Hoyer: Three keys to Pats victory over Jets in Week 3

Hoyer: Three keys to Pats victory over Jets in Week 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots will take a 1-1 record into Thursday night’s showdown with the New York Jets following Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After nailing all three of Brian Hoyer’s “Keys to Victory” in Week 1 vs. Cincinnati, they fell short of satisfactory in Week 2.

In last week’s episode of The Gameplan, the ex-Patriots quarterback identified ball security, knowing the opponent, and explosive plays as his three keys to victory vs. Seattle. While they didn’t turn the ball over, the Pats failed in the other two categories.

Hoyer specifically mentioned Seattle safety Julian Love as a player New England had to monitor at all times. Sure enough, Love’s blocked field goal was one of the biggest plays of the game.

As for explosive plays, quarterback Jacoby Brissett passed for only 149 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per completion. Running back Antonio Gibson’s 45-yard run and tight end Hunter Henry’s 35-yard reception were the Patriots’ only explosive plays in their 23-20 overtime loss.

So, how can New England get back on track against New York on a short week? Here are Hoyer’s three keys to a Patriots victory in Week 3.

1. Ball security

“I’m gonna stick with this. I know it’s redundant,” Hoyer said. “Ball security, the Patriots have done it in Week 1 and Week 2 and it’s kept them in both games. Obviously, falling short against the Seahawks, but this always gives you an opportunity to win. And I know a lot of people are saying the Patriots need to force the ball down the field. It comes with a risk. You force the ball down the field, it turns into an interception, you give the other team a chance at going down and scoring, especially against a dangerous quarterback in Aaron Rodgers.

“So I know they’re saying force the ball down the field, there’s a time and opportunity to do that, but you don’t want to force it. Ball security is number one, as always.”

2. Handle Jets zone…

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Publish date : 2024-09-18 22:58:44

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