Patriots Offense Shows Ability to Attack Man Coverage in Win Over Steelers This time, the Patriots ran their version of the 989 concept with verticals on the outside and an inside crosser from tight end Hunter Henry. The Steelers rotate into a cover-one robber scheme after starting with two deep safeties, and the post-safety shades … Read more
How an evolving Patriots defense closed the door on Steelers The Patriots defense turned in another strong effort in Sunday’s win over the Steelers, allowing just 14 total points and shutting out Pittsburgh on their final two drives, giving New England’s offense the opportunity to close out the win, which they did. Through two games, … Read more
Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference HEAD COACH BILL BELICHICK PRESS CONFERENCE September 19, 2022 Q: So obviously you guys are a game plan offense, have been for a long time. Specific to yesterday what made running so much out of 11 personnel in your best interest against the Steelers? BB: Well that was our main … Read more
Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers Embracing Role as a ‘Safety Blanket’ for Mac Jones In last week’s loss to the Dolphins, Meyers made one of the highlight plays of the game for New England on a 27-yard contested catch in the second quarter. On the play, the Pats stressed a single-high man coverage by pairing Nelson … Read more
Mac Jones Press Conference 9/14 QUARTERBACK MAC JONES PRESS CONFERENCE September 14, 2022 Q: Is that your lacrosse stick? MJ: No, that was Chris Mattes’. But it’s a good fiddler stick that we all use. Q: How did you feel out there today? Q: How’s your back feeling? MJ: It feels good. Everything feels good. … Read more
What They’re Saying: Pittsburgh Steelers On facing the Patriots… “I’ve got a lot of respect for Coach [Bill] Belichick and company, their mode of operation and how they do business. They’re a transitional group as well, like us. It’s been a number of years since we’ve been in a stadium against them and as you … Read more
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FOLK TIES THE NFL RECORD FOR MOST CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS MADE UNDER 50 YARDS K Nick Folk extended his streak to 56 straight field goals made under 50 yards with a 28-yard field goal in the first quarter to tie the NFL record with Ryan Succop (2014-17 with Tennessee). Folk’s last miss from inside the … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers Postgame Quotes 9/18 QUARTERBACK MITCH TRUBISKY Postgame Press ConferenceSunday, September 18, 2022 What needs to happen with more down the field passing and over the middle passing with this offense? Call concepts to get receivers there. When the coverage dictates that, get them the ball within that. I saw a lot of post … Read more
QUARTERBACK MAC JONES Postgame Press Conference Sunday, September 18, 2022 Q: Mac, in a lot of ways, physically, mentally, how much different was today? MJ: Yeah, it feels good. I think, obviously, we wanted to improve a lot of things. And we had a chance to do that throughout the week, really. That’s where it all … Read more
