Zolak: Hightower Should Be Giving The Patriots More
Injuries are the main reason to point to when discussing this defense's recent woes. However, some players aren't living up to their billing - one of them being linebacker Dont'a Hightower.
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Injuries are the main reason to point to when discussing this defense's recent woes. However, some players aren't living up to their billing - one of them being linebacker Dont'a Hightower.
Antonio Smith's bogus cheating claims, Stephen Gostkowski's incredible leg and much, much more highlight the leftover Patriots thoughts.
Labeled "Mr. Soundbite" by Rich, sometimes it's hard to understand what Aqib Talib is saying. The game is simple: Rich reveals the duration of the audio clip, and it's up to Fred and Wallach to guess how many times he says "mayne."
Boomer Esiason of WFAN and CBS Sports joined Toucher & Rich to discuss the Patriots win over the Houston Texans and how they are second to none when it comes to in-game adjustments.
Sports Hub host and CSNNE analyst Mike Flynn told Toucher and Rich Monday morning that Stevan Ridley's career is at a crossroads and he must get things right to salvage his once-promising career.
The infamous "SpyGate" scandal involving the Patriots and Bill Belichick took place six years ago, but to some opponents, the perception has yet to fade.
Sunday's game against the Houston Texans turned out to be the "trap" game New England fans were afraid of, but in the end the Patriots earned their second comeback victory in a row.
The Ups and Downs from the Patriots' 34-31 win over the Houston Texans.
Tom Brady threw for 371 yards and two scores, and Stephen Gostkowski made two long field goals in the fourth quarter as New England Patriots rallied for a 34-31 win over Houston.
Follow along for all the updates from the Patriots' matchup with the Houston Texans.
Levan Reid wonders what the future holds for Patriots running back Stevan Ridley.
Running back Stevan Ridley is inactive for the New England Patriots Sunday afternoon against the Houston Texans.
Complementary football, played by a team as perennially complete as any in the NFL since 2001, enables the Patriots to vie Sunday for their 13th consecutive winning season.
Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard returned to practice on Friday, and is one of seven players listed as "questionabe" for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.
Bill Belichick has been in Mike Tomlin's spot before, but unlike the Steelers head coach, paid the price for being on the field when the action came his way.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave, assuring his benefits and pay are covered.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
