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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 01:17 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, instructs defensive lineman Chase Winovich, center, as inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, second from left, instructs defensive end John Simon, left, on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots look toward future after regressing post-Brady exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 04, 2021 04:30 PM EST

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

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. The Patriots host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Nov. 29. With a win, Arizona can also add yet another blow to the New England’s fading playoff hopes (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Pats draftee, Cards coach Kingsbury back to face former team

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 27, 2020 05:11 PM EST

New England Patriots players kneel as teammate Rex Burkhead is attended to after he was injured during a run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 24, 2020 02:24 PM 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

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki celebrates after running for a 50-yard interception return touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL Today, Week 11

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 09:17 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after failing to make first down against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 22, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) shakes hands with Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as Burrows is carted away off the field during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. Burrows left the game with a left knee injury. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
'See ya next year' Burrow tweets after scary knee injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 06:48 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) and receiver Damiere Byrd (10) celebrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Watson, Watt lead Houston to 27-20 win over New England

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 22, 2020 04:38 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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The Latest: Cowboys win, NFC East teams all have 3 wins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters, rear, tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers after a pass reception in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Pats hope to ride recent resurgence into playoff contention

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 20, 2020 01:31 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, center, runs past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen, left, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Cam Newton helps Patriots beat Ravens in rain and wind

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 15, 2020 11:32 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

New England Patriots' Rex Burkhead, left, signals a touchdown as quarterback Cam Newton scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Jets blow lead, fall to 0-9 for first time in team history

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 10, 2020 01:34 AM EST

New England Patriots' Rex Burkhead, left, signals a touchdown as quarterback Cam Newton scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Patriots storm back to beat Jets 30-27, end 4-game skid

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 09, 2020 11:35 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New England Patriots at New York Jets 11/9/2020

Nov. 09, 2020 08:48 PM EST

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrates a touchdown in an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Atlanta. The Lions defeated the Falcons 23-22.(Margaret Bowles via AP)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon C. Williams Nov. 04, 2020 03:29 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio talks to officials during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.Maybe the third time will actually bring a kickoff between for the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. After having their original Week 5 matchup twice postponed because of a mini outbreak of coronavirus cases on the Patriots that saw four players including quarterback Cam Newton and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore test positive, the teams are hopeful they will finally meet this week. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Patriots, Broncos try again to play twice postponed game

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 15, 2020 05:23 PM EDT