Several players will benefit from bye week.
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All 12 NFL playoff coaches are tied to Bill Walsh or Bill Parcells
Since 1981, 30 of the 37 Super Bowls have been won by a coach with ties to either legendary coach.
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Patriots thrash Jets, clinch 1st-round bye
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots claimed two victories in one game. Actually, it only took them about a half. Tom Brady threw for three first-half touchdowns and New England clinched its ninth straight first-round bye in the playoffs on Sunday with a 38-3 victory over the New York Jets. The Patriots (11-5) […]
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“It’s a one-game season” — Patriots playing for first-round bye
A lot is riding on New England’s home matchup with Jets
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Tom Brady, Patriots expect tough challenge from Jets
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Yes, Tom Brady still wants to play next season. And beyond. But first up is Sunday’s regular-season finale and then the playoffs for the New England Patriots. The 41-year-old Brady reiterated Friday that he plans to play in 2019, and then quickly tried to return the focus to this weekend’s game against […]
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Road-weary Patriots look comfortable at home
New England could complete an undefeated home regular season for the seventh time since 2002 with a sixth straight victory over the Jets.
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James White’s expanded role helps Patriots’ offense
The last time White faced the New York Jets he set a career high for rushing yards in a game. That game also marked the start of a stretch in which the ground attack has taken on added importance for New England.
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Patriots' Tom Brady says he "absolutely" believes he'll be back in 2019
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (21) during the second half Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Earlier this month, Gisele Bündchen once again talked about how she hasn’t been able to persuade husband Tom Brady to retire from the NFL, […]
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Patriots run over Bills, win 10th straight AFC East title
New England became the first franchise in NFL history to earn playoff berths in 10 straight seasons
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Patriots chasing 10th straight AFC East crown vs. Bills
New England enters the final two weeks of the regular season needing help to avoid playing in the wild-card round of the playoffs for the first time since 2009.