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FOXBOROUGH – Rhamondre Stevenson seems to be hitting a stride in his young NFL career, and the timing to continue to show off can’t be much better than it is now. The Patriots’ second-year running back is coming off a career-best performance in which he rushed for 161 yards on 25 carries in a 29-0 […]

FOXBOROUGH – Matthew Judon made his way to New England at an interesting time. The Patriots were fresh off their first season of not making the playoffs in 12 years. Despite the 7-9 season in 2020, Judon opted to join the Patriots, coming from Baltimore where he had played on a Ravens team that seemed […]

FOXBOROUGH – Bill Belichick will almost certainly go down as the greatest coach in NFL history when he retires, if the New England Patriots coach isn’t already viewed in that light. The Patriots coach has won six Super Bowls, nine AFC Championships, and 17 AFC East titles in his 23 seasons in New England. Despite […]

FOXBOROUGH – As much of New England has gotten a taste of Bailey Zappe Fever, the man who is sprung it upon Patriots fans isn’t paying it much attention. Bailey Zappe originally denied that he’s heard of the phrase “Zappe Fever,” which has picked up steam in the days after the rookie quarterback led the […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan who doesn’t have Zappe Fever and is hoping for Mac Jones to return soon from his injury, there was a positive update Wednesday on that front ahead of Week 6. The Patriots’ starting quarterback was back on the practice field — the Patriots’ first practice of the week […]

The New England Patriots offense took another injury blow in Sunday’s Week 5 win over the Lions. Running back Damien Harris will likely miss multiple games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s game, the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. #Patriots RB Damien Harris is likely to miss multiple games because of […]

FOXBOROUGH – Rhamondre Stevenson had the best game of his NFL career in the New England Patriots’ 29-0 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Stevenson rushed for a career-high 161 yards on 25 carries and added 14 receiving yards on a pair of receptions. What might have been most impressive about his performance is […]

FOXBOROUGH – The tone of the Patriots’ 29-0 win on Sunday was set on the Lions’ first of six fourth-down attempts. Detroit decided to go for it on the game’s opening drive as it faced just 4th-and-inches from its own 45-yard line. A reasonable call considering the distance, its strong offensive line, the talent of […]

FOXBOROUGH – Bill Belichick was in a good mood on Sunday. Belichick’s Patriots squad put up an impressive performance across the board against the Lions, winning 29-0 to improve to 2-3 on the season after two straight losses. Following the win, he shared his appreciation for a lot people on his squad, starting with the […]

Gillette Stadium was filled with Zappe Fever on Sunday. New England Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe gave fans a reason to be filled with the fever. He completed 17-of-21 passes for 188 yards with a touchdown and an interception in a 29-0 win over the Detroit Lions, which was also the first start of Zappe’s […]

The New England Patriots improved to 2-3 on the season with a strong all-around performance on Sunday, shutting down the Detroit Lions 29-0. With that said, here are seven Patriots Week 5 takeaways from the brilliant win. 7. Bailey Zappe fever is upon us The Patriots’ rookie quarterback held his own in his first career […]

The Patriots head back home to Gillette Stadium in Week 5 searching for their second win of the season, donning their throwback red jerseys and old Pat Patriot helmets when they host the Lions on Sunday. Here are four bold predictions for the Patriots in Week 5. *Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (click for […]

The New England Patriots are off to a 1-3 start roughly a quarter of the way into the 2022 NFL season, and there’s plenty of blame to go around. While several players and coaches haven’t been too sharp for New England to open up the season, one player in particular has struggled the most so […]

Even though the Patriots are off to a 1-3 start roughly a quarter of the way into the 2022 NFL season, there have been a few pleasant surprises to open the campaign. Here is the biggest surprise though for New England so far. Patriots’ most pleasant surprise so far in 2022 Coming into the season, […]

FOXBOROUGH – If Mac Jones can’t start Sunday for the Patriots, the answer as to who’ll replace him was answered on Thursday. Backup quarterback Brian Hoyer was placed on injured reserve due to a concussion. Hoyer, who started in Week 4 in Jones’ place, suffered a concussion in the second drive against the Packers on […]

FOXBOROUGH – New England Patriots rookie cornerback Jack Jones’ quote on describing the pass Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw his way that resulted in his first interception and a pick-6 drew some ire from some folks. However, it appears to have played well with his teammates. On Rodgers’ pass, Jones said: “Personally, I feel like […]

FOXBOROUGH – Just three days after making his NFL debut, Bailey Zappe got starting quarterback treatment. The Patriots rookie was welcomed by well over a dozen reporters at his locker following Wednesday’s practice, a sight he actually didn’t mind. “I just smile. I like talking to y’all,” Zappe said of the experience. After getting a […]

Mac Jones’ ankle is in a better spot Wednesday than it was at this time last week. The New England Patriots quarterback practiced for the first time since reportedly suffering a “pretty severe” high ankle sprain in Week 3, taking part in Wednesday’s practice as a limited participant. Jones was present at the Patriots’ final […]

The New England Patriots will be down another key offensive player due to an ankle injury. Tight end Jonnu Smith suffered a low-ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. Smith suffered the injury in the middle of the second quarter in New England’s Week 4 loss to the Green […]

Week 5 is the earliest Tyquan Thornton can return from his collarbone injury. A pair of updates on Tuesday suggest he could be in a good spot to come back this upcoming week. Thornton is “close” and “getting back to normal” after suffering a broken collarbone in Week 2 of the preseason, 98.5 The Sports […]

The New England Patriots are adding a familiar face to the mix as they close out the first quarter of the regular season. Jamie Collins is expected to sign a deal with New England, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Monday. It isn’t known if the Patriots will sign him to the active roster or if he’ll […]

Bailey Zappe was thrown into the fire on Sunday. The New England Patriots, who were already without starting quarterback Mac Jones due to injury, had to call on the third-string rookie quarterback to come into the game against the Green Bay Packers after Brian Hoyer suffered an injury at the end of their second drive. Zappe […]

Two of the NFL’s greatest at their respective positions faced off on Sunday, and it ended up being as good of a bout as anyone could’ve hoped for. Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers got the last laugh over Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots, winning 27-24 in overtime as Mason Crosby connected on a field goal […]

Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe was suited up for his first NFL game ever on Sunday. By the New England Patriots’ third offensive drive against the Green Bay Packers, he was in the game. Brian Hoyer, who was filling in for an injured Mac Jones, injured his head when he was sacked on New England’s final […]

The New England Patriots fell to 1-3 on the season following their 27-24 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers. Despite the loss, there were some positives for the Patriots considering they were heavy underdogs on Sunday. Of course, there are a few things they need to clean up, too. Here are seven takeaways from […]

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Jack Jones took it personally when Aaron Rodgers threw a pass to Allen Lazard as the Green Bay Packers were trying to get out of bounds late in the first half of Sunday’s game. Jones jumped the route and intercepted Rodgers, running along the right sideline with clear daylight as […]

The Patriots are in a position they’ve rarely ever been in during the 23 seasons that Bill Belichick has been their head coach. New England is double-digit underdogs for Sunday’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Obviously, the big reason for that is due to the absence of Mac Jones, who’ll miss Sunday’s game due […]

FOXBOROUGH — Mac Jones’ status for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers is uncertain after he suffered an ankle injury in Week 3. One thing that is certain, though, is how his New England Patriots teammates view his toughness. Earlier Thursday, it was reported by the NFL Network’s Mike Giardi that Jones was telling […]

FOXBOROUGH –  Matthew Judon and the New England Patriots’ defense might have as daunting of a task as any ahead of them on Sunday. The Patriots travel to Green Bay and the historic Lambeau Field to take on the Packers, who still have four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. While the Packers might not have […]

Mac Jones has one message for his New England Patriots teammates ahead of Sunday’s Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers after suffering an ankle injury in Week 3: Don’t count me out. The Patriots quarterback is participating in game planning and is operating like “he has a chance” to play in Week 4, […]

FOXBOROUGH – Longtime Patriots captain Matthew Slater shared a stunning fact on Monday. “I’ve known Axel for 14 years now, been a teammate of his on-and-off over that period of time,” Slater said when asked about the team’s backup quarterback following Mac Jones’ injury in the Week 3 loss to the Ravens. “We have a […]

FOXBOROUGH –  When Brian Hoyer was picked to be the starting quarterback if Mac Jones can’t go for the Patriots in Sunday’s game against the Packers, many fans seemed disappointed. The last time they saw Hoyer make start a game is likely a major reason why. Hoyer, who’s played for eight different teams over his […]

FOXBOROUGH – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick provided an optimistic outlook on Mac Jones and his ankle injury on Wednesday. Belichick said the quarterback is getting better after he reportedly suffered a “pretty severe” high-ankle sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Ravens. “I saw Mac a little while ago, definitely getting better,” Belichick […]

Mac Jones was mum when asked about his injury status on Monday, but the reports surrounding the injury haven’t been. The Patriots quarterback was diagnosed with a severe high ankle sprain that “would cause many to have surgery” and he’ll likely miss multiple games, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday. The Patriots are still discussing options […]

Initial tests seem to confirm the injury Mac Jones suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The New England Patriots starting quarterback sustained a “pretty severe” high-ankle sprain to his left ankle, the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Jones is getting a second opinion and the “hope” is that he […]

Last week, it was Nelson Agholor who had a breakout performance for the New England Patriots. This week, it was DeVante Parker. After recording just one reception through his first two games in New England, Parker had five receptions for 156 yards in Sunday’s 37-26 loss to the Ravens. It was clear the Patriots were […]

The Patriots might be without their starting quarterback for some time. Mac Jones suffered an apparent left ankle injury in Sunday’s 37-26 loss to the Ravens. It’s unknown if Jones will miss time yet. If he does, Brian Hoyer will start over Bailey Zappe, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported Sunday. Several players on the Patriots’ […]

The Patriots might be without their starting quarterback for some time. It’s believed that Mac Jones suffered a high-ankle sprain in his left ankle, which would cause him to miss time and possibly get placed on injured reserve, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. The X-rays on the Patriots’ quarterback’s left ankle came back negative, but […]

The Patriots fell to 1-2  on the season following a 37-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. While the loss puts New England in an early season hole, its biggest loss on Sunday came when quarterback Mac Jones went down with an apparent left leg injury. There was no immediate update provided on what Jones’ status […]