Adrian Phillips
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 06:06 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 03, 2021 04:17 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs off the field next to Jake Bailey (7) after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
With playoffs unlikely, fading Patriots have questions at QB

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 11, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3

By Greg Beacham Dec. 10, 2020 11:21 PM EST

New England makes first trip to Los Angeles in 28 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 01:45 PM EST
NEW ENGLAND (5-6) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 1 1/2 ...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 30, 2020 03:16 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, rear, tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson short of the goal line near the end fo the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Patriots' goal-line stand proves key win over Cardinals

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks, left, hits the arm of New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) causing an errant pass and an interception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2020 04:40 PM EST

New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriots stares at empty stands at Gillette Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 11:54 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after failing to complete a pass on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
It's looking like a different kind of December for Patriots

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 23, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Fans use social distancing as they arrive NRG Stadium for an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:56 PM EST

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, of Arlington, Mass., who died in a helicopter crash in Egypt on Thursday, is honored on the video screen at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 08:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) as he tries to pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. In three previous meetings with Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, the Patriots defense has had its most success when it's been able to force turnovers and get pressure on him. But that's easier said than done against a quarterback who has yet commit a turnover this season and is completing a career-high 68% of his passes. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Patriots expecting unexpected in latest matchup with Mahomes

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 30, 2020 06:17 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats embracing 'new normal' of Newton carrying rushing load

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

Chargers move into new stadium looking to bounce back

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:22 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) New Faces: OT Bryan Bulaga, CB Chris Harris Jr., DT Linval Joseph, OG Trai Turner, QB Justin Herbert, LBs...

On the offensive: Chargers look for QB, line help in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:34 AM EDT
6. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) LAST SEASON: After tying for most wins in AFC in 2018, Los Angeles lost nine games by eight points or less...

Slater says Pats' special teams ready to adjust to changes

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Strong special teams play has been one of the staples of the Patriots under Bill Belichick. Few players know that more than...

Chargers will be in market for O-linemen in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:08 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Philip Rivers, DT Brandon Mebane, LB Thomas Davis Sr., RB Melvin Gordon, WR...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chargers, Rivers at crossroads after disappointing season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2019 06:49 PM EST

Chargers activate safeties James, Phillips for Broncos game

Nov. 30, 2019 01:04 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Safeties Derwin James and Adrian Phillips have been activated by the Los Angeles Chargers for Sunday’s game at Denver. ...