Patriots Keep Hot Streak Going

After a protracted stretch on the highway, the New England Patriots lastly returned to Gillette Stadium on Sunday to tackle the Cleveland Browns.

In an interview final week earlier than the sport, star vast receiver Stefon Diggs jokingly referred to the team as ‘road warriors, ’ emphasizing the necessity to win at dwelling to present the followers one thing to get behind. The group did simply that on Sunday.

In Sunday’s recreation, the group struggled early, permitting a simple first-quarter landing to the Browns & solely placing up 9 factors within the first half.

After the half, the group turned it on, scoring 3 touchdowns, intercepting 2 passes, forcing a security, and permitting just one landing, resulting in a 32-13 victory.

Although the Patriots received in a pleasant vogue, there’s nonetheless loads of meat left on the bone. Drake Maye was sacked six occasions, which is totally unacceptable, particularly contemplating Myles Garrett had 5 of the six sacks, a very good portion of these approaching Will Campbell. Within the yr, Drake Maye has been sacked 28 times. These are numbers which can be disturbing for the way forward for the Patriots franchise. Moreover, the Patriots proceed their sluggish begin defensively. Dillon Gabriel and the Browns have been in a position to get into the tip zone on their first offensive drive. As soon as the group settles in, they normally get right into a groove, however it isn’t wholesome to depend on it persistently.

Because the Patriots prep to take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, they’ll look to construct off their elite passing recreation, prime run protection, and their underrated particular groups unit. With the passing recreation, Drake Maye is enjoying at an MVP stage. His supporting solid has been enjoying quite a bit higher than anticipated as effectively. Every week somebody totally different steps up, one week it’s Kayshon Boutte, the subsequent it’s Hunter Henry, or there’s Stefon Diggs, however let’s not neglect Pop Douglas & Mack Hollins. New England’s protection may have its arms full making an attempt to include Bijan Robinson, however their run protection ranks second, permitting solely 76 yards/recreation, and so they haven’t allowed a 50-yard rusher the whole season. Led by Marcus Jones, who simply obtained a three-year extension, the Patriots’ punt return leads the league in common yards per punt return at 21.6.

A key storyline to observe unfold is the commerce deadline coming close to.

On October twenty eighth, the team traded Keion White and a conditional day three decide to the 49ers for a sixth-round decide. Moments later, the group despatched a seventh-round decide together with Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round decide. New England is rumored to be out there for assistance on the sting, however the deadline is subsequent week, November 4th.

With the New England Patriots’ week 9 matchup vs the Falcons in Gillette coming quickly, there’s a lot to observe for. The Pats look to win their sixth straight recreation, whereas the Falcons are determined for a bounce-back after a devastating 34-10 home loss to the Dolphins. The groups are enjoying for wins on their report, but in addition to get a way of the place assist could also be wanted earlier than subsequent Tuesday’s deadline at 4 pm.

Kickoff is slated for 1 PM EST because the Patriots look to increase their win streak to 6 video games.