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NFL Week Nine Recap: Patriots defeat Colts, jump to 5-4 record right before the BYE week

NFL Week Nine Recap: Patriots defeat Colts, jump to 5-4 record right before the BYE week

(Photo courtesy of The San Diego Union-Tribune) “Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones blocks the Colts punt, putting the Patriots offense in a good spot to score.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week nine had some important games, while on the one hand it really didn’t matter because either one team or both teams sucked, or it just

NFL sets record for most trades during trade deadline with league shaking moves

(Photo courtesy of NFL.com) “Linebacker Bradley Chubb is on the left, wide receiver Calvin Ridley is in the middle, and tight end T.J. Hockenson is on the right.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The 2022 NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and for the first time, there was chaos on this glorious day for football

NFL Week Seven Recap: Patriots fall to 3-4 record after tough loss to Chicago Bears

(Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times) “Quarterback Justin Fields rushes past the reaching arm of linebacker Matthew Judon.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week Seven of the 2022 NFL Season was actually entertaining for once. There was a lot of enjoyable football to be watched, and for some, pain and misery to be experienced. With

NFL Week Six Recap: Patriots topple Cleveland Browns and improve to 3-3 record

(Photo courtesy of Masslive.com) “Quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to pass while on the move.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week six of the 2022 NFL season was a time to laugh at some teams while basking in the glory of others, even if it is shoved down the throats of football fans everywhere. It may be

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule fired but will be paid contract in full

(Photo courtesy of the New York Post) “Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor After a 1-4 start to the season for his team, the Carolina Panthers have fired head coach Matt Rhule. During his time in Carolina he went 11-27 and proved to be an ineffective coach overall. However, he is

NFL and NFLPA investigating into handling of Tua Tagovailoa concussion

(Photo courtesy of SBNation.com) “Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor On Sunday, September 25th, 2022, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was hit hard by Bills linebacker Matt Milano. He got up fine at first but as he walked forward, he collapsed down to the field and had to be held up by his

NFL Week Three Recap: Patriots fall short to Ravens after hard-fought game

(Photo courtesy of Baltimore Sports and Life) “Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rushes past Patriots defenders.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week three was filled with games that saw teams win, even though they probably should not have. But nonetheless, here is the weekly review. Steelers: 17 (1-2), Browns: 29 (2-1): Steelers, what was that? All we

NFL Week Two Recap: Patriots defeat Steelers 17-14

(Photo courtesy of Patspulpit.com) “Running back Damien Harris charges past Steelers defenders.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor This week was filled with nothing but upsets and laughter. Unlike Week 1 this week featured teams showing their actual mediocrity and how inept they are. Here are the results from Week Two. Chargers: 24 (1-1), Chiefs: 27 (2-0):