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Year 2 of Mac Jones’ NFL career ended in disappointment on Sunday. The New England Patriots fell to the Buffalo Bills, 35-23, eliminating them from playoff contention as they went 8-9. Jones made it clear that he wasn’t satisfied with how the 2022 season went after the game. “No,” Jones said when asked if he […]

New England Patriots special teams ace and icon Matthew Slater didn’t explicitly say if Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills was his final NFL game, but he heavily implied it was when speaking moments after the game. Slater fought back tears as he acknowledged that his playing days were likely at an end. He thanked […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots surprised a lot of people Friday evening when they moved Jake Bailey and Jack Jones from injured reserve to the suspended list, including the punter. Bailey’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, said in a statement on Saturday that he was “surprised” to learn about the suspension given Bailey’s “full participation” […]

The New England Patriots have a postseason berth on the line as they take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. In the final week of the NFL’s regular season, The Pats will have at least a couple of reinforcements for the monumental matchup. The Patriots will have both wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and cornerback […]

This weekend, Derrick Henry will return to the field in a do-or-die matchup for the Tennessee Titans, while there will be high emotions in Buffalo as Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and the rest of the Bills take the field for the first time since last week’s game against Cincinnati was called off after the terrifying […]

Here we are, Week 18 of the 2022-2023 NFL season. This weekend features several games that will determine playoff seeding, as well as who makes the playoffs. The Bills will be hosting the Patriots in an emotionally charged game, and the Steelers need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Let’s see the best […]

The New England Patriots will travel to take on the Buffalo Bills in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at Highmark Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Patriots-Bills prediction and pick, laid out below. New England is in second place in the AFC East with […]

The New England Patriots’ playoff hopes are on the line when they take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. Ahead of the Patriots-Bills game, we’ll be making our Patriots Week 18 predictions. If they want to make the playoffs, the Patriots either must win Sunday’s game or hope that three other teams (Miami Dolphins, […]

FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots will get at least a couple of key players back from injury and will likely get a couple more in what’s essentially a must-win game for them in their regular-season finale on Sunday. Wide receiver DeVante Parker and cornerback Marcus Jones were both full participants at Friday’s practice and […]

As Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized and in critical condition after his recent cardiac arrest, the Buffalo Bills have made the decision to place him on the injured reserve. The Bills announced the roster decision on Friday, noting that they have also activated cornerback Christian Benford from the IR. Of course the Bills’ move is not […]

FOXBOROUGH – Rhamondre Stevenson is close to reaching a big milestone mark for any running back, especially in this day and age. The New England Patriots’ second-year running back is at 986 rushing yards for the season, meaning he’s only 14 yards short of 1,000. Stevenson’s actually been within striking range of the mark over […]

A pair of key New England Patriots players appear to be facing discipline from the team. Punter Jake Bailey and cornerback Jack Jones were both moved from injured reserve to the reserve/suspended list, implying that they were suspended by the team, ESPN’s Field Yates first reported on Friday. Jones’ agent released a statement confirming the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals locked up their playoff spot weeks ago, but there is still uncertainty in the air. Cincinnati can clinch either the second or third seeds in the AFC, and could face a wide range of opponents. Additionally, with Damar Hamlin’s horrifying injury on Monday night (which he is thankfully recovering well from), and […]

FOXBOROUGH — It’s an unusual week for the New England Patriots as they’ve been dealt the task of preparing to beat the Buffalo Bills just days after one of their safeties, Damar Hamlin, went into cardiac arrest during their game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Before the Patriots could focus on preparing for […]

FOXBOROUGH – New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick credited his team’s veteran leaders along with a pair of former players on his coaching staff for helping his team get through the difficulties of this week in the aftermath of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin going into cardiac arrest on Monday. A pair of those veteran […]

FOXBOROUGH – When the New England Patriots take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, they’ll be in a very unusual and weird spot. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones confronted the uncomfortable reality of their role in Sunday’s game. In order to reach the playoffs, New England has to win Sunday’s game in Buffalo less than a […]

FOXBOROUGH – It’s all hands on deck for the New England Patriots entering the regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. The Patriots received a couple of key players back from injury as they prepare to face the Bills with their playoff hopes on the line. Both cornerback Marcus Jones and tight end […]

FOXBOROUGH – The scary situation involving Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals reminded New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick of another scary moment he was a part of during a game in 1997. Belichick said he was watching the game Monday when Hamlin went into cardiac arrest, which […]

The Buffalo Bills are in a very strange place for a number of reasons. Obviously, the tragic injury to Damar Hamlin at Cincinnati Monday night has made it incredibly difficult for anyone to even think about football. The NFL has already announced that the Bills-Bengals game will not be played this week. There has been […]

As the whole sports world continues to donate to Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe toy drive, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft got creative with the perfect tribute donation to support the campaign. Kraft and the Patriots gave $18,003 for the initiative, and sure enough, it is a well-thought-out gift. As Mike Reiss of ESPN explained, 18 […]

FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots’ playoff hopes stayed alive when they defeated the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, winning 23-21 to improve to 8-8 and help them control their own destiny going into the final week of the season. Here are the Patriots’ four-biggest heroes from their win. Kyle Dugger The third-year safety’s stellar second […]

Many New England Patriots fans have been upset with the team’s offense, and in particular, the coaching setup this season as Matt Patricia has been the play caller. The fans aren’t alone apparently. Patriots owner Robert Kraft “is not happy where the offensive coaching staff is right now,” Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported during NBC […]

The Miami Dolphins’ disappointing losing slump refuses to end. Without star QB Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins dropped their fifth straight game, losing to the New England Patriots, 23-21, on the road in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. This loss pulled the Dolphins down to 8-8, which places them in a four-way tie for […]

The New England Patriots didn’t make any major moves at the trade deadline this season, but they got a late-season boost by getting one of their players back from injury. Second-year defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been a force in his first three games back from a knee injury and was arguably the Patriots’ most […]

FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots‘ defense continues to make history, and safety Kyle Dugger was at the center of it against the Miami Dolphins. With the Patriots’ offense going through another dry spell, Dugger stepped up and made the play of the game when he intercepted Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater before running the ball […]

FOXBOROUGH – Jakobi Meyers stepped up in the clutch on Sunday. When the New England Patriots began their game-deciding with just under 10 minutes up and leading 16-14, they called on the reliable receiver’s number three times on third down. On third-and-5 from their own 32-yard line, Mac Jones threw a tight pass to complete […]

FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots went to their little-used second-round rookie right away in their 23-21 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Tyquan Thornton made two pretty big plays on New England’s opening drive. The first was a 24-yard grab he made while toe-tapping along the sideline to secure the catch. Seven plays […]

FOXBOROUGH – Two New England Patriots icons went out in the best way possible in what might have been their last game at Gillette Stadium in their NFL careers. 13-year safety Devin McCourty and 15-year special teamer Matthew Slater, who are both the longest-tenured Patriots, acknowledged that Sunday’s 23-21 win over the Miami Dolphins might […]

FOXBOROUGH – Not only do the New England Patriots currently hold a playoff spot, but they also control their destiny heading into the final week of the regular season. The Patriots knocked off the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, winning 23-21 to improve to 8-8 on the season, thanks in part to Teddy Bridgewater’s injury. With […]

It was only two months ago that the Miami Dolphins held the top spot in the AFC East standings. Now, the Dolphins are on the outside looking in on the AFC playoff picture. The Dolphins dropped out of the No. 7 seed in the AFC following their 23-21 road loss to the New England Patriots […]

The New England Patriots are in a must-win situation against the Miami Dolphins in Week 17, and they’re getting some good news on the injury front ahead of this clash. Two of the Patriots’ key offensive players, Rhamondre Stevenson and Hunter Henry, are both expected to play despite being questionable, per ESPN’s Dan Graziano. NFL […]

The NFL has officially fined New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for his two questionable plays in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones has been slapped with a $13,367 fine for hitting Bengals cornerback Eli Apple on a low block, via Mike Reiss of ESPN. He also has to pay an additional $10,609 fine […]

The Miami Dolphins will travel to take on the New England Patriots in a Sunday afternoon NFL matchup at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series, which includes a Dolphins-Patriots prediction and pick, laid out below. Miami, with their 8-7 record, are now in jeopardy […]

The New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphins in a game that could make or break their season on Sunday. New England enters the matchup 7-8 but is still alive for a playoff spot. A loss would essentially end the Patriots’ season but a win would give them control of their own playoff destiny entering […]

The New England Patriots (7-8) have struggled badly this season as they attempt to return to the playoffs, and their Week 17 home game against the Miami Dolphins (8-7) will come with less than the full complement on their side as cornerbacks Marcus Jones and Jack Jones, along with wide receiver DeVante Parker and tight […]

Despite a brutal, winless December, the New York Jets remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race heading into their Week 17 clash against the Seattle Seahawks. But Jets coach Robert Saleh swears he’s not focused on trying to secure their first playoff berth in 12 seasons. “It’s not about the playoffs,” Saleh said […]

The Derek Carr era is all but over now for the Las Vegas Raiders after nine seasons under one quarterback. The Jarrett Stidham era begins and only time will tell how long it’s going to last. But for now, the backup QB has been thrust into the spotlight with the first crack at the job. […]

FOXBOROUGH – Rhamondre Stevenson is looking to turn the page on his costly fumble that led to the New England Patriots’ loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. Before the running back moves forward though, he knows he has to make sure that he doesn’t make a similar mistake in the final two games […]

FOXBOROUGH – Matthew Judon is close to making New England Patriots history. The Pro Bowl edge rusher has 15.5 sacks this season, which is only three shy of Andre Tippett’s record of 18.5 sacks for the most in a single season in franchise history. Tippett’s record has stood since 1984, which was the first season […]