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Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again
Read full article: Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short againQuarterback Mac Jones was adamant his expletive-laced tirade on the sideline during the Patriots' 24-10 loss to Buffalo was about motivating himself and not an emotional plea about the play-calling or directed at his coaches.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.
Dugger, Hightower active for Pats' playoff game versus Bills
Read full article: Dugger, Hightower active for Pats' playoff game versus BillsNew England defensive back Kyle Dugger and linebacker Dont’a Hightower returned to the lineup for the Patriots' wild-card playoff game at the Buffalo Bills after missing last week’s regular-season finale.
Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreak
Read full article: Patriots rally around Belichick amid COVID-19 outbreakThe New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus. – The New England Patriots activated quarterback Cam Newton from the NFL's COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday. Three Patriots remain on the COVID-19 reserve list: cornerback Stephon Gilmore, defensive tackle Byron Cowart and practice squad DT Bill Murray. New England players say they have found an ally in coach Bill Belichick amid growing local criticism of the NFL’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bill has done a good job of (saying), ‘Hey, this is forever kind of changing, it’s very fluid,’” Patriots safety Devin McCourty said.
Antonio Brown scores in Patriots debut; Dolphins blanked 43-0
Read full article: Antonio Brown scores in Patriots debut; Dolphins blanked 43-0Antonio Brown of the New England Patriots celebrates after a catch against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Antonio Brown caught a 20-yard touchdown pass in his debut for the New England Patriots, and the Patriots scored twice on interception returns in a two-minute fourth-quarter span Sunday to beat the Miami Dolphins 43-0. Brown also made an 18-yard catch on his first play for the Patriots, who signed him Monday. The Patriots totaled seven sacks and four interceptions and earned their most lopsided win in the 108-game history of the series. Brady kept throwing to help the Patriots drive 59 yards for their final touchdown with 2:10 left.