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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.
Opposing wide receivers are having a miserable time going against Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore this season.
N'Keal Harry had just one catch in New England's rain-soaked 13-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. But it was a big catch for the rookie and the New England Patriots.
That one was ... a little bit ugly. But the 10-1 Patriots don't mind one bit. Here's who shined, and who has some work to do, after that 13-9 victory.
Ahead of the New England Patriots game Sunday afternoon, the team honored real patriots -- those who serve our country in the armed forces.
Though a discerning eye could have seen that Bill Belichick's defense was functioning on a completely separate universe from the rest of the league, the knock on the Patriots' relatively easy schedule remained. Not anymore.
The New England Patriots have accomplished something that no team has done before. And it's something that no team is likely to do for a very long time.
It wasn't easy, but the New England Patriots improved to 10-1 on Sunday afternoon with a 13-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
After punts to end their first two drives, Tom Brady and Co. needed a little bit of a boost.
For some people on Cape Cod, storm watching is a must, getting an up-close look at the beach.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Major League Baseball announced Saturday's game has been moved to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wind and rain from a nor'easter arrived on Cape Cod on Friday afternoon.
The nor'easter's unusual track will have implications for the Boston weather forecast this weekend.
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts in Foxboro, Massachusetts have been canceled as Boston braces for a nor'easter.
For some people on Cape Cod, storm watching is a must, getting an up-close look at the beach.
Major League Baseball announced Saturday's game has been moved to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Logan Airport in Boston is expected to see flight delays and cancellations due to the nor'easter this weekend.
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 Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
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.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
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.
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.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Major League Baseball announced Saturday's game has been moved to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Boston Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
The Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
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.