Morning Sports Update
“The quarterback’s the MVP.”
Dan Orlovsky’s breakdown of the Patriots’ offense: Amid a 10-game winning streak, and an unexpected share of the (current) top spot in the AFC, the Patriots turnaround from back-to-back 4-13 seasons can be attributed to a number of factors. As ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky recently pointed out, part of it is simply keeping track of a fundamental component of the offense.
“One of the things I love about New England, and has been the case all season long: Every play starts with, ‘How are we going to protect it?’” said Orlovsky, referencing New England’s offensive line. “Every play starts with the thought process of, ‘How do we give this play the chance to have success?’”
The success of the Patriots’ line in 2025 has been one of the pillars of the team’s success. Still, recent injuries to left tackle Will Campbell and left guard Jared Wilson were a cause for concern heading into the Monday night matchup with the Giants. In the end, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the offense were able to find a way in a 33-15 win.
In addition, Orlovsky praised the performance of New England’s wide receiver group.
“My favorite part of the play? Watch these two guys,” Orlovsky said, noting the reactions of Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte. As he pointed out, the duo also created space and were running open. “Look, ball is just in the air, both of them have their hands up. Touchdown.”
“This offense is awesome,” Orlovsky concluded. “The quarterback’s the MVP.”
Trivia: Dan Orlovsky has the unfortunate distinction of having started multiple games for the winless 2008 Lions. Can you name the other two quarterback who started games for Detroit that season?
(Answer at the bottom.)
Hint: One had been a three-time Pro Bowler with the Vikings. The other won NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2003.
Scores and schedules:
The Celtics overcame the Knicks 123-117 at TD Garden on Tuesday. Boston will face the Wizards on the road on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The Bruins fell to the Red Wings 5-4 in Detroit on Tuesday. On Thursday, the Bruins return to TD Garden to play the Blues at 7 p.m.
Tonight, the Boston Fleet match up against the Vancouver Goldeneyes at Agganis Arena at 7 p.m.
More from Boston.com:
Celtics highlights: Boston overcame the Knicks at TD Garden on Tuesday thanks to a 42-point eruption from Jaylen Brown.
On this day: In 1976, the Celtics defeated the Bulls 115-109. Jo Jo White led Boston with 38 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Daily highlight: While it wasn’t the most emphatic of finishes, Tottenham center-back Cristian Romero nonetheless pulled off a clutch bicycle kick in stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 Spurs draw against Newcastle on Tuesday in the Premier League.
Trivia answer: Daunte Culpepper, Jon Kitna
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