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27Dec2009

NFL Week 16 - Jaguars at Patriots

Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 11:31AM

The Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7) will be in Foxboro, MA today to face the New England Patriots (9-5).

With a win today the Patriots will win the AFC East division for the 7th time in 8 years. They have been unbeatable at home this season with an impressive 7-0 record.

On the other side of the ball, the Jaguars desperately need a victory to keep their playoff chances alive.

The Patriots could be without two of their best run stoppers this afternoon. Vince Wilfork and Ty Warren are both listed as questionable this week. If they don't play, it could be a long day for the Patriots defense as they will have to find a way to stop the Jaguars star running back Maurice Jones-Drew.

This is a game the Patriots should win but as we've seen so far this season, anything is possible.

My prediction: Patriots 27 Jaguars 17

Update on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 2:30PM by

Jeff

The Patriots have completely dominated this game and lead 28-0 at the half. Tom Brady has throw for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns and they have rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown. The only negative in the first half was Lawrence Maroney's goal line fumble. Had he not fumbled, this game could easily be 35-0.

As I mentioned earlier, the Patriots have played inconsistently all season. Are the Patriots playing great or are the Jaguars playing poorly (or both)?

Mike Reiss' first half thoughts.

Update on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 4:57PM by

Jeff

The Patriots won this game easily, dominating the Jags 35-7. They are now 10-5 and winners of the AFC East crown.

Jeff |

NFL Week 15 - Patriots at Bills

Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 12:32PM

The New England Patriots (8-5) and the Buffalo Bills (5-8) are set to kickoff at 1pm this afternoon. If the Patriots (Line: NWE by 8) are to win this game, they will have to do so without starting defensive linemen Vince Wilfork and Ty Warren and offensive linemen Nick Kaczur and Stephen Neal. That hurts... a lot... especially on the road where they are a miserable 1-5 so far this season.

More on the Patriots injuries from NFL.com.

My prediction: Buffalo 24 New England 16

Update on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:17PM by

Jeff

The Patriots lead the Bills 14-3 at the half despite struggling mightily in the first quarter.

Update on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 9:32PM by

Jeff

The Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 17-10. One of the big mysteries in this game is why the Bills stopped running the ball after their (nearly) spectacular opening drive.

Mike Reiss has the details...

Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained that the Bills were isolating the team's inside linebackers in the run game. It took a while to adjust to that.

"They did a good job of mixing things up, catching us off balance," Belichick said. "I think we had a little better feel for their blocking schemes and formations they were using, and we were able to handle that a little better after that first long drive."

This was an ugly game and it's a good thing the Patriots won because both the Dolphins and the Jets lost. That gives the Patriots a 2-game lead with 2 games to go.

Jeff |