New England Patriots links 11/18/24 - Pats’ defensive game plan worked ... for the Rams

Daily news and links for Monday.

TEAM TALK

• Post Game Notes: Patriots vs. Rams. Patriots offense generates season-high of 382 total yards; Tackle Vederian Lowe becomes fourth Pats lineman to score a TD; Marcus Jones sees snaps on offense; More.
• Gamebook: Full Rams at Patriots stats.
• Evan Lazar’s Game Observations: Eight takeaways from Sunday’s loss. Offense, Drake Maye show progress; Defense takes a step back; Kendrick Bourne responds to benching with team-high 70 yards and a TD; Patriots don’t shadow Rams WRs with Christian Gonzalez on the boundary; Special teams inconstancies loom large in loss; More.
• Post Game Quotes: Patriots and Rams.
• Post Game Pressers: Jerod Mayo - Drake Maye - Christian Barmore, Christian Gonzalez, Vederian Lowe, Hunter Henry, Kendrick Bourne - Rhamondre Stevenson, DeMario Douglas, Marcus Jones, Jonathan Jones, Kyle Dugger, Davon Godchaux.
• Game Highlights: Rams vs. Patriots, Week 11. (5.27 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Andrew Callahan points out the ways Jerod Mayo got out-coached again Sunday. Both the Patriots’ game plan and the lack of adjustments were glaring.
• Chris Mason shares nine takeaways from the nail-biting loss to the Rams. 1. Pitiful pass defense.
• Alex Barth gives us 7 takeaways after the Pats’ comeback bid falls short vs. the Rams. 1. Conservative coaching.
• Doug Kyed has an issue with the Patriots coverage plan with Christian Gonzalez that proved costly in the loss.
• Matt Vautour reports Sean McVay said the Rams tried to avoid Christian Gonzalez. /And the Pats made it easy.
• Meghan Ottolini says the Patriots’ defense got exposed against the Rams’ experience and talent.
• Chad Finn spotlights how New England used a blitz-happy, zone-heavy game plan against Matthew Stafford, but it was more suitable for facing a rookie QB instead of a veteran.
• 98.5 The Sports Hub guest Mike Reiss reacted to yesterday’s loss: Bad coaching decisions, no attention to detail.
• Doug Kyed details how Drake Maye impressed the Rams yesterday, but the rookie is still plagued by turnovers.
• Karen Guregian notes rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk continues to be an enigma and can’t seem to get out of his own way.
• Mark Daniels suggests the Patriots need an elite WR to help Drake Maye.
• Zack Cox reports lineman Vederian Lowe found the end zone Sunday for the first time in his football career, fulfilling his ‘lifelong dream’.
• Zack Cox hears from Christian Barmore opening up about his harrowing blood clots experience.
• Mark Daniels highlights Marcus Jones who says he’s ‘open’ to playing more snaps on offense.
• Karen Guregian finds that from the coaching staff on out, the Patriots are living and learning the hard way.
• Matt Vautour explains that while the Patriots are improved, they still have big steps to take, hurdles to clear.
• Darren Hartwell is puzzled by Jerod Mayo’s take on the loss. Did New England really have “control” of this game?
• Tom Carroll picks his ups & downs from Sunday....