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Pierce Downey

Pierce Downey is a Texas-based Patriots fan who has previously written for Stadium Rant and Around The Block Network in the past. Downey also appears on numerous podcasts and talk shows to discuss football. You can follow him on Twitter @patsdowney.

January 6, 2023  |  New England Patriots

How the New England Patriots can make the playoffs

Heading into the final week of the regular season, New England holds the seventh and final seed in the AFC playoffs. The Patriots (8-8) can clinch a playoff spot with a win at Buffalo on Sunday, but that's not the only way they can get in.

December 20, 2022  |  New England Patriots

Patriots' playoff road laden with potholes after wild loss to Raiders

On Sunday, Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers chucked a backward lateral 20 yards into the hands of Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones, who stiff-armed Mac Jones and rumbled for the winning touchdown. He may have also tossed away a playoff spot.