Bailey Zappe
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up prior to an an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Pats QB Jones believes he can salvage rough start to Year 2

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 10, 2022 04:47 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker (41) and safety JuJu Hughes, drops a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions fire defensive backs coach after 1-6 start

By Dave Hogg Oct. 31, 2022 07:29 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 04:24 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 England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) stands on the sidelines on an offensive drive during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick says Jones to remain Pats' starter at QB vs. Jets

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 27, 2022 01:11 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

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) tries to elude Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats' QB Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. Jets

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 26, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks at the scoreboard after failing to convert a fourth down play in the fourth quarter during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Will Ravens make Bucs lose 3 in a row? Pro Picks says no

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 26, 2022 01:52 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones walks off the field after a 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
QB Jones returns, but questions grow for Pats after loss

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 25, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) celebrates on his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 24, 2022 11:23 PM EDT

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress

By Dave Hogg Oct. 24, 2022 08:47 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones walks off the field after a 33-14 loss to the Chicago Bears after an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jones starts for Patriots but quickly gives way to Zappe

By Brendan Mcgair Oct. 24, 2022 07:11 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches as his team plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pats offense could look similar, even if QB Jones returns

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 23, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95), left, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, right, during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Both QBs try to rebound when Ravens host Cleveland

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks in a microphone on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick, history set to collide as Patriots host Bears

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 20, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) celebrates after a touchdown run of over 30 yards against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Belichick can break tie with Halas on wins' list vs. Bears

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:17 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

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners; 3c x 1/2 inches
Pro Picks takes Cardinals to snap 8-game home losing skid

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 19, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Broncos drag prime-time scoring to lowest mark in 16 years

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 01:35 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski takes questions during the news conference after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns loaded with problems as tough opponents loom

By Tom Withers Oct. 17, 2022 04:46 PM EDT