On Nov. 30, Pembroke High School’s Bob Bancroft was named the New England Patriots High School Football Coach of the Week after earning his 200th win with his team’s 27-14 victory over Silver Lake Regional High School on Thursday, Nov. 24. The win gives the Titans the first 10-0 record in Pembroke’s six-year history and is the program’s first victory over Silver Lake. Pembroke came back from an early deficit to earn a spot in the EMASS Division III semifinal.

The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will donate $1,000 to Pembroke High School’s football program in Bancroft’s name in recognition of his Coach of the Week selection.

Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett, the team’s executive director of community affairs, visited Coach Bancroft and his team on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Pembroke High School. The visit and check presentation will be featured on the team’s weekly television magazine show, Patriots All Access, which airs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 on WBZ-TV in Boston and later on Patriots.com.

This season marks the 16th year in which the Patriots have joined the National Football League in conducting the High School Coach of the Week program, which recognizes outstanding high school coaches and promotes youth football throughout New England. Tippett oversees the program as part of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation’s commitment to youth football initiatives.

“I enjoyed visiting with Coach Bancroft and the Titans after such a a meaningful victory for the coach, his players and Pembroke High School,” said Tippett on Tuesday. “This victory was a result of the hard work, dedication and perseverance displayed by both the team and community in building this program. The Patriots are pleased to present this week’s Coach of the Week Award and donation to Coach Bancroft and the Pembroke football program.”

At the conclusion of the season, one high school coach will be named the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year and will receive an additional $2,000 contribution toward the school’s football program.

In previous years, Tippett has invited the Coach of the Week and senior captains for a visit to Gillette Stadium, but decided to take the award on the road in 2011 so he could visit the schools that benefit from the program. This year is also the first year the Patriots will accept nominations for High School Coach of the Week. Anyone who knows a high school football coach in New England who has a great week or reaches a personal career milestone is encouraged to submit a nomination at nominatecoach@patriots.com.

The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation is the non-profit through which the Patriots support charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout New England. This support comes in the form of direct grants, in-kind donations and player appearances. The foundation assists a variety of charitable organizations and programs throughout New England by supporting their educational, family and health initiatives. For more information, visit www.patriots.com/community.

Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes
to Rob Gronkowski as the New England Patriots defeated the
Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 to extend their National Football League
division lead.

Gronkowski hauled in touchdown passes of 52 and 19 yards,
Julian Edelman scored on a 72-yard punt return and the Patriots’
defense had three interceptions last night at Gillette Stadium
in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

New England improved to 7-3 with its second straight win
and moved two games ahead of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills
atop the American Football Conference’s East Division. The
Patriots trailed 3-0 after the first quarter before rebounding
with 34 unanswered points to send the Chiefs (4-6) to a third
consecutive loss.

“We got some turnovers on defense and got a big punt
return for a touchdown,” Brady, who finished with 234 yards
passing, said in a televised interview. “It’s frustrating when
you come out on offense and don’t play the way I think we’re
capable of, but we’ll try to get it corrected and move on.”

None of the Patriots’ final six regular-season opponents
has a winning record, with the Philadelphia Eagles (4-6) next on
the schedule on Nov. 27.

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The New England Patriots not only won a game Sunday night, they survived a war of attrition. New England displayed an aggressive defensive attack not yet seen through their first eight games of play; led by AFC defensive player of the week Andre Carter, who established a franchise record 4.5 sacks and frustrated the New York Jets on way to a 37-16 rout. The win helped wrangle the division lead from their heated rivals; completing a two game sweep of Jets and lock up a key playoff tie-breaker which becomes more important as the playoffs approach.

Sunday’s game was clearly one that the fans would be unable to identify many of the players in the defensive backfield without a game program. The NFL’s last ranked defense in yards allowed played perhaps their most complete game; more impressive considering the players that missed action on Sunday night. Starters Brandon Spikes and Patrick Chung missed the game; while Kyle Love, Kyle Arrington and James Ihedigbo left the game due to injury.

The series of injuries provided a national spotlight for previously unknown names such as Jeff Tarpinian, Sterling Moore, Antwaun Molden and Tracey White; all of whom played well in their limited roles. The situation in the defensive secondary became so dire that reserve wide receiver and special team contributor, Julian Edelman was inserted as a slot cornerback late in the game. Edelman made an immediate impact with his tackle of Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson; which resulted in Tomlinson limping off the field with a leg injury.

The linebackers stepped up their performance as well against the Jets; led by Rob Ninkovich, who intercepted Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez twice; returning one for a touchdown to put the game out of reach.

The outlook for New England was not very positive heading into week 10, as the team was looking to avoid the first three game losing streak in 10 years. As much as underperformance and inconsistency has hampered this team, the effort on Sunday provided a much needed spark and generated some measure of optimism; as the remaining schedule for the Patriots is the easiest in the entire league.

The lack of consistency and a healthy roster will continue to be key factors in determining how far this team goes in 2011. If the young reserves can continue to hold down the fort while the starters return from injury, the Patriots will be better prepared for a playoff push with a game-tested roster. Performances by Carter and Ninkovich give hope that the defensive front seven is ready to improve on their previously lackluster defense. This edition of the Patriots have several vulnerabilities thus far and do not compare with that of their championship predecessors; but a weak schedule with prove beneficial as the team competes in a wide open AFC; where inconsistency has been the norm.

With a potent offense and a defense filled with many young unproven players, there are many games left in the season for Belichick to form a defense that can build on Sunday’s win and make another run at a Lombardi trophy.

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Nov 15, 2011 – In beating the New York Jets on Sunday, the New England Patriots reestablished themselves as the AFC East favorites and surged up the SB Nation Week 11 NFL Power Rankings. 

After the Patriots’ thorough dismantling in New York, the Patriots moved from No. 10 to No. 7 in the latest rankings. “It’s looking like a familiar refrain in [the AFC East],” writes Joel Thorman.

The Patriots (6-3) have only one game remaining against an opponent with a winning record. Considering that the Patriots will have six straight games against sub-.500 teams before ending the season against Buffalo, New England could potentially clinch the AFC East before meeting the Bills in Week 17.

With Buffalo struggling and the Jets basically two games behind the Patriots (due to the Patriots’ season sweep), even the Jets believe the AFC East is New England’s to lose.

“We win this game, we got kind of a stranglehold on the division — and you let it slide,” Jets safety Jim Leonhard said. “So obviously there’s a lot of frustration. 

“It was a big goal of ours to go ahead and win this division, and we put ourselves in a hole again. Not saying it can’t happen, but it’s unlikely to happen at this point.”     

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Jets (5-3) vs. New England Patriots (5-3)
Week 10
Today, 8:20 p.m.
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
TV: Channel 4
Radio: ESPN 1050-AM

THIS WEEK’S GAME REVOLVES AROUND …
Mark Sanchez

The Jets QB said it himself last week after Eli Manning directed the Giants down the field for a last-second, comeback victory over the Patriots. Sanchez called it “awesome.”

“It’s always going to take a good game by the quarterback to beat that team and that defense,” Sanchez said of New England. “Whether it comes down to the last drive or just being accurate all game, that’s what it takes to beat them.”

So there you have it. Against the Patriots, something always seems to go wrong for the Jets’ offense. A few third downs aren’t converted, an errant interception is thrown. But it’s up to Sanchez to step up and control these situations like he has in big games in the past.

Last week, Jets WR Santonio Holmes made reference to a calmer and more under control Sanchez, and in order to seal the deal against the Patriots today and put the Jets in the divisional driver’s seat, Sanchez will need to limit costly mistakes, pace his offense and keep Tom Brady off the field.

THE SAVVY FAN IS WATCHING …
Aaron Maybin

The popular refrain says the only way to beat Tom Brady is to unleash a relentless pass rush. For the Jets, one of the best at doing that has been Maybin, especially in obvious passing downs. Maybin says he’s been working on making himself more than just a pure speed-rusher, combining bull moves and some other techniques in practice. We’ll see how much that comes into play today.

PAST MEETINGS

10. Sept. 9, 2007. Patriots 38, Jets 14
9. Dec. 16, 2007 at New England. Patriots 20, Jets 10
8. Sept. 14, 2008. Patriots 19, Jets 10.
7. Nov. 13, 2008 at New England. Jets 34, Patriots 31
6. Sept. 20, 2009. Jets 16, Patriots 9
5. Nov. 22, 2009 at New England. Patriots 31, Jets 14
4.Sept. 19, 2010. Jets 28, Patriots 14
3. Dec. 6, 2010 at New England. Patriots 45, Jets 3
2. Jan. 16, 2011 at New England. Jets 28, Patriots 21
1. Oct. 9, 2011 at New England. Patriots 30, Jets 21

Remember when …
These two teams met late last season, with the same record, in a prime-time game? The Jets sure do. On Dec. 6, 2010, the Jets were pummeled, 45-3, by the Patriots on “Monday Night Football” in what was the most embarrassing loss of Rex Ryan’s head-coaching career. Defensive tackle Sione Pouha referred to it as humble pie that “tastes like a car tire, and goes down like peanut butter.” Two days after losing safety Jim Leonhard for the season with a broken leg, this game seemed like the lowest point the team had faced all season, one that spawned a stretch where they lost three of four.

WHAT THE PATRIOTS DON’T WANT THE JETS TO KNOW

1. Tom Brady is throwing more interceptions this season
Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said he has noticed the Patriots QB getting a little more “anxious” in the pocket than in years past. It could be attributed to some injury issues on the offensive line, or a change in opposing defenses, but nonetheless Brady has already thrown six more interceptions than all last season. His receivers insist there’s nothing different and that, as a team, there has been a tickle-down effect due to a lack of execution. But as New England comes limping in with a two-game losing streak, it does make one wonder.

2. The Patriots do not lose three straight
The last time New England lost three consecutive games was 2002. Rohan Davey was Tom Brady’s backup, Antowain Smith was the primary running back and Deion Branch was a wide-eyed rookie out of Louisville. A lot has changed since then, but one thing that remains consistent is Bill Belichick’s ability to buckle down, make adjustments and coach his team out of a losing skid. Branch said last week that, despite two wrenching losses in a row, the locker room atmosphere has remained consistent and focused.

3. They are opportunistic
It is widely known the Patriots possess a basement-dwelling pass defense again this season, but just like 2010, they have a healthy amount of interceptions (10, tied for seventh) and Kyle Arrington is tied for the league lead with five. Jets coach Rex Ryan says the Patriots pass defense, which gives up 314 yards per game, is misleading. So many times they get a substantial lead and it forces opponents to throw the ball more against a softer prevent defense.

POSITION BREAKDOWNS

Quarterback
When 20 TDs, 10 INTs and a 337 yards-per-game average is a bad first half, you know you’re doing something right.
Edge: Patriots

Running back
Shonn Greene has slowly, but surely, climbed up the rankings and is now 18th in yards, three slots higher than BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Edge: Jets

Wide receiver
Wes Welker is, with little debate, the best receiver in the NFL this season.
Edge: Patriots

Offensive line
The margin between QB sacks (Jets have given up more) and rushing offense (Patriots have more yards) is too slim.
Edge: Push

Defensive line
The Jets are younger and quicker, but the Patriots have monster tackle Vince Wilfork.
Edge: Push

Linebacker
David Harris and Bart Scott are playing their best football of the season right now.
Edge: Jets

Cornerback
The Patriots’ secondary is struggling and filled with undrafted free agents.
Edge: Jets

Special teams
Joe McKnight continues to stretch the field on returns and Nick Folk has missed just one field goal all season.
Edge: Jets

FOUR DOWNS WITH …
Tight end/fullback Josh Baker

1. Your first NFL catch came last Sunday, how did it feel?
It was kind of crazy because I got moved to fullback, so the whole week last week I was in the fullback room and I didn’t see any of the tight end plays, so for my first time getting thrown out there, and to go out as a tight end, it was kind of crazy.
It was definitely a surprise because when I saw Dustin (Keller) get hurt, obviously I was concerned for him because of how he landed. But when they told me to go in, I just went in and did all I could do, and thankful the plays sounded familiar.

2. Was the “hybrid” role tough for you to get used to?
It’s fine. There’s some carry-over from the motion tight end, that position and their protections in the backfield. It’s just all about getting the lingo and the play calls on offense and translating it to the field, but I mean it’s not too tough.

3. Did you keep the ball? Do anything cool with it?
Nah, actually I didn’t. It was a little 5-yarder, but hopefully it’s not my last. If there’s any significance going forward I’d definitely keep it but I didn’t even think about keeping this one. … I probably should have, though (laughing).

4. How much experience do you have as a fullback and interior blocker?
In college I was the wildcat back at Delaware, and at (Northwest Missouri State) we messed around with it a little bit. And I did some fullback in college, too, so I’ve pretty much played every position from fullback to slot to tight end. I kind of bounced around.

ONE MORE THING ……

The Patriots and Jets have played 105 times, meeting for the first time in 1960. Does it come as any surprise that the series is at a complete deadlock? After the Patriots’ victory earlier in the season, the all-time series is at 52-52-1. The Patriots are 24-27 all-time in road games against the Jets.

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The New England Patriots released
defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, the Boston Herald reported.

Haynesworth, 30, was acquired from Washington in July. He
had clashed with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan last year, and was
suspended for the final month of the National Football League
season.

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Should it be a concern the New England Patriots have lost two games in a row?

On Sunday, November 6 the New England Patriots fell to the New York Giants by the score of 24-20. New York improves to 6-2 on the season while New England falls to 5-3.

The game was as boring as could be going into halftime with a 0-0 tie. At the very least Steve Weatherford(notes) of the Giants and Zoltan Mesko(notes) of the Patriots kept themselves very busy at the end of each drive.

To be honest, before halftime I was strongly considering going to the deli to get myself a sandwich and do some research on who I think will be the next manager for the Boston Red Sox. I would revisit the game sometime in the middle of the fourth quarter. Chances were high that I wouldn’t miss much with the way the first half was played. I’m glad I didn’t

Finally, with 10:09 remaining in the third quarter, points went on the board. Unfortunately it was a Giants field goal by Lawrence Tynes(notes). New York was up 3-0.

Less than a minute later, the Giants went up 10-0 on a 10-yard touchdown run by Brandon Jacobs(notes) after Tom Brady(notes) fumbled and lost the football deep in Patriots territory.

By that point I was seriously regretting not getting that sandwich.

With 5:29 remaining in the third quarter, New England finally got on the board with a 32-yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski(notes).

Just 0:32 into the fourth quarter, Brady found Aaron Hernandez(notes) leading to their first touchdown of the game. The score was tied 10-10. The game was starting to get interesting. With 7:08 remaining, New England added a field goal to go up on top 13-10.

It was promising for a game that had already seen too many turnovers. Defense was looking better than last week, but still not spectacular.

With 3:03 remaining in the game, Eli Manning(notes) completed a 10-yard pass to Mario Manningham(notes) for a touchdown. After the extra point by Tynes, the Giants regained the lead going up 17-13.

Less than a minute and a half later, Brady found Rob Gronkowski(notes) for a 14-yard touchdown pass. The extra point was made and the Patriots were up 20-17. All Patriots defense would need to do is hold them.

It didn’t happen.

With Just 0:15 remaining in the game, Manning completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jake Ballard(notes). After the extra point, New York went up 24-20 and that would be the ballgame.

Turnovers and poor third down efficiency cost New England the game. Despite Brady’s 340 passing yards, his two interceptions and his fumble hurt the team. The fumble alone cost the Patriots a touchdown.

New England will have to get its act together by Sunday, November 13 when they hit the road to take on the New York Jets in a division match up. The Patriots, the Jets, and the Buffalo Bills are all tied for first place in the division at 5-3. Halfway through the season they need to get back on track and take control, otherwise a playoff run will be more difficult than it should be.

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Oct 11, 2011 – After dispatching the Jets with relative ease to boost their record to 4-1, the New England Patriots were ranked fifth in SB Nation’s Week 6 NFL Power Rankings. 

5. New England Patriots (4-1, LW: 4): Impressive stat: the Pats have scored at least 30 points in 13 straight regular season games. Gotta go back to last year’s loss to the Browns to find the last time they didn’t.    

The Patriots have used Tom Brady’s arm and Wes Welker’s elusiveness to keep pace with the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East, though the Bills did win the team’s head-to-head matchup. Brady is on pace to surpass Dan Marino’s single-season passing yards record, while Welker is on pace to break Jerry Rice’s single-season record for most receiving yards. 

Last week, Rice showered Welker with praise. (Via the Boston Herald)

“If he should break my record, I’ll be the first to congratulate him,’ Rice told the Herald from Los Angeles, prior to taping “Audibles,” one of several ESPN shows for which he serves as an analyst. “I have met him. I know how hard he works, fighting his way back from a (torn ACL) injury. I’m happy to see him have a lot of success on the football field.” …

“He’s just unstoppable, man,” Rice said. “You cannot cover him with a linebacker or a strong safety. He’s just too fast. And he’s really going to create space and get open. And when you have a quarterback like Tom Brady, he’s going to deliver a beautiful ball.

“It’s the matchups. He’s going to get that separation that he needs to catch the football.”

The Patriots resume play Sunday at 4:15 p.m. against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Oct 4, 2011 – Whenever the New England Patriots and New York Jets get together, it’s generally a fun time. Not only is the game must-see TV, but the words coming out of Rex Ryan’s mouth are usually entertaining, too.

That’s what we’re in for this week as Tom Brady and the Pats prepare to take on Mark Sanchez and the Jets this Sunday at Gillette Stadium in the biggest game of the season for both teams so far.

New England (3-1) is coming off a solid win over a pesky Oakland Raiders team. Brady continued his dominance of opposing defenses, picking apart the Raider defense for 226 yards and two touchdowns as the Pats beat down the Raiders, 31-19, on Sunday. Wes Welker caught one touchdown pass from Brady and racked up 158 yards on nine catches. Through four games, Brady has 1,553 yards and 13 touchdowns and is averaging 388.2 yards per game.

The Jets (2-2) are coming off a disappointing loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. Sanchez and the Jets fell behind 27-17 at halftime, and the Ravens scored one touchdown in the third quarter to seal the win. In the loss, Sanchez threw for 119 yards and tossed one interception on 11-of-35 passing.

Brady and company have a chance to catch the Jets off guard, with Sanchez struggling and the home field advantage. Yet the last time these two teams met, the circumstances were somewhat similar. With the Patriots receiving a first round bye in the AFC Playoffs, the Pats and Jets met in the divisional round at Gillette, and the Jets walked away with a surprising 28-21 win and advanced to the AFC Championship Game, where they lost.

Signs point to New England in this one, but as history has proven, anything can happen.

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