Newton Shines As Patriots Beat Jets In Week 17, Finish Season 7-9
The 2020 season was not a great one for the New England Patriots by any stretch, but at least it ended on a high note.
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The 2020 season was not a great one for the New England Patriots by any stretch, but at least it ended on a high note.
Sunday is likely Cam Newton's final game in a Patriots uniform. So of course he started it off with a great opening drive.
Tom Brady is 43 years old, several years older than the expiration date for just about every quarterback in football history. Based on his 2020 performance, you'd never know it.
Could Jimmy G. end up back in Foxboro this offseason? Let the speculation continue!
According to NFL Media, four members of the Patriots' staff are in the mix for new jobs around the league.
It appears that Cam Newton's tenure in Foxboro will last only one season.
Tom Brady can cash in if he remains top five in the NFL for passing yards as the season comes to a close.
The 6-9 Patriots have to host a meaningless game against the 2-13 New York Jets on Sunday. Here's how the WBZ crew sees this one playing out.
"2020, man I'm about to sign, seal, I'm about to tie this year up, put a big knot on it. I can buy every single lock, key and throw away all of them. I don't want to see no part of 2020, but it made me a better person. That, I do believe."
If there was any remaining hope that Julian Edelman might return from injury for one last hurrah on Sunday in the Patriots' season finale, it was officially extinguished on Friday morning by Bill Belichick.
If there's one area where Tom Brady has been an abject failure, a complete and total loser, a bumbling bozo, a real BLOCKHEAD, it's been in playoff games against the New York (football) Giants.
The season will come to an end for the Patriots after Sunday's game against the Jets. But the 2020 campaign may already be over for some key offensive starters.
Bill Belichick continues to praise Adam Gase, further fueling speculation that the soon-to-be former Jets head coach could be joining the staff in New England in the near future.
Did Bill Belichick actually diss Josh Allen ahead of Monday night's blowout win by the Bills. The Patriots head coach says that never happened.
It doesn't sound like Bill Belichick will make a change at quarterback in Week 17, and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels continued to sing the praises of Cam Newton on Tuesday.
The Patriots used to be the team that clowned on everyone. In 2020, the roles have reversed. It's jarring.
Josh McDaniels is expected to get another shot at being an NFL head coach this offseason, an opportunity he is "absolutely" looking for.
Julian Edelman likely won't play again in 2020. If his career with the Patriots is over, it should only be remembered for its greatness.
Brace yourselves for the Cam Newton vs. Jarrett Stidham debate to hit its peak over the next few days.
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton opened up about how much work he has put into succeeding this season -- obviously with minimal results.
Bill Belichick finally saw enough from Cam Newton. The Patriots' head coach put Jarrett Stidham into the game in the third quarter on Monday Night Football against the Bills.
For the Buffalo Bills, this one must have felt good.
The Patriots came out flying on offense. But then ... something bad happened.
Buffalo Bills fans are making the trip to Route 1 to see a billboard that reminds the Patriots there is a new team atop the AFC East.
Julian Edelman will not be activated by the Patriots for Monday night's tilt with the Buffalo Bills, and the receiver likely won't play in Week 17 either.
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Agents from the FBI and Homeland Security arrested a suspected gang member at a home in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts man is fed up with the hundreds of kids riding bikes on Boston roads after one was "aggressive" towards him and his wife over the weekend.
Seven people are in the hospital after a multi-car crash involving a logging truck on Route 1 in Phillipston on Monday morning.
Daniel Riccio, a retired Apple executive and UMass alum, made a $50 million donation to the school.
Susan Taraskiewicz was murdered 33 years ago after taking a break from her job at Logan Airport.
The town of Plymouth is telling swimmers to "use caution" after a shark sighting forced two beaches to close over the weekend.
Starting Monday, fans can sign up for the chance to buy tickets for potential playoff games.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Patriots running back Antonio Gibson provided the biggest spark for New England down in Miami, but he didn't do so out of the backfield.
Christian Gonzalez has yet to play for the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season. His debut might come Sunday when the Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Week 3.
While Drake Maye is getting a lot of attention for having one of his best games with the Patriots on Sunday, New England wouldn't have escaped Miami with a 33-27 win over the Dolphins without the efforts of running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
Starting Monday, fans can sign up for the chance to buy tickets for potential Red Sox playoff games.
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The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.