Patriots-Giants News, Notes & Fun Facts: Pats Are Pretty Good On Thursday Nights
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid brings you everything you need to know about Thursday night's Patriots-Giants clash at Gillette Stadium.
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WBZ-TV's Levan Reid brings you everything you need to know about Thursday night's Patriots-Giants clash at Gillette Stadium.
If you're not talking about Christian McCaffrey, stop whatever it is that you are doing, and start talking about Christian McCaffrey.
Ben Watson doesn't hold any ill will against the Patriots for releasing him earlier this week. But the move certainly stung the veteran tight end.
The New England Patriots will be without one of Tom Brady's trusted receivers on Thursday night. It's far, far worse for the New York Giants.
It's been nearly three weeks since the Patriots sent Antonio Brown packing, and the wide receiver is still a little miffed about that move. But that doesn't mean he wouldn't return to New England if the Pats asked him.
Going against the New England Patriots defense has been a frightening proposition for opposing offenses this season. While the entire unit is playing well, the most terrifying group on defense has been New England's linebackers.
The Patriots will eventually be tested this season, but it won't come on Thursday night. The biggest test on Thursday night against the New York Giants will be the fact that the game is on Thursday night.
This week, Tom Brady struck a noticeably different tone when talking about the importance of work on the practice field -- not for himself, necessarily, but for his younger teammates.
The Patriots and Ben Watson parted ways on Monday. But the breakup may not be long-term.
Football fans will once again see Rob Gronkowski every Sunday. Just not the way most Patriots fans were hoping for.
The Giants are likely to be without their best player when they visit Foxboro on Thursday night.
The Patriots did not practice on Monday, ahead of their Thursday Night Football meeting with the New York Giants. But had they practiced, receiver Phillip Dorsett would have sat out the session.
Bill Belichick was asked how he prepares for a quarterback like rookie Daniel Jones, whom he doesn't know very well.
Benjamin Watson's second stint with the Patriots is over before the tight end could suit up for the team in a meaningful game.
The date is October 7, and yet we are going to sit here and discuss home-field advantage for the AFC Championship Game. Yes, it is that kind of season for the NFL, and the AFC in particular.
Patriots receiver Phillip Dorsett left Sunday's win over the Redskins with a hamstring injury. Luckily for New England, the ailment does not appear to be anything serious.
Everyone wants a piece of Tom Brady, even teams he just trounced on the football field.
Sunday night created the exact moment that it became clear that this new system for reviewing pass interference is a complete and total farce. It is a sham.
The Patriots will need as much cap space as they can get if they hope to make a trade in the next few weeks. That could be bad new for veteran tight end Benjamin Watson.
Jay Gruden was fired after his Redskins lost to the Patriots, 33-7, on Sunday.
Things are looking up for the New England Patriots. Still, as is always the case, it wasn't a perfect game. And so ... Four Ups ... Four Downs. Here we go.
Stop me if you've heard this one before: The Patriots' defense utterly and completely dominated an opponent for the entirety of Sunday afternoon's football game.
Operating on the notion that no news is good news, beleaguered Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden will keep on working until someone takes away his office space.
Technically, Sunday's game was a road game for the New England Patriots. Technically.
The Patriots remain one of the NFL's undefeateds through five weeks.
Massachusetts immigration experts say they are breathing a "sigh of relief" following the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision on birthright citizenship.
For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
Interstate 495 in Lowell has reopened after an alleged armed suspect stopped in the median, shutting down the highway, I-Team sources said.
Boston is hosting a free World Cup watch party for U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, Massachusetts is closed after vandalism overnight caused damage at the 141-year-old landmark.
Interstate 495 in Lowell has been shut down in both directions due to police activity, snarling traffic on the busy road during the Tuesday evening commute.
There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed ahead of what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, Massachusetts is closed after vandalism overnight caused damage at the 141-year-old landmark.
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 Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras broke down in tears in the dugout after hitting a 421-foot home run.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.