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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

49ers' Garoppolo returns to New England to face former team

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 11:22 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (3-3) at NEW ENGLAND (2-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 5 ...

Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson, left, tackles New England Patriots running back Damien Harris in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 18, 2020 04:37 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

Houston Texans strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) celebrates with cornerback Gareon Conley (22) after Addae intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Patriots, Texans clinch division titles with wins

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 08:13 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, front, catches a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crown

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 21, 2019 08:02 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 04:46 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) scores a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL This Week: Cowboys, Eagles chase East title at .500 mark

By Dave Campbell Dec. 19, 2019 08:19 PM EST

Bills-Patriots Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 12:35 PM EST
BUFFALO (10-4) at NEW ENGLAND (11-3) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, NFL Network OPENING LINE – Patriots by 7 ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gives autographs after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Brady throws 2 TDs, Patriots beat Bengals to clinch playoffs

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 04:18 PM EST

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 03:48 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 04:43 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts to the crowd before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New England Patriots at New York Jets 10/21/2019

Oct. 21, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich, left, carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown after a punt by New York Giants punter Riley Dixon, on the turf, was blocked in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots force 4 turnovers, beat Giants 35-14 to reach 6-0

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 10, 2019 11:40 PM EDT

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, left, stands with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to watch the teams warm up before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Giants at New England Patriots 10/10/2019

Oct. 10, 2019 08:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson carries the ball after intercepting a pass by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Spotlight on offense as defense continues to carry Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 30, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 10:22 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills fall to Pats, and lose QB Josh Allen to head injury

By John Wawrow Sep. 29, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo, above, celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Mahomes guides Chiefs to comeback win at Detroit

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 05:30 PM EDT