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The Morning After…If you still have hope for 2023 Patriots, it’s time to face the music

Some leftover notes the morning after the Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Commanders.

The New England Patriots fell to the Washington Commanders at home 20-17 on Sunday.

It was no different than the team we have seen since the start of 2022, a bland offense lacking firepower and a defense that has to work their tails off to keep the team in the game.

Commanders quarterback Sam Howell took charge and threw for 325 yards, one touchdown and one interception, defeating a depleted Patriots defense. On the other side of the ball, the Patriots offense looked out of sync, and it feels like they are starting to officially check out.

Things feel like they have turned from frustration to just outright lack of passion. At least a frustrated locker room has some belief for the season. However, the team we saw against the Commanders feels like they’re packing it in and collecting their game checks.

Let’s get into some leftover notes from the game.

Relive dramatic ending of Patriots’ game-winning touchdown vs Bills

Another look at the Patriots’ emotional comeback win over the Bills on Sunday

The New England Patriots were locked in a hard-fought battle with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.

However, New England came out on top, thanks to a game-winning drive by the offense culminating in a touchdown throw from Mac Jones to tight end Mike Gesicki.

Following a Kendrick Bourne fumble, Buffalo had just completed an eight-play, 29-yard drive to take the lead by a 25-22 margin. New England had to answer back, and they did so in style. The Patriots were able to get down to the one-yard line, and Jones found Gesicki to put the team ahead.

It was Gesicki’s first touchdown of the season, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. It also secured New England’s first win over Buffalo since 2021. Coming into the game, the Bills had won the previous four straight head-to-head games against the Patriots, but Sunday afternoon proved to be different.

Even coach Bill Belichick showed some emotion after the monumental upset victory.

The Patriots will have their work cut out for them against the Miami Dolphins next week. Nevertheless, this win could serve as a springboard for the rest of the season.

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3 keys to victory in Patriots’ Week 15 matchup vs Raiders

Here are the keys to victory for the Patriots in Week 15.

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The New England Patriots (7-6) face off against Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders (5-8) on Sunday, as the Patriots look to continue their uphill battle to officially punch their ticket to the 2023 NFL playoffs.

If New England has any hope of reaching the playoffs for the second straight year, they’ll have to go through a potent Raiders offense that’ll be getting some key weapons back on the field, including standout tight end Darren Waller.

The Raiders defense, particularly the secondary, should offer a favorable matchup for Mac Jones and the Patriots offense. Here are this week’s keys to the game for the Patriots.

Bills at Patriots: 5 matchups to watch

The Buffalo Bills are playoff bound and can make a run at the AFC East if they can beat the dreaded New England Patriots.

The Buffalo Bills have punched their ticket to the playoffs after their road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Now the Bills have a chance in winning the AFC East with a victory of the dreaded New England Patriots… though the Bills will need some help.

The Bills and Pats met once this season, week four in Buffalo where the Patriots won 16-10. It was a defensive battle throughout the game, and game that saw Josh Allen leave with a head injury in the fourth quarter.

This will be a tough matchup for the Bills at Foxborough on Saturday, so these are the important matchups to watch:

Jordan Phillips vs. Ted Karras

After two strong seasons with the New England Patriots, center Ted Karras has taken a step back in his third season. Throughout the season he has allowed two sacks, and been called for three penalties. On Saturday, he’ll be facing the underrated defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. 

Jordan Phillips has had a career resurgence in Buffalo since joining during the team late last season. In his first full season with the Bills, Phillips has ten sacks, one forced fumble, and 12 tackles. Phillips has been able to create pressure inside the pocket, which has resulted in quarterbacks releasing the ball earlier than expected and leading to errant throws.

Phillips didn’t have a great game against the Patriots, he had just four tackles, and didn’t contribute any sacks. The Patriots offense is based around quick passes, and a stout run game. Which doesn’t play to the strengths of Phillips game. 

If the Bills want to get the best of the Hall of Fame quarterback, Tom Brady, Phillips will need to collapse the pocket and make the 42 year old scramble, and try to extend plays. Phillips will be vital for the potential divisional push, which starts on Saturday. 

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