Kendrick Bourne
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) holds the ball as he hits the ground after being brought down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Despite back-to-back blunders, Patriots playoff hopes alive

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 26, 2022 06:19 PM EST

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 tight end Hunter Henry (85) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New era in Patriots-Steelers rivalry begins minus Brady, Ben

By Will Graves Sep. 15, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) practices during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Belichick's Patriots take reps against McDaniels' Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 23, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) tries to get away from New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 19, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots' offensive structure

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones steps on the field before the start of an NFL football team practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
2nd-year QB Mac Jones leaving something behind this year

By Glen Farley May. 23, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2022 11:28 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells while running onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Patriots look to extend dominance over lowly Jaguars

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:30 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots have chance to lock up AFC East title vs. Bills

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 12:11 PM EST

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells as he runs down the sidelines prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Surging Patriots to face inconsistent Bills on Monday night

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 12:08 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reviews plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Stingy defense has Pats in good shape ahead of tough stretch

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 29, 2021 02:59 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 09:27 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, left, out runs Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) on his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Titans lose 36-13 to Patriots, fumble away AFC's No. 1 seed

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 28, 2021 05:35 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass while warming up prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EST