Sometimes a football game, even on the biggest stage, can come down to one matchup or a single play. Super Bowl XLIX sets up as a clash between two of the game’s best units: The New England Patriots offense against the Seattle Seahawks defense. Both groups are fronted by tremendous leaders, with veteran signal-caller Tom…
The casts have changed, but the blue horseshoe and flying Elvis logos remain the same. The Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots meet Sunday for the 15th time since 2001, with postseason advancement at stake in one-third of those battles. John Vampatella takes us back in time to the notable clashes in Patriots vs Colts…
It is no secret that the NFL is a copycat league. Coaches and scouts scour hours of game film trying to find a play, a concept, a blitz, or a formation to gain an advantage over an upcoming opponent. Mark Schofield reviewed the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive footage from 2014 to identify concepts that the New…
Cries of foul play follow the New England Patriots, and legendary coach Bill Belichick, as night follows day. The latest incident found Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh claiming the Patriots use of an unbalanced line and ineligible receivers was somehow “deceptive.” The NFL has deemed the plays “legal” and another media-driven controversy is underway. The…
The New England Patriots qualified for their fourth consecutive AFC Championship game after defeating the Baltimore Ravens, 35-31, in an instant classic between the two rivals. In previewing the game, we noted that Brady and the offense would likely see the Ravens’ double overload pressure concept at a crucial point in the contest. The Patriots…
The NFL is a copycat league and streak routes are in every team’s playbook. Still, it is incredibly rare to see nearly identical patterns for each team become turning points in the eventual outcome. With the season on the line, both the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens ran the same play. Dave Archibald and…
It’s Conference Championship Week The New England Patriots continue their quest for another Super Bowl title this weekend when they host the Indianapolis Colts, fresh off their Divisional Round road upset of the Denver Broncos. To kick off our AFC Championship Game coverage, we take you “Back to the Future” at Inside The Pylon. The…
After losing Stevan Ridley for the season, the Patriots turned to a varied run game, mixing and matching Shane Vereen, Jonas Gray, and LeGarrette Blount. Brian Filipiak explains in Part 2 of his Patriots vs Ravens Rushing Preview how the Patriot backs’ differing styles allow them to tailor their rushing plan to opposing defenses, with…
It’s divisional round playoff week in the NFL and Pats fans are gearing up for the big tilt with the Baltimore Ravens and we’ll be looking at keys to the game, opponent tendencies, specific units, and more, so be sure to check out our developing coverage as we update it. As we look forward to…
The Ravens fly into Foxborough high off a Wildcard Round win. Reading the Ravens Numbers looks at how the Ravens have landed in the Divisional Round by using a rejuvenated running game, a stout defensive front, and a little help from the zebras. After a hard-earned first-round bye, the New England Patriots return to action…
The NFL Playoffs are down to the Elite Eight, and the New England Patriots get into action this weekend against their old friends the Baltimore Ravens, fresh off their Wild Card win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh. To satisfy your in-depth Patriots vs Ravens coverage cravings, Inside The Pylon takes you inside every matchup with…
Having earned home field advantage in chilly Foxboro, the New England Patriots welcome the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Both teams are looking at the film, trying to find matchups to exploit and schemes that can work – be sure to check out our developing coverage of the game…
It’s divisional round playoff week in the NFL. Pats fans are gearing up for the big tilt with the Baltimore Ravens, so be sure to check out our developing coverage as we update it. Note: This piece is part of a special divisional round collaborative Inside The Pylon is doing with SB Nation’s Baltimore Beatdown…
The Ravens at Patriots special teams preview looks at the kickoff and punt coverage units, the return teams, plus the kickers and the punters for both teams. The Baltimore Ravens face the New England Patriots for the fourth time in the postseason. Special teams proved decisive in their 2012 battle, as Billy Cundiff’s missed field…
After clinching the AFC East, the New England Patriots travel to East Rutherford to face the low-flying New York Jets. While the Patriots still have a first-round bye and home field advantage at stake, the Jets are playing out the string. Reading the Jets Numbers reveals a team in turmoil with two struggling quarterbacks and…
The New England Patriots secured their sixth straight AFC East title with a convincing 41-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 15. After a disappointing first half offensively, Tom Brady and Company went on a 27-0 run in the second half, highlighted by this perfect touchdown pass on a Rob Gronkowski seam route.…