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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) eat turkey legs before being interviewed after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come

By Dave Campbell Nov. 25, 2022 04:26 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 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 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

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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) reacts as he sits on the bench after throwing an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns lost 30-28. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick

By Tom Withers Oct. 13, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls for a time out during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick, Patriots look to slow Chubb, Browns' running game

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions, Patriots looking to bounce back from 1-3 starts

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) carries the ball up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Barkley will challenge Packers inconsistent run defense

By Steve Megargee Oct. 05, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

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 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

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers thorws to Tyler Davis during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Pats' visit to Lambeau offers rare Rodgers-Belichick matchup

By Steve Megargee Sep. 29, 2022 02:00 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 wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) gets away from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) and Cameron Sutton, rear, after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Patriots won 17-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
O-line improvement key in bounce-back win by Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 19, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Pavely)
Trubisky, Steelers searching for spark after loss to Pats

By Dan Scifo Sep. 18, 2022 08:08 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones will be forever linked by their time as Alabama teammates. Now, for the second consecutive year, they'll meet in Week 1 of the NFL season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Patriots QB Mac Jones returns to practice following illness

Sep. 16, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) fumbles the ball on a sack by Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The fumble lead to a touchdown by the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pats' Jones plans to be ready for Steelers after back injury

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 12, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
On Football: Despite offseason, don't bet against Tom Brady

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 09, 2022 11:11 AM EDT

New England Patriots place kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dolphins a slight favorite over Patriots heading into Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 02:30 PM EDT