5 Takeaways From the Patriots Win Over Washington
Monday, November 09, 2015
The New England Patriots (8-0) defeated the (3-5) Washington Redskins 27-10 on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots have now defeated Washington three straight times and move to 8-0 for the second time in franchise history.
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After receiving the opeing kickoff, the Patriots offense went on a 13 play, 84 yad drive that ended with a Tom Brady eight yard touchdown pass to Julian Edelman. The touchdown catch was Edelman's seventh of the season, a career high. New England was up 7-0 after a Gostkowski kick.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTTwo offensive possessions later, the Patriots struck again, this time in the form of LeGarrette Blount, who ran it in from five yards out to put the Patriots up 14-0 after a Gostkowski extra point.
The Patriots would lead 17-3 at the half and add a field goal and Brandon Bolden touchdown catch in the second to cruise to a victory.
Next up
The Patriots hit the road for a game with the New York Giants on Sunday, November 15th at Metlife Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m.
For more on the win over the Redskins, see the five takeaways slideshow below.
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