On Football: With Brady on verge of playoffs, Patriots done

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 22-12.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after a Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton walks on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 22-12. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)