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This was supposed to be the weekend that the Patriots offense got on track against a suspect Houston Texans defense. That did not happen, and now the Patriots are no longer the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
The New England Patriots fell to the Texans on Sunday night, which led to a tumble in the AFC standings.
The New England Patriots are a bit under the weather, but there were no surprises on the team's inactive list for Sunday night's game against the Texans.
The showdown between Baltimore and San Francisco had implications in the playoff standings for the Patriots.
Nine players were listed on New England's injury report as questionable due to illness.
Here's how our team of experts sees things playing out on Sunday.
The Patriots listed 17 players as questionable for the game, with nine of those players suffering from an illness.
To get you ready for Patriots-Texans, Levan Reid has a whole lot of news, notes and fun facts.
When news broke that Nick Folk needed an appendectomy and would be unable to play for the next one or two weeks, it was widely expected that the team would sign a free-agent kicker, keep Folk on the roster, and bring back the veteran when he's healthy enough to play. That's not exactly the plan that the Patriots have followed, though, as the team released Folk on Friday in order to make room for new kicker Kai Forbath.
Here's what to watch for when the 10-1 Patriots visit the 7-4 Texans on Sunday night.
A month after forcing his way off the Patriots, Michael Bennett is learning that the grass is not always greener on the other side.
New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk had an appendectomy early Thursday morning and won't be able to play Sunday.
With the offense limping a bit over the past month, the Texans' porous pass defense is exactly what the Patriots need. James White may be the biggest beneficiary.
There was only a light serving of Patriots on the practice field Wednesday morning.
A new mic'd up clip shows that Steve Belichick has a different approach on the sidelines than his father.
For the first time in his career, Matthew Slater has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
The New England Patriots made a lot of handoffs on their off day Tuesday, helping over 200 families get ready for Thanksgiving.
The New England Patriots are going to make the playoffs, but they can make that official as early as Sunday night.
Vegas now has the Baltimore Ravens as the favorites to win Super Bowl LIV.
Bill Belichick's football knowledge has grown.
The Baltimore Ravens keep on winning, which keeps adding more pressure to the Patriots atop the AFC standings.
The NFL has admitted to an officiating boo boo during Sunday's Patriots-Cowboys clash at Gillette Stadium. But that isn't going to make Dallas feel any better about their Week 12 loss.
In the spirit of giving, the New England Patriots are making sure 500 families in need won't go without a meal this holiday.
Everywhere you looked on Sunday, you saw one team that was extremely well-coached, and one team that was not. That's precisely why the Patriots beat the Cowboys.
Alan Turing is known for his scientific achievements, but openness in his personal life caused his public downfall.
Many people in Massachusetts will be getting their first real taste of summer this week.
World Cup soccer fans won't be allowed to tailgate outside Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts this summer.
A Mashpee, Massachusetts school bus driver crashed into a tree Monday morning after suffering an apparent medical episode while transporting 26 students to school.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
A Mashpee, Massachusetts school bus driver crashed into a tree Monday morning after suffering an apparent medical episode while transporting 26 students to school.
Many people in Massachusetts will be getting their first real taste of summer this week.
Marleigh Guevara was hit and killed by a driver in Webster, Massachusetts over the weekend.
World Cup fans won't be allowed to tailgate outside Gillette Stadium this summer.
A man is facing charges after he allegedly pushed a chair into a pregnant staff member at Tewksbury State Hospital.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
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.
Boston sat eight of its regular rotation players, including stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as the bench beat the Orlando Magic.
The Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets as James Hagens made his NHL debut.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
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.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.