Chowder and Champions

There was once upon a time when most New England Patriots fans laid their trust in Bill Belichick.  Through the abrupt roster decisions, the head-scratching draft decisions and all the “4th-and-2” type sideline decisions, fans believed and trusted in the coach, oh how we trusted. Of course, when AFC Championship appearances and Super Bowl victories […] Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has a major Matt Patricia problem - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

The New England Patriots fell to the Buffalo Bills last night by a 24-10 score. But it wasn’t as much the final score, as it was the reasoning behind the score that Pats fans were complaining. We all know that the Patriots offense has had its struggles this season. But after the game last night, […] Patriots offensive players frustrated with the Matt Patricia experiment - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Marcus Jones is a surprise bright spot for this team as he impacts all sides of the ball. The Patriots drafted Jones in the 3rd round of the 2022 draft, and since then, Jones has made quite the impact. Football has three phases; offense, defense, and special teams, and the rookie […] Patriots: Marcus Jones the one bright spot in loss vs Bills - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

It’s going to take a good Mac Jones, a disciplined defensive effort, strong special teams play and vintage Bill Belichick for the New England Patriots to solve Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. In this Thursday night showdown, Belichick and the Patriots are in a must-win situation against at team they haven’t forced to punt […] Gameday: Patriots need throwback Bill Belichick to defeat Josh Allen - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

That’s not how Matthew Judon wanted to start the final stretch of the season. The New England Patriots pass rusher, and NFL leader in sacks with 13, came up empty against the Minnesota Vikings. Being shut out isn’t new to Judon. He failed to bag a QB in two games this season. And the Vikings […] Patriots need the full force of Matt Judon down the stretch - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

The New England Patriots go against one of the best quarterbacks and teams in the NFL at home Thursday night when they face off against the mighty Buffalo Bills. How things have changed. The former floor mat for the Tom Brady-led Pats has rebuilt and retooled into a perennial NFL powerhouse under terrific Head Coach […] New England Patriots: 1 compelling prediction in scrum vs Bills - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

After losing 33-26 to the Vikings on Thanksgiving day, the 6-5 New England Patriots are heading into their biggest matchup of the season in what could be a must-win game against the Buffalo Bills. While there are no moral victories in the NFL, it was refreshing to see Mac Jones and the offense battle the […] Patriots vs Bills: 3 keys to victory ahead of divisional showdown - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

There was a different Mac Jones under center for the New England Patriots in their 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.  Not only was he efficient, but he spread the ball around in what was notably his best game of the season. Although he took a couple of untimely sacks, the Patriots […] Patriots: Don’t hate on Mac Jones, embrace all that he can become - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

The New England Patriots suffered a tough Thanksgiving night loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings, by a score of 33-26. During the game, the Patriots had to deal with Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson. Jefferson was definitely a problem for the Pats’ defense last night. The talented receiver from LSU finished the game […] Imagine if the Patriots had a receiver like Justin Jefferson - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

The Minnesota Vikings offensive line may not want to get too stuffed on Thanksgiving Day. That’s because they will have their hands full with New England Patriots sack master Matthew Judon when the two teams square off in a Thanksgiving night battle. Coming off a game in which Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys defensive […] Patriots Gameday: Matthew Judon ready to feast on Kirk Cousins - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

What a ride the past few weeks has been as a New England Patriots fan. We have endured some horrendous offense, but we have been able to enjoy the best defense in the NFL. Yes, the quarterbacks the Patriots have played are subpar but the team has had them all in the gulag. They were […] Patriots look to build momentum in Thanksgiving Day clash vs Vikings - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

If you didn’t know, there is a big AFC East showdown this Sunday at Gillette Stadium between the New England Patriots and New York Jets.  The big question in this game will be how Mac Jones and the offense looks coming off a bye week. Going up against an aggressive Jets defensive front and secondary […] Patriots Gameday: DeVante Parker primed to make an impact vs Jets - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

Can New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones finally get it right in his sophomore season in the NFL? That is the biggest question going forward as Jones and the Patriots attempt to maintain their playoff spot in the AFC.  It will all start Sunday in an AFC East rematch vs the New York Jets at […] Mac Jones is the Patriots biggest question in race for the playoffs - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

The New England Patriots have a crucial in division matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. The first time these teams met at the Meadowlands, the Patriots won a very tight game, by the score of 22-17. Of course, we all know this game turned around when there was a roughing the passer […] New England Patriots O-line is the X-factor vs Jets in AFC East rematch - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!

In Week 11 of the 2022 season, the New England Patriots and New York Jets will meet for the second time this season. The Patriots won their most recent matchup in Week 8, 22-17 victory. Being divisional rivals in the AFC East, these two teams have a storied history that started way back in 1960. […] Patriots vs Jets: The historical playbook of a heated rivalry - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!