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Archived News (12-2008)
Cassel finished the 2008 season with 3,693 passing yards (while
News: Cassel finished the 2008 season with 3,693 passing yards (while completing 63.4 percent of his passes) along with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He also rushed 73 times for 270 yards and a pair of scores. [...]
Cassel finished the 2008 season with 3693 passing yards (while
News: Cassel finished the 2008 season with 3693 passing yards (while completing 63.4 percent of his passes) along with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He also rushed 73 times for 270 yards and a pair of scores. [...]
Cassel completed 6-of-8 passes for 78 yards and ran three times
Cassel completed 6-of-8 passes for 78 yards and ran three times for 19 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills. Howling winds in Buffalo negated the passing game, but Cassel and the Pats did what they needed to win and now await the results of the Sunday afternoon games to see if a trip to the postseason is in the cards.Sun, December 28 [...]
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel went 6-for-8 for a season-low 78 yards in the team\'s Week 17 game.
Cassel completed 6-of-8 passes for 78 yards and ran three times
Cassel completed 6-of-8 passes for 78 yards and ran three times for 19 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills. Howling winds in Buffalo negated the passing game, but Cassel and the Pats did what they needed to win and now await the results of the Sunday afternoon games to see if a trip to the postseason is in the cards.Sun, December 28 [...]
Matt Cassel was just 6-of-8 for 78 yards in Week 17 against
Matt Cassel was just 6-of-8 for 78 yards in Week 17 against the Bills. He scrambled three times for 19 yards. Both offenses were forced to stick with their running and short passing games as swirling winds wouldn't allow any sort of accuracy on long throws. [...]
Cassel completed 6-of-8 passes for 78 yards and ran three times
Cassel completed 6-of-8 passes for 78 yards and ran three times for 19 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills. Howling winds in Buffalo negated the passing game, but Cassel and the Pats did what they needed to win and now await the results of the Sunday afternoon games to see if a trip to the postseason in the cards.Sun, December 28 [...]
Updating a previous item, ESPN reports that wind gusts could
Updating a previous item, ESPN reports that wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour in Buffalo for Sunday's Patriots-Bills game. ESPN says it could be "almost impossible" to kick or pass into the wind. [...]
Updating a previous item, ESPN reports that wind gusts could
Updating a previous item, ESPN reports that wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour in Buffalo for Sunday's Patriots-Bills game. ESPN says it could be "almost impossible" to kick or pass into the wind. [...]
We just got a look at the weather in Orchard Park, N.Y. and
News: We just got a look at the weather in Orchard Park, N.Y. and see very gusty winds. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that both goal posts at Ralph Wilson Stadium have been bent from the wind and that both team benches have been overturned. The Weather Channel reports winds ranking from 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 75 miles per hour for the game. [...]
Cassel and the Patriots are expected to be playing in extremely
Cassel and the Patriots are expected to be playing in extremely windy conditions Sunday at Buffalo, with gusts anywhere from 35-55 miles per hour, the Boston Globe reports. Cassel worked through wintry conditions last week against Arizona, but the wind could hinder the passing game (and favor the run) if the forecast is accurate.Sun, December 28 [...]
Minnesota is reportedly expected to have "strong interest"
Minnesota is reportedly expected to have "strong interest" in Matt Cassel this off-season. A sign that Tarvaris Jackson's strong closing run isn't going to blind Minnesota from going after options. [...]
Minnesota is reportedly expected to have "strong interest"
Minnesota is reportedly expected to have "strong interest" in Matt Cassel this off-season. A sign that T-Jack's strong closing run isn't going to blind Minnesota from going after options. [...]
Minnesota is believed to have a strong interest in potential
Minnesota is believed to have a strong interest in potential unrestricted free agent Matt Cassel, according to FOX Sports.Coach Brad Childress wanted Brett Favre this season, but lost him to the Jets. Cassel proved he can be a solid starter in the NFL, as he fired 21 scoring strikes this season with New England, while maintaining a 89.1 efficiency rating. The fantasy value of deep threat Bernard Berrian could potentially improve if the club adds Cassel.
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel,
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel, a free agent this offseason, would like to return to the team in 2009 but is unsure if it will happen. \"Nobody knows the future,\" Cassel said. \"If anybody knew the future, I probably wouldn\'t be here right now because a lot of people predicted that I wouldn\'t be here after preseason. So the fact is nobody knows where I\'m going to be next year. I could definitely be back here. So it\'s something that we\'ll have to wait and see.\" The Patriots would be more likely to keep Cassel if they\'re uncertain that QB Tom Brady (knee) will be fully recovered from a season-ending knee injury in time for next season. If the team makes Cassel its franchise player, he\'d be paid the average of the top five quarterback salaries in the league after making $525,000 this season.
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel,
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel, a free-agent this offseason, would like to return to the team in 2009 but is unsure if it will happen. \"Nobody knows the future,\" Cassel said. \"If anybody knew the future, I probably wouldn\'t be here right now because a lot of people predicted that I wouldn\'t be here after preseason. So the fact is nobody knows where I\'m going to be next year. I could definitely be back here. So it\'s something that we\'ll have to wait and see.\" The Patriots would be more likely to keep Cassel if they\'re uncertain that QB Tom Brady (knee) will be fully recovered from a season-ending knee injury in time for next season. If the team makes Cassel its franchise player, he\'d be paid the average of the top five quarterback salaries in the league after making $525,000 this season.
The Sporting News reports that quarterback Matt Cassel has
The Sporting News reports that quarterback Matt Cassel has been sacked a league leading 47 times this season, but he has gotten better protection in recent games.Cassel has been remarkably durable throughout the pounding. The Bills will lok to blitz him often on Sunday, especially on third downs.
Cassel, who is slated to become a free agent after this season,
Cassel, who is slated to become a free agent after this season, is open to staying with the Patriots, the Boston Herald reports. "Of course (I'd like to be back). I love the Patriots. I love this organization. I love the people," Cassel said. "I don't know what the situation might be, but the Patriots are home to me right now. That's all I've ever known in my professional career." [...]
Matt Cassel would like to return to the Patriots next season
Matt Cassel would like to return to the Patriots next season but doesn't know if it will work out, according to the Associated Press.Cassel is eligible to become a free agent this year, but the Patriots could put their franchise tag on him if they're uncertain on Tom Brady's status. Either way, he stands to get a big pay raise from the $525,000 he's making this season.
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said he has been impressed by the way QB Matt Cassel has played this season. \"ItÂ's a tribute to him. The kid has worked extremely hard since heÂ's been here. I have been with him all four years. He never complained. He never did anything other than come to work and prepare hard even though he knew he wasnÂ't going to play while [QB Tom Brady] was starting. He is ready every week. What a tribute to him that it has paid off. He has been able to progress, and the thing that he never really had before was the game experience. Now he is getting an opportunity to show what that means to him as a player. Some of the things that he made mistakes on earlier in the year, he has fixed and corrected. Now he is going out there and playing really good football,\" McDaniels said.
Cassel completed 20 of 36 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns,
Cassel completed 20 of 36 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns, guiding the Patriots to a 47-7 win over Arizona in the snow on Sunday.
Impacts: Cassel now has seven touchdown passes in the last two weeks, and is just 385 yards from reaching 4,000 passing this season. He's a good option against Buffalo in Week 17, and an intriguing one in 2009 depending on where he ends up.
Matt Cassel completed 20-of-36 passes for 345 yards and three
Matt Cassel completed 20-of-36 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns as the Patriots drubbed the Cardinals 47-7 on a snowy Foxboro day in Week 16. The nasty weather conditions seemingly had little effect on Cassel, who made smart plays and got a bunch of passing yards off short tosses that turned into big gains and also a few nicely delivered bombs. [...]
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel went 20-for-36 for 345 yards and three touchdowns in the team\'s Week 16 game.
Quarterback Matt Cassel completed 20-of-36 passes for 345 yards
Quarterback Matt Cassel completed 20-of-36 passes for 345 yards with three touchdowns against no interceptions in the Week 16 victory over Arizona.The cold weather and snow couldn't cool off Cassel, who has compiled 563 passing yards and seven touchdowns in the last two games.
3-6 inches of snow are expected in Foxborough on Sunday afternoon.
3-6 inches of snow are expected in Foxborough on Sunday afternoon. The wind won't be quite as bad as feared. While this won't help the passing game, we still expect plenty of points in this game. [...]
Cassel threw a career-high four touchdown passes just days after
Cassel threw a career-high four touchdown passes just days after learning that his father had passed away, leading the Patriots to a 49-26 victory Sunday in Oakland.
Impacts: Cassel left the team briefly during the week to be with his family, but looked sharp by completing 18 of 30 passes for 218 yards. He's turning into an excellent fantasy player if the Patriots are facing a shaky defense, which they will in their final two weeks, against Arizona and Buffalo.
QB Matt Cassel set a career-high on Sunday in Week 15 against
News: QB Matt Cassel set a career-high on Sunday in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders with four touchdown passes. He accomplished the feat by going 18-for-30 for 218 yards. Cassel did have one interception in the game. Cassel took off running seven times in the game for 18 yards as well. Cassel had thrown for only one touchdown pass in his two prior games. [...]
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel went 18-for-30 for 218 yards, a career-high four touchdowns as well as one interception in the team\'s Week 15 game.
Matt Cassel threw four touchowns and 218 yards in the Patriots
Matt Cassel threw four touchowns and 218 yards in the Patriots 49-26 win over the Raiders on Sunday.He connected with Randy Moss twice as the Raiders had no answer for the Patriots offense. It was a good bounceback game for the quarterback who had just one touchdown in his last two games.
Matt Cassel was 18-for-30 for 218 yards with four touchdowns
Matt Cassel was 18-for-30 for 218 yards with four touchdowns and an interception against the Raiders Sunday. It was an impressive performance from Cassel after the well-publicized loss of his father this week, providing shades of Brett Favre's memorable performance under similar circumstances against, you guessed it, the Raiders. [...]
NFL Network reports that Patriots QB Matt Cassel will start
News: NFL Network reports that Patriots QB Matt Cassel will start at Oakland in Week 15. Cassel briefly left the team on Wednesday after his father, Greg, died Monday night in the Los Angeles area. Cassel was notified of his father's passing on Tuesday, but stayed with the team before flying to Southern California to be with his family. [...]
Quarterback Matt Cassel will start on Sunday against the Raiders,
Quarterback Matt Cassel will start on Sunday against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports. Cassel's father passed away on Monday, but he practiced on Thursday and Friday.Fantasy owners can safely plan to use Cassel, although he is obviously playing with a heavy heart and will be facing a decent pass defense.
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel fully plans
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Matt Cassel fully plans to start Sunday against Oakland despite losing his father last week. Cassel is facing a quality secondary and is on somewhat limited practice time, so he's not a recommended QB1 fantasy play. [...]
The Boston Globe reports that the Patriots could place the franchise
The Boston Globe reports that the Patriots could place the franchise tag on pending free agent Matt Cassel and trade him during the offseason.Cassel has had a solid season as Tom Brady's replacement, so he could also be retained if the team is concerned about Tom Brady's return from a knee injury.
Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel will likely play on Sunday,
Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel will likely play on Sunday, according to the Boston Globe.Cassel had been away from the team until Thursday, as he is dealing with the death of his father.
The Associated Press reports the New England Patriots are declining
The Associated Press reports the New England Patriots are declining to say whether QB Matt Cassel (personal) will play in Week 15 following the death of his father. \"We\'ll do our thing after practice and let you know,\" head coach Bill Belichick said Friday, Dec. 12.
The Patriots aren't saying for sure whether Matt Cassel will
The Patriots aren't saying for sure whether Matt Cassel will play in Week 15, but he practiced for a second straight day Friday. Cassel, whose father passed earlier in the week, practiced fully and isn't on the injury report. [...]
The Patriots aren't saying for sure whether Matt Cassel will
The Patriots aren't saying for sure whether Matt Cassel will play in Week 15, but he practiced for a second straight day Friday. Cassel, whose father passed earlier in the week, practiced fully all week and isn't on the injury report. [...]
Cassel practiced for a second straight day following the death
Cassel practiced for a second straight day following the death of his father earlier this week. But the Patriots declined to say whether he'll play against Oakland on Sunday.
Impacts: Coach Bill Belichick addressed the media briefly before Friday's practice at San Jose State and wouldn't describe Cassel's playing status. Cassel briefly left the team on Wednesday after his father, Greg, died Monday night in the Los Angeles area. Though all indications are that Cassel will play against the struggling Raiders, Belichick and the Patriots have yet to say.
New England quarterback Matt Cassel practiced for a second straight
News: New England quarterback Matt Cassel practiced for a second straight session Friday following the death of his father earlier this week. But the Patriots declined to say whether he'll play against Oakland on Sunday. Coach Bill Belichick addressed the media briefly before Friday's practice at San Jose State and wouldn't describe Cassel's playing status. "We'll do our thing after practice and let you know," Belichick said. Cassel briefly left the team on Wednesday after his father, Greg, died Monday night in the Los Angeles area. Cassel was notified of his father's passing on Tuesday, but stayed with the team before flying to Southern California to be with his family. Though all indications are that Cassel will play against the struggling Raiders, Belichick and the Patriots have yet to say. If Cassel is unable to play against Oakland, rookie Kevin O'Connell would likely start. [...]
QB Matt Cassel has returned to practice with the New England
News: QB Matt Cassel has returned to practice with the New England Patriots after missing Wednesday's workouts following his father's death. Cassel took part in stretches and throwing drills during the portion of practice open to reporters at San Jose State, where the Patriots are training between road games in Seattle and Oakland. He briefly left the team after his father, Greg, died Monday night in the Los Angeles area. Cassel has steadily improved since taking over for Tom Brady in the season opener, passing for 3,052 yards and 14 touchdowns. New England (8-5) is in a three-way tie with Miami and the New York Jets for the AFC East lead. [...]
Cassel has returned to practice with the New England Patriots
Cassel has returned to practice with the New England Patriots after missing Wednesday's workouts following his father's death.
Impacts: Cassel took part in stretches and throwing drills during the portion of practice open to reporters at San Jose State, where the Patriots are training between road games in Seattle and Oakland. He briefly left the team after his father, Greg, died Monday night in the Los Angeles area.
Matt Cassel returned to Patriots practice on Thursday after
Matt Cassel returned to Patriots practice on Thursday after the passing of his father, Greg. According to the Boston Herald, "all indications are Cassel will play on Sunday. [...]
Matt Cassel returned to Patriots practice on Thursday after
Matt Cassel returned to Patriots practice on Thursday after the passing of his father, Greg. This is a strong indication that Cassel fully plans to start against the Raiders in Week 15. [...]
Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England
Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel (personal) has returned to the team after leaving Wednesday, Dec. 10, because of the death of his father.
Matt Cassel has rejoined the Patriots Thursday after missing
Matt Cassel has rejoined the Patriots Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice to deal with the death of his father, according to the Associated Press.It appears that he will be ready to play Sunday at Oakland, but a decision regarding his status is yet to be made.
Matt Cassel returned to New England's team facility Thursday.
Matt Cassel returned to New England's team facility Thursday. It appears he'll practice with the team. Cassel's father passed away on Monday His return to the team is a strong indication that Cassel plans to play against the Raiders Sunday, but that has not been confirmed yet. [...]
The AP reports that Matt Cassel left the Patriots Wednesday
The AP reports that Matt Cassel left the Patriots Wednesday to join his family following the death of his father earlier in the week. Coach Bill Belichick said he didnÂ’t know when Cassel would rejoin the team or whether he would be able to start Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.More news should be forthcoming but Cassel should be able to return to play in Sunday's game in Oakland.
New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel (personal) did not participate
New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel (personal) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. He is expected to miss some time this week.
Coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that the father of Patriots
News: Coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that the father of Patriots QB Matt Cassel died Monday night, and that his starter left the team to be with his family. Belichick said he didn't know when the player would return. [...]
The Associated Press report New England Patriots head coach
The Associated Press report New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said QB Matt Cassel has left the team because his father passed away Monday, Dec. 8. Belichick does not know when Cassel will return to the team.
Matt Cassel didn't attend Patriots practice Wednesday following
Matt Cassel didn't attend Patriots practice Wednesday following the passing of his father, Greg. "He’s going to take care of what he has to do," coach Bill Belichick said. [...]
The Boston Herald reports that Matt Cassel's father (screenwriter
The Boston Herald reports that Matt Cassel's father (screenwriter Greg Cassel) has passed away.It is uncertain how Cassel's loss will affect his status for Sunday's game at Oakland. We wish him and his family the best in their time of grief.
Matt Cassel was 26-for-44 for 268 yards and a touchdown against
Matt Cassel was 26-for-44 for 268 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks in Week 14. Cassel also hit Wes Welker on a two-point conversion after the go-ahead touchdown. [...]
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel went 26-for-44 for 268 yards and one touchdown in the team\'s Week 14 game.
Matt Cassel helped the Patriots come back and win in Seattle
Matt Cassel helped the Patriots come back and win in Seattle with a 268 yard one touchdown effort. New England won the game 24-21 in Seattle.Cassel continues to shine in Tom Brady's absence. He has now thrown 14 touchdown passes to 10 picks.
The San Francisco 49ers may not go after free agent quarterback
The San Francisco 49ers may not go after free agent quarterback Matt Cassel in the offseason, because they may believe Shaun Hill is better than him, according to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.They certainly didn't think he was better than him for the first half of the season, as J.T. O'Sullivan was named the starter. Hill has performed will lately, however, and carries a 94.6 QB rating with eight touchdown passes and three interceptions. Still, he should be used as a backup only in fantasy leagues.
Cassel was 19-for-39 for 169 yards and no touchdowns in a 33-10
Cassel was 19-for-39 for 169 yards and no touchdowns in a 33-10 loss to Pittsburgh Sunday after throwing for at least 400 yards in his past two games. He fumbled twice and threw two interceptions.
Impacts: In his previous two games, Cassel showed he can be a solid fantasy quarterback against the right defense. His receivers didn't help him much yesterday, but he still has a long way to go against blitzing defenses like the Steelers'.
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Matt Cassel Fantasy Scoring
Top| Week | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Pass TDs | INTs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 248 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 23 |
| 10 | 216 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| 9 | 262 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 18 |
| 7 | 97 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 34 |
| 6 | 186 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 43 |
| 5 | 253 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 |
| 4 | 127 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 26 |
| 3 | 90 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 22 |
| 2 | 241 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| Totals: | 1720 | 125 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 130 |
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