Patriots Finish Undefeated Preseason With Win Over Giants
For the Patriots this preseason, it was three up, three down.
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For the Patriots this preseason, it was three up, three down.
Mac Jones' preseason stats would've looked a lot better if not for some drops from would-be pass catchers.
It took until the preseason finale, but Mac Jones has finally thrown a touchdown pass.
Second-year running back J.J. Taylor has a chance to join the party, and one play he made on Sunday evening in New Jersey will certainly help him toward that goal.
It stands to reason that No. 1 will be QB1 when the season kicks off on Sept. 12.
Scott Zolak apologized on Sunday for his comments from earlier in the week regarding rap music being a distraction for Cam Newton during practice.
Whatever it may be that inspired him to post on Sunday afternoon, the day of the Patriots' third and final preseason game of the summer, the Patriots' quarterback quoted Jay-Z from the song "Jail," the second track on Kanye West's much-anticipated new album, "Donda."
Josh Uche did not play much during his rookie season with the Patriots. He's ready to do much bigger things 2021.
As soon as the Patriots traded fourth-year running back Sony Michel to the Rams earlier this week, it felt safe to assume the coaching staff really liked what it saw in rookie Rhamondre Stevenson.
Those of us on the outside will also get one last dose of game action to make our own assessments. With that in mind, here's what to watch for on Sunday at 6 p.m.
It appears the Patriots have avoided losing another cornerback to injury.
This interception will certainly present a learning opportunity for the rookie QB.
Mac Jones has been solid on the field -- in practice and in preseason games -- but his work behind the scenes may be doing even more to win over his teammates and coaches.
"I was surprised," Michel said. "I would assume that most people when they're traded, they're surprised by it."
New England is reportedly close to acquiring cornerback Shaun Wade from the Baltimore Ravens.
Mac Jones wasn't happy with his performance on Thursday, but he had no issue taking second-team reps behind Cam Newton.
Cam Newton took the first snaps at QB for the Patriots, ahead of Mac Jones, in Newton's return to the practice field.
Bill Belichick was pressed to add further details to the circumstances that led to Cam Newton missing three days of practice.
Get ready to crank New England's quarterback battle up to 11 on Thursday. It figures to be one of the most fascinating days in Foxboro this summer.
Though he's only following from afar, Julian Edelman has already identified Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones as a football guy.
The big question this week was whether Mac Jones would take advantage of Cam Newton's absence. On Wednesday, with the Giants in town for a joint practice session, Jones answered that question with an undeniable yes.
Just because Wednesday's Sony Michel trade was a smart business move doesn't mean it was a popular one among the other Patriots running backs.
Want to see Tom Brady's first game at Gillette Stadium as a visitor after bringing six Super Bowl titles to New England? You could get your hands on the hottest ticket in town.
Football is a violent game, and occasionally, things get a little heated at practice. Such was the case Wednesday in Foxboro during a joint practice session between the Patriots and the Giants.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
More than 4,000 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to Boston kids by the Corey C. Griffin Foundation.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Early voting started Saturday in Massachusetts for the 2026 state primary elections.
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians voted to authorize a strike as the decision to remove Andris Nelsons continues to cause controversy.
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians voted to authorize a strike as the decision to remove Andris Nelsons continues to cause controversy.
Federal agents boarded two cruise ships in Boston and arrested 11 workers in "Operation Tidal Wave."
Early voting started Saturday in Massachusetts for the 2026 state primary elections.
Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts, shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a gun at officers Friday night, authorities said.
The defense rested in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday in Massachusetts. The prosecution has started calling rebuttal witnesses.
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.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
The Red Sox held off the Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown got a chance to face his former team on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Eagles were in town for the first of two joint practices.
Adley Rutschman hit his first homer as a member of the Red Sox and Boston beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Tuesday night.
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.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.