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Without a doubt, the scheduling of the Patriots for five prime-time games in a stretch of seven weeks was a grind. It took its toll on the fans, it took its toll on head coach Bill Belichick, and now we know it took a toll on Tom Brady.
The 2018 New England Patriots may have found their 2014 Trent Dilfer. And this one comes from what would normally considered a friendly source.
For any player, making the NFL requires a certain mind-set, one that most people can't fully comprehend. For a 5-foot-7 football player, making the NFL requires an even more distinct approach.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has looked like a mere mortal against the blitz this season. He hopes to improve on that -- and a lot more -- during the team's bye week.
A young cornerback has rejoined the mix in New England.
Let's take a look at the coach's film to get a better idea of how and why that 34-10 butt-whooping took place. Let's also take some time to assess the overreaction to this game.
The Patriots have not been particularly healthy at tight end this season. Those woes are continuing.
Week 10 of the NFL is complete. And with the Patriots in their bye week, it's the right time to take stock of where they stand compared to the rest of the league in some key areas.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio was pretty accurate when he speculated out of the blue on Super Bowl Sunday that Rob Gronkowski might retire after the game. So when he speculates, the football world listens.
With Sony Michel's Week 7 knee injury being more of a scare than a season-ending situation, the current situation for the Patriots' backfield looks a lot better than it did a few weeks ago. But there's always room for improvement.
Julian Edelman may not miss any time with an ankle injury that forced him out of Sunday's loss to the Titans.
Here's something that should probably get stated loudly in this moment, amid the Patriots panic.
There really isn't much at all to feel good about regarding Sunday's football game. Nevertheless, let's dive headfirst into an ugly Pats loss in Tennessee.
Which of his teammates would Duron Harmon like on his side in a street fight? Who would be the best at Jeopardy? And which Patriots is the sneakiest in the locker room? The Pats safety answers some tough questions about his teammates on Sports Final!
Tom Brady was willing to let Dion Lewis have his day after the running back trashed his former team.
Malcolm Butler was extremely pleased that his Tennessee Titans beat the New England Patriots on Sunday, but said it was definitely not personal.
A fan was seriously injured after a fall during Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans.
New England fans who traveled to Tennessee saw to see the Patriots saw the team's worst game of the season. That had Julian Edelman apologizing after the loss.
Even after the Patriots lose, there are usually a few "ups" to highlight. That is not the case following Sunday's loss to the Titans.
Sunday was not a very good day for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. It got even worse when the Titans decided to rub their face in it.
It's safe to say Sunday's throttling of the Patriots had a special meaning for Titans running back Dion Lewis.
The Patriots did not show up Sunday afternoon in Tennessee.
If the Patriots want to head into their bye week with a win over the Titans, they'll have to do so without Rob Gronkowski.
The home of the New England Patriots is hosting the Moving Wall, the half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.
Rob Gronkowski reportedly isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans, though the Patriots appear to be taking a big picture approach with their star tight end.
