FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots claimed two victories in one game. Actually, it only took them about a half. Tom Brady threw for three first-half touchdowns and New England clinched its ninth straight first-round bye in the playoffs on Sunday with a 38-3 victory over the New York Jets. The Patriots (11-5) finished the […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If things go right, the New England Patriots won’t have to play another road game until a potential Super Bowl appearance. That would be welcome news for a team that takes a 7-0 home record into Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets — and is just 3-5 on the road. “Trust […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The last time James White faced the New York Jets, he set a career high for rushing yards in a game. That game also marked the start of a stretch in which the ground attack has taken on added importance for White’s New England Patriots, who bring a 10-5 record into Sunday’s game […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s not every day that a team finds itself cheering for the one that beat it the season before in the Super Bowl. This isn’t the typical season for the New England Patriots. Patriots players erupted in a loud cheer in the locker room as Eagles kicker Jake Elliott’s 35-yard field goal sailed […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely Thursday by the NFL for violating an agreement that allowed him to play after multiple drug suspensions, casting doubt on whether the talented but troubled playmaker would ever play in the league again. League officials said Thursday that Gordon was returned to the reserve/commissioner suspended list […]

FOXBOROUGH,  Mass. — For nine straight years, the final few weeks of the regular season for the Patriots have included the celebration of an AFC East title and typically an accompanying first-round bye in the playoffs. New England can lock up a 10th consecutive division crown Sunday with a win or tie against Buffalo, or a […]

When they meet Saturday night in one of several intriguing games in the penultimate week of the NFL season, the Ravens and Chargers will be chasers. By Sunday night, they could be leaders. Baltimore (8-6) trails Pittsburgh (8-5-1) by a half-game in the AFC North. The Chargers (11-3) are tied with Kansas City for the […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The numbers don’t lie: The New England Patriots are a better offensive team in 2018 when James White is on the field. The running back, known more for his pass catching than his running, has seen his number of snaps slip the past two weeks with the return of the previously injury Rex […]