DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 3-8 · 4TH IN AFC EAST
3-8 · 4TH IN AFC EAST
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It's OK for Patriots fans to start thinking big The Patriots delivered a message to the league with their win in Buffalo. Is the Super Bowl next?
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
The Patriots' faith in Mac Jones, practicing in bad weather and 4 more takeaways from the win over the Bills The Patriots' run-heavy game plan wasn't about a lack of confidence in Mac Jones, who showed he has the perfect personality to handle it.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Patriots throw fewest passes in a game since 1974 Mac Jones and the New England Patriots played a style of game more reminiscent of a triple-option service academy than the modern NFL.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Patriots throw fewest passes in an NFL game since 1974
Mac Jones and the New England Patriots played a style of game more reminiscent of a triple-option service academy than the modern NFLDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taking a look at the AFC playoff picture after a wild Week 13 - The Boston Globe The Patriots — along with the Steelers, Chargers, and Titans — were among the big movers this past week. Meanwhile, the Ravens, Bengals, and...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
ESPN analyst compares Bill Belichick building Patriots roster to God creating the Earth ESPN's Ryan Clark compared Bill Belichick constructing the Patriots roster to God creating Earth following their win over the Bills.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
Cards, Pack, Bucs, Pats, Chiefs still top 5 in AP Pro32 poll
The Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs remain the top five teams in the latest AP Pro32 pollDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills appear in denial as playoff hopes begin to sink
The Buffalo Bills appear to be in denial identifying their shortcomings and the challenges ahead in staying afloat in the AFC playoff pictureDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild
Having watched the Patriots control the division for two decades, the Bills hoped that Tom Brady’s departure would clear the way for them to climb the AFC East standings and perhap...DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Belichick's latest masterpiece with Patriots shows he's still the coaching king
With the Patriots crafting another masterpiece of a season, Bill Belichick has silenced his doubters, Martin Rogers writes.DECEMBER 8, 2021
Packers, Cardinals and Buccaneers forming NFC stronghold atop latest Herd Hierarchy
The NFC is flexing its muscles after Week 13, taking the top three spots in Colin Cowherd's latest Herd Hierarchy.DECEMBER 7, 2021
Bills loss or Patriots win? Belichick's mastery up for debate after MNF victory
The Patriots won Monday with just three passes. Was this Bill Belichick's genius at work or just bad ball from Buffalo?DECEMBER 7, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs on track for Super Bowl rematch
In a season of NFL upheaval, the Bucs and Chiefs have emerged as Super Bowl favorites again, Geoff Schwartz writes.DECEMBER 7, 2021
Damien Harris & Run Game Prevail in Win Over Buffalo Bills ' What Went Right
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Mac Jones, David Andrews & More Talk Windy Victory Over Bills ' Press Pass vs. Bills
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Nick Folk - Accounts for six points Folk made both field-goal attempts during Monday night's 14-10 win over the Bills.
Impact Folk wasn't called upon to attempt a single extra point as a result of Monday's windy conditions, which inspired the Patriots to go for a two-point conversion after their lone touchdown. The veteran kicker could see more action against the Colts on Dec. 18, after New England's bye.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jonnu Smith - Just one catch vs. Bills Smith secured his only target for 12 yards during Monday's 14-10 win over Buffalo.
Impact Smith also had one carry for minus one yards. Harsh weather and a run-first game plan that asked Mac Jones to attempt just three passes limited all New England's pass catches, but after a Week 14 bye, the team stands to deploy a more traditional offense on the road against Indianapolis.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Bolden - Handles four carries Bolden had four carries for 28 yards during Monday's 14-10 win over the Bills. He also secured his only target for seven yards.
Impact Bolden benefited from an unusual game script in extremely windy conditions, but he still worked behind both Damien Harris (hamstring) and Rhamondre Stevenson. Additionally, Bolden handled a season-high 86 percent of snaps on special teams. The Patriots will next take on the Colts on Dec. 18, after a Week 14 bye, at which point Bolden stands to have returned to his usual change-of-pace role.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Agholor - No catches Monday night Agholor failed to secure his only target during Monday's 14-10 win over the Bills. He had one carry for six yards.
Impact Agholor was held without many opportunities during Monday's abnormally windy contest, which saw Mac Jones attempt just three passes while New England logged a total of 46 rush attempts. After taking a Week 14 bye, the Patriots' offense stands to return to a degree of normalcy during a road matchup against the Colts.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
