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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unhappy returns: Pats eliminated in losing to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 08, 2023 07:55 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions from reporters prior to an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Dec. 6 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs between Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) and defensive end Boogie Basham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2022 03:10 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after the team's 24-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Last-place Patriots lose 3d straight to Buffalo, 24-10

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 02, 2022 12:50 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) hangs onto the ball on his touchdown catch against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 01, 2022 11:34 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Patriots still have red-zone issues despite Jones' big game

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 25, 2022 03:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 24, 2022 11:40 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waves while walking on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2022 01:35 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vikings seek quick bounce back vs. stout Patriots defense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp (24) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kupp among 32 players nominated for sporstmanship award

Nov. 22, 2022 01:41 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 21, 2022 05:07 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) tries to outrun New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Marcus Jones' late punt return lifts Patriots over Jets 10-3

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 20, 2022 04:35 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Tough stretch awaits as Patriots chase playoffs after bye

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 14, 2022 02:56 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) greets Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) following an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots head into bye with chance to make noise in division

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 07, 2022 05:36 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) takes the snap during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Colts, Patriots meet again with season at crossroads

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 03, 2022 08:51 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) looks to throw against the Washington Commanders in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts, Pats both looking for offensive improvement

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) stiff-arms New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 31, 2022 05:14 PM EDT

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates his interceptiopn on Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets won 16-9. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging Jets look to end 12-game skid vs. rival Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 27, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Belichick could pass Halas on wins list when Pats face Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:07 PM EDT