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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

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 30, 2022 07:28 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

New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 23, 2022 08:40 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with tight end Lawrence Cager (83) after Cager scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 16, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1), and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz (84) celebrate after touchdown during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 02, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 26, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 19, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Patriots' Zappe competes but falls short in unexpected debut

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 09:58 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 21, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaps over the pile to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 14, 2022 02:12 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Trey Lance, left, and Jimmy Garoppolo take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Lance is ready for his first full season as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers despite getting almost no game action the past two seasons and with former starter Jimmy Garoppolo back on the bench behind him.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 07, 2022 03:24 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) tries to get away from New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 19, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (81) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Smith wasn’t looking for a fresh start as much as a place to burnish his reputation as one of the league’s top tight ends when he left the Tennessee Titans and signed with the New England Patriots prior to last season. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Patriots tight end Smith poised to have bounce back season

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 29, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone are the days of the blocking specialists who serve mainly as an extra offensive lineman. While guys like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Kittle are excellent run-blockers, they are also outstanding receivers and major weapons on offense. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 25, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2022 11:28 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Patriots, doomed by slow start, look ahead to playoffs

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2022 09:05 PM EST