Doling Out Blame For Miraculous Miami Meltdown And Other Leftover Patriots Thoughts
From a miraculous meltdown, to a defensive dud, to the return of Gronk, we've got a lot to cover in this week's Leftover Patriots Thoughts.
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From a miraculous meltdown, to a defensive dud, to the return of Gronk, we've got a lot to cover in this week's Leftover Patriots Thoughts.
Many Patriots fans are wondering why Bill Belichick had Rob Gronkowski on the field for the final play in Sunday's devastating loss in Miami. So are some of Belichick's former players.
Some things did go right for the Patriots in Miami, but a whole lot went wrong in their devastating loss.
Rob Gronkowski was back to his usual self Sunday afternoon in Miami, looking like an All Pro tight end. Unfortunately, he was not an All Pro safety on the final play of the game.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are continuing their on again, off again relationship with the Patriots' practice report.
Rob Gronkowski has not been his usual self this season. Could it be his last in the NFL?
They're fully healthy. Then they're dinged up. Then they're healthy again. But then, oh, they've caught an ache. They're Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. And they're back on the Patriots' injury report.
For the first time since early October, the New England Patriots had perfect attendance at practice.
Rob Gronkowski finally reunited with the end zone on Sunday.
As one might reasonably assume, there was a fair share of both Ups and Downs from the 60 minutes of football between the Patriots and Jets.
The Patriots improved to 8-3 on the season with a win over the Jets on Sunday in New Jersey.
It took all of 13 minutes for the all-world tight end to remind New York that it's not quite time to scoop a shovelful of dirt on his football career.
Tom Brady was officially listed as questionable for the Patriots in their game on Sunday vs. the Jets due to a knee injury and an illness.
You have to give the New York tabloids credit for this: Even in a year when the New York Jets are completely and utterly terrible, they know how to keep things interesting.
When the Patriots return to action Sunday afternoon against the Jets, it's expected that Rob Gronkowski will be part of their offensive attack.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio was pretty accurate when he speculated out of the blue on Super Bowl Sunday that Rob Gronkowski might retire after the game. So when he speculates, the football world listens.
If the Patriots want to head into their bye week with a win over the Titans, they'll have to do so without Rob Gronkowski.
Rob Gronkowski reportedly isn't expected to play Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans, though the Patriots appear to be taking a big picture approach with their star tight end.
The Patriots and Titans released their final injury reports of the week on Friday, and the outlook is quite positive for the Patriots.
The much-hyped Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers duel on Sunday night will feature a bit of a shorthanded offense for the home team.
The Patriots' injury report was once again a busy list as the team prepares for Sunday night's meeting with the Green Bay Packers.
The Patriots are mere days away from taking on the Green Bay Packers on national TV, but they were without Rob Gronkowski during their preparations on Thursday.
Both players returned to work this season, and they agreed to do so with contracts that required them to perform at the very top of their profession in order to earn what they're worth. So, though eight games this season, here's a look at how they're doing. Spoiler alert: It's not looking great.
Rob Gronkowski was once again limited for the Patriots at Friday's walkthrough, but remains on track to play Monday night in Buffalo.
The odds of Rob Gronkowski playing Monday night against the Bills improved greatly Thursday afternoon.
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.
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.
The Boston Ballet is celebrating artistic director Mikko Nissinen's 25 years with the company.
Deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy ended for the day around 3:45 p.m. with no decision from the jury.
A beach on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts is closed to swimming after a woman suffered a potential shark bite on Monday afternoon.
Three teenagers were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed 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.
Candidates in several closely watched races are making their final pitches to voters as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast.
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.