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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 less than enthused about entering the final game of the year with him as a starter, so expect him to ha...

Illini in the NFL: Week 16 Update Illini Alums in the NFL were making plays — especially Clayton Fejedelem! Share this story Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports We’re nearing the end of the NFL season. There’s just one more week to go. Some Illini will make the playoffs. Others will not. Kudos to Clayton Fejedelem, a man who welcomed a baby boy into his family and nailed two big special teams plays in the only way Fej could for his Miami Dolphins. , defensive end: Last week against the Jaguars, Ward was a healthy scratch. Ward played in Weeks 13 and 14, missed Week 15 — and in this We...

Illini in the NFL: Week 15 Update The playoff picture is becoming clearer. Illini alums are making a difference. Happy Holidays, everyone! Share this story Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Two former Illini helped one NFL team make history on Sunday. The New England Patriots are no longer in playoff contention; our Illini Miami Dolphins had a big say in putting the nail in New England’s coffin. In unrelated news, welcome to Champaign-Urbana, Coach Bielema! Del’Shawn Phillips, linebacker: Unfortunately for Phillips, he was put on the Injured Reserve list for the second time this season. Per...

Patriots-Rams report cards: The punting was good; that was pretty much it Updated Dec 11, 2020; Posted Dec 11, 2020 The Patriots had a rough night in Los Angeles. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)Getty Images Facebook Share But going by the eye test, the Patriots were simply dominated. They were shellacked, bamboozled, bullied, walloped, clobbered, routed, drubbed, pasted, pummeled and pantsed on national television. But at least punter Jake Bailey had a heck of a game. The defensive backs did a solid job limiting the Rams passing game as well. Here are the grades from Thursday night�...

Cam Newton benched as Rams throttle Patriots on national television (4 up, 6 down) Updated Dec 10, 2020; Posted Dec 10, 2020 INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots walks off the field with teammates after being stopped on fourth down d2q in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 10, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Getty Images Facebook Share The Patriots were throughly throttled on Thursday Night Football. Cam Newton’s offense was anemic — his only touchdown pass was thrown to the Rams �...