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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up as head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Cowboys poised to beat Belichick-led Patriots for 1st time

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 14, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Rookie Mills makes progress but Texans still can't end skid

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 11, 2021 02:49 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Matt Judon (9) celebrates after recovering a fumble on the last play of the game against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. The Patriots won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 11, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks a field goal from he hold of Corey Bojorquez in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Special teams were downright ugly in Week 5

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 11, 2021 02:22 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (1) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texans fall apart in 2nd half of 25-22 loss to New England

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chases a fumble into the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina Panthers defensive back Sean Chandler recovered the ball for a safety. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:16 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, celebrates after his touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry (85) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots feeling 'not far off' after loss to Buccaneers

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 04, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after defeating the New England Patriots 19-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Analysis: Andy Reid's homecoming easier than Tom Brady's

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 04, 2021 03:03 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) points toward the sidelines prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady adds Belichick to list of coaching victims

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 04, 2021 01:07 AM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 04, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass while pressured by New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Brady gets win, passing yards record in return to Gillette

By Barry Wilner Oct. 03, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Melissa Zaske, left, of Vancouver, wears Tom Brady's current Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey while walking with her husband Derek, who wears Tom Brady's old New England Patriots jersey, prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 05:21 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 England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after a 17-16 loss to the Miami Dolphins after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Pats plan to focus on details after mistake-filled loss

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 13, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass after faking a hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tua's TD pass, turnover by Howard lift Dolphins over Pats

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 12, 2021 07:42 PM EDT

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Patriots elevate K Folk, backup QB Hoyer from practice squad

Sep. 11, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his players during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 01, 2021 05:42 PM EDT