Four Ups, Four Downs from Patriots' two-touchdown loss to Dolphins
Here are the Four Ups and Four Downs from the game.
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Here are the Four Ups and Four Downs from the game.
The New England Patriots put forth a worthwhile comeback effort on Sunday in Miami, but the Dolphins were just too much.
Kendrick Bourne suffered a knee injury Sunday and was quickly ruled out.
The NFL often touts how much it values and protects player safety. The actions on the field occasionally don't align with those words, though.
Jalen Ramsey made his season and Dolphins debut on Sunday. And with just one play, he flipped the game on its head.
The bulk of the first quarter in Miami was a defensive struggle between the Patriots and Dolphins. Fittingly, it was defense that led to the first points of the game.
Tyquan Thornton is inactive for the Patriots on Sunday, a healthy scratch just three weeks after returning from injured reserve.
Three weeks after suffering a concussion against the Saints, JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the field for the Patriots.
The Patriots will not be avoiding Tyreek Hill this weekend, but at least the defense could get a few pass rushers back that would make it difficult for Tua to get his speedy receiver the football.
The Patriots snapped a three-game skid last weekend with an upset win over the Buffalo Bills. If they can pull off another upset and beat the Dolphins in Miami this weekend, that would be what is known as (checks notes) a winning streak.
Before beginning his Friday morning press conference at Gillette Stadium, Bill Belichick wanted to let the people of Maine know that the team and organization is thinking of them.
Miami is a wonderful place to visit -- unless you're the New England Patriots.
Rob Gronkowski expressed some disgust -- and some jealousy -- that the Patriots celebrated the way they did after Mac Jones' game-winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki on Sunday.
When Tyreek Hill missed Wednesday's practice with a hip injury, there was some speculation that he might miss Sunday's matchup with the Patriots. It doesn't appear the New England defense will be so lucky.
We don't say this often, but ... way to go, Jim Irsay! We respect what you're doing! Nice job!

The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The Patriots are headed to the postseason, and they still have a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the conference and a first round bye.
The New England Patriots area headed back to the postseason after a comeback win over the Ravens.
The Bruins fell to the visiting Ottawa Senators, 6-2, on Sunday at TD Garden.
The Boston Red Sox have made a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for the second time this offseason, this time reportedly acquiring veteran slugger Willson Contreras.
Dan Brown has your latest forecast.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Eight Powerball players in Massachusetts matched enough winning numbers to win $50,000.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.