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Patriots vs Eagles: Grounding the Birds

Friday, November 25th, 2011
Lesean McCoy Patriots

Stop. This. Man. (Photo: ICON SMI)

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

Whenever I’ve looked at the Patriots upcoming schedule recently, this is the game that keeps standing out. Would this be the Patriots’ biggest remaining challenge? Who will we actually see play in this game? Will we see a classic Andy Reid mistake? How will the Patriots deal with a scrambling QB?

With Michael Vick, Jeremy Maclin, Desean Jackson, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and now Nnamdi Asomugha all knicked up, this might be the best time for the Patriots to be facing off against Philly.

Here are some things I’ll be looking out for in Sunday’s game:

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Tags: Devin McCourty, Game Preview, Patrick Chung
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Match-ups To Watch: Kansas City

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

NEPD Staff Writer: Brian Delabarrera

The makeshift Chiefs (4-5) come to town just as the pieces in the AFC East fall in favor of the Patriots (6-3). This past week delivered two Jets (5-5) losses and a Bills (5-5) loss at the hands of the Dolphins (3-7).

Let’s see what matchups will be key to the Patriots taking a commanding lead in the AFC East.

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Tags: Andre Carter, Game Preview
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Patriots vs Chiefs: A Classy Reunion

Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Rome Crennel Patriots Chiefs

Romeo Crennel is just one of links between New England and Kansas City. (Photo: ICON SMI)

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

Back when making their Monday Night Football schedule, I’d imagine these were ESPN’s thoughts:

“Oh boy, we’ve got Cassel vs. Brady, Pioli, Crennel and Haley vs. Belichick. Two playoff teams! Jamaal Charles, Eric Berry! This game’s gonna be an instant classic. HUGE ratings!”

ESPN’s thoughts now: “Aw shoot.”

As we get ready for Tyler Palko, Jackie Battle and Jon McGraw to come into Foxboro on Monday night, here are some of my thoughts leading into the game:

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Tags: Coaches, Game Preview, Tom Brady
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Patriots vs Jets: Battle for AFC East Supremacy

Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Jets Patriots

Rob Gronkowski will be a big part of duplicating the Patriots earlier 31-20 victory this Sunday Night.

NEPD Staff Writer Doug Kyed:

You know what guys, I’m going into this game pessimistically optimistic. Meaning: I know the Patriots can win, but if I don’t expect them to, minimal damage will be done to my apartment. No throwing chairs, no throwing lids of storage ottomans across the room.

Here’s some things I’ll be looking for Sunday night.

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Tags: Game Preview, Vince Wilfork
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Giants vs Patriots: Matchups to Watch

Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Eli Manning Patriots

Eli Manning will be looking to prove he is an elite QB today against the New England Patriots.

NEPD Staff Writer: Brian Delabarrera

Today I take a look at some of the key matchups in today’s game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. Luckily, none of them involve catching something on a helmet.

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Tags: Game Preview, Matchups
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Patriots vs Giants: Course Correction

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Patriots vs Giants Jerod Mayo

Jerod Mayo patrolling the middle of the field would help alleviate a lot of the Patriots defensive woes.

NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

If I see another clip of that helmet catch… I’ll probably do nothing, except be really mad.

The Patriots will try to bounce back after a tough loss against the Steelers when the Giants come into town on Sunday. Consecutive games against the Steelers, Giants and Jets pointed out to me just how many teams I consider the Patriots rivals.

If I were to rank the current Patriots rivalries it would probably go: 1. Jets 2. Steelers 3. Colts 4. Dolphins 5. Ravens 6. Chargers 7. Giants 8. Bills.

Regardless of how you rank those teams, after Super Bowl 42, this game/rivalry definitely means something to Patriots fans.

Here’s what I’ll be looking for late Sunday afternoon:

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Tags: Game Preview, Jerod Mayo, Tom Brady
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Patriots vs. Steelers: Toppling Big Ben

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Leigh Bodden

In a shocking move, Leigh Bodden was released today.


NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed

For the next three weeks the Patriots have not only got a tough slate, but they’ve also got three teams us fans love to hate. The Pats have got the Steelers this week, the Giants next week and the Jets November 13th.
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Tags: Game Preview, Ras-I Dowling
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