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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to the crowd after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Patriots show improvement with pivotal game vs. Bills next

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 16, 2019 02:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Patriots, Chiefs set to meet in AFC championship rematch

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 05, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) celebrates after he sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Watson throws 3 TDs, catches another; Texans top Pats 28-22

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 01, 2019 11:48 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, walks with offensive coordinator Josh McDanields walk on the field at M&T Bank Stadium prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 06:24 PM EST

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, left, stands with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to watch the teams warm up before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Giants at New England Patriots 10/10/2019

Oct. 10, 2019 08:05 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage (27) sits on the sidelines, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 59-10. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Is another drubbing in store for Dolphins against Patriots?

By Steven Wine Sep. 12, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead faces reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Summer of drama leads Antonio Brown to no-nonsense Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2019 08:12 PM EDT

Steelers-Patriots Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (9-6-1) at NEW ENGLAND (14-5) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — New England by 7½ RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with the ball while performing field drills during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady enters 20th season still looking to earn Pats' trust

By Mark Farinella Sep. 04, 2019 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) heads to the practice field during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. With time growing short before their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Patriots suddenly have an unexpected hole in the middle of their offensive line following the weekend hospitalization of starting center David Andrews because of blood clots in his lung. Andrews, 27, was released from the hospital Monday night, Aug. 26, 2019, according to the Boston Globe. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Blood clots in lung could sideline Patriots C Andrews

By Mark Farinella Aug. 27, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans 8/17/2019

Aug. 17, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as his offensive line blocks during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. They're big boys with mean streaks and nasty attitudes on the field, yet the Patriots' offensive line still gets somewhat overlooked at times. During the playoffs, they've been as big a key as any position group by keeping Tom Brady clean and clearing the way for the running game. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Brown and the Pats' big boys up front set tone for offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 02, 2019 12:51 PM EST