While the NFL universe has been breathlessly gushing over the New England Patriots offense for nearly two decades, the Pats defense is usually described with an old chestnut of coachspeak: “Bend but don’t break.” For years, Patriot defenses have allowed heaps of yards but denied points by tightening in the red zone, and this season’s […]
As far as experience goes, there is no comparison between the Patriots and their competition this postseason. Like the Titans and the Jaguars — the two teams New England beat to reach Super Bowl LII — the Eagles haven’t had much recent success. Entering this postseason, not one of these teams had won a playoff […]
As far as experience goes, there is no comparison between the Patriots and their competition this postseason. Like the Titans and the Jaguars — the two teams New England beat to reach Super Bowl LII — the Eagles haven’t had much recent success. Entering this postseason, not one of these teams had won a playoff […]
The New England Patriots are usually immune to Super Bowl hangovers; you don’t win five championships and 14 division crowns in 16 seasons by resting on laurels. But early in this year’s title defense, the Pats find themselves with an uncharacteristic 2-2 record — including 1-2 at home, where they’re usually invincible. Bill Belichick and […]
The New England Patriots are usually immune to Super Bowl hangovers; you don’t win five championships and 14 division crowns in 16 seasons by resting on laurels. But early in this year’s title defense, the Pats find themselves with an uncharacteristic 2-2 record — including 1-2 at home, where they’re usually invincible. Bill Belichick and […]
