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New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) heads towards the end zone, after intercepting the ball, on his touchdown run against the Miami Dolphins the during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots' playoff spot on line at emotionally driven Bills

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2023 02:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) congratulates Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23), center, after he scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Dolphins, Patriots square off with playoff chances at stake

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 02:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin, top, celebrates his touchdown with Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji (77) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bengals win seventh straight but still seek consistency

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 26, 2022 04:27 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, holds the ball as he hits the ground while Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Late, critical mistake costs Patriots for 2nd straight week

By Brendan Mcgair Dec. 24, 2022 06:48 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 13, 2022 02:36 PM 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 running back Damien Harris (37) celebrates with teammate quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) after scoring on a 5-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Zappe's play a silver lining as injuries mount for Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 03, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots NFL football first-round draft pick offensive linesman Cole Strange smiles after a news conference at Gillette Stadium, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots shore up OL, pick a QB and a couple more Joneses

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 30, 2022 07:41 PM EDT

Ben Lepper claps while announcing Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton as the New England Patriots pick during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pats fill holes, adding Baylor WR Thornton, Houston CB Jones

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 29, 2022 09:24 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:54 PM EDT
Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30: EDGE RUSHERS Position outlook: This is the pass-rushers...