The Patriots aren’t good, and possibly shouldn’t be counted on to win soccer video games at this level of their rebuild.
We simply can’t assist ourselves.
New England is at the moment working underneath awkward circumstances, as they at the moment discover themselves attempting to develop a rookie quarterback, with accidents up and down the offensive line, all whereas being compelled to eat that gross meals they make in the UK. It’s a less-than-ideal spot, for positive, however there’s one staff working underneath even worse circumstances…
The Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Patriots are going to crush the Jags, and we’ve bought a couple of daring cheeky predictions that present context to why we predict that may occur. It’ll be a looooooong flight again from London for the “hometown” membership:
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MAYE ON THE MONEY
Maye had a few notable misses final weekend towards the Houston Texans, however confirmed the general potential to take what was given to him and keep forward of the sticks. The Patriots will need to see that proceed, so anticipate some extra play-action ideas and lots of targets for new finest buddy DeMario Douglas.
New England hasn’t had a quarterback full 70% of his passes but this season, however the sport plan ought to make {that a} risk for the 22-year-old.
Prediction: Maye completes over 70% of his passes.
RHAMONDRE RIPS ONE
New England has been quiet on the Stevenson entrance, however he got here out Friday and mentioned he anticipated to play. We’re going to take his phrase for it.
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The Patriots will likely be so a lot better off for having Stevenson, and dealing alongside Maye may present alternatives for some zone-read appears that he may not be completely used to working — however will definitely be higher off for. It’s arduous to suppose he can’t rip off at the least one explosive rush.
Prediction: Stevenson performs, and has at the least one rush of 30-plus yards.
MAYO MAKES THE CALL
The Patriots haven’t completed something cheeky this season, however there doubtless gained’t be a greater time for them to attempt than Sunday. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has been conservative to this point, however there must be alternatives to flip the script towards one of the vital aggressive particular groups items within the NFL.
Prediction: New England (efficiently) runs a trick play.
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TANK BEING TANK
Jaguars working again Tank Bigsby has been one of many solely constructive developments for the franchise this season, beginning to showcase an innate potential to interrupt tackles (5.8 yards after contact per rush) and tackle a heavy workload. The Patriots have been abhorrent towards the run just lately, giving up 177.7 dashing yards per sport over their final three, so this can be a powerful matchup.
New England will likely be examined till it may well efficiently cease the run.
Prediction: Bigsby goes over 100 yards from scrimmage.
POLK’S REDEMPTION
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo mentioned Polk “must recover from this psychological hump” to grow to be an environment friendly piece within the offense, and the rookie wideout firmly pushed again on that assertion.
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“I’m not coping with psychological issues in any respect. No psychological issues,” Polk mentioned this week, per Mark Daniels of MassLive. “… I consider I’ve one of the best arms within the league. I really feel like my drops, that’s not a difficulty in any respect.”
New England ought to give him a possibility to show himself proper, if not just for the truth that he’s nonetheless among the many most proficient wideouts on the staff.
Prediction: Polk catches 4 or extra passes, with at the least one approaching an explosive play.
WINNER, WINNER, BANGERS AND MASH FOR DINNER
Jaguars security Andre Cisco informed reporters he believed the staff had “lots of stop” following final weekend’s blowout loss to the Chicago Bears. The Patriots stink, however one factor they haven’t completed is proven a quitter’s mentality, and that goes a great distance when the opposite sideline is stuffed with dudes trying to get the hell outta dodge.
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Prediction: The Patriots keep unbeaten in London.
