New England began the week as a 14-point favorite against the Dolphins on Sunday, and the number steadily rose to 18½.
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Banner debut: Patriots crush Steelers in opener
Phillip Dorsett catches two touchdown passes and Josh Gordon catches another as New England lights up Pittsburgh, 33-3.
Tom Brady enters 20th season still looking to earn Patriots’ trust
Even in his 20th NFL season and 18th as the opening-day starter at quarterback for the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is still awed by the responsibility he bears
Source: Patriots acquire center Russell Bodine from Bills
New England has reportedly sent a 2020 sixth-round pick to Buffalo for center Russell Bodine, in an effort replace David Andrews. Patriots also send defensive back to Broncos on Friday.
Dough Your Job, Patriots fans: Eat this ice cream
Maine-based Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream has unveiled the new ‘official’ ice cream of the New England Patriots, and it’s filled with chocolate caramel footballs.
Patriots acquire offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor in trade with Ravens
New England sends Baltimore an undisclosed draft pick.
Rob Gronkowski says ‘football was bringing me down,’ but he’s open to a return
“But I truly don’t see it in the foreseeable future, in like a week or a month,” he says. “No, I want to do a different chapter of my life right now.”
Patriots struggling to rebuild tight end corps
Looking to replace Rob Gronkowski, New England has met with obstacles, including injuries and pending league suspensions for two veterans.
Blood clots in lung could sideline Patriots center David Andrews
Fifth-year veteran reportedly hospitalized over weekend.
Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks suspended for regular-season opener
Kendricks, one of several tight ends battling for a roster spot, gets a one-game suspension for marijuana possession.