The run that stood out the most from this perspective came just before the two-minute warning, when the Patriots faced a 2nd-and-5. New England blocked a duo, but the Bengals’ run blitzed and brought two defenders into the backfield. Stevenson made a superb jump cut to evade both defenders in the backfield, then leapt right […]
4. Special teams and defense get it back The Patriots offense started the third quarter with three lackluster plays and had to punt the ball when the next big play of the game happened. New captain Joe Cardona ripped the ball away from the returner and Jaylinn Hawkins took advantage of the loose fumble and […]
The Patriots will travel to Cincinnati on Sunday to play their season opener against the Bengals, ushering in the era of head coach Jerod Mayo. The squad for the game day in New England has now been set. After starting left guard Sidy Sow (ankle) was ruled out on Friday, all four of the Patriots’ […]
“Absolutely. I think there’s a place for it,” Burrow said. “I think I’m at my best when I’m in shotgun mode and can see everything that’s happening and distribute the football.” “But it starts with running the football. If we can run the ball really well, then those tough plays where I turn my back […]
Bengals three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase took the field at Paycor Stadium around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday and was then assigned to the opening game against the Patriots after completing his game preparation routine with position coach Troy Walters. Chase’s running mate Tee Higgins was sidelined after being questionable with a hamstring injury, […]
Every NFL opening day brings on-field adjustments, from the game 23 years ago at Paycor Stadium, when Bill Belichick lost his second Patriots opening game to Bengals debut quarterback Jon Kitna, to Sunday’s game (1 p.m. – Cincinnati’s Local 12) at Paycor Stadium, New England’s first game since the introduction of the hoodie series. “That’s […]
