FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Danny Amendola returns to Gillette Stadium with the undefeated Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Brandin Cooks just had a superb receiving game for the Los Angeles Rams in their fourth straight win Thursday night. The New England Patriots, meanwhile, are sitting at 1-2 and looking for answers at wide receiver as they get […]
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Patriots looking to find more consistency in rushing offense
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots are just three games into the season, but their problems on offense are quickly starting to pile up. New England has displayed numerous issues in the passing game during back-to-back losses . But its inability to produce a sustained rushing attack has been just as glaring. Coach Bill Belichick said […]
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No panic in Patriots with 1-2 start
BOSTON (AP) — Two weeks, two head-shaking losses by the New England Patriots. In Week 2, the Patriots’ defense was deficient in a 31-20 loss to Jacksonville in which the Patriots were victimized on third down. There were problems all over the field in Sunday’s stunning 26-10 loss at Detroit, though it was Tom Brady […]
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Lions run over Patriots 26-10
DETROIT (AP) — Matt Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions deafeated the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. “I’m sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach,” Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “Probably no sweeter than to do it against your […]
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Belichick has chance to beat another former assistant when Patriots face Lions, Patricia
DETROIT — Bill Belichick has a chance to knock off another branch from his coaching tree. The five-time Super Bowl-winning coach has had his staff trimmed by NFL teams many times. They all hired coaches who know how Belichick and the New England Patriots operate behind closed doors, banking on them being able to duplicate […]
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“I’m going to make the most of it” — Cyrus Jones happy for second chance with Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Cyrus Jones was sure his tenure with the Patriots was over when he was cut at the end of training camp earlier this month. New England chose to sever ties with the cornerback and return man, a second-round pick in 2016, after an underwhelming two-year tenure. It included fumble issues and a […]
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Patriots tempering expectations as Josh Gordon practices with team for first time
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Josh Gordon arrived at a Patriots’ team facility that was abuzz with excitement about what he could potentially bring to their depleted receiving group. There was also just as strong a sentiment in the building to keep any lofty expectations in check — at least for now. Gordon practiced with the Patriots […]
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Josh Gordon: Patriots' missing piece, or just passing through
Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon (12) celebrates a touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month. The Browns traded Gordon to the New England Patriots on Monday. (AP Photo/David Richard) The New England Patriots, by acquiring wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday from the Cleveland Browns, made the trade that will go a long […]
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Patriots have lots to fix on defense after loss to Jaguars
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Deficiencies on the defensive side of the football were a recurring theme for the Patriots during the 2017 season. An inconsistent pass rush and inability to get offenses off the field on third down were two areas New England sought to improve in the offseason. Following a 31-20 loss to Jacksonville […]
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Jags beat up on Pats, 31-20
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Eight months later and with much less on the line, the Jacksonville Jaguars found a way to close out Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The significance of it might not be known for some time. Not even the bold, brash Jaguars would acknowledge it was anything more than a […]