Patriots Talk LIVE with Game Updates: Patriots vs. Giants
The New England Patriots will be back home at Gillette Stadium for their Week 6, Thursday night game against the New York Giants. The Patriots lead the AFC with a 5-0 record and are in position for a great matchup against the NFC East's 3rd ranked team at 2-3
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is set to break Peyton Manning’s all-time career passing yards record on Thursday. Brady currently is at 71,846 yards, which puts him in third place all-time after breaking Brett Favre’s record after throwing for 348 yards against the Washington Redskins. Manning is in second place with 71,863 yards, so it’s expected Brady will break the record relatively early in the game.
The 42-year-old quarterback isn’t the only player to keep your eyes on. Patriots running back Sony Michel rushed for 81 yards on 12 carries during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Redskins. With a head of steam like that, the Giants defense will need to be on the lookout for the Patriots to use Michel’s agility to their advantage, as well as his growing ability to catch passes.
Following Ben Watson’s release from Ben England earlier this week, tight end Ryan Izzo and Matt LaCosse will be looking to step up and create scoring opportunities by finding a rhythm with Brady. Izzo was left wide open for his first career touchdown against the Redskins, and should be used equally as effectively.
Former Giant Marshall Newhouse is back in fighting shape on the offensive line for the Patriots, but the offense is still struggling bouncing back from other injuries. Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) will not be playing Thursday night following an injury sustained last Thursday. Questionable players include Josh Gordon (knee) and Julian Edelman (chest), who’s still working out a chest injury he sustained during Week 3’s victory over the New York Jets.
With New England's defense performing at historic proportions, New York will have their work cut out for them. Rookie QB Daniel Jones has shown already this season that he can handle a fair amount of pressure with quick footwork and split-second decisions, being able to spot his receivers downfield from deep in the pocket. The pressure from the Patriots defensive line will definitely be on the rookie out of Duke University.
The Giants are boasting an offensive injury list of powerhouse offensive players. Running back Saquon Barkley, wideout Sterling Shepard, TE Evan Engram, and RB Wayne Gallman are not playing in Thursday nights game, leaving Jones without his top three pass catchers. 10-year veteran Golden Tate, who is entering his second game after serving a four-game suspension, will have to be an integral part of the offense for New York to have a chance at putting the brakes on the Patriots; but his actions will have to speak louder than his bravado.
Kickoff is at 8:20 EST at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Thursday, October 10th.
Inactive players for Patriots vs Giants, per the team's official Twitter account:
1st QUARTER
Patriots to receive
Bolden return picks up 28 yards
Michel rush for 4 yards
Brady pass to Michel; first down
4th and 1 Michel
Defense make the stop, 1st down Giants
Jones pass complete to Slayton
Dixon punts to Olszewski; fair catch signaled
Brady sacked near the 11
2nd and 17 Meyers picks up 7 yards
White unable to convert 3rd down
Fair catch Bolden
Handoff to Hilliman gain of 3 yards
Simon intercepts Jones pass; first interception of the season
Jenkins intercepts Brady
Flag on the play; personal foul, Giants 1st down
Hilliman rushes 4 yards
Giants to punt; Dixon to Olszewski
Brady incomplete to Michel
Brady pass complete to TE Izzo; 20 yards
Michel rushes 3 yards
Flag on the play; pass to Edelman to be ruled incomplete or not
Call stands; incomplete
Patriots punt out of bounds, marked at 18 yards
Jones brought down by Van Noy; no gain
Penny brought down by Hightower
Bolden with the punt block
Winovich rushes for touchdown
PAT IS GOOD NE 7 - NY 0
First career touchdown for Winovich
Giants first 1st down by Slayton
Jones complete to Tate for 1st down
Incomplete Jones to Tate
Brady complete to Edelman, sliding catch
Brady complete to Olszewski
Tight end LaCosse questionable with knee injury
White catch and run for first down
Brady incomplete to Izzo
Bailey to punt to Tate
Fair catch on the 32 yard punt
Hilliman rush gains 6 yards
Harmon intercepts from Jones; 16th career interception
Drop snap by Brady, recovered, incomplete to Edelman
False start offense, five yard penalty
23 yard pass complete to Meyers at 2 yard line
3rd and goal; handoff to Bolden, rushing touchdown
PAT IS GOOD, NE 14 - NY 0
2nd QUARTER
Fair catch signaled for Giants, play begins on 25 yard line
Jones pass to Tate complete
1st down carry by Hilliman
64 yard pass from Jones to Tate complete touchdown
PAT IS GOOD NE 14 - NY 7
Brady complete to Edelman
Brady sacked, fumbled, Golden picks up, rushing touchdown
Gordon being helped off the field
PAT IS GOOD NE 14 - NY 14
Hand-off to Michel for 1st down
Brady complete to White; first down
Meyers picks up 23 yards; reception from Brady
Brady rolls right, completes to White; 1st down
Scoring review; no touchdown for White
Brady up through the middle, touchdown
PAT IS GOOD NE 21 - NY 14
HALFTIME
3RD QUARTER
Valentine receives the ball, returns to the 22 yard line
Hilliman picks up 1st down
Jones 18 yard completion to Ellison
Gilmore picks pass by Jones
Michel rushes for 9 yards
Short pass to White; 1st down
Flag on the play; holding defense; automatic 1st down
Another short pass, this time to Bolden for 16 yards; 1st down
Complete to Edelman; 12 yard gain; 1st down
Incomplete to Izzo
4th and 7, complete to Meyers; flag on the play
Holding against the defense, 1st down
Push pass to White, loss of 3 yards
Nugent out for 40 yard attempt
FIELD GOAL IS NO GOOD NE 21 - NY 14
Flag on a carry by Penny
Holding; offense
Jones successful rush for 9 yards
Pass complete to Tate from Jones
Heavy pressure by the Patriots defense, Jones throws the ball away
Gilmore breaks up a pass between Slayton and Jones
Olszewski picks up 10 yards on punt return
4th QUARTER
Pass complete to Olszewski huge gain
Pass completion to White; 1st down
Brady sacked by Ogletree; 4 yard loss
Pressure on Brady, pass complete to Izzo
4th down conversion attempt
Incomplete pass
Collins brings down Hilliman
Fumble by Hilliman; recovered by Van Noy; touchdown
PAT IS GOOD NE 28 - NY 14
Hilliman brought down; 3 yards gained rushing
Jones incomplete to Slayton, coverage by Jackson
Michel rushing for a 1st down; 13 yards
Complete pass to Edelman; dangerous tackle
Brady completes 36 yard pass to Edelman; 1st and goal
Second QB sneak of the game, touchdown Brady
PAT IS GOOD NE 35 - NY 14
Fair catch signaled by the Giants; start on the 25
Jones under pressure by Van Noy; ball thrown away
Jones throws away again, heavy pressure by the Patriots defense
Tate unable to receive pass from Jones; challenge by the Giants
No defense pass interference; challenge denied
Gilmore breaks up huge pass by Jones to Slayton
Michel long rush to the 10
END OF GAME NE 35 - NY 14
