Tyquan Thornton
New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry (not shown) over Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Zappe's star grows brighter as Patriots get back to .500

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 17, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) tries to get away from New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 19, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones steps on the field before the start of an NFL football team practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
2nd-year QB Mac Jones leaving something behind this year

By Glen Farley May. 23, 2022 04:40 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

Tony Gonzalez announces Western Michigan wide receiver Skyy Moore as the Kansas City Chiefs selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Chiefs pick WR Moore, S Bryan Cook on Day 2 of NFL draft

By Dave Skretta Apr. 29, 2022 09:11 PM EDT