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Things just keep getting softer for these Patriots, right?

We're getting deeper into that soft spot in the New England Patriots schedule. Which is pretty much the entire schedule, right? There's a little intrigue this week with Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee, maybe a bigger deal in Nashville and with the media there than here. Vrabel in a class ...

FUN IN THE FOURTH: Some thoughts on win No.4, ahead of schedule

Here are some observations from Sunday's Patriots win over the Saints, which was probably a bit closer than we all thought it would be: First, we've said for awhile that Drake Maye has a ton of confidence in receiver Kayshon Boutte and loves throwing him the ball. That was perfectly clear as ...

Patriots are back in New Orleans, this time as the favorite

Ahhh, the Patriots in New Orleans. It never changes, no matter how many years removed. The franchise has played three Super Bowls there -- all as underdogs -- the first being a disaster in 1986, the second being close but no cigar in 1997, and of course the biggest and best one with current ...

WELCOME BACK: Patriots return to relevance with win

The New England Patriots are now relevant again. That was clear on Sunday night when they went toe-to-toe, hit-to-hit, big play- to big play with the Buffalo Bills in a stunning 23-20 win in Orchard Park, N.Y. This was no fluke. The Patriots were well prepared. They played in the image of ...

Ahhh, it’s like old times with Patriots playing Sunday Night

Some questions might be answered tonight. As in just how good are these New England Patriots? We may find out when they visit Buffalo tonight. These Prime Time Patriots, we remember the years when Sunday Night Football appearances were the norm, not the exception. Instead, it's the Bills who ...

PAST PERFECT: Patriots performance a reminder of glory days

Turn back the clock. There really isn't a whole lot of analysis to give on the New England Patriots 42-13 blowout of the Carolina Panthers, is there? Number one, the Panthers stink. Number two,time get Marcus Jones some touches on offense. And No.3, how bad are the Atlanta Falcons? OK, maybe ...