible football team. Patriots 31 Jets 14 LFG

@clazzyclare – Patriots 30 – Jets 16

The Patriots are plagued with a list of injuries and are still working out the dynamics as a team but the Jets seem to have their fair share of problems this year too and I feel the Pats can do this! Patriots 30 Jets 16

Patriots Preview: Week 17 vs NY Jets

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A formality game to end a disappointing season for Patriots fans. Whilst some will be hoping that the team does indeed lose against the Jets, to get a higher pick in the Draft, Bill will send out those who are healthy to try and win a game of football on Sunday.

Date: Sunday, January 3, 2021
Game Time: 13:00 EST
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Network: CBS
All-time record: Patriots lead series 68-54-1

How The Patriots Win

Almost two months on since these sides last met in November, the Jets have won a couple of games in a row and are no longer in the picture to draft Trevor Lawrence. And, with that now confirmed, the Patriots could very easily lose this game.

Firstly, they’ll need to make Sam Darnold, who, has looked good in recent weeks and was absent when these teams met earlier in the season. Pressure Darnold, force some mistakes and don’t let their passing game garner any consistency.

The Jets will be without future HOF’er Frank Gore, who’s out with a lung problem and La’Mical Perine, who tested positive for COVID-19. Usually a team would take some reassurance by this news, but given how bad the the Pats run defense has been this season, I still think backups Ty Johnson and Josh Adams can still deliver damage. If they want to win, they’ve got to contain these backs.

With no word on any change to the quarterback position for Sunday, I assume Newton will start in his final contractual game for the Patriots. If so, please go out with a bang and just try and make some plays through the air. Away from Cam, I think Jakobi Meyers is key to getting the W on Sunday, he’s been one of the most reliable offensive weapons this season, he is the passing game.

Whether it’ll be Damien Harris or Sony Michel leading the backfield on Sunday, they’ll need to run the ball well to put themselves into position to score points, with how bad the passing game has been, running the ball will be key.

TSM’s 5 Keys To Victory-
-Pressure Darnold
-Stop Jets backup RB group
-Cam goes out with a bang
-Jakobi Meyers
-Running the ball

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Patriots Gameplan: Week 17 vs New York Jets

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The Patriots wrap up their regular season on Sunday, hosting the Jets. It’s pretty simple, if the Pats win they lock up the second seed. Yeah, maybe they could also get as high as the top seed but it’s more likely that the Chiefs will hold serve at home against the Raiders, securing the top spot.

I’ve been on vacation this week in California, and I’m most looking forward to my favorite thing about the Pacific Time Zone — 10am football starts. The break comes at a good time because I feel like I have a pretty good handle on who the 2018 Patriots are and how the next month will play out. It’s nice to just get out of the media cycle and take in that we’re on the verge of another BB/TB playoff run and one with lowered expectations.

It’s impossible to separate each season into its own separate headspace. Inevitably, Tom Brady of 2018 must be compared to Tom Brady of years past, just as the entire team is. The ticking clock of decline has everyone waiting with baited breath for the easiest and epic final chapter of the Belichick-Brady Dynasty. The next month will be fascinating as the 2018 team writes its fate.

Here’s the gameplan to finish off a tumultuous regular season.

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Film Review: Pats-Jets

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The Patriots’ latest win over the Jets had its share of weird plays and penalties. As I pondered how much angst I had toward then performance, I wasn’t sure how to divvy up the blame. After watching the film, I think there’s quite a few to just chalk up to weird situations, bad bounces and calls.

What was apparent right out of the gate was the Jets were going to mix what has hurt the Patriots defense most over the past few seasons — bunch sets, crossers… anything to get the linebackers in coverage. It’s nothing new, but it was often effective.

The offense had some self-inflicted stumbles but showed some big play ability, which is a necessity in today’s NFL. With the offensive line opening up big running lanes for Sony Michel everything seemed to be clicking. There’s no secret, when their ground game is going the Patriots offense is very hard to stop.

Here’s some more quick-hit thoughts as I banged through the All 22 film.

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Pats Posits: Bye Week Not a Magic Elixir, But Pats Still in Playoff Bye Hunt

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On one hand, I feel like this weekend’s win over the Jets just reinforced what I’m already sure about with the 2018 Patriots, that with Sony Michel going they’re a very good offense. Without him, they’re up and down, and the struggles on third down are very real. Defensively, they’re up and down as well, but technically sound enough to take down an offense like the one the Jets rolled out there. Can they do it against a great offense on the road? Sunday did nothing to alleviate the concerns there, because it was Josh McCown and not some dual-threat quarterback they can expect to see in the playoffs.

But on the other hand, how much of this game was a traditional Jets struggle? How much were the penalties the Pats’ sloppiness compared to the flag-happy refs that call more penalties than anyone? How much was bye week rust? We can sweep this one under the rug, but there will be nowhere to hide on the road in Miami and Pittsburgh.

This sure didn’t feel like the reset button win we hoped would come post-bye, but it was still a solid victory. It might not have allayed my fears about what this editions weaknesses are, but it showed that even if they’re not perfect, the Patriots are still a very solid football team that will give any team problems.

More on it all in Posits.

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