Sam Howell is picked off twice in this one, and one is returned for a score by Kyle Dugger. Here's another game - the first of two in a row - that the Patriots simply cannot lose. Patriots' record: 3-5 Week 9: Washington Commanders at Patriots, 1 p.m. If he is, and if the Dolphins get a warm day down in Miami, that could be what the home team needs to swing the game in its favor. The question will be whether Tua Tagovailoa is still healthy. □ Patriots Talk: AFC East roundtable: Where do Mac, BB and Pats rank in the division in rivals' eyes? | Listen & Subscribe | Watch on YouTube Week 8: Patriots at Dolphins, 1 p.m. Is Christian Gonzalez ready for that matchup? The Patriots showed late last season that they had a plan to limit Josh Allen's legs, holding him to 37 yards on 17 carries in two games.īut Stefon Diggs, when locked in, is still Stefon Diggs. Patriots' record: 3-3 Week 7: Buffalo Bills at Patriots, 1 p.m. Chad Ryland gets on the board here with his first-ever game-winner. Jakobi Meyers may hurt his old club by being his old reliable self, but not enough. Is Jimmy Garoppolo still playing come Week 6? The Raiders made a lateral move at quarterback while increasing their injury risk there. Patriots' record: 2-3 Week 6: Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. That's not saying much.ĭerek Carr is good enough to lead this team to a division crown, but he won't be good enough against the blitzes that Steve Belichick and Jerod Mayo will send his way. The Saints might be the best team in the NFC South. Patriots' record: 1-3 Week 5: New Orleans Saints at Patriots, 1 p.m. Not an excellent result for the Patriots, who are done in here by a late-game sack from Micah Parsons. The Patriots finish up a daunting first month of the schedule with an offense that should be high-powered but will have a new look with new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and head coach Mike McCarthy running the show. Patriots' record: 1-2 Week 4: Patriots at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. This series feels like it's due for a split. But the coaching staff seems to be along for the ride here, and it could take a while for the Jets to hit their stride. As talented as the Jets are on both sides of the ball, they don't look like world-beaters based on what we've seen from Hard Knocks. I'm wondering if the same is the case for Aaron Rodgers in Jersey. Remember, there were hiccups early for Tom Brady in Tampa. Patriots' record: 1-1 Week 3: Patriots at New York Jets, 1 p.m. Was Mike McDaniel's offense solved? Was Tagovailoa just dealing with the repercussions of his head injuries? By Week 2, perhaps the Patriots line is healthier, they're able to run the football, and grind out a close one. Meanwhile, Miami's offense had difficulty moving the ball late last season - even with Tua Tagovailoa on the field. Vic Fangio's addition as Miami's defensive coordinator is perhaps the most underrated in the AFC East. NFL's 'emergency QB' rule clarification directly impacts Patriots Week 2: Miami Dolphins at Patriots, 8:20 p.m. But based on the amount of rust that may need to be knocked off Patriots offensive linemen, this could be a rough opener. If ever there was a good time to meet the Eagles, it might be Week 1. Plus, the Patriots offensive line is banged up, hasn't worked together all that much in practice, and has the tall task of taking on a daunting collection of Philly pass-rushers. and he's surrounded by perhaps the best supporting cast of offensive talent in the league. The Patriots defense was excellent against traditional running games in 2022 but was run all over by Justin Fields and Lamar Jackson. Week 1: Philadelphia Eagles at Patriots, 4:25 p.m. Time to take a deep breath and dive into our season-long, week-by-week predictions. We've assessed key injuries on the roster, identified strengths and highlighted weaknesses. We've taken a magnifying glass to three preseason games.
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