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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes away from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 23, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

New England Patriots' J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates his interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Defense finds groove as New England Patriots pick up 1st win

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 20, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, right, celebrates a touchdown with back-up quarterback Brian Hoyer during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 19, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Sign of times: Jets defense out to eliminate explosive plays

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 17, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris heads to the locker room after a loss to the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Harris showered with support after fumble in Miami loss

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 16, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the final whistle in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) winds up for a pass as quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) looks on during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots look to continue mastery over AFC East-rival Jets

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

With Jones at QB, improved D, Pats poised to be back in mix

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) New faces: QB Mac Jones, TE Jonnu Smith, TE Hunter Henry, WR Nelson Agholor, WR Kendrick Bourne, DT Davon...

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 31, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez (54) step on the field at the start of a joint NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots RB depth chart taking shape after Michel trade

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 25, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

New England Patriots' Sony Michel runs with the ball as Philadelphia Eagles' T.J. Edwards tries to bring him down during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Rams get RB Sony Michel from Patriots for 2022 draft picks

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 25, 2021 10:31 AM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Stevenson has 2 TDs, Jones solid as Pats beat WFT 22-13

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 12, 2021 11:03 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones watches during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
From 6 a.m. texts to criticism, Pats' Jones taking it all in

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 05, 2021 04:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jake Dolegala (9) warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots RB Damien Harris looking ahead to more playing time

By Glen Farley Jul. 29, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Integrating new additions is top camp priority for Patriots

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Foxborough, Massachusetts LAST YEAR: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in...

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Retired Washington quarterback Smith has won the George Halas Award presented by the Pro Football Writers of America. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, FIle)
Retired Washington QB Alex Smith wins Halas adversity award

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, center, speaks with strong safety Kareem Jackson, left, and cornerback Bryce Callahan during NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL minicamps mostly proceeding amid debate about offseason

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 04, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Rhamondre Stevenson, center, is congratulated by family and friends in a suite at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, Saturday, May 1, 2021, after he was selected in the fourth round of the NFL football draft by the New England Patriots. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Patriots sign 4th-round draft pick, RB Rhamondre Stevenson

May. 19, 2021 06:09 PM EDT