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The NFL Week 16 schedule is now done and we look toward Week 17. With just two games left for each team in the 2023 NFL season, we are getting a feel for what the playoff picture will look like. For those teams at the bottom of the standings, this time of year is all […]

During a recent radio appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked if he would like a public statement of support from team owner Robert Kraft, just like New York Jets owner Woody Johnson did for general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh. Bill Belichick […]

In perhaps the upset of Week 16, the New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 26-23. It all but ends any playoff aspirations the Denver faithful thought this year’s Broncos had after winning five straight starting at the last week of October all the way through the end of November. The Broncos (7-8) seemingly had […]

Some mistakes stick with you. That is the dark side of sports that is often overlooked and instead used as a punchline. Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is likely going through it after committing a big blunder that contributed to a stunning 26-23 upset loss to the visiting New England Patriots on […]

In what is a historically awful season in the Bill Belichick era, the one silver lining for New England Patriots fans was the team’s favorable positioning in the 2024 NFL Draft. Fans can now throw that onto their litany of grievances as well, following an unexpected turn of events. A Christmas Eve matchup versus the […]

The New England Patriots’ upset defeat of the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football has beleaguered Patriots fans wondering what may have been, particularly given another strong defensive performance. Quarterback Bailey Zappe agrees, saying postgame that he believes the team has “one of the best, if not the best” defenses in the league, according to […]

Chad Ryland was in a pretty rough spot before he came on for the game-winning field goal in the New England Patriots’ upset win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The rookie kicker’s struggles continued again earlier in Sunday’s game. He missed a 47-yard field goal wide right in the first half and banged the […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots proved to be too difficult of a challenge for the Denver Broncos. Russell Wilson had a hard time penetrating their secondary and outgunning Bailey Zappe. Nonetheless, it still looks like Sean Payton has given his full trust to the team’s offensive engine. The Broncos head honcho was reportedly […]

The New England Patriots are now a four-win team but all of that came at the expense of Sean Payton. There was an unfortunate sour taste that came out of the mouth of the Denver Broncos head honcho. It came immediately after they had lost to Bailey Zappe and Bill Belichick. A lot of questionable […]

Nothing that happened Sunday night at Mile High City Stadium changes the fact that the New England Patriots are already out of contention for a playoff spot this season. But what Bailey Zappe did on the field against the Denver Broncos still has Patriots and NFL fans in general buzzing. With Zappe’s poise and nerves […]

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore transformed into a one-man wrecking crew in the second half of Sunday night’s matchup against the Denver Broncos in Mile High City, and it got fans and observers on X (formerly Twitter) absolutely hyped. “Christian Barmore generating instant pressure with the double swipes. Said it earlier this week, […]

The New England Patriots are engaged in a competitive Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The Patriots have a 23-7 advantage early in the fourth quarter. Veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott has not had the most productive day, but he did pull out a flashy move. His late-game hurdle likely triggered great memories for […]

It’s feeling more and more like 2024 is going to be a transition season for the New England Patriots. Another campaign destined to end in single-digits wins, with a good chance of being the worst of Bill Belichick’s tenure, is likely to bring about significant changes. The first order of business? Deciding if Belichick is […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots had a season to forget in 2023. But as rumors fly rampant about Belichick’s future, Robert Kraft has yet to make any final decisions for the Patriots. Belichick and Kraft have not yet met to discuss the head coach’s 2024 future, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

If you thought Santa’s Naughty list was long, then you need to take a look at the New England Patriots injury report, because as we get closer and closer to kickoff on Christmas Eve night, the list just keeps getting longer and longer. It was already announced that Rhamondre Stevenson, Juju Smith-Schuster, and Jabrill Peppers will […]

This season has been complete hell for the New England Patriots. After a disappointing 2022 season, fans expected the team to be better, or at least stay on the same level this season. Well, New England regressed mightily in 2023. It eventually led to the Patriots being eliminated early with three weeks left in the […]

The New England Patriots’ latest debacle, a 27-17 defeat by the Kansas City Chiefs, has resulted in another Deflategate saga. And while Patriots head coach Bill Belichick famously pleaded ignorance to the first instance of deflated football at Gillette Stadium, he was well aware this time around. According to Mass Live’s Mark Daniels report, Belichick […]

The New England Patriots have had a troublesome 2023-24 NFL season. The Patriots are 3-11 and are in last place in the AFC East. New England received unfortunate news of a fan tragedy from a scuffle in September. Dale Mooney, 53, died in a fight at Gillette Stadium. Now, a coroner has ruled his death […]

The Denver Broncos host the New England Patriots for Sunday Night Football on NFL Network! It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Patriots-Broncos prediction and pick. After taking down the Pittsburgh Steelers on TNF two weeks ago, the Patriots fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-17 last week. New England is now […]

When Malik Cunningham signed with the Baltimore Ravens off of the New England Patriots’ practice squad last week, Trent Brown left a peculiar message on Instagram that left many scratching their heads. The Patriots offensive tackle is standing by it. Speaking to A to Z Sports’ Sophie Weller, Brown double-downed on the sentiment that Cunningham […]

When it comes to Bill Belichick’s fate as head coach of the New England Patriots, nothing has been set in stone just yet despite rumors that the franchise has already made up its mind to move on from the legendary mentor by the end of the 2023 NFL season. Should the Patriots decide to move on from Belichick, one place […]

The Denver Broncos (7-7) will look to nestle another win under their tree with a victory over the New England Patriots (3-11) on Sunday Night Football in Week 16 on Christmas Eve night. After going on a five-game winning streak, the Broncos have lost two out of their last three and were throttled by the […]

Less than a decade since the Tom Brady-Deflategate scandal rocked the whole NFL, another similar incident reportedly occurred. Once again, it involves the New England Patriots, though they end up being victims this time around along with the Kansas City Chiefs. It isn’t as heavy as the 2015 incident that happened in the AFC Championship […]

Mac Jones lost his job as the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback in Week 13, with Bailey Zappe taking the reins and starting the last three games. As Zappe has helped the Patriots get an upset over win over the Pittsburgh Steelers but not look overly impressive, Bill O’Brien seemed to leave the door at […]

Bill Belichick continues to look for answers such that the New England Patriots’ season does not end in tragedy. The Bailey Zappe-led offense just came off a huge, albeit expected, loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Their air attacks were decent but it looks like Ezekiel Elliott could use some help on the ground. This […]

The Los Angeles Chargers shook up the franchise when head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco were fired by owner Dean Spanos. Now, with interim coach Giff Smith and Interim General Manager JoJo Wooden, the new brain trust is trying to make their mark. The first step to do that was signing quarterback […]

The New England Patriots came crashing back down to earth in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs, suffering a 27-17 loss for their 11th defeat of the season. After the Pats somehow grinded out a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14, Bill Belichick and company couldn’t concoct a game plan that helped […]

The New England Patriots were dealt a tough blow during their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, losing Cole Strange to a knee injury in the first half. While the injury didn’t look good, David Andrews was impressed with how the second-year player handled the situation. As Andrews spoke about the left guard’s injury […]

Was anyone really surprised? The New England Patriots encountered yet another setback with a defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season. The Patriots’ offensive struggles became evident as they attempted to keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Unfortunately, New England ultimately fell short in their quest […]

When the New England Patriots fell to a 27-10 hole in the second half of their 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, they notably took their time in between plays, playing without a notable sense of urgency. Ezekiel Elliott also felt that was the case. Following the Patriots’ loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, […]

More details have emerged about New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson and his absence Sunday. Jackson did not play on Sunday in New England’s 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The cornerback was expected to play and was active for the game. But Jackson’s agent Neil Schwartz confirmed his client is “dealing with mental […]

There are only a few proper nouns associated with the lasting legacy of the New England Patriots. Names like Gillette Stadium, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick stick out. But, only one of these names might be with the organization once the season wraps up. Rumors have been swirling around the head honcho’s departure for quite […]

Bailey Zappe’s performance against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday was a tale of two halves, playing a large factor in the New England Patriots’ 27-17 loss. The Patriots’ second-year quarterback got off to a hot start in the first half, completing 17 of 19 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown as New England […]

The New England Patriots got some bad news during a game on Sunday when left guard Cole Strange had to be carted off the field due to an injury. Strange is ruled out for the remainder of a game against the Chiefs, per NFL Network. Strange is a key pass protector for Patriots quarterback Bailey […]

The New England Patriots will be down one key receiver as they host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is inactive for the Week 15 matchup, while DeVante Parker is good to go. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that Smith-Schuster was unlikely to play. “DeVante Parker (knee) is […]

When it comes to the ultimate fate of Bill Belichick as head coach of the New England Patriots, nothing has been set in stone just yet despite rumors that the franchise has already made up its mind to move on from the legendary mentor by the end of the 2023 NFL season, according to Ian […]

The New England Patriots are back in action on Sunday following their longer-than-usual break, hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 as they try to recapture the magic from their upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Can the Patriots do it again on Sunday? Here are four bold predictions. *Watch NFL games LIVE with […]

Rumors are swirling that the New England Patriots may part ways with their legendary head coach at the end of the season. So much so, that oddsmakers have Bill Belichick as the favorite to replace Brandon Staley as the next head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers. However, former players Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 15. Given his checkered injury history both this season and in years past, you’d think the veteran wide receiver may sit out his team’s late-season contest now that the New England Patriots have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Patriots have no plans on […]