Tom Brady didn’t have to beat Aaron Rodgers in only their second head-to-head matchup to prove he’s the best quarterback of all time. The GOAT did it, anyway. Brady threw for 294 yards and one touchdown to lead the New England Patriots to a 31-17 victory over Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday […]
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Brady, Patriots out-duel Rodgers, Packers
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 294 yards and a touchdown, and James White ran for two scores to lead the New England Patriots to a 31-17 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. It was the sixth straight victory for the Patriots (7-2). Rodgers completed 24 of […]
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Respect is deep between Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers ahead of second meeting
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are universally regarded as two of the best quarterbacks of their generation. Brady has spent the better part of his 19 seasons in the NFL eclipsing virtually every milestone set by his predecessors. Along the way, he’s captured every major piece of hardware the league has to […]
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When Patriots need a big play, it’s Brady to Gronk
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the going gets tough, Tom Brady goes to Rob Gronkowski. The Patriots tight end had only three catches against the Chiefs on Sunday night, but he had big gains on each of the team’s final two drives to help New England beat previously undefeated Kansas City 43-40. Gronkowski had a 42-yard […]
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Luck, Colts hope to turn around recent fortunes against Patriots, re-ignite rivalry
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Beginning in the early 2000s and lasting for more than a decade, the matchups between Peyton Manning’s Colts and Tom Brady’s Patriots were must-watch matchups. From their three AFC championship games, to the six regular-season MVP awards Brady and Manning captured during that span, quarterback play was the centerpiece of the rivalry. […]
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Brady happy for and rooting for former receivers who are excelling elsewhere
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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On Football: Phillip Dorsett earning Tom Brady's trust
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett runs after catching a pass against the Houston Texans during the second half Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s all about trust with Tom Brady. If he has trust in you, you’re going to get the ball and have volumes […]
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Brady, Gronk lead Patriots to season-opening win over Texans
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski sent New England fans into a panic this offseason when they hinted at retiring rather than returning to the Patriots in 2018. On Sunday, it was the rest of the NFL watching in fear. Brady threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, hitting Gronkowski for 123 yards […]
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For the love of the game: The joy of football is undiminished for Tom Brady at 41
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — He’s 41 now but the joy is still there for Tom Brady. “It’s a blessing to be able to do it,” the New England quarterback said Friday as he awaits his 19th NFL season with Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans. “I love playing football. I love the sport and I’ve […]
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NFL’s top QBs: Tom Brady still the best, but Aaron Rogers is closing the gap
DENVER — Although Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles kept him from adding to his fistful of Super Bowl rings last winter, Tom Brady remains the best quarterback in the NFL, even at age 41. In the first of the weekly Associated Press position rankings for this season, Brady edged out Aaron Rodgers in voting […]