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POLL: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Dolphins game?

Who wins on Sunday? Patriots or Dolphins?

The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins will meet for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon.

The Patriots are coming off a 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye had a stellar afternoon, going 30-of-40 passing for 282 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson provided some balance in the running game with 20 carries for 73 yards.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins have been trying to find their footing after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed a significant chunk of the season. They recently picked up their second win in a row by knocking off the Las Vegas Raiders by a 34-19 margin.

Tagovailoa had an impressive showing with 288 passing yards and three touchdowns. Running back De’Von Achane also recorded 17 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown. However, it was former Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith who had a breakout performance with six catches for 101 yards and a touchdown.

The Patriots and Dolphins have a storied history against each other. The rivalry dates back to 1966. Miami has the all-time lead in the series by a 63-55 margin. They have won the last three contests.

This game will feature two teams with different trajectories. The Patriots are in rebuilding mode with a promising rookie quarterback under center, while the Dolphins are hoping to make a late run and squeeze back into the playoff hunt.

A win for the Patriots would be a major morale boost at this current juncture. However, a win for the Dolphins would keep hope alive.

This game will be an entertaining one either way. A Patriots-Dolphins matchup always seems to bring out the best in both sides. Who do you have winning Sunday’s contest? Make sure to vote in our poll below.

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POLL: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Bears game?

Who wins on Sunday? Patriots or Bears?

The New England Patriots will be looking for their third win of the season on Sunday when they travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears.

The Bears are coming off back-to-back losses, including a 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last week. Meanwhile, New England is coming off an overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans by a 20-17 score.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 217 yards against the Cardinals, while running back D’Andre Swift led the Bears in the rushing attack with 51 yards on the ground. It was rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze who made the biggest impact with 104 receiving yards on the afternoon.

The Patriots, on the other hand, saw further progression and development from rookie quarterback Drake Maye. He went 29-of-49 against the Titans for 206 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

He also led the team in rushing with eight carries for 95 yards. Tight end Hunter Henry proved to be one of the more reliable targets throughout the game, as he recorded seven receptions for 56 yards.

The Patriots and Bears have an extensive series history. The Patriots lead the series by a 10-5 margin. Chicago won the last game between the two teams back in 2022 by a 33-14 score.

This game is another step in the continued development of Maye for the Patriots. How will he fare on the road against a tough Bears team? Who do you have winning Sunday’s showdown?

Make sure to vote in the poll below.

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Florida moves back up in SEC power poll despite loss to Georgia

Florida gave Georgia a good fight in the first half Saturday, leading to a small boost in the SEC Power Poll from 247Sports after Week 10.

Florida might have lost against Georgia in Week 10, but the Gators received a small bump in 247Sports’ SEC poll on Monday.

The Gators moved back into a tie for the No. 11 spot in the conference with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 247Sports SEC beat writers put Florida in the same spot two weeks ago, but Arkansas moved up during the Gators’ second bye week.

A 63-31 beating at the hands of Ole Miss knocked Arky back down in the rankings, and Florida’s defense continues to keep games against the best teams in the conference close, even after star quarterback [autotag]DJ Lagway[/autotag] went down with a hamstring injury in the first half.

Georgia and Texas remain on top of the poll rankings, followed by Tennessee and LSU, which both moved ahead of Texas A&M this week. Alabama, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt all stayed put to round out the top half of the conference.

Here’s a look at the complete rankings after 10 weeks of college football action.

SEC Power Poll Week 10

1. Georgia (15) —

2. Texas —

3. Tennessee — +1

4. LSU — +1

5. Texas A&M — -2

6. Alabama —

7. Ole Miss —

8. Vanderbilt —

9. South Carolina — +1

10. Missouri — -1

T-11. Arkansas — -1

T-11. Florida — +1

13. Oklahoma —

14. Auburn —

15. Kentucky —

16. Mississippi State —

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POLL: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Titans game?

Who wins on Sunday? Patriots or Titans?

The New England Patriots will take on the Tennessee Titans as they look to win their second game in a row on Sunday afternoon.

The Patriots are coming off a thrilling 25-22 upset victory over the New York Jets last week. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett saved the day for the Patriots, after rookie Drake Maye went down with a concussion following a hit from Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood.

Brissett had a strong afternoon going 15-of-24 passing for 132 yards.

However, it was the play of running back Rhamondre Stevenson that helped New England seal the deal. He had 20 carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns. One of the touchdowns was on a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. Contributions from receiver Kayshon Boutte were also highlighted in the victory.

Meanwhile, the Titans are looking to rebound after a 52-14 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions. It was a game where the offense struggled. Quarterback Mason Rudolph went 22-of-38 passing on the afternoon for 266 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

If there were any positives to take away from the loss, it was the play of the Titans’ ground game. They accumulated 158 rushing yards and one touchdown. Tony Pollard led the way with 20 carries for 94 yards, while Rudolph recorded the other rushing touchdown on a day when he had four carries for 29 yards.

All told, it was a rough day for the Titans, who have lost five of their last six games.

The Patriots lead the all-time series between the two teams by a 26-18-1 margin. They also won the last contest in 2021 by a 36-13 score.

Maye has not been ruled out of Sunday’s game as of yet. So there’s still a chance he could suit up for the Patriots. However, the team does have a quarterback plan in place if he doesn’t pass concussion protocol.

Who do you have winning Sunday’s game? Make sure to vote in our poll below.

Florida drops one place in 247Sports SEC poll during bye week

Following nine weeks of action, Florida is ranked 12th out of the 16 SEC teams, according to the conference beat writers at 247Sports.

Florida’s dominant win over Kentucky moved the Gators into a share of 11th place on the 247Sports SEC Power Poll, but an idle week has the Orange and Blue down a spot to No. 12 following Week 9 action.

The drop has more to do with Arkansas’ 58 points against Mississippi State, which broke the tie, but a strong performance against Georgia in Week 10 could bring things right back to where they were.

The top seven saw very little change. Only Texas A&M and LSU swapped places following the Aggies’ 15-point victory. Alabama stayed put at No. 6 despite shutting out Missouri, 34-0, and knocking the Tigers down a spot to No. 9 on the poll. As a result, Vanderbilt moved into the top half of the conference. The Commodores came up a field goal short of Texas.

Florida has only lost two SEC games this year, one to now-No. 3 TAMU and another to No. 4 Tennessee. Its next four matchups are against No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Texas, No. 5 LSU and No. 7 Ole Miss.

On the other hand, Florida’s two SEC wins have come against the two bottom-dwellers of this week’s poll — No. 15 Kentucky and No. 16 Mississippi State.

Post Week 9 247Sports SEC Power Poll

  1. Georgia (15)
  2. Texas
  3. Texas A&M (1) +2
  4. Tennessee
  5. LSU -2
  6. Alabama
  7. Ole Miss
  8. Vanderbilt +1
  9. Missouri -1
  10. South Carolina
  11. Arkansas +1
  12. Florida -1
  13. Oklahoma +1
  14. Auburn +1
  15. Kentucky -2
  16. Mississippi State

How to watch Florida vs. Georgia

The Gators go up against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Jacksonville. That game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ABC.

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POLL: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Jets rematch?

Who wins the rematch? Patriots or Jets?

The New England Patriots and New York Jets will face off on Sunday in a rematch of their Week 3 matchup.

For New England, this will be an opportunity for the team to avenge a previous loss and get back into the win column after losing six straight games.

The Patriots are struggling on both sides of the ball, and this game could be an opportunity for them to get back on track.

They are coming off a 32-16 loss at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. There were some positives from the game with rookie quarterback Drake Maye continuing to perform well. He went 26-of-37 passing for 276 yards and two touchdowns in the game. He was also the team’s leading rusher with three carries for 18 yards.

Tight end Hunter Henry took care of business on the receiving end. He caught eight passes for 92 yards on the day.

Meanwhile, the Jets are coming off a 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers struggled in the game, going 24-of-39 passing for 276 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. If there was a bright spot for the Jets last Sunday, it was the play of running back Breece Hall, who had 12 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown, as well as six catches for 103 yards.

The last time these two teams met was on Thursday Night Football back in September, and the Jets were victorious by a 24-3 margin. The Jets had over 400 yards of total offense, including 133 rushing yards.

All told, the Patriots still hold the series edge. They hold a 74-56-1 record all-time against the Jets. Both teams have their own issues, but a Patriots-Jets rivalry game always provides excitement regardless of where the teams are at in their respective seasons.

Who do you have winning Sunday’s game? Make sure to cast your vote in the poll below.

POLL: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Jaguars game?

Who wins? Patriots or Jaguars?

The New England Patriots are set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday with both teams looking to pick up their second win of the season.

Last week’s game against the Houston Texans brought hope for the Patriots organization and fans alike with rookie quarterback Drake Maye getting his first start. He showed flashes of what he could do on the football field, throwing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the 41-21 loss.

Maye also led the rushing attack in the game, carrying the ball five times for 38 yards. Through the air, he established a connection with wide receiver DeMario Douglas. He caught six catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.

There were positives to be had in New England’s fourth straight loss, most notably with Maye starting and the passing offense immediately picking up steam. Fans got a glimpse of the future on the offensive side of the ball.

Meanwhile, the Jaguars lost to the Chicago Bears by 35-16 score. Trevor Lawrence threw for 234 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

Tight end Evan Engram was the other big story for the Jaguars. He caught 10 passes for 102 yards on the afternoon. Nevertheless, it was not enough to overtake Caleb Williams and the Bears, who were able to pick up their fourth win of the season.

The Patriots lead the all-time series against the Jaguars by a 12-2 margin. The last time these two teams met was January 2022, when New England netted a 50-10 blowout victory.

This could be another opportunity for Maye to show what he can do, provided he is healthy. He threw for more touchdown passes in Sunday’s game than the entire team had all season.

This is not a win-now season for the Patriots, who are looking more toward improving and developing for the future. We will see if Sunday’s game is another step towards those goals.

Who do you have winning Sunday’s battle across the pond? Make sure to vote in the poll below.

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Poll: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Texans game?

Texans or Patriots? Who wins on Sunday?

The New England Patriots will roll out the red carpet for a clash with the Houston Texans on Sunday. It’ll be a game where Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye will make his first official NFL start.

The Patriots will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak and create some positive momentum after a 1-4 start to the season.

They fell in defeat to the Miami Dolphins by a 15-10 margin last week. The offense struggled in that game with quarterback Jacoby Brissett going 18-of-34 passing for 160 yards.

The Patriots had 151 yards on the ground, including 89 rushing yards from Rhamondre Stevenson. DeMario Douglas led the team in receiving with six catches for 59 yards.

Meanwhile, the Texans are coming off a 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. Quarterback C.J. Stroud had another strong game, as he threw for 331 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Stefon Diggs had a standout performance against his former team with six catches for a team-high 82 yards.

Special teams were an underrated part of the Texans’ win as well. Ka’imi Fairbairn made all three of his field goals and both of his extra points. He came through for Houston in critical moments.

The Patriots lead the all-time series against the Texans by an 11-3 margin. They won the last matchup between the two teams by a 25-22 score back in 2021.

The Patriots are still searching for their offensive identity and are turning to their rookie quarterback to right the ship. The Texans have found their superstar at quarterback, and they have surrounded him with elite talent on their roster.

Who do you have winning Sunday’s game? Make sure to vote in the poll below.

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POLL: Who wins Sunday’s Patriots-Dolphins game?

Dolphins or Patriots? Who wins on Sunday?

The New England Patriots are set to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a matchup between two teams with 1-3 records.

The Patriots are coming off a 30-13 loss at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday. Their offense struggled in a game where they were held to only 143 yards through the air and 73 yards on the ground. It was a day that saw them record 216 yards in total in comparison to the 49ers’ 431 yards.

Jacoby Brissett passed for 168 yards through the air while Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 43 yards. Running back Antonio Gibson was the leading receiver for the Patriots, catching three passes for 67 yards.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins failed to defeat the Tennessee Titans in a 31-12 loss. Quarterback Tyler Huntley struggled through the air going 14-of-22 passing for 96 yards. He also led the team in rushing with eight carries for 40 yards.

The impact of wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were limited. Hill recorded four catches for 23 yards, while Waddle was the team’s leading receiver with four catches for 36 yards. All in all, it was another game that highlighted the difficult reality the Dolphins currently face without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

The Patriots and Dolphins have had several memorable matchups over the years. The Dolphins lead the all-time series by a 62-55 margin. Miami was victorious in the last matchup by a 31-17 margin.

The Dolphins and Patriots both have struggling offenses. New England has had issues getting their passing attack going, while Miami has had to readjust on-the-fly without Tagovailoa. This could be one of the more even matchups the Patriots have played in recent weeks.

Who do you think will win Sunday afternoon’s game? Leave your responses in the poll below.

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Poll: Who wins in Sunday’s Patriots-49ers game?

Patriots or 49ers? Who wins on Sunday?

The New England Patriots will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when taking on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

They are coming off back-to-back losses to the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco knows a thing or two about consecutive losses considering they’ve dropped their last two games to the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings.

The 49ers will be without star running back Christian McCaffrey. However, they have been able to supplement offensive production in other ways. Brock Purdy leads the charge for the team at the quarterback position. He has thrown for 842 yards and four touchdowns so far this season.

McCaffrey’s absence has led to the emergence of running back Jordan Mason, who has 67 carries for 324 yards and two touchdowns. He is coming off a 100-yard performance against the Rams last Sunday.

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises for San Francisco is the play of wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who has 18 catches for 276 yards and two touchdowns.

On the New England side of things, they will look to bounce back from a lopsided loss to the Jets last Thursday. Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett went 12-of-18 for 98 yards on the night, while rookie Drake Maye came into the game late in the fourth quarter and went 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards.

There was more production from the receiver position as well with wideout Demario Douglas recording seven catches for 69 yards. This came after he was disappointed with his usage in the previous loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

The last time the Patriots and 49ers met was in 2020. San Francisco secured the victory by a 33-6 margin. They lead the all-time series with a 9-5 record.

Who do you think will win this matchup? Make sure to vote in the poll below.

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