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It’s officially the halfway mark of the season for Bill Belichick and the Patriots. After eight games, we’ve learned a lot about this Patriots team.
Here’s my position grades for the Patriots through the halfway point of the season.
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By hook or by crook the Patriots are back in the win column. Here in the UK it was 04:30 when the game ended, does anyone have coffee? Here are the ups and downs from Week 9.
Wow. What a night for the birthday boy! Meyers recorded 12 catches for a career-high 169 yards last night. It’s great to see him taking this opportunity to show that he can be a contributor for this team moving forward. His best game as a Patriot and the best player on the field.
Now I’ll admit, I was quite critical of Folk after the first couple of weeks, but he’s turned out to be one of the most consistent players on the offense. A doubt going into the game with a back injury, Folk was a perfect 3/3 on field goals and 3/3 on extra points. His third and final field goal was a 51-yarder and the game-winner, a brilliant moment for him.
Here’s Sunday supplement for all of the latest news ahead of Monday night’s Week 9 encounter against the New York Jets.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Main Roster
WR Isaiah Ford (Acquired in a trade with Miami)
DT Isaiah Mack (Claimed on waivers from Tennessee)
Practice Squad
WR Donte Moncrief
DT Ryan Glasgow
Released
NONE
Placed On IR
TE Devin Asiasi
The trade deadline came and went with the Patriots acquiring just one player, WR Isaiah Ford from Miami. Isaiah Mack was also claimed to help build up the defensive front ranks. Donte Moncreif and Ryan Glasgow are interesting adds to the PS, I could see both of them getting activated on game days if they stick around.
Devin Asiasi will miss at least three games as he was placed on IR, this now raises some questions about the TE position in general, Dalton Keene and Ryan Izzo are still banged up also.
Zach Cox noted that Rashod Berry’s position has changed to just “TE” now on the team’s official website. This could nod towards him helping out the position.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
RB J.J. Taylor (Illness)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
S Cody Davis (Calf)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring)
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee)
TE Dalton Keene (Knee)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)
NEW YORK JETS
OUT
LB Blake Cashman (Hamstrings)
TE Trevon Wesco (Ankle)
DOUBTFUL
QB Sam Darnold (Right Shoulder)
K Sam Ficken (Right Groin)
WR Vyncint Smith (Groin)
DL Quinnen Williams (Hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE
OL Josh Andrews (Shoulder)
WR Jamison Crowder (Groin)
DL John Franklin-Myers (Knee)
OL Connor McGovern (Knee)
DL Nathan Shepherd (Back)
16 Players are questionable to play for the Patriots, including starters Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Mason, Joe Thuney, Nick Folk, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise, and more. Here’s hoping everyone can rest up and be good to go, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a few miss out, especially the likes of Guy and Wise, both of who are suffering from multiple ailments.
The Jets look set to rely on the services of veteran QB Joe Flacco on Monday night as Sam Darnold is doubtful to play with a shoulder injury. Also doubtful is their 3rd pick from this year’s draft Quinnen Williams, who would be a huge loss for the Jets defense.
As always, here’s your weekly check-in from @patscap! The current cap number stands at $21,702,141 following this week’s roster moves.
In the end, Gilmore stayed and the Patriots didn’t make any major splashes at the trade deadline. Whilst the cap will fluctuate with roster moves each week, we shouldn’t see any major changes unless the team starts restructuring contracts.
Monday night’s game is upon us, let’s take a look at the final injury report of the week that include the official game status projections.
OUT
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
RB J.J. Taylor (Illness)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
S Cody Davis (Calf)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring)
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee)
TE Dalton Keene (Knee)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)
Boy, I thought last week the Patriots were banged up, but it was nothing compared to this week. Let’s start with the news that N’Keal Harry and J.J. Taylor are confirmed to be out for Monday night’s game.
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2020 Just keeps getting weirder and weirder, what will the next twist take us? On Monday the 2-5 New England Patriots travel to Metlife Stadium to take on the 0-8 New York Jets.
Date: Monday, November 9, 2020
Game Time: 8:25 PM EST
Venue: Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ
Network: ESPN
All-time record: Patriots lead series, 67-54-1 (including playoffs)
Patriots 33-0 Jets
October 21, 2019
The Patriots started off hot with a near nine-minute opening drive which ended with a Sony Michel three-yard TD run to open the scoring.
On the next drive, Sam Darnold, who would later claim he was “seeing ghosts” threw an interception to Devin McCourty to give the Pats an immediate red-zone opportunity.
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A big Divisional game today that is really a must-win for the Patriots, following last week’s humiliation to San Francisco, the Patriots have to bounce-back but will have to do it without a number of key players. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 8 encounter against the Buffalo Bills.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
[Read more…] about Patriots GameDay Supplement 11/01Sunday is upon us, let’s take a look at the final injury report of the week that include the official game status projections.
OUT
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee) – LIMITED
DB Kyle Dugger (Ankle) – LIMITED
CB Stephon Gilmore (Knee) – DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DT Lawrence Guy (Ankle) – LIMITED
RB Damien Harris (Ankle) – LIMITED
OL Justin Herron (Ankle) – LIMITED
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee) – LIMITED
TE Dalton Keene – LIMITED
G Shaq Mason (Calf) – LIMITED
DE John Simon (Shoulder) – LIMITED
G Joe Thuney (Ankle) – LIMITED
The Pats are really hurting this week. First yesterday we found out Edelman underwent knee surgery and would miss Sunday and probably much longer, now Harry and Davis are added to the confirmed non participants against Buffalo.
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