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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' uneven season leads to must-win game vs Bills

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2023 05:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) walks on the sideline after an apparent injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Injury-plagued Dolphins still alive despite latest setback

By Brendan Mcgair Jan. 01, 2023 06:40 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a pass interception during the second half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Patriots' latest setback emblematic of core identity issue

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 19, 2022 07:02 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 13, 2022 02:36 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt

By David Brandt Dec. 12, 2022 11:36 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waves while walking on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2022 01:35 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Belichick could pass Halas on wins list when Pats face Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) tries to elude Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats' QB Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. Jets

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 26, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones walks off the field after a 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
QB Jones returns, but questions grow for Pats after loss

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 25, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) celebrates on his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 24, 2022 11:23 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

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)
Lions' offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 09, 2022 06:51 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 head coach Bill Belichick smiles while taking questions from reporters before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots look to continue recent home dominance vs. Ravens

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) fumbles the ball on a sack by Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The fumble lead to a touchdown by the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pats' Jones plans to be ready for Steelers after back injury

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 12, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. NFL.com gives the 6-foot-3, 197-pound Williams a grade of 6.18 — an above-average backup who may eventually become a starter _ though it's unclear where that puts him in next week's draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Division II star emerges among NFL's small-school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 11:42 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (18) is taken down by New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, left, and defensive back Adrian Phillips, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Dugger, Hightower active for Pats' playoff game versus Bills

Jan. 15, 2022 07:19 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Dolphins seeking 3rd consecutive victory over Patriots

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:28 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) celebrates after his second touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2022 04:08 PM EST