Patriots

Bedard: Unless offense flips a switch, it will be up to the Patriots defense again vs. stingy Jets

A few picked up pieces after watching the Jets’ upset of the Cowboys: – I expect this to be another slog for the offense, though, with 11 days off between...

Bedard: With Patriots’ roster makeup, it’s clear Bill Belichick is betting his chips on defense over offense

When you watch the Patriots on Sundays, it feels as if the defense is loaded for bear, while the offense is forced to piece together their attack with sticky tape...

Podcast: Bedard talks NFL refs, Patriots offense and Michael Bennett on Felger & Mazz 10.15.19

Hour 1 Felger and Massarotti were joined by Greg Bedard, of BostonSportsJournal.com, and they opened the show discussing last night’s Green Bay Packers win over the Detroit Lions and officiating...

Michael Bennett suspended by Patriots one game for conduct detrimental to the team

A very busy day for the Patriots — we need a moment because Dan Skipper is being signed to the Texans’ 53-man roster — turned chaotic on Tuesday afternoon as...

Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots 10.15.19

The Patriots are 6-0 after another defensive-led victory against the Giants on Thursday night. The trade deadline is two weeks from today, bodies are coming and going from the squad....

What the returns of Benjamin Watson and N’Keal Harry could mean to the Patriots’ offense

The Patriots didn’t officially re-sign tight end Benjamin Watson today, but it’s reportedly in the works before Tuesday’s first practice of the week. A roster spot opened up when the...

Bedard’s Breakdown: Yes, the Patriots’ offense was that bad vs. Giants – Ranking the issues that don’t include OT, RB

Holy hell. That’s really all I had left to say after re-watching the Patriots’ offensive performance in their 35-14 victory over the Giants. It was as bad as you thought...

No asterisk on this Patriots defensive performance

FOXBOROUGH – Place no Luke Falk, Josh Allen or Colt McCoy asterisk on this one. The New England Patriots delivered their most impressive defensive performance of this 2019 6-0 start...

Bedard: Michael Bennett plays 11 snaps, 3 before garbage time – Is this the end?

Michael Bennett, whom the Patriots traded a fifth-round pick to the Eagles for and gave him a $4 million signing bonus, played just 11 snaps against the Giants. He spent...

Giants’ Pat Shurmur wakes up ‘Sleeping Brady,’ pays dearly for it

FOXBOROUGH – When are NFL coaches going to learn? It’s been 20 years, six Super Bowl titles, 243 wins and roughly 41 miles passing. Yet, without fail, some opposing coach...

Podcast: Bedard talks o-line, Gronk, possible trades & Michael Bennett on Patriots Postgame Show 10.10.19

Photo Gallery: Adam Richins’ top shots from Patriots-Giants 10.10.19

Adam Richins is a freelance photographer for BostonSportsJournal.com. You can view his work here and on Instagram.

Video: Gunner Olszewski on his first career reception

Video: Jakobi Meyers on what his diving catch meant for his confidence

Video: Duron Harmon on dealing with injuries on defense

BSJ Game Report: Patriots 35, Giants 14 – Defense, STs bails out offense again as NE goes to 6-0

FOXBOROUGH — Everything you need to know from the Patriots’ 35-14 win over the Giants in quickie form, with BSJ insight and analysis: HEADLINES Defense, special teams carry the day again: With the...

FINAL: Patriots 35, Giants 14 – Defense, STs put up 14 points

Game: Giants (2-3) at Patriots (5-0), 8:20 p.m. Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. TV: Fox-25 Boston — Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color), Erin Andrews & Kristina Pink (sidelines). Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston with Bob Socci (play-by-play) and Scott Zolak (color). Bedard on postgame show approximately one hour after the...

On The Beat: Talking Danny Dimes, bad pass defense & surviving a blowout with Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com

What happened against the Vikings is the Vikings weren't the Buccaneers or Redskins. In other words, the Giants faced a defense loaded with playmakers at all three levels for the...