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Patriots Daily: No Time to Sulk for Pats; Upsets Rule NFL Week 2
The New England Patriots fell to 1-1 yesterday with a tough 23-20 overtime loss at home to the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots surprised some by splitting their first two games and being competitive both weeks. However, they also had an excellent chance to improve to 2-0 and dropped a game in OT that appeared very winnable. So, while there is plenty to feel good about in the big picture in the season’s early going, Sunday’s loss is a tough pill to swallow.
But the Patriots have no time to dwell on yesterday’s disappointment. Their Week 3 matchup takes place only four games after Sunday’s loss. New England plays on Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets.
Comments on the Short Week Ahead
“It’s a Wednesday in our world,” head coach Jerod Mayo said in his postgame press conference. “We have to be ready to change the page, move on, and get ready to win this next football game.”
Rhamondre Stevenson was asked about the most important thing as the team prepares to play on Thursday.
“Let this one go,” responded Stevenson. “We’re onto the Jets now. Short week. Make sure you’re body’s feeling good, make sure of your playbook, and be ready to go on Thursday.”
Captain David Andrews was also asked about playing on Thursday nights.
“They’re tough,” Andrews said of Thursday night games. “It’s a quick turnaround. In our world today is Wednesday.”
“You’ve really got to rely on your preparations,” Andrews added. “You’ve got to take the most out of the walk-throughs. And I think the team that is ready to go with the most energy, things like that, on a Thursday night are huge.”
“This one’s hard,” said Hunter Henry. “We’re going to have to learn a lot from it in a fast, short week. So we’re gonna have to be ready to go again on Thursday.”
Defensive captain Deatrich Wise Jr. answered a question about advice for rookies on a shortened week so early in their careers.
“Today’s Wednesday in our book. They have to have short-term memory,” said Wise. “We will watch the film coming in tomorrow and then it’s a quick turnaround. Make sure you get the body right. This will be a big mental week and a recovery week.”
Also in Monday’s Patriots Daily:
Patriots Fact/Trivia of the Day
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 81 yards in yesterday’s New England Patriots loss. Stevenson has 201 yards rushing through two weeks. He is only the second running back in franchise history to pass the 200-yard mark through Week 2. Corey Dillon rushed for 244 in the first two games of the 2004 season.
Post of the Day
Bill Belichick hasn’t been on social media long, but he’s already winning Post of the Day honors. He took to Instagram yesterday to honor the New England Patriots Super Bowl 49 champions, who were at the home opener celebrating their tenth anniversary yesterday. The dig at the Indianapolis Colts solidified this honor:
Patriots Coverage
Ten Takeaways From the Patriots Week 2 Loss to the Seahawks – Some immediate reactions to Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss for the New England Patriots. The running game and Hunter Henry produced, but there was not enough offense to get the win. A winnable game got away from New England.
History, Common Players, and Fun Facts for Patriots-Seahawks – The teams had met 19 times entering Sunday, with Seattle holding a 10-9 advantage. But New England did win their lone postseason game, Super Bowl 49. A look at shared players like Christian Fauria, Deion Branch, Lawyer Milloy, and a head coach in Pete Carroll.
Chukwuma Okorafor Leaves Patriots, Considering Calling It Quits – Okorafor signed with New England in March. He entered training camp as the projected starting left tackle and started there in Week 1. After getting benched in Week 2, the veteran is now considering walking away from football altogether.
NFL Coverage
Cowboys Overreactions From Loss to Saints (CBS Sports) – Dallas hosted New Orleans on Sunday, entering the game as heavy favorites. Things did not go as planned for the home team. The Saints dominated, winning 44-19. What went wrong for Dallas?
Lions’ Campbell: Costly Clock Management, Loss to Bucs ‘On Me’ (ESPN) – Detroit head coach Dan Campell took the blame for his teams’s loss yesterday. The Lions lost 20-16 at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after entering the game as 7.5-point favorites. Campbell pointed the finger at himself.
Jacksonville’s QB Trevor Lawrence on Team’s 0-2 Start: ‘We Suck Right Now’ (NFL.com) – After dropping a tight road game to Miami in Week 1, Jacksonville returned home to play Cleveland in Week 2. The results were no better for the Jaguars. The Browns prevailed 18-13, and Lawrence minced no words in discussing what was happening with his team.
Vikings Celebrate Another Win (Twitter) – Minnesota entered 2024 without high expectations from others. But after two weeks, they remain perfect on the season. Their locker room celebrations certainly don’t lack high energy and enthusiasm!
This group is special.#Skol pic.twitter.com/IqmVH9iJAH
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 15, 2024
Marvin Harrison Jr. Catches Back-to-Back Touchdowns (FOX Sports) – Video showing the first two touchdowns of highly-touted prospect Marvin Harrison Jr.’s NFL career. After a disappointing Week 1 against the Bills, Harrison looked great against the Rams. Arizona went on to beat L.A. handily, 41-10.
Raiders Upset Win Over Ravens Causes Another Huge Survivor Pool Elimination (Yahoo! Sports) – In Week 1, it was the New England Patriots taking down the Cincinnati Bengals that affected the most NFL survivor pools. In Week 2, it was the Las Vegas Raiders turn. They defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-23 after scoring 13 straight points in the fourth quarter.
