Mac Throws A TD, J.J. Taylor Runs Wild And Other Ups -- And Downs -- From Patriots Preseason Finale
A look at what went right -- and what went wrong -- for the Patriots in the team's final preseason game.
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A look at what went right -- and what went wrong -- for the Patriots in the team's final preseason game.
Cam Newton had to really work for a high five from Mac Jones after the rookie threw his first touchdown in a Patriots uniform.
Cam Newton has still not spoken publicly since he was forced to miss five days of work due to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
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."
After seven Super Bowl wins and more than two decades in the NFL, Tom Brady remains a student of the game.
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."
The NFL is not messing around with violations of the COVID-19 protocols this season.
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.
It's more probable than not that Bill Belichick has made up his mind on who will be starting at quarterback for the Patriots in Week 1. But that doesn't mean he is going to enlighten everyone else on that decision.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
eBay has agreed to pay a large settlement after a Massachusetts couple was the victim of a bizarre harassment campaign.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey are announcing changes to make public transportation more affordable.
Curtis Mead left his first game with the Boston Red Sox after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch against the Athletics.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
The Boston weather forecast is about to get stormy. Heavy rain and localized flooding is possible late Tuesday into Wednesday.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
eBay has agreed to pay a large settlement after a Massachusetts couple was the victim of a bizarre harassment campaign.
The MBTA and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey are announcing changes to make public transportation more affordable.
A towering and wide tree that has stood in Belmont, Massachusetts for more than 150 years will remain standing longer than planned after a discovery right before its scheduled removal.
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 lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Curtis Mead left his first game with the Boston Red Sox after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch against the Athletics.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
The Red Sox bounced back from snapping their 15-game winning streak by winning two out three over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday night.
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.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.