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Brady's bad receiving corps, Hightower's slowing pace, the defensive line's slippage and more problems were all on display in the Patriots' loss to the Lions. Here's a closer look.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady expressed sympathy for his former teammate Jimmy Garoppolo, who is likely suffered a season-ending injury Sunday afternoon.
The Patriots nearly traded Rob Gronkowski over the offseason, until the tight end nixed the deal because he didn't want to catch passes from anyone but Tom Brady.
If you blinked you might have missed it. But if you've paid attention to enough Tom Brady press conferences over the years, there was no way you missed this.
Sunday night's grisly loss in Detroit should have provided enough evidence that the 2018 New England Patriots have some real problems -- issues that should not be written off as being part of an "annual September slump."
Very rarely do NFL reports get confirmed on the record by the people involved.
After a loss like this, we're leading with the Downs. And there may be more than four.
In this episode of As Tom Brady's Helmet Turns, the quarterback is going back to the old reliable.
The Patriots -- largely considered to be a rather wise operation -- have all smartly downplayed any potential hype from building in Foxboro this week.
Perhaps it's time to finally dispel a commonly held myth that seems to have a hold on everybody in this region. That myth is that the Patriots' lack of wide receivers in 2006 cost the team a Super Bowl.
Considering this debate/argument is nothing new, it's time to settle this discussion once and for all. Yes, here and now, in September of 2018, it's time to finally and definitively end this conversation with the absolute and indisputable truth on the matter.
Either by Belichickian design or a simple twist of fate, Josh Gordon is now locker mates with Tom Brady.
With so much talk and conversation centered on the newly acquired Josh Gordon this week in Foxboro, it's the Patriots' trio of running backs that will be actually making an impact on Sunday night's game.
The soap opera that is Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's thorny relationship continues.
Tom Brady has a new weapon for his arsenal, as the Patriots acquired talented but troubled receiver Josh Gordon from the Cleveland Browns on Monday.
While the concept of teaming up Tom Brady with Josh Gordon is no doubt an exciting development for those who follow and cover the Patriots, the move reveals the Patriots to be both willing to accept a fair amount of risk and also a bit desperate.
Nothing can bring everybody back to reality quite like a good old-fashioned thumping. And make no mistake: What took place Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville was a thumping. THUMP-ING.
Despite Sony Michel getting the football a fair number of times, the results were not at all what he or the Patriots would have liked.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was not afraid to show his frustration during New England's 31-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. He wasn't afraid to voice his opinion after, either.
Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft can both make some history Sunday afternoon when the Patriots square off against the Jaguars.
The Patriots and Jaguars line up in Week 2, a rematch of the last season's AFC Championship and, possibly, a preview of this season's.
Remember when Tom Brady and Jalen Ramsey exchanged a few words prior to the AFC Championship? The Patriots quarterback does, and used it to pump up fans ahead of their Week 2 clash in Jacksonville.
For an offense that lost Jeremy Hill to a torn ACL last weekend and is obviously still operating without Julian Edelman during his suspension, the Patriots appear to be short on manpower. Facing a defense like Jacksonville's, that's a bigger issue than it might be against a lesser opponent.
The Patriots always speak highly of their opponent every single week, but with a trip to Jacksonville on tap for this weekend, the team is elevating that praise to the highest level.
This weekend's meeting is without a doubt a high-end meet-up of (potentially) two of the best teams in the NFL this season. With that being firmly established, here are your headlines to start the week.
A former deputy chief at the Stoughton Police Department linked to the Sandra Birchmore case can never work as a police officer in the state again.
Two people are dead after a multi-car crash near a popular restaurant in Watertown, Massachusetts.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
This will not be a major snowstorm in Massachusetts.
Two people are dead after a multi-car crash near a popular restaurant in Watertown, Massachusetts.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Santa might have a gigantic present in his bag on Christmas Eve, when the estimated jackpot for that night's drawing will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
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.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The Patriots are headed to the postseason, and they still have a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the conference and a first round bye.
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.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.