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New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson celebrates after an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
After slow start, Patriots set for playoff push in 2nd half

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 08, 2021 04:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten scores on a 25-yard reception from Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl throwing to Troy Brown, Jermaine Wiggins and David Patten and earned his seventh ring firing passes to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
With journeymen receivers or stars, Tom Brady just wins

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 02, 2021 02:13 AM EDT

New England Patriots running back James White (28) is carted off the field after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots place RB James White (hip) on injured reserve

Oct. 01, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Sometimes, the abdicating king, or the deposed one, returns to his kingdom. It happens often enough in the NFL, yet rarely is as newsworthy as Tom Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, going back to New England. He'll do that on Sunday night eight months after taking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the top. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Brady, Belichick in spotlight as Buccaneers visit Patriots

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots look to clean up issues in advance of Brady matchup

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 27, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars players celebrate with wide receiver Jamal Agnew, second from right, after he ran back a missed field goal for a 109-yards for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
NFL Today-Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 09:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back James White (28) is carted off the field after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Quenton Nelson, A.J. Brown, James White headline injuries

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) walks off the field past head coach Bill Belichick late in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots have much to fix with Tom Brady looming next

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 26, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is taken down by New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Winston has 2 TDs, Saints pick Jones 3 times in 28-13 win

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 26, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) warms up prior to an NFL football game between the Saints and New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after wide receiver Hunter Renfrow scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The Latest: 49ers aim to join 5 other teams at 3-0

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes away from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 23, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

New England Patriots' J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates his interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Defense finds groove as New England Patriots pick up 1st win

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 20, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, right, celebrates a touchdown with back-up quarterback Brian Hoyer during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 19, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Sign of times: Jets defense out to eliminate explosive plays

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 17, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris heads to the locker room after a loss to the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Harris showered with support after fumble in Miami loss

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 16, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the final whistle in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) winds up for a pass as quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) looks on during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots look to continue mastery over AFC East-rival Jets

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT