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Still looking for key win

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:31 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Hey, it’s always fun to pick on the Little Sisters of the Poor. But now it’s time for the New England Patriots to get ready for the big boys, because those are the games that can define them, especially at this time of year. At least that’s what Patriots coach Bill Belichick always tells his team, and right now is no exception.

Ryan letting emotion take control

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:59:10 EST

The crying game just continues for the New York Jets. They’ve tried everything over the years, and it just hasn’t worked since Joe Namath’s stunning backup of his Super Bowl guarantee. Only problem was, that was some 40 years ago. Bill Parcells bolted the Patriots for the land of Gang Green and didn’t last.

Pats finish the job against Jets

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:40:18 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots moved forward on Sunday against a New York Jets team that probably would rather be living in the past. Indeed, these were two teams on different flights. The Patriots recovered from the sting of last week’s late loss to the Colts with a 31-14 thumping of the reeling Jets (4-6) at Gillette Stadium, the same Jets team that started out the season 3-0 with one of those wins over New England back in the second week of the season.

Patriots hope second verse isn’t same as the first

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:59:16 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots can wrap up the AFC East today. Not officially, of course, but a win over the New York Jets sends yet another division rival deeper into the abyss. What’s it going to take to get that done?

NFL Preview Capsules

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:59:16 EST

Capsule previews for Week 11 around the NFL. All times Eastern. TODAY Steelers (6-3) at Chiefs (2-7), 1 p.m.

There’s no crying in picking games

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:01:37 EST

Yes, Rex Ryan was in tears this past Monday. So was yours truly after looking at his results from this past Sunday. As the HC of the NEP would say, “Not what we’re looking for.” The record is what it is – lousy.

Patriots know these Jets are no pushover

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:02:03 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – For crying out loud, if you think the New England Patriots were scuffling after their latest loss, how about the New York Jets? After losing their fifth game in last six tries, Gang Green appears in chaos. Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez decided to read a bizarre post-game statement to reporters.

Short-term memory is key for Pats

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:01:37 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It’s called short-term memory loss. The New England Patriots may not feel they have to forgive, but the command is definitely that they have to forget. Yes, purchase a bunch of rearview mirrors to put the frustration of head coach Bill Belichick’s fourth-down call on Sunday night behind them, and move ahead to this Sunday’s AFC East rematch with the New York Jets.

Patriots’ assistant says boss unaffected by critics

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:37:01 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – When defensive coordinator Dean Pees returned to work after New England’s stunning loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Bill Belichick was preparing for the Patriots’ next opponent. The coach was seemingly unaffected by the wave of criticism stemming from his fourth-down gamble. “As far as I can see right now, it’s business as usual,” Pees said Tuesday.

Belichick: Call gave team best chance to win

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:07 EST

All you need to know about New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is that he will do whatever he feels it takes for his team to win and spare no feelings toward that end. So yes, on fourth-and-2 from the New England 28-yard-line, it’s likely he would go for it again. “I thought it was our best chance to win,” Belichick said Monday, repeating his words of late Sunday night. “I thought we needed to make that one play and then we could basically run out the clock.

Pats’ gamble gives Colts ninth win

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:35 EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. After the New England Patriots were stopped short on fourth down deep in their own territory, Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Colts to a 35-34 win Sunday night. Manning’s toss to Reggie Wayne completed the Colts’ comeback from a 17-point deficit. A decision by the Patriots coach put them in position for their 18th straight regular-season win.

Patriots’ season officially begins tonight in Indy

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:02:57 EST

Now this is the football season. No more 0-for Tampas in London, or winless Tennessees at home. The New England Patriots are now playing meaningful football, against tough teams, and this is when we find out the truth about them. Remember, it was this time last year when they flunked a major test, losing to the New York Jets at home.

National Football League Weeek 10

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:29 EST

Capsule previews for Week 10 around the NFL. Bengals (6-2) at Steelers (6-2), 1 p.m. Sweeping the Ravens and the Steelers in the same season?

Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo for Kraft

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:52:00 EST

BOSTON – The governor of Massachusetts said Friday there is no connection between big donations to him and the Democratic Party from the family that owns the New England Patriots and the state’s support for development across the road from Gillette Stadium. Gov. Deval Patrick said Patriots owner Robert Kraft had asked him about using $9 million in federal stimulus money on a footbridge to an industrial site he owns across Route 1 from the stadium. Patrick said the state supports it because the infrastructure will spur development and job creation.

Manning has some new toys to play with

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:19 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Bill Belichick let it slip during his media briefing on Wednesday. “Of course,” Belichick said, “it will be a little different looking across the sideline not seeing Tony.” Belichick was talking about former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, who retired and is now watching his former quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell run the show.

Some big games in Week 10

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:34 EST

Breaking up is hard to do, but enough is enough. We’ve stuck with the Giants, 49ers and Bears too long. All they’ve done is let yours truly down – week after week. Well two of them, Da Bears and the 49ers, played last night, too late for a pick here.

QBs have a unique relationship

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:01:41 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – They’ve been linked for almost 10 seasons now – squaring off in so many contests, including two AFC Championship games – and known as perhaps the two best quarterbacks in the National Football League. In fact, Tom Brady’s first professional start was against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. And he won big.

For real or not for real?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:56:55 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The game was history for just a half hour before the questions came. What about the Colts? The New England Patriots are now at that crossroad.

Great players the difference for Pats

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:57:11 EST

In the visitors dressing room, the usually quotable Miami Dolphin linebacker Joey Porter was offering no quotes at all. On the New England Patriots side, wide receiver Randy Moss said he’d answer two questions and that was that. Or, this and that. Hey, these AFC East contests can really take a lot out of you.

Patriots tame Wildcat, Dolphins

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:56:43 EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Right now, the New England Patriots are making a strong claim as the beasts of the AFC East. They’re 6-2 at the season’s halfway point, and the way they’ve played lately, no one appears to be able to match their consistency. Certainly not the Miami Dolphins, who gave it a good go but had no answers for, in particular, New England wide receiver Randy Moss in a 27-17 Patriots win at sun-splashed Gillette Stadium on Sunday.