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The simple answer is no.
After nine starts, the former MVP has proven to not be the savior in New England. The expectations of Newton were through the roof once the former Carolina Panthers quarterback signed in New England. Many expected him to be in the conversation for the Comeback Player of the Year award, and have the Patriots in charge of the AFC East. But, that just has not been the case… at least to this point.
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Any playoff hopes the Patriots had are now all but faded after a disappointing loss to Houston yesterday. Here are the ups and downs from Week 11.
After the spotlight was focused on Jakobi Meyers during the past few weeks, Damiere Byrd has flown under the radar, but yesterday, he had a big day! 6/7, 132 yards, and a touchdown for Byrd as he led the passing attack, it was one of the few highlights from an otherwise disappointing day.
Happy to see both Byrd and Meyers having some big games in recent weeks, given they could be part of this offense moving into next season..
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Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 11 trip to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Main Roster
LB Terez Hall (Signed to main roster from PS)
RB Sony Michel (Activated from IR)
WR Donte Moncrief (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
QB Jake Dolegala
DT Nick Thurman
TE Jake Burt (returned from IR)
DT Akeem Spence
Released
OL Hjalte Froholdt
DL Derek Rivers
TE David Wells (PS)
WR Mason Kinsey (PS)
A new receiver could suit up today as Donte Moncrief has been promoted from the practice squad. Derek Rivers and Hjalte Froholdt were the noticeable releases as they were cut yesterday. Sony Michel returns to add even further depth to the stacked RB group.
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First reported by Jeff Howe, the Patriots have informed Derek Rivers that he’s being released. Rivers has had a disappointing time in New England following a number of injury-plagued years with the team.
Over the years, Bill Belichick has sported many different hoodies and jackets during his tenure as Patriots HC. Now, let’s take a look back at what he wore during every Patriots Super Bowl appearance since he became HC in the year 2000.
Make sure you check out Mike Reiss’ visual feature on the history of Bill Belichick and his hoodie here.
February 2, 2002
St Louis Rams 17-20 New England Patriots
Adidas Blue Windbreaker – Official Record – Unknown
(Notes- SB36 win)
A funny-looking hoodie you may think, but we don’t discriminate, the beginning of the Dynasty took place with this classic Adidas windbreaker. As this bad boy was worn just before the official Belichick Hoodie Database records began, we’re not sure what it’s winning record is.
It’s certainly a HOF candidate given the historical ramifications the game it appeared in had on the Franchise’s history.
February 1, 2004
Carolina Panthers 29-32 New England Patriots
Patriots Blue Windbreaker – Official Record – 2-0
(Notes- SB38 win)
On Sunday the 4-5 New England Patriots travel to the 2-7 Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2020
Game Time: 1:00 PM EST
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston TX
Network: CBS
All-time record: Patriots lead series, 10-2-0 (including playoffs)
Patriots 22-28 Texans
December 1, 2019
These teams have only met 12 times since the Texans became an NFL franchise in 2002, the last time was one to forget.
Kai Forbath opened the scoring for the Patriots with a 23-yard field goal after a long drive into Texans territory stalled. After failing to do anything with the ball on their first drive, Houston punted and Brady went back to work.
That was short-lived however, Brady’s pass intended for N’Keal Harry was intercepted by Bradley Roby, Deshaun Watson then found Duke Johnson who ran it in for a 14-yard score.
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The weather was horrendous, but thankfully the Patriots were not. The Ravens were toppled in a rough encounter at Gillette Stadium. Here are the ups and downs from Week 10.
Cam is up for me this week as he continues to build on positive performances. His stat line wasn’t off the charts, but he ended his run of games without a passing touchdown, led the team, and most importantly, made good decisions. Good for Cam.
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