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Joe Thuney, LG: The Patriots couldnt have asked for more from Thuney over the past five years. He never missed a game, and for that matter, hardly ever missed a snap while playing at a high level. Now, at 28 and entering his sixth season, he is the type of free agent teams are usually willing to break the bank for, as the Patriots showed last year by surprisingly placing the franchise tag on him at the last minute despite never having substantive contract negotiations on an extension beforehand...

Previewing the Jets’ opposition: New England Patriots Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images Since their last meeting with the Jets a few months ago, New England improved to 6-6 but then lost their next three to fall out of the postseason mix. With a loss to the Jets, the Patriots’ loss total will hit double digits for the first time since 2000. Can the Jets end the season on a high against a banged-up Patriots team? Quarterbacks Cam Newton was benched last week and Bill Belichick seemed les...

Dr. Mary Frances Barthel, chief quality and safety officer for the Blessing Health System, claps after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine from Adams County Health Department registered nurse Jon Campos on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at the Adams County Health Department. The first Adams County COVID-19 vaccinations were administered Wednesday morning.

Monday Night Football Picks, Predictions: Bills vs Patriots Dec 27, 2020 | Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Buffalo QB Josh Allen has thrown for 4,000 so far this season, but in Week 16 he faces a Patriots defense that gives up just 212.4 passing yards per game. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The best NFL betting team of the last two decades is in an unfamiliar position in Week 16, as the New England Patriots try to play spoiler against the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Aft...

The Patriots Enter the Unknown After a Lost Season Has the NFL’s modern dynasty reached its floor? Or can the Patriots fall even farther? Share this story Getty Images/Ringer illustration On Sunday, in a 22-12 loss to the Dolphins, the Patriots were officially eliminated from playoff contention. In and of itself, this is an event: New England has not missed the playoffs since 2008, and it’s been even longer, since 2000, that they played a regular-season game with no chance of making the pos...

Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) runs for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris OMeara) Chris OMeara New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The...

Patriots eliminated from playoffs for first time since 2008 with 22-12 loss to Dolphins Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) runs for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris OMeara) Chris OMeara New England Patriots linebacker Shilique Calhoun (90) brings down Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, D...

Patriots-Dolphins report cards: Cam Newton simply doesn’t make the easy throws Updated Dec 21, 2020; Posted Dec 21, 2020 Facebook Share Any time a game ends 22-12, you know it wasn’t a pristine affair. That’s reflected in this week’s grades, which were not particularly kind to the offense. However, the secondary did a pretty good job in holding Tua Tagovailoa in check through the air. Then there was the kicking game, which was really good. Let’s see how it all graded out: Quarterbac...

Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (26) runs for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris OMeara) Chris OMeara New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The...

Foot injury forces Patriots Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris OMeara) New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, suffered an injury to his right leg in the second quarter of a 22-12 loss to the Miami Dolphins on...