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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 1d

Kickoff coming up at 1 ET on @985thesportshub.bsky.social.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 1d

Game day.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 2d

When Patriots rookies Julian Ashby and Andy Borregales teamed up to help beat the Bills with Sunday's 52-yard field goal in the final seconds, they completed a full-circle moment for them and a Western New York family. @985thesportshub.bsky.social
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Socci’s View: Revisiting a ‘full circle moment’ at Buffalo for a pair of Patriots rookie specialists

Andy Borregales' 52-yard field goal to beat the Bills wasn't the first time he hit a long-distance drive in Buffalo.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 2d

When Patriots rookies Julian Ashby and Andy Borregales teamed up to help beat the Bills with Sunday's 52-yard field goal in the final seconds, they completed a full-circle moment for them and a Western New York family. @985thesportshub.bsky.social
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Socci’s View: Revisiting a ‘full circle moment’ at Buffalo for a pair of Patriots rookie specialists

Andy Borregales' 52-yard field goal to beat the Bills wasn't the first time he hit a long-distance drive in Buffalo.

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Chase Daniel @chasedaniel.bsky.social · 8d

Drake Maye was 13-14 for 184 yards in the 2nd half and 6-6 for 90 yards in the 4th Qtr….Patriots have a DUDE.

He’s been good all season long, but he just got introduced to the world tonight.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 8d

Andy Borregales lifted the Patriots to the lead on the final snap of the first half and then did it again on the next-to-last snap of the second half.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 8d

As if I wasn’t challenged enough, Mike :)

Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 8d

Bills in the rivalry uniforms tonight and the numbers reflect a bit, and could be a bit tougher to pick up.

A challenge for our play-by-play friends like @BobSocci and we’ll see if it makes it tougher for Patriots coaches to identify players subbing in and out.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 8d

Perfect night for Patriots-Bills.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 9d

Brady's record. McCourty's pick 6 & Slater's lone score. Three passes to win. And lest we forget, the only-in-Buffalo times that no-so-foreign objects took the field. As the Patriots visit the Bills, memories of an old stadium for @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
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Socci's View: Patriots' final game at 'old' stadium stirs memories

As the Patriots ready to play their final scheduled game at Buffalo's old Highmark Stadium, a trip down memory lane.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 9d

Brady's record. McCourty's pick 6 & Slater's lone score. Three passes to win. And lest we forget, the only-in-Buffalo times that no-so-foreign objects took the field. As the Patriots visit the Bills, memories of an old stadium for @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
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Socci's View: Patriots' final game at 'old' stadium stirs memories

As the Patriots ready to play their final scheduled game at Buffalo's old Highmark Stadium, a trip down memory lane.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 12d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 12d

"Keeping the foot in football."

Pro Football Reference @pro-football-reference.com · 14d

It's been more than 50 years since NFL teams attempted this many field goals per game. 📈

Season averages on Pro Football Reference: www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/ki...

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 14d

Of note, with the Patriots' Marcus Jones coming off a franchise-record 167 punt return yards vs. Carolina, including an 87-yard score and 61-yarder to set up another TD.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 15d

1-2 punch. Ryan Fitzgerald and Andy Borregales.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 15d

Christian Gonzalez preparing for his likely season debut for the Patriots vs. Carolina.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning from Foxborough.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, sir! Keeping an eye on the action at Villa. Good luck as well today!

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks for reading, Steve.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 16d

Waiting to see if the Patriots use their 'cat coverage' against the Panthers, my @985thesportshub.bsky.social notebook covers the cornerbacks.

+ Gonzalez and Davis!

+ Preparing for and adjusting to officiating.

+ Transferring 4th-down skills to every down.

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Socci's Notebook: Will Pats deploy 'cat coverage' against the Panthers?

With Carolina coming to our corner of the world this Sunday, we may finally get to see Christian Gonzalez paired with Carlton Davis on New England's defense.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 17d

A lot of talk re Panthers “dirty kicks” these days.

In 17 yrs in the NFL, special teams coach Tracy Smith has coached consistently good coverage units as an ex-assistant to ex-Patriots Brad Seely, Larry Izzo and Bill O’Brien.

His dad, Carl Smith, coached for Pete Carroll in New England.

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Bob Socci @bobsocci.bsky.social · 17d

I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce’s love for local teams and passion for what we do talking and writing about them were obvious. And very much appreciated! My prayers are with you and yours. I’ll be thinking of Bruce Sunday at 1, and on future game days to come. 🙏

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