Matt Cassel

Jets 34, Patriots 31 (OT) - The Verdict

Okay so it took a week to publish this, it won’t happen again! I have to say I nearly turned this one off when it was 24-6 and the Jets took over on downs late in the second quarter. You have to love the comeback by the Pats led by Matt Cassel and the final [...]

Fantasy Football Report: Week 11

When it comes to the fantasy realm, I am all about sportsmanship and giving it your all right up to the end. So if you are one of the unfortunate owners who will not be making the fantasy football playoffs then please, do not stop playing. I can’t stand owners who don’t pay attention or [...]

Jets Beat Patriots Despite Cassel’s 400 Yards

Despite unkind weather, the Jets and Patriots combined to put up 65 points Thursday night, but the Patriots came up on the losing end in overtime, 34-31. Jay Feely hit the game-winner from 34 yards out, but Brett Favre led the way all game for New York with 258 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions (shocking, I know).
Favre’s [...]

Gametime: Jets at Patriots

The Teams: New York Jets (6-3) at New England Patriots (6-3)
The Terms: Regular Season Week 11
The Place: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass
The Time: 8:15pm
The Channel: NFL Network, Channel 5 (Boston), WMUR (New Hampshire)
3 Burning Questions:

Which quarterback do you trust more? A laughable question heading into Week 2 when Matt Cassel was making his first career start [...]

Patriots 20, Bills 10 - The Verdict

This is from start to finish a domination by the Patriots on both sides of the ball. The stats and final score may not indicate it but there was never really a doubt in the second half that the Patriots were going to win the game. The final drive which lasted more than 9:00 was [...]

Green-Ellis Leads Patriots Over Bills, 20-10

Without three of their best running backs, the Patriots were down to Kevin Faulk and rookie free agent BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Playing against another 5-3 squad with a good defense in the Bills, Green-Ellis capitalized on his opportunity with a career-high 105 yards rushing on 26 carries, including a key one-yard touchdown with 1:57 to go [...]

Gametime: Bills At Patriots

The Teams: Buffalo Bills (5-3) at New England Patriots (5-3)
The Terms: Regular Season Week 10
The Place: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass
The Time: 1:00pm
The Channel: CBS
3 Burning Questions:

Who saw this coming? Coming off an 18-1 season and nearly every significant contributor coming back, anyone who thought week 10 would pit the 5-3 Patriots against the 5-3 Bills [...]

Colts 18, Patriots 15 - The Verdict

This game pretty much came down to a couple of plays. 1) Belichick using a challenge and losing a timeout three minutes into the second half on a play which would’ve gained the Pats five yards, instead they were facing just 2nd and 10. 2) Belichick using the team’s last timeout as Cassel snuck for [...]

Vinatieri Hits Late FG, Colts Edge Patriots 18-15

Adam Vinatieri proved to be one of the clutchest kickers in the history of the NFL during his years with the Patriots. Now with the Indianapolis Colts, Vinatieri has continued to have a high level of success. Against his former team, the kicker hit a 52-yard field goal in the fourth quarter that turned out to [...]

Gametime: Patriots At Colts

The Teams: New England Patriots (5-2) at Indianapolis Colts (3-4)
The Terms: Regular Season Week 9
The Place: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
The Time: 8:15pm
The Channel: NBC
3 Burning Questions:

Can the Patriots front seven continue to step up? It sounds like beating a dead horse, but as usual the outcome of this game relies mostly on the Patriots [...]

Patriots 23, Rams 16 - The Verdict

Despite all the complaints and misgivings with backup QB Matt Cassel, you gotta take a step back and appreciate that he’s got the team to 5-2 and now in a virtual tie atop the AFC East. On Sunday, the strength of the offense - the wide receiver corps - let Cassel down on several occasions [...]

Green-Ellis, Faulk Lead Patriots Over Rams 23-16

The Patriots seem to just get better as the weeks go by, but they did have a tough time with the 2-4 St. Louis Rams. The Rams were coming off a huge win against the Cowboys, and looked poised for a third straight win. It was a close game throughout, and the Rams were driving [...]

Gametime: Rams @ Patriots

The Teams: St. Louis Rams (2-4) At New England Patriots (4-2)
The Terms: Regular Season Week 8
The Place: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass
The Time: 1:00pm
The Channel: Fox
3 Burning Questions:

Will the Patriots beat an inferior team without trouble? The Pats have defeated the Chiefs, Jets, 49ers and Broncos so far this year, none of which anyone would call [...]

Patriots 41, Broncos 7 - The Verdict

Here’s the answers to some of the questions heading into the Monday Night Massacre at Gillette:

How does the team respond from last Sunday night’s beat down? Quite simply, with a beat down of their own. The Patriots came with in with intensity, took care of the ball and most of all were OPPORTUNISTIC. The final [...]

Fantasy Football Report: Week 7

If you have a team that is under .500, then you are going to need a small miracle to make the playoffs. If you feel you are in good position, then I say it is time to look at the many weeks ahead and look at all the matchups your players will be facing. Preparing [...]