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FILE - Ferris State defensive lineman Caleb Murphy runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Caleb Murphy, Shepherd University's Tyson Bagent and Andrei Iosivas of Princeton are all trying to break out of their small-school roots to prove they should be selected on draft weekend. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bagent's journey typifies NFL draft's small school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2023 12:33 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Patriots look to continue 6-game winning streak over Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 06:16 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Red-hot Cowboys play at Jacksonville for 1st time since 2006

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 02:44 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 walks off the field after the team's 24-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Last-place Patriots lose 3d straight to Buffalo, 24-10

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 02, 2022 12:50 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) hangs onto the ball on his touchdown catch against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 01, 2022 11:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) loses control of the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Allen, Bills look to notch 3rd straight win over Patriots

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2022 01:28 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vikings seek quick bounce back vs. stout Patriots defense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings under pressure with another sack-master foe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 22, 2022 07:12 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) tries to outrun New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Marcus Jones' late punt return lifts Patriots over Jets 10-3

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 20, 2022 04:35 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, right, greets New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) after the Patriots beat the Jets 22-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Patriots going for 14th straight win against surging Jets

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles past Tennessee Titans safety Joshua Kalu during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL MVP race matches ex-Alabama teammates Hurts, Tagovailoa

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 11, 2022 10:37 AM EST

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson, right, steps into the end zone for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) tries to defend in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Pats get 9 sacks in dominant 26-3 victory over Colts

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 06, 2022 04:30 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) stiff-arms New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 31, 2022 05:14 PM EDT

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

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

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) celebrates after a touchdown run of over 30 yards against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Belichick can break tie with Halas on wins' list vs. Bears

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls for a time out during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick, Patriots look to slow Chubb, Browns' running game

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 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)
Complementary football got Pats back on track against Lions

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 10, 2022 02:10 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