Patriots Playoff Picture: Pats Need Wins And A Lot Of Help
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.
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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.
Even after a 45-0 blowout of the Chargers, some are complaining that Cam Newton isn't racking up enough yards through the air. The quarterback finds that a bit puzzling.
The Jets lost again in Week 13 but they look to have found a new starter at running back who could prove useful to fantasy owners down the stretch.
The Patriots are staying on the road this week, calling UCLA their home as they gear up for Thursday night's clash with the Los Angeles Rams. For special teams ace Matthew Slater, it's a homecoming.
The Patriots didn't practice on Monday, considering they had just played a game on Sunday. But had they practiced, a whole bunch of players would have been limited as the team gears up for Thursday night's game against the Rams.
The Patriots get to spend a few extra days out in sunny California, a nice bonus to having back-to-back games against Los Angeles opponents on their schedule. But as always, this is a business trip for New England.
We've hit the point of the season where we're hearing rumblings of Josh McDaniels wanting to be a head coach again.
Here's how the Patriots can take some massive strides in the AFC playoff race.
Yes, they won 45-0. But how would things have gone if Bill Belichick didn't make a bold decision, or if Cam Newton didn't reward him?
N'Keal Harry has been labeled a bust by many, but the receiver is blocking out the outside noise and focused on helping the Patriots win football games.
Cam Newton may have been wearing sunglasses, but it was still clear that his eyes lit up when given the opportunity to speak about Matthew Slater.
Gunner Olszewski, the converted DII defensive back-turned-NFL receiver and special teamer, finally put forth a performance that reflected his hard-working mentality.
The Patriots needed a win on Sunday. They got a win, and an absolutely dominating one at that.
Bill Belichick has obviously done quite a bit over his nearly 50-year career in the NFL. But Sunday's win over the L.A. Chargers gave him another prestigious honor to list on his Hall of Fame resumé.
The Patriots got themselves back to .500 on Sunday in Los Angeles, and they did it with a flourish.
Cam Newton already owned the NFL record for most double-digit rushing TD seasons by a quarterback. He extended it on Sunday.
New England's special teams unit came out to play on Sunday. The Patriots scored not one, but two special teams touchdowns against the Chargers in the first half on Sunday afternoon.
The Patriots entered Sunday with an outside chance to reach the postseason. Before their game even began, their chances took a hit.
Rookie tight end Dalton Keene is set to play in his second NFL game on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Despite a stay at home order taking effect in Los Angeles, the Patriots won't have to scramble for either of their games in Inglewood.
When it comes to the Patriots dynasty, few folk heroes can match the intrigue and mystique of Ernie Adams.
The Patriots won't be getting wide receiver Julian Edelman back in the immediate future as he continues to recover from a knee procedure earlier in the season.
The Patriots can get back to .500 for the first time since October if they can beat the Chargers in L.A. on Sunday.
This doesn't have the hype of a Patriots-Chargers matchup of yesteryear, but it's a big game for New England.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday, according to police.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A search is underway for a gunman who allegedly shot a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire on Saturday.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
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."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
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.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.