This Reality Check Will Test New England And Other Leftover Patriots Thoughts
The descent to this place was gradual, but it's nevertheless startling to see the Patriots as a middling team in the middle of December.
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The descent to this place was gradual, but it's nevertheless startling to see the Patriots as a middling team in the middle of December.
Some 10 hours later, while back home in Foxboro, the Patriots' head coach was not in any better mood to field such questions.
The highs and lows from the Patriots' 24-3 loss to the Rams involve a few more lows than highs.
The Patriots lost their seventh game of the season on Thursday night. That is a sentence that has not been written in a very, very long time.
The Patriots mustered just three points on their four trips inside the red zone, an issue that has haunted the team all season long.
Some folks are done with Cam Newton. They're ready for Jarrett Stidham. Whatever Bill Belichick does, it won't make a difference.
Bill Belichick wanted absolutely nothing to do with a question about his starting quarterback after a demoralizing loss to the Rams.
Entering Thursday night, the Patriots' chances of securing a playoff spot were slim. After a loss to the Rams, those chances are all but shot.
Instead of carrying over some of that dominant momentum from Sunday, the Patriots got bowled over to start the game and never recovered, losing to the Rams on Thursday Night Football.
Cam Newton popped up on the injury report last week with an abdominal injury. And though he's downplayed the significance of that ailment, it's apparently been a legitimate issue.
We're not talking about Cam Newton's style this week. This week ... we're talking about Gunner Olszewski.
The Patriots made a series of roster moves on Thursday, two of which figure to factor in to their game against the Rams.
Tom Brady is not a fan of cold weather, and made it clear on Thursday that he won't be moving back to the northeast when his playing days are over.
Bill Belichick is auctioning off the sneakers he wore during last Sunday's 45-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers to raise money for his foundation.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect when the Patriots and Rams kick off on Thursday night.
On and off the football field, Patriots safety Devin McCourty is a pretty great guy.
Cam Newton is one of 14 Patriots players listed as questionable for Thursday night's tilt against the Rams in Los Angeles. But the quarterback is expected to play as New England continues its push for the playoffs.
Fresh off their 45-0 demolition of one Los Angeles team, the Patriots are looking to beat another one on Thursday night when they head back into SoFi Stadium to take on the 8-4 Rams.
When Tony Romo burst onto the football broadcast scene, he was known for his ability to predict the future. Now, the CBS color analyst can add "quarterbacking impersonation" to his listed skills on his resume.
The Patriots are adding to their defensive backfield, reportedly signing Dayan Lake.
Now that we've seen it all -- with still more to come -- it's the right time to look at all of the non-traditional start times and lay out an official POWER RANKING of which ones are best.
With the Patriots calling UCLA home during their stay in Los Angeles, Matthew Slater is back to being the big man on campus. The Bruins alumni is back at his old stomping grounds, and he's loving every second of it.
On Sunday, Gunner Olszewski scored his first NFL touchdown. On Wednesday, he got his first NFL weekly award.
Week 13 is in the books, and the Patriots' playoff chances remain slim. But we're here to tell you there is still a chance.
Backup quarterbacks in New England had received a frosty reception from the guy ahead of them in recent years. That is not the case with Cam Newton.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing fishing vessel Lily Jean off the coast of Gloucester.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search Saturday morning for the six missing crewmembers of the fishing vessel Lily Jean that sank off the coast of Gloucester.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Payton Pritchard scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
Long icicles are falling and causing a hazard for people using the snow-covered sidewalks.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search Saturday morning for the six missing crewmembers of the fishing vessel Lily Jean that sank off the coast of Gloucester.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing fishing vessel Lily Jean off the coast of Gloucester.
The greats impacts from the weekend storm in Massachusetts will be felt on the Cape and Islands Sunday.
Long icicles are falling and causing a hazard for people using the snow-covered sidewalks.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Payton Pritchard scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not practice Friday due to an illness and his shoulder injury.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
As the designated home team for the Super Bowl, the Patriots selected the all-white uniform combination. The choice aligns with recent success.
All eyes were on quarterback Drake Maye Thursday during the first Patriots practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.