Midseason review: Patriots are who we thought they'd be
The New England Patriots are enjoying their bye week, and they're kind of exactly what we expected them to be, writes Mike Hurley.
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The New England Patriots are enjoying their bye week, and they're kind of exactly what we expected them to be, writes Mike Hurley.
The jump Mac Jones and the Patriots were anticipating the quarterback to make in Year Two hasn't been as seamless as expected
Owner Robert Kraft said there's no better place to celebrate our vets than the home of the Patriots.
The District of Columbia attorney general's office on Thursday filed a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell, accusing them of colluding to deceive fans by lying about an investigation into the team's workplace misconduct.
Staying in the thick of the playoff race won't be easy, as one model says that the Patriots have the single most difficult schedule remaining in the entire NFL.
The owner can't really get himself fired. And in Indianapolis, that is a most unfortunate reality.
John Henry's Fenway Sports Group made some big news this week by possibly putting EPL club Liverpool up for sale. That may be the first step in a major business shift.
It didn't take long for this system to be utilized for chaos.
The Patriots don't play on Sunday, but they did practice on Wednesday. And center David Andrews was out there with his teammates for the first time in two weeks.
Neither Matt Judon or Josh Uche did enough to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
Julian Edelman, one of the most prominent Jewish players in NFL history, has been saddened to see a rise in public antisemitism in recent weeks.
The Patriots' offense is having enough trouble on its own. But is the unit tipping plays and making life easier on defenses?
Tom Brady had a lot of nice things to say about his former head coach, and even admitted to watching Patriots games every week.
While wins on Sunday usually mean a jump in the power rankings the following week, that is not the case for the New England Patriots as we hit Week 10 of the NFL season.
So, what is the story of the 2022 New England Patriots?

North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
A legal expert says prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in Lindsay Clancy's case will watch the interview closely.
Two months after cycling advocate and Boston Transportation Department planner Louisa Gag was killed by a truck at a Mission Hill intersection, advocates have taken street safety into their own hands.
Amazon is looking to expand its drone delivery service in Westboro, Massachusetts. Some vocal residents are not thrilled about the plan.
A New Hampshire judge dismissed the latest petition for a new trial from Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.