By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and a first-quarter touchdown, Joey Slye kicked three field goals and the New England Patriots won Jerod Mayo’s debut as coach, beating the mistake-prone Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 on Sunday. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who got the starting nod for the Patriots […]
Patriots
Posted inSports
Analysis: Patriots have no reason to rush rookie quarterback Drake Maye
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Drake Maye is the quarterback of the future for the New England Patriots. Jacoby Brissett is the team’s present. Credit coach Jerod Mayo for not giving in to […]
Posted inSports
Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is putting the keys to his offense in the hands of the veteran quarterback on his roster over the franchise’s potential quarterback of the future. Mayo selected Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback for New England’s season opener at Cincinnati, one of the biggest decisions of the […]
Posted inSports
AFC East could be wide open with Jets, Dolphins and Patriots looking to end Bills’ 4-year reign
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have sat atop the AFC East for four straight years. Their drive for five could prove to be the toughest task of all. A ton of roster turnover has provided plenty of questions — and doubts. Especially with Aaron Rodgers back with the […]
Posted inNews, Sports
Jacoby Brissett sees himself as the Pats starting QB heading into Week 1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Until he hears otherwise, Jacoby Brissett is planning to take the field as the Patriots starting quarterback in Week 1 against Cincinnati. “In my eyes I am,” Brissett said Tuesday during an appearance on WEEI radio in Boston. “I haven’t heard anything differently. So that’s what I have to go off […]
Posted inSports
Maye has strong outing, Brissett injures shoulder in Patriots’ preseason loss to Commanders
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Drake Maye completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown for New England in the Patriots’ 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in the preseason finale. Maye, the rookie from North Carolina battling Jacoby Brissett for the starting job, made a good case, while the […]
Posted inNews, Sports
Drake Maye leads Patriots on 2 scoring drives in 14-13 preseason loss to Eagles
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rookie Drake Maye ran for a touchdown and led the New England Patriots on two of the team’s three scoring drives Thursday night in a 14-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The No. 3 overall draft pick out of North Carolina appeared in just one […]
Posted inSports
Christian Barmore watches joint practice between Pats and Eagles as he recovers from blood clots
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Two weeks after getting diagnosed with blood clots, Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore was a spectator for Tuesday’s joint practice between New England and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was an encouraging sign for the 25-year-old, who was evaluated and treated at a Massachusetts hospital. Fellow defensive […]
Posted inNews, Sports
Going into second season, ‘Pop’ Douglas ready to add to Patriots passing game
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When Jacoby Brissett broke into the NFL as a third-string quarterback with the New England Patriots, two of Tom Brady’s primary options who were difficult to cover were under 6 feet tall. It might be too early in Demario “Pop” Douglas’ career to place him in […]
Posted inSports
JuJu Smith-Schuster will be released by the New England Patriots, AP source says
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win a Super Bowl two years ago, will be released by the New England Patriots, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the team hasn’t […]
Posted inNews
Drake Maye makes QB debut as Bill Belichick-less Patriots beat Panthers 17-3 in preseason game
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, played one series in his debut with New England on Thursday night, and the Patriots played their first game in 24 years without Bill Belichick as coach, beating the Carolina Panthers 17-3 in a preseason game. […]
Posted inNews, Sports
Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon practices with team, discusses contract situation
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Judon spoke to reporters on Monday at training camp about his hope to get a new contract from the New England Patriots. The four-time Pro Bowler also had fellow linebacker Jahlani Tavai join him for post-practice media duty. For two questions, Tavai served as Judon’s […]
Posted inNews, Sports
Bailey Zappe has gone from Patriots’ starting QB to competing for a roster spot
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The only quarterback on the Patriots’ roster to have started a game for New England over the past two seasons is something of a forgotten man at this year’s training camp. Bailey Zappe made six starts for the Patriots in 2023 and two as a rookie […]
Posted inSports
Mac Jones will remain Patriots’ starting QB this week against Raiders, Bill Belichick says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots are making some big changes to try to improve their offense. For now, a change at quarterback won’t be one of them. New England coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Mac Jones will remain the starter when the Patriots visit the Las Vegas Raiders. “Yeah, we’re not making any […]
Posted inSports
Ezekiel Elliott focuses on Patriots knowing emotions may flow in homecoming with Cowboys
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott knows it will be weird to return so soon as a New England running back to the place where he starred alongside quarterback Dak Prescott for seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The two-time rushing champion also knows he has always had […]
Posted inSports
Patriots’ low-scoring offense is a big concern even after 1st win of season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — While the New England Patriots avoided their first 0-3 start in two decades, it’s not clear whether they can consistently score enough points to contend in the AFC East. New England played turnover-free in Sunday’s 15-10 win over the struggling New York Jets, covering for the deficiencies of an offense that didn’t run […]
Posted inSports
Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss
NEW ENGLAND (0-2) at NEW YORK JETS (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Patriots by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Patriots 0-2; Jets 1-1. SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 73-54-1. LAST MEETING: Patriots beat Jets 10-3 on Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. LAST WEEK: Patriots lost to Dolphins 24-17; Jets […]
Posted inSports
Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot during his NFL career about his shortcomings. Beating the New England Patriots continues not to be one of them. Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami […]
Posted inSports
The Patriots see progress with their offense after their season-opening loss to the Eagles
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots ended last season in need of a new direction on offense. The changes New England made this offseason weren’t enough to avert a 25-20 Week 1 loss to Philadelphia. But the Patriots appear to be in a better position to succeed going forward. New England’s biggest impediments on offense last […]
Posted inSports
Jalen Hurts, Eagles build early lead, hang on to beat Patriots 25-20 as Tom Brady is honored
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jalen Hurts walked off the field following the Eagles’ season-opening victory unsure of what the offense he leads can achieve this season. He likes what he has to work with, though. Hurts threw a touchdown pass and Darius Slay had a 70-yard interception return for a score as Philadelphia built a […]
Posted inSports
Tom Brady returns to hero’s welcome in New England and declares himself a ‘Patriot for life’
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady made one more run out of the tunnel, just like he did for two decades before dashing out of New England to continue his legend in Tampa Bay. Taking the field with his celebrated sideline sprint – and leaving to Bon Jovi’s “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” – Brady returned […]
Posted inSports
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O’Brien as new OC
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill O’Brien is back with the New England Patriots. The team announced Thursday that O’Brien was hired as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The move comes 12 days after the Patriots said they were searching for a new leader of their offense following a disappointing season that saw second-year quarterback […]
Posted inNews
Patriots’ uneven season leads to must-win game vs Bills
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — “Control what we can control” is a mantra often regurgitated by New England players soon after they are indoctrinated into Bill Belichick’s conformist culture. The Patriots (8-8) somehow have control of their playoff fate entering the final week of the season — even after a year marred by poor offensive play […]
Posted inSports
Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate Kyle Dugger made the tackle on a routine play. Suddenly, he saw a football on the ground. McMillan scooped it up and ran 23 yards for the […]