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New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) runs from Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Pats' Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start

By Kyle Hightower 17 hrs ago

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

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) tries to break a tackle by New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers, Crosby's OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander intercepts a pass ahead of Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pats' Hoyer to face Packers secondary missing Alexander

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Pats QB Jones ruled out vs. Packers despite practice return

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 30, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips, left, tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots face Packers with Hoyer at QB for injured Jones

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer passes the ball during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Belichick: Hoyer will start if Jones can't play vs. Packers

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 28, 2022 01:52 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, is brought down by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Jones limped to the sideline following the play. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Pats' Mac Jones tight-lipped on status after leg injury

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 26, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon (9) as Ravens offensive tackle Morgan Moses (78) defends in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jackson accounts for 5 TDs, Ravens hold off Patriots 37-26

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 25, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Judon won over his Patriots teammates and fanbase last season with his outsized personality and ability to cause disruption for opposing quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Judon focused on being himself heading into Year 2 with Pats

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 08, 2022 08:14 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

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 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

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, center, takes a hand off from New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

By John Wawrow Dec. 06, 2021 11:22 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes over New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) who is blocked by Bills' Ike Boettger (65) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 12/6/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 08:43 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:35 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jets face fresh dose of adversity following Wilson injury

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 24, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots expect to be challenged by Kamara, savvy Saints

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 22, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

New England Patriots' Cam Newton warms up before a preseason NFL football game Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 23, 2021 11:53 AM EDT