Nick Folk
FILE - New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in front of New York Jets kicker Nick Folk (2) and defensive back Isaiah Trufant (35) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. McCourty is retiring from the NFL, ending a 13-year run with the team that included winning three Super Bowl rings. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Jets-Patriots 10/21/2012

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unhappy returns: Pats eliminated in losing to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 08, 2023 07:55 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs between Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) and defensive end Boogie Basham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2022 03:10 PM 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

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Replay reversal on TD catch proves costly in Patriots loss

By Brian Hall Nov. 25, 2022 01:46 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 24, 2022 11:40 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

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)
Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 21, 2022 05:07 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) dives but misses the tackle after a reception by New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jets face questions on offense after anemic effort vs. Pats

By Brendan Mcgair Nov. 20, 2022 06:43 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

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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) looks to throw against the Washington Commanders in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts, Pats both looking for offensive improvement

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

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 England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) is tackled by the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah Murray)
Wilson struggles with mistakes in Jets' loss to Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry (not shown) over Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Zappe's star grows brighter as Patriots get back to .500

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 17, 2022 03:54 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

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