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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Cutout photos of people, including first responders and healthcare workers, sit in seats in Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/28/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 05:46 PM EST

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, stands next to quarterback Cam Newton before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams 12/10/2020

Dec. 10, 2020 08:40 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patriots still chasing playoffs coming off dominant win

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 07, 2020 06:04 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center left, shakes hands with Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn at the end of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Newton, special teams lead Patriots to 45-0 rout of Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 06, 2020 07:55 PM EST

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

Dec. 06, 2020 07:28 PM EST
The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the...

Fans use social distancing as they arrive NRG Stadium for an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:56 PM EST

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, of Arlington, Mass., who died in a helicopter crash in Egypt on Thursday, is honored on the video screen at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 08:24 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 11:48 AM EST

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

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

Fans tailgate outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs 10/5/2020

Oct. 05, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. celebrates after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Pats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up next

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 28, 2020 05:55 PM EDT

The seats in Gillette Stadium remain empty due to the coronavirus pandemic before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 07:59 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick flips a pass as New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins, left, flies past in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:18 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Despite work at fullback, Pats' Roberts still defense first

By Ken Powtak Dec. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EST

McCourty returns for Patriots for AFC East matchup vs Bills

Dec. 21, 2019 03:57 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is back for New England's game against the Buffalo Bills after missing one game with a groin injury...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats going for sweep of Bills, 11th straight AFC East title

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 19, 2019 04:29 PM EST