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Cam Newton returned for the Patriots on Sunday, though the quarterback and the rest of the New England offense didn't have much success doing anything in an 18-12 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Should Bill Belichick have challenged the spot instead of punting back to the Broncos? Let's examine the situation.
Here are the highs and the lows from the Patriots' surprising loss to the Broncos.
After getting an impromptu bye week, the New England Patriots finally returned to game action on Sunday. It did not go according to plan.
Cam Newton is back. And in case that wasn't abundantly clear already, Cam made sure everybody knew of his arrival when he showed up to work on Sunday morning after missing time due to COVID-19.
Both Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore are active for the Patriots and will play in New England's Week 6 tilt against the Denver Broncos.
There were no new coronavirus cases across the NFL Sunday morning.
The Patriots added three more players to the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, one day before the team is set to host the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots will welcome in the 1-3 Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. At least we think they will.
After the Patriots canceled practice and closed their facilities Friday following another positive COVID-19 test, they're back open for business on Saturday morning.
If the Patriots play the Broncos on Sunday, four players are questionable to participate in the tilt.
The Patriots and the Broncos are still on track for Sunday's game, even with another positive test for the Patriots on Friday.
Here we go again. The Patriots have canceled Friday's practice as the team is reportedly dealing with another positive COVID-19 test.
Deatrich Wise was held out of Thursday's Patriots practice for a non-injury related reason, but is reportedly expected to play on Sunday when the Pats host the Denver Broncos.
The Patriots and the Broncos are set to square off at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Again.
As long as he's helping the Patriots win games, N'Keal Harry doesn't care if he isn't putting up big receiving stats.
Le'Veon Bell will not be joining the Patriots. The free-agent running back will instead be signing with the defending Super Bowl champions in Kansas City.
It has been an interesting two-week stretch for the New England Patriots, but players are feeling good about the team heading into their week Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos.
Stephon Gilmore is back.
Belichick was asked directly about any potential interest in Bell on Thursday morning. As expected, Belichick didn't comment directly about the player, though he did refer to some of his past statements of praise for the running back.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick began his session with New England reporters on Thursday morning by sending well wishes to Nick Saban, who tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
The Patriots will finally resume practice on Thursday -- and Cam Newton will joining in on the fun.
Thank goodness for the New York Jets. In these uncertain times, we need them more than ever.
A positive COVID-19 test for Cam Newton will likely end up costing the quarterback just one game.
Cam Newton has finally spoken with his own update on his health and well-being after testing positive for COVID-19 almost two weeks ago. Sort of.
