Elijah Ponder shines in Patriots' loss to Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
In a disappointing 45-27 defeat to the Green Bay Packers on November 8, 2026, the New England Patriots found a bright spot in Elijah Ponder. The edge rusher recorded 1.5 sacks, raising his season total to 7.5 in nine games. Despite his performance, Ponder emphasized the need for the team to improve overall. He stated that the struggles were widespread and called for better execution against their next opponent, the Detroit Lions, in Munich, Germany.
- •Ponder finished with 1.5 sacks during the game.
- •Patriots are now 4-5 this season after the loss.
- •They will play the Lions next in Munich, Germany.
- •Ponder emphasizes team needs to improve.
- •This was a crucial measuring stick game for New England.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Elijah Ponder puts Patriots' loss ahead of his breakout performance
"Patriots edge rusher Elijah Ponder had an impressive showing, despite the team's ugly loss to the Packers.
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