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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches as his team plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pats offense could look similar, even if QB Jones returns

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 23, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) reacts as he sits on the bench after throwing an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns lost 30-28. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick

By Tom Withers Oct. 13, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Packers stagger back home after surprising loss to Giants

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) speaks with New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) after the Patriots beat the Lions in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Complementary football got Pats back on track against Lions

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 10, 2022 02:10 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon, left, sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, center, during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Stevenson, Patriots' D back Zappe in 29-0 win over Lions

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 09, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Patriots place Hoyer on injured reserve with concussion

Oct. 06, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions, Patriots looking to bounce back from 1-3 starts

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, scratches his head on the sidelines next to senior football advisor/offense Matt Patricia, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Lions' No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) carries the ball up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Barkley will challenge Packers inconsistent run defense

By Steve Megargee Oct. 05, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Pats' Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 05, 2022 06:24 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pro Picks leans toward Broncos to kick off Week 5

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 05, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates beside teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Close calls happening at record-setting pace in NFL

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2022 01:41 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur directs his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers prepare for trip to London, hope to improve offense

By Steve Megargee Oct. 03, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) celebrates with teammate quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) after scoring on a 5-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Zappe's play a silver lining as injuries mount for Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 03, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Patriots' Zappe competes but falls short in unexpected debut

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 09:58 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) tries to break a tackle by New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers, Crosby's OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Patriots QB Brian Hoyer leaves with head injury, Zappe in

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander intercepts a pass ahead of Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pats' Hoyer to face Packers secondary missing Alexander

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Pats QB Jones ruled out vs. Packers despite practice return

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 30, 2022 02:27 PM EDT