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Patriots GameDay Supplement 01/03

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Faith Ninivaggi/ Boston Herald/ Media News Group

Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 17 season finale, as the Pats host the NY Jets at Gillette Stadium!

Roster Moves

Main Roster
CB Dee Virgin (Free agent signing)
TE/DE Rashod Berry (Signed from PS)
CB Michael Jackson Sr (Signed from PS)
LB Cassh Maluia (Signed from PS)
OL Ross Reynolds (Promoted from PS)*
CB D’Angelo Ross (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
K Roberto Aguayo
Released
OL Earl Watford
TE Jordan Thomas
Placed On IR
LB Josh Uche
DT Tashawn Bower
RB Damien Harris

Now confirmed, Damien Harris and Josh Uche’s rookie seasons are both over after they were placed on IR. With nothing to play for and both players having slight ailments, this isn’t a big surprise. A few players were signed to fill the gaps left by the IR movements, including Cornerback’s Dee Virgin and Michael Jackson Sr, one would assume that these are more of a backup option with a view to seeing them in the offseason.

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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 vs Bills – Player Ups & Downs

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Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

The Bills stormed into Foxboro and kicked the Patriots’ ass last night in a true show of dominance as the new Kings of the AFC West. With one eye on the offseason roster changes, we must still reflect on Week 16’s Ups and Downs.

Ups ⬆️

Jakobi Meyers

Whilst the passing game was almost non-existent last night, Meyers was the only receiver to show any spark, and to be fair, he’s been the best receiver on the team this season. Not a record-breaking performance, but the effort was there with some slight production at least.

Jake Bailey

Any concerns that the celebrity status that comes along with being a Pro Bowler would impact Bailey’s performances were dashed last night as once again, he showed why he’s one of the top Punters in the NFL.

Sometimes he goes under the radar given how bad the Pats have been at times this season, but, in close games, Bailey’s ability to switch field position a pin opponents in their own red zone is a priceless commodity.

Sony Michel

I’ve enjoyed seeing Michel have some better games more recently in the absence of Damien Harris, although his carries have been reduced for one reason or another, he’s been more efficient and had some great runs last night. One bright spot heading into the offseason is that the running back position is in a stable position for next year.

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Three Patriots earn Pro Bowl selections

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NO J.C. JACKSON? WTF? – But congratulations to the three Patriots who earned selections. There will be no actual Pro Bowl game in the new year, but let’s recognize the talent from this year’s roster.

P Jake Bailey

I called for the #ProBowlBailey trend to get started at the beginning of the season, and I finally got something right! Jake Bailey has been arguably the best player on the Patriots roster this year.

Following Ryan Allen’s departure, Bailey has become New England’s most consistent player into his second NFL season. For his brilliant play this year, he’s earned his first Pro Bowl selection.

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Patriots vs Dolphins – Player Ups & Downs

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Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images

For the first time since 2008, the Patriots won’t be enjoying postseason football. A defeat against Miami with a performance which pretty much summed up their season. Here are the ups and downs from Week 15.

Ups ⬆️

Jakobi Meyers

Looking past the fumble that he had during the game, Meyers put in a solid performance yesterday. He went 7/11 for 111 yards and is continuing to show production since earning a starting role midway through the season.

A bright spot in what seems to be a disappointing end to the 2020 season, Meyers is here to stay.

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Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore suffers partially torn quad

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Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images

News has emerged that Gilmore’s injury whilst better than first feared, will require surgery and end his 2020 season.

Here’s the injury from yesterday.

Rapsheet reports that Gilmore suffered a partially torn quad muscle in a non-contact play during yesterday’s game in Miami.

Better news for both Gilmore and the Patriots, as originally, the concern was that it may have been a serious knee injury. Thankfully the consensus is that he will be back to 100% for the start of 2021 pre-season, whether that be in New England or elsewhere.