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Though all signs are pointing to Cam Newton being under center come Sept. 12, Mac Jones said he really only knows one way to prepare -- and that's as if he is the starting quarterback.
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.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
Three teenagers were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed on Monday afternoon.
Candidates in several closely watched races are making their final pitches to voters as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told the judge Tuesday.
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A beach on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts is closed to swimming after a woman suffered a potential shark bite on Monday afternoon.
A woman who was pulled from a pond in Acton, Massachusetts on Friday has died after an incident that also claimed the life of her young grandson.
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.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
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.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
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.