Patriots Now Firmly In NFL's Upper-Middle Class ... In A Conference That Remains Very Much Up For Grabs
With a 24-6 thumping of the Panthers in Carolina, we can now safely say what the Patriots are.
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With a 24-6 thumping of the Panthers in Carolina, we can now safely say what the Patriots are.
The Patriots won their third straight game in fairly dominant fashion on Sunday, with the defense completely shutting down Sam Darnold and the Carolina Panthers for a 24-6 victory.
The Patriots dominated the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, improving to 5-4 on the season. But could they use more help?
For the first time all year, the Patriots are above .500.
The Patriots thoroughly dominated the Panthers on Sunday, but a pair of injuries spoiled some of the fun for the visiting team.
J.C. Jackson scored his first career touchdown on Sunday, picking off Carolina QB Sam Darnold and returning it 88 yards for a pick-six.
Patriots kick returner Gunner Olszewski has been ruled out of the rest of Sunday's clash with the Carolina Panthers with a head injury.
Stephon Gilmore didn't like the way the end of his Patriots tenure was handled. On Sunday, he exacted some revenge.
Mac Jones left linebacker Brian Burns injured after a Panthers strip sack.
Receiver N'Keal Harry is missing another game for the Patriots.
Some NFL players and coaches arrive in their Sunday best when they show up at the stadium. Others are Bill Belichick.
"Personally, I mean, we talked about it -- individually and had a team meeting, I guess. But I know how to play basketball. I've been doing it a long time, and I'm pretty successful at it," Tatum said.
The Carolina Panthers may have their top offensive weapon available on Sunday against the Patriots. They may have their top quarterback, too.
The most recent chapter of the Odell Beckham Jr. saga should be over by Tuesday, when a new chapter with a new team will begin.
Stephon Gilmore facing his old team should make things a lot tougher on the Patriots offense this weekend.
