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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the sideloines before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the sideloines before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 10:39 AM EDT
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New England Patriots fans wait for the team ahead an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

New England Patriots fans wait for the team ahead an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:18 PM EDT
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Zach Smith, of Chesapeake, Va. waits for players to enter the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Zach Smith, of Chesapeake, Va. waits for players to enter the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:20 PM EDT
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Zach Smith, of Chesapeake, Va. waits for players to enter the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Zach Smith, of Chesapeake, Va. waits for players to enter the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:18 PM EDT
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New England Patriots fans wait for the team ahead an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

New England Patriots fans wait for the team ahead an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:20 PM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the field ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:26 PM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) embraces former NFL player Joe Theismann ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) embraces former NFL player Joe Theismann ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:35 PM EDT
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with former NFL player Joe Theismann ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with former NFL player Joe Theismann ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:35 PM EDT
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks the turf ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks the turf ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 12:35 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) runs against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) runs against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
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New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in ther pocket against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in ther pocket against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:15 AM EDT
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Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) celebrates a sack of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) celebrates a sack of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:30 PM EDT
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New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs against Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs against Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:35 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates his touchdown with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates his touchdown with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:33 PM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works under pressure in the pocket against Washington Redskins defensive end Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works under pressure in the pocket against Washington Redskins defensive end Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:26 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) falls into the end zone for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) falls into the end zone for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:32 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins linebacker Montez Sweat (90) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins linebacker Montez Sweat (90) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs for 65-yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs for 65-yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 01:26 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs for thew sidelines against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs for thew sidelines against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) misses the catch against Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) misses the catch against Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:03 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to officals during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to officals during the first half of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:32 AM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) runs against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) runs against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:06 PM EDT
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New England Patriots fullback Jakob Johnson (47)- is tripped up by Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots fullback Jakob Johnson (47)- is tripped up by Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:13 AM EDT
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks with umpire Clay Martin (19) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks with umpire Clay Martin (19) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:10 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches play against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches play against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:14 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) makes the catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) makes the catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:10 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) runs around Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) runs around Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:14 PM EDT
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New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton (71) is sacked by Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton (71) is sacked by Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:14 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) celebrates his interception against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) celebrates his interception against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:26 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) intercepts the ball ahaed of New England Patriots running back James White (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins strong safety Montae Nicholson (35) intercepts the ball ahaed of New England Patriots running back James White (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:26 PM EDT
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New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) celebrates a New England Patriots fumble recovery against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) celebrates a New England Patriots fumble recovery against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:29 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:33 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) is hits by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) is hits by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:33 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:35 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:37 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs into New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Steven Sims (15) runs into New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:37 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:40 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) recoveres his own fumble against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) recoveres his own fumble against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:40 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) runs against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) runs against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:57 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) falls to the turf against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) falls to the turf against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:57 PM EDT
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New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58) tackles Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58) tackles Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:57 PM EDT
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) misses the catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) misses the catch against Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 02:57 PM EDT
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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrates in the the end zone for a touchdown against Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrates in the the end zone for a touchdown against Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:13 PM EDT
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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrates his touchdpown with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) celebrates his touchdpown with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:13 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) tacklesNew England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) tacklesNew England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:17 PM EDT
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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:13 PM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:24 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
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New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) scores a touchdown against Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) scores a touchdown against Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) sits on ther field after a New England Patriots sack during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) sits on ther field after a New England Patriots sack during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:49 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is hit by Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is hit by Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) works under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) works under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:49 PM EDT
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New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) and New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett (77) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) and New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett (77) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:49 PM EDT
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New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) hits Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) hits Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 03:49 PM EDT
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New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) makes a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) makes a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) celebrates a tackle against Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) celebrates a tackle against Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85)celebrates a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85)celebrates a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) calls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) calls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:05 PM EDT
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New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26)during the second half of an NFL football game runs against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26)during the second half of an NFL football game runs against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:30 AM EDT
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Washington Redskins linebacker Cassanova McKinzy (58) tackles New England Patriots running back James White (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Redskins linebacker Cassanova McKinzy (58) tackles New England Patriots running back James White (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) makes a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) makes a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:15 AM EDT
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Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) and Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) tackle New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar (23) and Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) tackle New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
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New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58) celebrates the sacking of Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (58) celebrates the sacking of Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:29 AM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:13 PM EDT
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:30 AM EDT
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after an an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after an an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) sits on the bench during the late second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) sits on the bench during the late second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 06, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman leaves the field after an an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman leaves the field after an an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 10:31 AM EDT
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CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 09:56 AM EDT
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CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance.  (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 09:55 AM EDT
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CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance.  (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 09:57 AM EDT
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CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 09:57 AM EDT
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CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

CORRECTS THE DATELINE TO LANDOVER, MD., AND NOT WASHINGTON AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. The New England Patriots won 33-7. Gruden was fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins on Monday after an 0-5 start to the sixth season of a tenure that featured only one playoff appearance. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oct. 07, 2019 09:57 AM EDT
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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54), left foreground, and New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett (77) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. Despite showing some vulnerability in their loss to the Ravens, the Patriots' defense remains one of the NFL's best heading into the second half of 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54), left foreground, and New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett (77) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. Despite showing some vulnerability in their loss to the Ravens, the Patriots' defense remains one of the NFL's best heading into the second half of 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Nov. 07, 2019 05:00 PM EST
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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, fans watch play between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. There were more than 20,000 empty seats for the Redskins’ last home game, and when many of them have been filled this season, it’s with fans of the visiting team. It could be even emptier Sunday when the 1-9 Redskins host the 3-6-1 Detroit Lions. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, fans watch play between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. There were more than 20,000 empty seats for the Redskins’ last home game, and when many of them have been filled this season, it’s with fans of the visiting team. It could be even emptier Sunday when the 1-9 Redskins host the 3-6-1 Detroit Lions. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Nov. 21, 2019 12:30 AM EST
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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) tackles New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The Redskins have released Norman and wide receiver Paul Richardson. Norman struggled to live up to the $75 million, five-year contract he signed in 2016 after an All-Pro season in Carolina. He was let go with one year left on that deal. Norman's release and $12.5 million salary-cap savings could pave the way for Washington to give cornerback Quinton Dunbar a raise. Richardson's release doesn't save as much. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) tackles New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. The Redskins have released Norman and wide receiver Paul Richardson. Norman struggled to live up to the $75 million, five-year contract he signed in 2016 after an All-Pro season in Carolina. He was let go with one year left on that deal. Norman's release and $12.5 million salary-cap savings could pave the way for Washington to give cornerback Quinton Dunbar a raise. Richardson's release doesn't save as much. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Feb. 14, 2020 07:05 PM EST
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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Washington. Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, appears poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020, on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Washington. Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, appears poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020, on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Mar. 17, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks the turf ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots in Landover, Md. The Patriots say team owner Robert Kraft’s family is pledging $1 million to local grassroots organizations to promote social justice. The team says the money will be distributed over the next 10 months in $100,000 monthly donations to recipients chosen in collaboration with Patriots players. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, FIle)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks the turf ahead of an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots in Landover, Md. The Patriots say team owner Robert Kraft’s family is pledging $1 million to local grassroots organizations to promote social justice. The team says the money will be distributed over the next 10 months in $100,000 monthly donations to recipients chosen in collaboration with Patriots players. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, FIle)

Jun. 05, 2020 02:54 PM EDT
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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, fans watch play between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. A new name must still be selected for the Washington Redskins football team, one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League, and it was unclear how soon that will happen. But for now, arguably the most polarizing name in North American professional sports is gone at a time of reckoning over racial injustice, iconography and racism in the U.S.  (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, fans watch play between the Washington Redskins and the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, in Landover, Md. A new name must still be selected for the Washington Redskins football team, one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League, and it was unclear how soon that will happen. But for now, arguably the most polarizing name in North American professional sports is gone at a time of reckoning over racial injustice, iconography and racism in the U.S. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Jul. 13, 2020 08:54 AM EDT
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FILE - New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) and New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett (77) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. Dont'a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who did not play last season, announced his retirement Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in an essay posted in the Players' Tribune. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

FILE - New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) and New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett (77) sack Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. Dont'a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who did not play last season, announced his retirement Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in an essay posted in the Players' Tribune. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Mar. 21, 2023 11:54 AM EDT
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