Patriots Stunned By Lowly Dolphins, Kick Away Opportunity For First-Round Playoff Bye
Sunday's win over the Dolphins was expected to be a cinch for the Patriots ... right up until kickoff.
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Sunday's win over the Dolphins was expected to be a cinch for the Patriots ... right up until kickoff.
It was ugly. So, we'll follow suit here and flip the script on the Four Ups, Four Downs postgame feature by listing the negatives before the positives. It was that kind of day.
Instead of getting the weekend to rest, recover and prepare for a potential Super Bowl run, the Patriots will be at work, hosting the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium.
Bill Belichick's extra-conservative approach to the end of the first half certainly looked like a missed opportunity at scoring points for a Patriots team that desperately needed them.
It took a little extra time. But Tom Brady has finally passed Peyton Manning on the all-time touchdown pass list.
Tom Brady has stated time and time again that he intends to play into his mid-40s. In the meantime, he's setting some NFL history.
The Patriots will have a full backfield as they hope to seal the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
A new report indicates New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft may not be out of the woods regarding the charges filed against him during a Florida prostitution sting.
A Patriots fan was moved to tears on Christmas morning when she received the gift of a lifetime: tickets to watch her favorite team play.
The NFL playoffs are coming. We just have to make it through one more weekend.
Patriots linebacker Shilique Calhoun missed his second day of practice on Friday due to an illness, but is still considered questionable for Sunday's regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins.
Tom Brady may be 42 and on the verge of completing his 20th NFL season, but make no mistake about it: He's still a kid at heart.
Antonio Brown is getting another look in the NFL. The troubled receiver is reportedly in New Orleans to work out for the Saints on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The WBZ-TV and CBS Boston sports team makes their pick for New England's Week 17 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
After a day off on Wednesday, the Patriots were back on the practice field in full pads on Thursday as they prepare for their Week 17 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
The Navy Midshipmen don't play in the Liberty Bowl until New Year's Eve, but they left for Memphis in style on Thursday.
Both Tom Brady and Drew Brees probably should be long retired and counting the days until their induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Instead, they're still slinging away — and could be doing so against each other on Feb. 2 in a little thing called the Super Bowl.
Christmas has always been about tradition for Devin McCourty: Dressing the kids in matching onesies, letting them open one present on Christmas Eve and preparing for the NFL playoffs.
Upon seeing his name next to Joe Montana's on the NFL 100 All-Time Team, Tom Brady felt inspired to do some reflection.
As the NFL tries doggedly to ensnare the Patriots in a full-fledged controversy, the league may be incidentally making the Patriots a stronger football team.
The positive vibes are easy to see with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick as they enter Week 17 in a pretty good spot.
Former Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill and his wife were arrested outside of Gillette Stadium during Saturday night's Patriots victory over the Buffalo Bills.
There is a whole lot we don't know about the 2020 New England Patriots, but at least we now know who they'll be playing.
Tom Brady threw a key block in Saturday night's 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills, so of course the Patriots quarterback celebrated the moment on social media.
To the surprise of no one, Tom Brady will be part of the NFL 100 All-Time Team.
The Boston Red Sox eliminated Tampa Bay from postseason contention with an 11-7 win over the Rays on Friday night.
The Revolution Wind project off the Rhode Island coast was about 80% built before it was recently stopped mid-construction.
A Malden woman is speaking out after her husband was detained by ICE while he was driving to work.
Starting Nov. 1, utility company Eversource says gas bill costs could rise by as much as 13% to 17% compared to last winter.
Signs of New England's beautiful fall foliage season are popping up across the northeast.
U.S. Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy said the Boston area could lose federal transit funding after a woman was allegedly shoved off an MBTA bus.
The trash collectors strike that disrupted service in more than a dozen Massachusetts communities for two-and-a-half months is over.
A Malden woman is speaking out after her husband was detained by ICE while he was driving to work.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Signs of New England's beautiful fall foliage season are popping up across the northeast.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
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.
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.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
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 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.
The Boston Red Sox eliminated Tampa Bay from postseason contention with an 11-7 win over the Rays on Friday night.
Jabrill Peppers doesn't hold any ill will toward the Patriots, but that doesn't mean he won't have a little extra for his former team Sunday when the Steelers invade Gillette Stadium.
Christian Gonzalez has a 50-50 chance at making his return for the New England Patriots in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
There was a time not too long ago when opponents would absolutely dread coming to Gillette Stadium to play the New England Patriots.
With Boston barely hanging on to the final American League Wild Card spot, every game is a playoff game for the Red Sox from here on out.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
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.