FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Dynamic Daniels: When Patriots coach Jerod Mayo envisions how the 2024 NFL draft — which owner Robert Kraft has called the most anticipated in his 31-year tenure — unfolds, he sees the Commanders as the wild card. The Patriots have […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. All about QB: Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich, who still resides in Massachusetts, has been tuned in to local sports-talk radio over the last week. He’s noted how the general fan and media response to the Patriots’ moves in the […]
Continue readingORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The New England Patriots’ turnover-filled 27-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday clinched a last-place finish in the AFC East — the first for the franchise since 2000, which was Bill Belichick’s first year as head coach. Entering this season, the only team that had a longer active streak without […]
Continue readingOn third-and-11 from the New England 34-yard line, Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe stepped back in the pocket with pressure coming from blitzing safety Micah Hyde. Zappe threw the pass to his left, in the direction of wide receiver Jalen Reagor. However, Reagor continued running downfield, while Douglas read the quarterback and caught his pass. Douglas […]
Continue readingThe Houston Texans defeated their division rivals, the Tennessee Titans, for a second time in three weeks. The Buffalo Bills took care of business against the New England Patriots to win their fourth straight game. With postseason berths on the line and plenty of divisional matchups, the final Sunday of the calendar year was intense […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Cooper Kupp heads to the Rams’ locker room after sustaining an apparent ankle injury. (0:50) Three NFC divisional rivalry games filled the NFL’s Thanksgiving menu, and fortunately there were no major injuries to report. The Green Bay Packers upset the Detroit Lions, whose Thanksgiving Day losing streak stretched to seven games. […]
Continue readingThe New England Patriots would like to know when they can stop hitting rock-bottom. Things were bad after consecutive 30-point losses to the Cowboys and Saints, but an upset victory over the Bills was supposed to right the ship. Instead, the Pats have lost three straight since their home win over Buffalo, including an ugly […]
Continue readingHis 64-yard touchdown run helped give the Patriots a 14-10 lead with 6:06 remaining in the first half. Center David Andrews and right guard Sidy Sow opened the initial hole, then Stevenson made safety Percy Butler miss before turning up the field. With wide receiver Jalen Reagor staying locked on his block, Stevenson was never […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum says he’s laying the points with the New England Patriots when they take on the Washington Commanders. (0:40) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Intrigue with Boutte: Rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was hoping to avoid attracting a media horde […]
Continue readingEach Tuesday and Saturday during the season, ESPN fantasy analyst Eric Moody will ask our NFL Nation reporters the most pressing questions heading into the weekend and what to make of the fallout after games are played. Who is primed for a big performance, who is impacted by injuries, what roles might change? Here’s what […]
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