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Studs and duds in Patriots’ ugly 10-6 loss to Colts in Germany

Studs and duds from the Patriots’ Week 10 loss in Germany.

The New England Patriots packed up their offensive problems and brought them along for the ride in Sunday’s head-to-head clash with the Indianapolis Colts in Germany.

A hopeful field goal drive to start the game devolved into one of the worst offensive performances of the season for the Patriots. They only mustered two field goals against a Colts defense that ranked as the third-worst in the NFL in points allowed heading into the game.

Meanwhile, on the defensive side of the ball, the unit somehow managed to overcome missing team captain and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, along with other star playmakers, to hold the Colts’ top-10 scoring offense to only 10 points.

Here are the studs and duds from the game on Sunday:

Studs and duds in Patriots’ surprising comeback win over Bills

Who were the Patriots’ studs and duds in Sunday’s win over the Bills?

Somehow, someway, the New England Patriots managed to do the unthinkable by knocking off the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium.

Not only did the Patriots upset the odds, but they delivered a crucial blow to a division rival that has big-brothered them for the last two seasons. The win on Sunday put an end to the Patriots’ four-game losing streak to the Bills, while also breathing new life in their season overall.

It was a complete team effort with the defense creating opportunities, the offense putting points on the board and special teams consistently making big plays to put the Patriots in position to pull off the upset.

You won’t find many duds on this list, despite it being far from a perfect game for the Patriots. The defense had some tackling issues, and Kendrick Bourne coughed up a bad fumble. But the team was still able to come away with a big win in the end.

Let’s take a look at the studs and duds of the game:

Ranking 6 biggest 2023 mistakes by Bill Belichick that led to current disaster

Ranking Bill Belichick’s six biggest 2023 mistakes

The New England Patriots haven’t even reached the halfway point, and somehow, the season already feels like it’s in shambles.

Granted, they technically have time to turn things around and completely change the narrative that was created over the first five games of the season. It would take a herculean effort with the team sitting dead last in the AFC East division with a 1-4 record.

They have a shot at getting back in the win column in Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but then they’ll turn around and have to face the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.

So there probably is no saving this Patriots team as currently constructed. If anything, it’s a good time for reflection to find out exactly how the franchise with one of the NFL’s highest all-time winning percentages is now one of the worst teams in the league. How did things get to this point?

It starts at the top with the general manager/coach Bill Belichick.

Today, we’re ranking the six biggest 2023 mistakes by Belichick that led to the current disaster in New England.

Bill Belichick explains decision to go with K Chad Ryland over Nick Folk

Why did Bill Belichick choose rookie kicker Chad Ryland over Nick Folk? The Patriots coach has a short explanation.

New England Patriots rookie kicker Chad Ryland has had a difficult start to the year.

He is 4-for-8 on field goals and has struggled to find a groove. Ryland, a fourth-round draft pick, replaced Nick Folk, who is currently 13-for-13 on field goals for the Tennessee Titans.

The rookie did not make a field goal in his only attempt on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been taking criticism for his personnel moves as of late. He appeared on “The Greg Hill Show” on Monday and discussed why the organization decided to go with Ryland instead of Folk.

“I think Chad’s a quality kicker, NFL leg, and we went with the younger guy here,” said Belichick. 

Electing to go with a younger player in the game of football is understandable, given the physical nature of it. However, one has to wonder if Belichick missed the mark at the kicking position.

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Studs and duds in Patriots’ shocking shutout loss vs Saints at Gillette Stadium

Who were the Patriots’ studs and duds in Week 5?

The hole got even deeper for the New England Patriots on Sunday, as they were served up an embarrassing 34-0 shutout loss on their home field by the New Orleans Saints.

There will be plenty of discussion on who deserves the most blame for the Patriots’ current predicament. They are sitting at 1-4 on the season with hardly a fighting chance left in the AFC East division.

When it comes to Sunday’s game specifically, every Patriots player and coach deserves some blame for what was one of the worst losses in the history of a Bill Belichick-coached team. So don’t be surprised if today’s list is a bit light in the stud department.

Here are the Patriots’ Week 5 studs and duds:

3 standout stars in Patriots’ Week 4 loss to Cowboys

There were at least three Patriots players that made a positive impact in an ugly loss on Sunday.

Before you come out with the pitchforks, let’s be honest, there is no real standout star for the New England Patriots in Sunday’s 38-3 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

The Patriots had one of the worst games in the last 25 years, and things are not looking good for the team. Actually, things are so bad right now that it might be time for the team to consider serious changes for the future.

With that said, there were still enough positives for us to come away with some standout stars of the week. Let’s take a look at the players that had a positive impact in the gloomy defeat.

10 burning questions heading into Patriots’ season opener vs Eagles

10 burning questions for the Patriots ahead of Sunday’s season opener.

There are a bunch of questions facing the New England Patriots in Sunday’s opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It will be their first real opportunity to wash away the stink of the 2022 season. They went 8-9 last season and missed the playoffs for the second time in three years.

That same model of consistency the Patriots have been known for hasn’t been there since Tom Brady was the quarterback. Coincidentally enough, Brady will be attending the game as an honorary guest of the team.

Perhaps his presence can help fuel the Patriots to beat the odds and knock off arguably the best team in football. Here are 10 burning questions facing the team ahead of Sunday’s matchup.

Four Patriots rookies, including Christian Gonzalez, given new numbers

It’s time to re-learn jersey numbers for these four Patriots rookies.

With the start of the regular season being a little over a week away, the New England Patriots are shaking things up with their rookie jersey numbers.

On Thursday, they announced number changes for cornerback Christian Gonzalez, kicker Chad Ryland, punter Bryce Baringer and offensive tackle Sidy Sow. This is the third number change the rookies have undergone since their arrival in the spring for OTAs.

Gonzalez, the Patriots’ first-round draft pick, will be wearing the No. 6, while Sow will wear No. 62. Meanwhile, Ryland has been issued the No. 37, and Baringer will be wearing No. 17 to kick-start the 2023 regular season.

All four rookies are expected to have pivotal roles on the roster right out of the gates. The specialists, Ryland and Baringer, both won starting jobs for the team in training camp, and Gonzalez has been playing with the first-team defensive unit since Day 1.

And given the unpredictable state of the offensive line, Sow will likely get his opportunities as well. They won’t have to wait long to get tested with the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles scheduled as the Patriots’ Week 1 opponents.

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5 takeaways from Day 17 of Patriots training camp practice

A major return. A rising defensive playmaker? An injury concern? Here are five takeaways from Day 17 of Patriots training camp.

It was back to the practice grind on Tuesday for the New England Patriots, who took a couple of days off after Saturday’s preseason game with the Green Bay Packers.

This was a lighter practice with the team working in helmets and shells. They were slated to travel to Tennessee early this week for joint practices with the Tennessee Titans, but those plans have been canceled. So the team will finish up training camp in Foxborough in preparation for Friday’s preseason finale in Nashville.

Here’s the full list of absent players from Day 17 of training camp practice:

CB Isaiah Bolden

G Mike Onwenu

G Cole Strange

CB Jonathan Jones

DE Trey Flowers

WR Tyquan Thornton

OT Conor McDermott

OT Calvin Anderson

ST Cody Davis

WR Tre Nixon (waived)

Don’t let the relaxed practice fool you. The stakes are still high for those on the roster bubble with the 53-man cut deadline rapidly approaching. Let’s delve into some takeaways from Tuesday’s practice.

Patriots announce 2023 rookie jersey numbers ahead of preseason opener

The jersey numbers for the Patriots’ 2023 rookies have been revealed.

The New England Patriots’ 2023 NFL draft class and undrafted free agents are ditching their temporarily assigned numbers for their actual game numbers.

On Thursday, the Patriots announced all of the new numbers ahead of their preseason opener against the Houston Texans.

With rosters being at 90 players at this stage, a lot of these numbers could change as rosters are finalized and numbers shift. It is also important to note that there are some players currently wearing the same number as another player on the roster. That is permitted in training camp, as long as the players aren’t not on the same side of the ball.

Let’s take a look at what numbers the rookies have decided to go with for the next few weeks of training camp.