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Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots Preview and Prediction
By Matt Josephs, 4 weeks 10 hours ago
The Patriots and Texans picked up victories in Week 2, although they did so in different ways. Houston went on the road to play the Bengals and beat them 13-9 on Thursday night. It was hardly an offensive explosion, but rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson did just enough to move the team in the right direction. He had two big runs, including the only touchdown of the contest last Thursday night....
New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints Preview and Prediction
By John La Fleur, 1 month 5 days ago
In the NFL regular-season opener, the Chiefs spoiled the night of the unveiling of New England's Super Bowl LI banner in Foxboro. After leading at halftime and at the end of the third quarter, the Patriots suffered a defensive collapse. The Chiefs scored touchdowns on three of their five possessions of the fourth quarter.
In the first "Monday Night Football" game of...
Thursday Night Football: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Preview and Prediction
By John Gworek, 1 month 2 weeks ago
It's time for Thursday Night Football. The last time the Patriots and Chiefs met in a primetime game was Sept. 29, 2014, in Kansas City. The Chiefs hammered the Pats, 41–14, dropping them to 2–2 and leaving some wondering if Tom Brady’s star was finally starting to fade.
Since that night, New England has won 43 of 52 games, including a playoff win over the Chiefs...
NFL Scouts Talk Anonymously About AFC East Teams
By Athlon Sports, 2 months 2 weeks ago
Thanks to an epic comeback in Super Bowl LI, Tom Brady enters the 2017 season with an entire hand's worth of Super Bowl rings, breaking a tie with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the most championships by a quarterback. With Brady back for a full season and showing no signs of slowing down, New England is primed for another run at an AFC crown. Miami will be a formidable opponent...
New England Patriots 2017 Team Preview and Prediction
By Athlon Sports, 3 months 2 weeks ago
For a Patriots team that had just completed the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, complacency did not set in. Not even a little bit.
If anything, the Pats and coach Bill Belichick ratcheted up the offseason intensity with a flurry of moves — both in trades and free agency — that only heightened their status as the favorites to win their third Super Bowl in four years...
5 Ways to Improve the National Football League
By John La Fleur, 3 months 4 weeks ago
Despite the NFL’s undisputed status as the most dominant professional sports league, it needs some improvement. A few lingering issues still require some resolution. In particular, scheduling, both during the regular season and postseason should be changed. I offer five proposals for changes and explanations for why they are essential.
1. Seed playoffs based on overall records...
New England Patriots Fantasy Football Team Names
By Athlon Sports, 4 months 6 days ago
What are the best fantasy football team names for New England Patriots fans? Look no further. Whether you're looking for great, funny, clever, old, new or stupid fantasy football team names to match your favorite team — the New England Patriots — we've got it right here.
The best fantasy football team names are often created by looking at the team's top...
5 Potential Landing Spots for Adrian Peterson in 2017
By Antwan Staley, 7 months 3 weeks ago
On Tuesday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings announced that they will not exercise the option on running back Adrian Peterson’s contract. Now the 10-year veteran, seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time first-team All-Pro, three-time league rushing champion and 2012 NFL MVP is set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 9, the first day of the new league year.
Minnesota wasn’t...
Top 10 NFL Free Agents for 2017
By Antwan Staley, 8 months 12 hours ago
Prior to the start of the new league year in March, NFL teams make out their free agent wish list and check it twice. Some teams must make tough decisions on their own free agents, while others are looking to upgrade the talent on their roster.
Starting on Feb. 15, teams could begin using the franchise or transition tag on one player before the start of the new league year. If a player...