defense
After snuffing out top receivers all season, a banged-up Patriots defense meets its match in Tyreek Hill
Patriots “The corner and the safety bit up, and the rest was history.” Tyreek Hill has already surpassed 1,000 receiving yards through eight games. Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images For years now, Tyreek Hill has struck fear into the hearts of just about every defensive backfield and NFL coaching staff. Well, except for maybe Bill […]
Israeli defense minister says the Gaza war has entered a new stage with an expanded ground operation
World News The military released grainy images Saturday showing tank columns moving slowly in open areas of Gaza. Friends and relatives of Roi Popplewell mourn during his funeral at Kibbutz Yagur near Haifa, northern Israel, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) AP By ISABEL DEBRE, JULIA FRANKEL and SAM MAGDY, Associated Press October 28, […]
Bill Belichick, Patriots defense preparing for another RPO-filled offense against Buffalo Bills
Patriots The Patriots have already defended two of the most RPO-heavy offenses in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles. Bill Belichick and the Patriots’ defense will have their hands full again on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Watch: Bill Belichick hilariously imitates Dante Scarnecchia while telling story during Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony 7 […]
BC defense shined against Virginia but will face a challenge in Army
College Sports BC was all over Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett last Saturday, sacking him six times. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe October 5, 2023 | 1:14 PM After watching their defense allow 56 points in a loss to Louisville Sept. 23, Boston College head football coach Jeff Hafley and defensive line […]
Merrimack grinds out 17-7 win over Sacred Heart as defense rules the day
College Sports Each team had three turnovers on the day. By Associated Press September 30, 2023 | 6:00 PM Jabrill Peppers and JuJu Smith-Schuster both received fines from the NFL. Here’s why. Mac Jones reportedly won’t be fined for alleged incident with Sauce Gardner FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Tre Jordan III returned an interception 35 […]
Are the 2023-24 Bruins a playoff team? It comes down to defense.
Bruins “We’re not putting as many pucks in, hopefully we can keep them out.” The Bruins return most of the same D corps that was the best grouping in the NHL in 2022-23. Barry Chin / The Boston Globe Jim Montgomery and the Bruins had an embarrassment of riches at their disposal when it came […]
What Patriots veterans said about a strong debut from Christian Gonzalez, other rookies on defense
Patriots “Those guys are ballers, so I’m not surprised.” Christian Gonzalez recorded seven tackles in his NFL debut on Sunday. AP Photo/Mark Stockwell FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots’ veteran-heavy defense was always expected to be a pillar of strength for this roster in 2023. Sunday’s season-opening loss further validated such sentiment, especially against an explosive Philadelphia […]