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The Week 8 proceedings could be pivotal for NFL teams especially for the New England Patriots and their top cornerback in Stephon Gilmore, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Sunday’s matchups will only be a day before the league trade deadline slated on November 3. The outcomes of the games can ultimately dictate […]

The 2020 NFL season is unlike any other, particularly for the revamped New England Patriots of Bill Belichick. After being a veteran-laden team in previous years, a youth movement suddenly came into fruition this season. The changing of the guards was prompted after the departure of longtime quarterback Tom Brady and their limited flexibility in […]

The New England Patriots will be without two of their top receivers against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Both Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry have been listed as out ahead of the Week 8 matchup (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Patriots list both WRs, Julian Edelman and N'Keal Harry, as out for Sunday's game vs. Buffalo. […]

It’s a must-win game for the New England Patriots in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots have struggled much of the season, even during their two wins. They’ve failed to find the right amount of chemistry on offense while leaving more to be desired from their defense, especially following a blowout in Week […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore suffered a knee injury in practice on Thursday that required an MRI, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Gilmore has not been ruled out of New England’s Week 8 matchup against the AFC East–leading Buffalo Bills (5-2) on Sunday at Bills Stadium. #Patriots star CB Stephon Gilmore tweaked his […]

With the New England Patriots currently standing at 2-4 to open the season, rumors have been swirling about the possibility of the team offloading some of its players prior to the upcoming trade deadline. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had the opportunity to address the rumor in a recent interview, and unsurprisingly, the 68-year-old decided […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has begun to open up about his lackluster performance through the first seven weeks of the NFL season. Coming off a game that saw the former-MVP throw three interceptions, as the Patriots were thrashed 33-6 by the San Francisco 49ers, Newton was honest in his assessment of his play […]

The Buffalo Bills have come out in the first seven weeks of play and taken the lead in the AFC East, spearheaded by Josh Allen. At 5-2, they hold first place atop the division, a spot that was usually reserved for the New England Patriots. They’ve only recently lost some steam against two formidable opponents […]

The New England Patriots are desperate to get the ball rolling on Sunday in an AFC East clash with the Buffalo Bills. But the injuries are beginning to stack up. Veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman will not play after dealing with a knee injury for the majority of the year, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. […]

There’s quite the buzz surrounding New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 3, and it may have just increased in speculation. It appears that the latest rumors of Gilmore’s house being put up for sale are indeed true, according to Zillow.com that has the reigning Defensive Player of […]

The NFL trade deadline is looming, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wants no parts in entertaining the rumor mill regarding his below .500 team. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore has recently found himself inserted in trade rumors ahead of the deadline. When asked about the possibility of Gilmore not being apart of the team […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers, then-Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has officially landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to a formal statement released by the NFC South franchise on Tuesday evening, the two sides have indeed come to terms with Brown joining his former Patriots teammate in quarterback Tom Brady in […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore could be on the trading block one season after winning the league’s Defensive Player of the Year award, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. “If you’re not going to compete for a championship … you have to look to see what you can get for someone like Stephon […]

New England Patriots special teamer and longtime captain Matthew Slater thinks the Pats put on an embarrassing display in a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Slater was critical of New England’s approach, saying the Patriots lacked a steely resolve and desire to compete: “I think there were times last night (against […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 111 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 111 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 111 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

While Cam Newton surely hasn’t shown his normal star stature that he developed through his nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick isn’t ready to give up on the quarterback just yet. Belichick on @OMFonWEEI on sticking Cam Newton for Week 8: “Well, I think he’s our best player […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was bashed by former NFL gunslinger Jeff Garcia on Sunday after the Pats got destroyed by the San Francisco 49ers. Garcia ripped Newton for his gameday attire, saying that the Patriots QB is bringing too much attention to himself despite playing awful on the football field. Newton threw three […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has been awful in his first season with the Patriots. Newton, a former MVP in the NFL, knows he could lose his job for good if he continues to play terribly. “The first thing I said to myself coming home was, ‘You keep playing games like that, bro, and […]

Sunday was not a celebratory occasion for the New England Patriots. The Pats were destroyed by the San Francisco 49ers in one of the largest home defeats in the Bill Belichick era. Quarterback Cam Newton struggled before being replaced by Jarrett Stidham, and the Niners offense constantly confused New England’s defense with a series of […]

The Cam Newton era got off to a good start with the New England Patriots. Newton won his Patriots debut, with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels showing creativity by making Cam a legitimate part of the team’s rushing attack. The former NFL MVP completed 15 out of 19 passes in the Week 1 win and rushed […]

A couple of weeks ago, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was diagnosed positive for COVID-19. He managed to return in their Week 6 matchup against the depleted Denver Broncos which resulted in a 18-12 loss. Newton and his squad recently battled the visiting San Francisco 49ers in Week 7 which resulted to another poor […]

It’s been a rough ride for New England Patriots superstar quarterback Cam Newton thus far this season. His woes were recently compounded by another lackluster showing on Sunday, as the Pats fell to the San Francisco 49ers in a 33-6 blowout. After the game, Newton himself opened up about his poor form of late: “Well, […]

Cam Newton did not exactly have one of his best games for the New England Patriots on Sunday, as the superstar quarterback carried on with what has been a forgettable past few weeks for him on the field. The 31-year-old was so bad in Sunday’s blowout loss against San Francisco, that former NFL QB Jeff […]

With his suspension coming to an end in the coming weeks, free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is jobless no more, and Bruce Arians knows it. It was recently revealed that the troubled pass catcher would be signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Brown will now be reunited with his former […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed in his postgame press conference that quarterback Cam Newton will remain the team’s starter following their blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Cam Newton is "absolutely" the starter going forward despite Sunday's rough outinghttps://t.co/FsQGvZFp2S pic.twitter.com/sHAme2nhBA — Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October […]

The New England Patriots and legendary head coach Bill Belichick are currently in the midst of a major rut, which is actually putting it pretty lightly at this point. With the Patriots losing once again on Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers absolutely throttled Belichick and company despite the game being played in New England. […]

New England Patriots backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham has taken the field to finish off the game against the San Francisco 49ers after a terrible outing by Cam Newton. Newton hasn’t been productive through his last two games after returning from his COVID-19 bout, with his performance against the 49ers being the telling sign of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers faced off with the New England Patriots in Week 7. In a matchup of two teams that have dealt with a lot of injuries and had disappointing seasons, you’re bound to see something wild. That’s exactly what Jeff Wilson brought to the table. The San Francisco running back enjoyed a massive […]

The Patriots got off to a rough start against the 49ers at home this Sunday, already down by a touchdown in the first quarter. It’s not unlikely that team’s give up a touchdown on the first drive of the game, but it is rare that Bill Belichick and the Patriots concede a TD this early […]

The New England Patriots have been struggling on offense this season. Rumors suggest they may be in the trade market to give quarterback Cam Newton some more help as the Nov. 3 deadline nears, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Newton has reportedly been getting praise around the organization in his debut campaign for […]

One week ago the San Francisco 49ers appeared dead in the water. Losers of two straight, and coming off the heels of an embarrassing 43-17 clobbering by the lowly Miami Dolphins, Kyle Shanahan’s group was suffering not only from a plethora of injuries, but an offense no longer able to stretch the field. What a […]

The New England Patriots are slated to have a difficult Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Aside from being a crucial game, the road trip will be especially memorable for Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman who grew up in the Bay Area and was once a neighbor to Niners legend Jerry Rice. “Growing […]

Cam Newton seems to be adjusting relatively well to life with the New England Patriots. He hasn’t exactly been in MVP form, but he hasn’t been terrible for his new team as well. For his part, however, Newton seems to have a different perspective as to his current level of play for the Pats. The […]

The 2-3 New England Patriots will host the 3-3 San Francisco 49ers in Week 7 in what is a pivotal game for both clubs. The Patriots are coming off a Week 6 loss at home to the Denver Broncos, while the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 6. With Week 7 […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 110 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 110 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 110 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan dive into their predictions for Week 7 […]

While his time as one of the best pass catchers in the NFL seems like a distant memory at this point, free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown could potentially return to the mix sometime in the very near future. According to a recent report from Mike Florio of NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, Brown could return […]

The offense of the new-look New England Patriots is much different with quarterback Cam Newton at the helm. It has affected the entire unit, but most especially veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman who has seen a decrease in his touches and a diminished role in the team’s offensive rotation thus far. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh […]

Curtis Martin. Corey Dillon. LeGarrette Blount. James White. Kevin Faulk. All of these players listed are running backs, but they also share one common factor that really benefitted them in their respective careers – they were members of the New England Patriots and stood alongside (or currently do) quarterback Tom Brady. Seen as a pocket […]

From a pure football perspective, Tom Brady’s decision to leave the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is looking pretty smart. The new-look Buccaneers are 4-2, fresh off an impressive 38-10 trouncing of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. New England, meanwhile, has stumbled to a sloppy 2-3 start and has lost two […]