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Damien Harris injury update

Is Damien Harris playing on Thursday night for the Patriots against the Falcons? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Thursday Night Football official active/inactive report and your first start 'em, sit 'em decision of Week 11.

Jackson Sparks

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Week 11 TNF Start 'em, Sit 'em

Get your fantasy football week started off right with our start 'em, sit 'em lineup advice for the Patriots and Falcons on Week 11 ''Thursday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 11 TNF DraftKings Picks

The Patriots and Falcons kick off Week 11 action on Thursday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.

Craig Williams

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Week 11 TNF FanDuel Picks

Patriots vs. Falcons is an unexciting Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup, but if you're still putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Craig Williams

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Patriots vs. Falcons odds, prediction, betting trends for NFL 'Thursday Night Football'

Here's everything to know about betting on Patriots vs. Falcons in Week 11, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Thursday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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What channel is Patriots vs. Falcons on today?

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Falcons game in Week 11, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full "Thursday Night Football" 2021 schedule.

Madison Williams

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What time is the NFL game tonight? TV schedule, channel for Patriots vs. Falcons in Week 11

Here's everything you need to know about "Thursday Night Football" in Week 11, including what time the Patriots vs. Falcons game will begin.

Jacob Camenker

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Who plays on 'Thursday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 11

"Thursday Night Football" will feature an rematch of the two teams that squared off in Super Bowl 51.

Jacob Camenker

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Patriots' Trent Brown explains IV mishap that derailed 2020 season: 'I almost died'

It took Brown months to feel normal against after the incident.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones NFL Draft 'what ifs': How good would Patriots QB be with Jaguars, Jets, Bears or 49ers?

Mac Jones' arrival at the NFL level have some teams second guessing. Would it have worked elsewhere?

Joe Rivera

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Mac Jones stats 2021: How Patriots QB's rookie season compares to Tom Brady's

Mac Jones is off to a good start as the Patriots' starting quarterback. You may be surprised to see how well his rookie season compares to Tom Brady's first year as a primary starter.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones ankle video: How one controversial play earned Patriots QB a 'dirty player' label

Mac Jones made a questionable decision in a play with Panthers pass-rusher Brian Burns and it has hurt the rookie's reputation.

Joe Rivera

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How the Falcons blew a 28-3 lead against the Patriots in Super Bowl 51

The Patriots completed the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history against the Falcons in Super Bowl 51. How did Atlanta let this happen? Here are the key plays and mistakes that allowed New England to win its fifth Super Bowl.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones, child model? Here are the photos, commercials featuring a young Patriots QB

Before Mac Jones was the Patriots' quarterback, he was a child model and actor who appeared in various ads and commercials. Seriously.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones vs. Trevor Lawrence: Should the Patriots QB have gone No. 1 in 2021 NFL Draft instead?

The Patriots already were in a win, win, win, win or win situation with whichever top QB prospect fell to them.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings, Week 11

Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 11 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady documentary: Full schedule for ESPN 'Man in the Arena' series covering all 10 Super Bowls

The series spans 10 episodes — one for each of Tom Brady's Super Bowl runs.

Joe Rivera

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Myles Garrett throws shade at Browns coaches following blowout loss to Patriots

Garrett let it be known that he was disappointed with the lack of in-game adjustments.

Joe Rivera

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Baker Mayfield injury update: Browns QB day-to-day after suffering knee injury vs. Patriots

Baker Mayfield was listed as questionable to return while the Patriots ran up the score on the Browns.

Joe Rivera

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Patriots mob Jakobi Meyers to celebrate end of NFL-record TD drought

Jakobi Meyers finally found the end zone in the Patriots' blowout win over the Browns.

Jacob Camenker

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What channel is Patriots vs. Browns on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 10 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Browns game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 10 NFL schedule.

Kevin Skiver

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Bill Bender's Week 10 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season, the Saints bounce back against the Titans and the Browns pull off an upset in New England.

Bill Bender

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 10 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs return to form on a big stage, the Packer win big and the Cowboys and Bills enjoy get-well games.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Belichick coaching tree failures: Brian Flores looks to avoid a long line of NFL head-coaching flops

Teams have been desperate to replicate the Patriots' success, but have come up empty in their efforts.

Joe Rivera

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Where is Odell Beckham Jr. going next? Latest Packers, Patriots, Chiefs rumors after OBJ clears waivers

Odell Beckham Jr. is free to sign anywhere. Which team could he land with next? Here's a look at the latest rumors surrounding his status.

Jacob Camenker

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Panthers' Brian Burns rips Patriots QB Mac Jones for injury: 'I think it’s some bull'

Brian Burns has finally spoken out about the play that left him banged-up in the Patriots-Panthers game.

Jacob Camenker

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Moss says Pats, Raiders would be good fits for OBJ

Randy Moss has been in Odell Beckham Jr.'s shoes before and believes that two of his former teams would be good landing spots for the former Browns receiver.

Jacob Camenker

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Chubb tests positive for COVID-19

Chubb may not start for the Browns' Week 10 matchup against the Patriots.

Dani Mohr

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Nick Chubb COVID list update

Nick Chubb has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving his availability in question for Week 10's Browns-Patriots matchup. We have the latest updates on his status and how it affects Cleveland's fantasy football outlook.

Jackson Sparks

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NFL standings: Which of the AFC's five-win teams will make the 2021 playoffs?

Nine five-win teams have created a log-jam in the AFC's playoff standings after a wild Week 9. Here's a breakdown the postseason chances for the Chiefs, Raiders, Bills, Chargers, Bengals, Browns, Patriots, Steelers and Broncos.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings, Week 10

Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 10 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots' Mac Jones explains grab, twist of Panthers' Brian Burns' ankle: 'I didn’t mean to hurt anybody'

The Panthers thought Mac Jones' ankle grab of Brian Burns was "dirty."

Jacob Camenker

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Jakobi Meyers sets dubious NFL record in Patriots' win

This isn't a record that Jakobi Meyers wanted to hold, but it belongs to him.

Jacob Camenker

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Odell Beckham Jr. landing spots: Ranking 6 best fits after Browns release, from Patriots to Raiders

Rebuilding teams should want no part of OBJ given his age and diminishing returns. Contending teams will need to mull over him as a "luxury" addition and make sure he doesn't upset the delicate balance of their locker room.

Vinnie Iyer

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Panthers' Haason Reddick accuses Patriots QB Mac Jones of 'completely dirty' play that injured Brian Burns

Burns was OK, but Reddick was not happy with Jones' actions.

Jacob Camenker

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Sam Darnold's ghost stories lead to Panthers loss; Matt Rhule has cryptic words about QB's future

It doesn't sound as if Rhule will stick with Darnold much longer.

Joe Rivera

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What channel is Patriots vs. Panthers on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 9 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Panthers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 9 NFL schedule.

Kevin Skiver

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 9 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season, the Chiefs win their anticipated game against the Packers while the Steelers, Cowboys and Patriots cruise.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Bender's Week 9 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season, the Cardinals start a losing streak while the Rams and Bengals take advantage of their injury-ridden foes.

Bill Bender

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NFL power rankings, Week 9

Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 9 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Sporting News' latest 2022 NFL mock draft

Sporting News' fourth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round with five of the top 13 picks belonging to the Eagles and Jets after Liberty QB Malik Willis goes No. 1 overall to the Lions.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 8 rookie QB grades: Justin Fields flashes magic; Trevor Lawrence regresses after bye

Midterm grades are in for four rookie quarterbacks as the NFL season nears its halfway point.

Joe Rivera

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What channel is Patriots vs. Chargers on today?

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Chargers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 8 NFL schedule.

Dani Mohr

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 8 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season, the Steelers get a critical win to keep pace in the AFC North while the 49ers, Chiefs and Bills all bounce back from tough losses.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Bender's Week 8 NFL picks straight up

Week 8 features large spreads, but there are a few potential upsets on the schedule. Here are Sporting News' Week 8 picks straight up.

Bill Bender

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Book: Patriots, 49ers discussed deal for Garoppolo

The Patriots offered a second-round pick for the 49ers quarterback, but San Francisco said no.

Joe Rivera

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NFL power rankings, Week 8

Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 8 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Zach Wilson injury update: Jets QB suffers PCL injury, timeline for return set

Wilson took hits on back-to-back plays, with the second causing the Jets QB to clutch his right knee.

Joe Rivera

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NFL Week 7 rookie QB grades: Justin Fields falls apart; Mac Jones vs. Zach Wilson 2 a one-sided affair

The Buccaneers brought out the worst in Justin Fields in a blowout of the Bears while Sunday's Jets vs. Patriots matchup was a tale of two QBs in very, very different situations.

Joe Rivera

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Jets QB depth chart: Mike White leads New York's QB room after Zach Wilson's knee injury

Mike White replaced Zach Wilson after the Jets' starter went down with an injury. Who is Mike White? Here's what to know about the Jets' QB depth chart.

Jacob Camenker

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What channel is Patriots vs. Jets on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 7 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Jets game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 7 NFL schedule.

Jake Aferiat

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Bill Bender's Week 7 NFL picks straight up

Week 7 features large spreads, but there are a few potential upsets on the schedule. Here are Sporting News' Week 7 picks straight up.

Bill Bender

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Iyer: The best trade deadline move for every team

While the NFL trade deadline is usually quiet, here's a suggested move for all 32 teams.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings, Week 7

Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 7 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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How the Cowboys, Dak Prescott came from behind twice to beat the Patriots in overtime

The final three minutes and overtime of the Cowboys vs. Patriots game were full of big plays by Dak Prescott, Mac Jones and CeeDee Lamb.

Jacob Camenker

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Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB suffers calf injury during game-winning play vs. Patriots

Prescott suffered a strain to his right calf while throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb.

Dani Mohr

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Cowboys down Pats in OT

Sporting News tracked scoring updates and highlights from Cowboys vs. Patriots on Sunday. Follow for complete results from the NFL Week 6 game.

Jake Aferiat

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Patriots' Jakobi Meyers has first TD of 35-game NFL career wiped out by penalty

Poor Jakobi Meyers. He's still without a touchdown.

Jacob Camenker

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Why Dak Prescott's touchdown was overturned, ruled a fumble in Cowboys vs. Patriots

It looked like Prescott had scored twice on QB sneaks near the end of the first half, but first he was ruled short on a third-down try before he fumbled at the goal line on fourth down.

Edward Sutelan

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Why the Cowboys haven't signed Cam Newton as Dak Prescott's backup after Patriots release

Dak Prescott is obviously one reason, but Mike McCarthy explained why the Cowboys aren't pursing Newton as a backup before the season began.

Jacob Camenker

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Dak Prescott injury timeline

In last season's Week 5 game, Dak Prescott suffered a season ending ankle injury. He returned for the 2021 season and is making a comeback.

Madison Williams

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How Nick Saban

Trevor Diggs, a second-round pick out of Alabama in last year's NFL Draft, began as a wide receiver with the Crimson Tide.

Jake Aferiat

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How Patriots have helped Mac Jones look like best QB from 2021 NFL Draft class

It's a question of doing just enough — not too much.

Joe Rivera

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Cowboys vs. Patriots odds, prediction, betting trends for NFL Week 6 game

Here's everything to know about betting on Cowboys vs. Patriots, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for the NFL Week 6 game.

Vinnie Iyer

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 6 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season, the Cowboys keep the Patriots in check while the Packers, Ravens and Bills keep their win streaks going.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Bender's Week 6 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions for Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season, Baker Mayfield leads the Browns to a home victory against the Cardinals and the Chargers keep rolling with Justin Herbert.

Bill Bender

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What channel is Cowboys vs. Patriots on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 6 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Cowboys vs. Patriots game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 6 NFL schedule.

Edward Sutelan

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Cam Newton reportedly receives COVID-19 vaccine as he looks to sign with NFL team

Newton's status as a vaccinated player would ease restrictions on him if he were to sign with a team.

Edward Sutelan

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NFL QB power rankings 1-32

In our updated ranking of all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks, a suddenly turnover-prone Patrick Mahomes faces a big challenge to evolve his game while Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert pass him by.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings, Week 5

Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 6 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Texans kick punt for 0 yards

Houston attempted to get a little tricky against Belichick and Co., but instead punted itself in the back of the head.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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NFL Week 5 rookie QB grades

It was largely a mixed-bag weekend for the rookie passers, but the Mac and Mills showdown was one for the ages on Sunday afternoon.

Joe Rivera

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 5 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season, the Chiefs edge the Bills on "Sunday Night Football" while the Seahawks, Packers and Cowboys stay hot.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Bender's Week 5 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season, Kyler Murray continues his MVP campaign, the Steelers stop their skid and the Browns win another big road game.

Bill Bender

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Why can't fantasy football managers quit their Josh Gordon obsession?

Josh Gordon is fantasy football's equivalent of the great white whale. As long as NFL teams keep giving the wide receiver chances to play in the league, fantasy football team managers won't quit him, either.

Vinnie Iyer

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Stephon Gilmore trade grades

It looks like the Panthers pretty clearly won this trade.

Jacob Camenker

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What are best fits for Stephon Gilmore after release?

Stephon Gilmore will drum up a lot of interest on the open mark, but these eight teams stand out as the best fits for him.

Jacob Camenker

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Patriots release Pro Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore

The Patriots made a surprising decision to release Stephon Gilmore. Here's why they did it.

Jacob Camenker

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Tom Brady's favorite team to beat is the Giants

Tom Brady spoke on his podcast "Let's Go!" about the team he loves to beat, and the team he doesn't like to beat. His favorite? The Giants. His least favorite? The Patriots.

Madison Williams

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NFL power rankings, Week 5

Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 5 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 4 winners and losers

This week is all about the quarterbacks. Oh, and the Cowboys' defense.

Joe Rivera

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Iyer: Bucs, Pats both win in Brady's return game

There wasn't only one winner in Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' low-scoring escape from Bill Belichick's Patriots — both teams got what they needed to become better to meet their season goals.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bucs edge Patriots in Brady's return to Foxborough

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers escaped in the quarterback's return to New England. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the Week 4 "Sunday Night Football" game.

Trevor Booth

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Iyer: Pats, Belichick missed badly on FG decision

The New England coach did not give his team its best chance to beat Tom Brady and Tampa Bay on "Sunday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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Did Tom Brady and Bill Belichick hug? QB, coach share awkward exchange following Bucs' win over Patriots

It wasn't much of an embrace.

Joe Rivera

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NFL world falls in love with 'Schwartzy' during Patriots vs. Buccaneers matchup

A single Patriots fan perfectly embodies the soul and spirit of Massachusetts.

Joe Rivera

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What channel is Patriots vs. Buccaneers on today? Schedule, time for 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 4

The Patriots vs. Buccaneers game may be the most highly anticipated contest of the 2021 NFL season. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch it.

Jacob Camenker

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buccaneers-vs-patriots-odds-prediction-betting-trends

Here's everything to know about betting on Buccaneers vs. Patriots in Week 4, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Sunday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 4 game

Week 4's "Sunday Night Football" matchup may be the most highly anticipated game of the entire NFL season.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones vs. Tom Brady: Why the Patriots rookie is more QB contrast than a 'clone'

When Mac Jones and Tom Brady become on-field counterparts at their position on Sunday, it will be a more of a juxtaposition.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Belichick's Patriots moves without Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski prove how much he missed them

While Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have recreated their championship chemistry as Buccaneers, the middling Patriots continue to struggle without their offensive execution and veteran leadership.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL QBs who have beaten all 32 teams: Tom Brady could join Drew Brees, Brett Favre, Peyton Manning

Brady would join only a small group of NFL quarterbacks that have ever beaten all 32 NFL teams in the league at the same time.

Edward Sutelan

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Revisiting Tom Brady's final season with Patriots: 'The most miserable 8-0 quarterback in the NFL'

Tom Brady's final season in New England was a bumpy ride. From his non-extension contract extension to the Antonio Brown saga, here are the issues that marred Brady's final ride with the Patriots.

Jacob Camenker

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NFL passing yards record: Tom Brady poised to make poetic QB history in Patriots reunion

Brady has a long list of records from his Hall of Fame career. He's closing in on perhaps the biggest milestone.

Edward Sutelan

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What happened to Drew Bledsoe? Revisiting the hit that launched Tom Brady's career

Tom Brady is arguably the NFL's greatest quarterback of all time with six Super Bowl rings across two decades in New England. It can all be traced back to a single play on Sept. 23, 2001.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady and Bill Belichick relationship timeline: From Jimmy Garoppolo, Alex Guerrero-led rift to present day

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have always respected each other, but there was plenty of tension that led to their 2020 split.

Jacob Camenker

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The TB12 drama, explained: Inside Bill Belichick's feud with Tom Brady trainer Alex Guerrero

Tension between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick started building in 2017 because of Belichick's relationship with Alex Guerrero, a friend and trainer of Brady.

Jacob Camenker

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When will Tom Brady retire? Here's what Buccaneers QB has said about playing until 50

Is Tom Brady going to retire soon or play until he's 50? Here's what the Buccaneers' quarterback has said about his NFL future.

Jacob Camenker

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Gronkowski out with rib injury for Patriots-Bucs game

The former Patriots tight end won't be making the trip against his former team.

Edward Sutelan

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Pats will acknowledge Brady's passing record

Brady needs only 68 passing yards in New England to pass Drew Brees' all time record.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Bill Bender's Week 4 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season, the Rams outlast the Cardinals and the Raiders beat the Chargers in classic NFC West and AFC West showdowns.

Bill Bender

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Sporting News' latest 2022 NFL mock draft

Sporting News' third mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round with six total quarterbacks selected in the top 32 picks, with the Steelers, Lions, Saints and Broncos among the landing spots.

Vinnie Iyer

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 4 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season, Tom Brady's return to New England isn't much of a contest for the rebounding Buccaneers while losses start to pile up for the 49ers and Steelers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady tweets

As Tom Brady gets set to play his former team the Patriots this weekend, here's a roundup of his most popular tweets since becoming a Buccaneer.

Madison Williams

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Biggest losers of Tom Brady's free agency: What if Chargers, 49ers, Bears had signed QB?

While Tom Brady has already won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, it hasn't exactly worked out for the four "losers" of his 2020 free agency sweepstakes.

Joe Rivera

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The best of Tom Brady's commercials, ranked

Tom Brady has been in a lot of commercials during his NFL career. Here are 10 of his best efforts from his time with the Patriots and Buccaneers.

Jacob Camenker

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Week 4 SNF DraftKings Picks

The Buccaneers and Patriots close out Sunday's Week 4 action on Sunday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.

Craig Williams

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Week 4 SNF FanDuel Picks

The Buccaneers-Patriots are set for the "Game of the Year." If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup for Week 4 Sunday Night Football, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Craig Williams

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Tom Brady hair: A timeline of the Buccaneers QB's hairstyles, from bowl cut to Belieber

Franchise QBs have franchise-QB looks. Brady is no stranger to the idea — he did marry a supermodel, after all.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady's 40-yard dash time: Tommy Tortoise strikes

Brady had some pretty good times in other events, but his 40 time is still among some of the slowest ever.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick: Who needs to win Buccaneers vs. Patriots more?

Brady already won a Super Bowl without Belichick, but does that mean his urge to win is satiated? Not quite.

Joe Rivera

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Buccaneers vs. Patriots picks, predictions: Will Tom Brady or Bill Belichick win on 'Sunday Night Football'?

Brady and the Bucs trek north to face Belichick and the Pats in TB12's long-awaited return to New England, but this game is only enticing at face value.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady's backup QBs, ranked: How TB12's QB2s fared after leaving the GOAT's shadow

A number of QBs have passed through Brady's shadow in New England, to … largely the same results. Here's how that worked out for these guys.

Joe Rivera

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Robert Kraft has strong, strong thoughts on Bill Belichick

It's unsurprising that the Patriots owner dislikes his head coach. Winning is the ultimate deodorant.

Joe Rivera

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Revisiting Tom Brady's first NFL start: 'Things could get interesting' after 2001 blowout of Peyton Manning, Colts

Tom Brady made his first career start 20 years ago in New England. Though he didn't put up huge numbers, he passed the eye test. Read what Sporting News had to make of the Michigan product at the time.

Jake Aferiat

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NFL power rankings, Week 4

Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 4 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Iyer: Why Patriots have zero chance to beat Bucs

Because Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won't be meeting each other on the field, their Week 4 reunion will really come down to a loaded and motivated Buccaneers team vs. the talent-deficient Patriots.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady opens up about facing Patriots

Tom Brady is trying not to reminisce about his 20 years with the Patriots as he returns to New England for the first time as a member of the Buccaneers.

Jacob Camenker

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Grading the NFL's rookie QBs in Week 3

It was another rough week for rookie NFL quarterbacks with Mac Jones and Trevor Lawrence both tossing ugly pick-sixes and Justin Fields under fire behind an awful Bears supporting cast.

Joe Rivera

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Alabama QBs in the NFL: Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa lead next era of Tide's pro signal-callers

Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa will get the start for the Patriots and Dolphins, respectively. The Alabama signal-callers represent the next era of NFL quarterbacks, which includes Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Kenny Stabler and more.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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NBC hypes Brady-Belichick showdown with ... Adele

NBC used the song "Hello" by Adele in their commercial hyping up the Patriots vs. Buccaneers game. Reactions to the advertisement were mixed.

Jacob Camenker

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Belichick addresses Brady exit from Patriots

With Tom Brady returning to New England on Sunday to face his old head coach, Belichick revealed some insight to what exactly happened.

Joe Rivera

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What channel is Patriots vs. Saints on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 3 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Saints game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 3 NFL schedule.

Jake Aferiat

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 3 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, Tampa Bay turns away L.A. with Tom Brady owning Matthew Stafford, while Green Bay and Dallas improve to 2-1.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Bender's Week 3 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, Philadelphia put Dallas on notice on "Monday Night Football" while New Orleans and Kansas City bounce back from Week 2 losses.

Bill Bender

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Why NFL could lift suspension of Josh Gordon

Josh Gordon has reportedly completed his NFL-monitored treatment program, putting him up for reinstatement by the league.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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NFL QB power rankings 1-32: Brady still on top

In our updated ranking of all the current NFL starting quarterbacks, a 44-year-old Tom Brady fends off Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes for No. 1 while age catches up to Ben Roethlisberger.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brady's trainer: Bill Belichick 'never evolved' as a coach

Guerrero added to comments by Brady's father, Tom Sr., about Belichick's demeanor in New England.

Trevor Booth

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Tom Brady Sr.: Bill Belichick wanted Brady 'out the door' with Patriots

Brady's father said he feels vindicated about his son leaving New England, only to win a Super Bowl and have another dynamic season.

Edward Sutelan

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Boomer Esiason says Patriots' Mac Jones would go No. 1 in 2021 NFL re-draft: 'I think everybody sees that'

The former NFL MVP had a scorching hot take about the Patriots rookie after just two weeks of action.

Jacob Camenker

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Grading the NFL's rookie QBs in Week 2

Zach Wilson was taken to school by Professor Belichick in Week 2 while counterpart Mac Jones led the Patriots to an easy win. Trevor Lawrence didn't look much better. Justin Fields replaced injured Andy Dalton. Oh, Davis Mills made his debut, too.

Joe Rivera

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Peyton Manning jokes about bugged conversations on 'MNF': 'Like the Patriots used to do'

Manning took aim at his former longtime rivals on the "Monday Night Football" broadcast with his brother Eli.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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NFL power rankings, Week 3

Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 3 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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How Bill Belichick, Patriots continued to dominate rookie QBs against Jets' Zach Wilson

Bill Belichick is now 22-6 as a head coach against rookie quarterbacks.

Jacob Camenker

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Jets QB Zach Wilson responds to four-interception day: Fans 'should be booing'

The rookie quarterback took accountability for his poor performance. He said fans were right to be disappointed

Jake Aferiat

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NFL's highest-paid tight ends: How contracts of Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, George Kittle compare

The top NFL tight ends are finally getting the lucrative contracts they deserve for playing one of football's most demanding positions at an elite level.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots vs. Jets start time, TV schedule

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Jets game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 2 NFL schedule.

Dani Mohr

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 2 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season, Kansas City continues its dominance over Baltimore on Sunday night while Green Bay, Dallas and Cleveland bounce back from Week 1 losses.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Bender's Week 2 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions for Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season, San Francisco keeps while the Bengals and Colts build off a big week for underdogs.

Bill Bender

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Grading the NFL's rookie QB debuts in Week 1

Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence, New York's Zach Wilson and New England's Mac Jones all made their first NFL starts with varying degrees of success, and San Francisco's Trey Lance got into the mix, as well.

Joe Rivera

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NFL power rankings, Week 2

Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 2 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Worst overreactions from NFL Week 1

Everything seems bigger in Week 1 with panic and hyperbole aplenty baked into every storyline. These were the worst overreactions from the NFL's opening weekend and what they might mean.

Vinnie Iyer

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What channel is Patriots vs. Dolphins on today?

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, including kickoff time and TV channels for the Week 1 matchup.

Madison Williams

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NFL Week 1 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Wondering what NFL games are going to be on in your regional market today? Sporting News has you covered with the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 1 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Jacob Camenker

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Bill Bender's Week 1 NFL picks straight up

In our picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, Tampa Bay picks up where it left off, Pittsburgh proves its demise was exaggerated this offseason and Kansas City closes out Cleveland.

Bill Bender

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Vinnie Iyer's Week 1 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, Kansas City and Tampa Bay stay in Super Bowl form while San Francisco, Green Bay and Buffalo all prove they remain among the strongest contenders to dethrone them.

Vinnie Iyer

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Newton opens up on why Pats cut him

Newton said that while he would have been fine as the Patriots' backup, he felt his presence would have made Jones uncomfortable.

Edward Sutelan

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Rookie QBs top Mahomes on NFL jersey sales

Both rookies rank inside the top four in jersey sales since Aug. 1. No rookie ranked inside the top five last in 2020.

Jake Aferiat

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2021 NFL predictions: Final standings & Super Bowl pick

Sporting News' predictions for the 2021 NFL season are here. Check out our complete set of projections for the regular season standings and playoff matchups all the way through Super Bowl 56.

Vinnie Iyer

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Sporting News' 2022 NFL mock draft

Sporting News' second mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round with Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler going No. 1 overall and plenty of changes from picks Nos. 2-32.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings, final preseason edition

With kickoff of the 2021 NFL regular season looming for all 32 teams, here are Sporting News' latest league power rankings updated with the end of the preseason.

Vinnie Iyer

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Mac Jones was helping Cam Newton learn Patriots' playbook, report says

Not a great sign that Newton was still learning the offense in Year 2, if Rob Ninkovich is to be believed.

Joe Rivera

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Cam Newton, Michael Jordan lead Notable NFL cuts

Sporting News kept tabs on the most surprising cuts from NFL rosters:

Vinnie Iyer

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Quinn Nordin goes from undrafted to Patriots' kicker

Rookie kicker Quinn Nordin earns a spot on the Patriots' roster over veteran Nick Folk.

Dani Mohr

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Why Brian Hoyer could still be Patriots' backup QB

The Patriots may have cut Brian Hoyer but that doesn't mean that he won't be the quarterback behind Mac Jones. Here's why.

Jacob Camenker

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Belichick says vaccination status did not play role with Cam cut

The Hoodie played it close to the chest, per usual.

Joe Rivera

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Four reasons why Patriots cutting Cam Newton shouldn't surprise anyone

The Patriots made Cam Newton one of their final roster cuts on Tuesday, shocking the NFL. But there were several good reasons why Bill Belichick made the move now.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why did the Patriots release Cam Newton? How Mac Jones, COVID vaccine reportedly led to surprise cut

Cam Newton was surprisingly cut by the Patriots on Tuesday morning. Here's why the team reportedly moved on from him.

Jacob Camenker

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Early NFL picks against the spread for Week 1

In our early picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champions pick up where they left off, the Chiefs win a close one and Joe Burrow leads an upset.

Vinnie Iyer

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Cam Newton offers Instagram reaction to his release from Patriots

Hours after being released by the Patriots, Cam Newton penned a positive response on his Instagram.

Dani Mohr

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Belichick said Cam 'moving in right direction' before cut

Newton was cut from the team on Tuesday, leaving him searching for another opportunity with Week 1 of the 2021 season fast approaching.

Jordan Greer

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Ranking the NFL's best running backs for the 2021 season from 1-30

Here are Sporting News' updated NFL running back rankings for the 2021 season from 1-30, starting with Christian McCaffrey down to Myles Gaskin.

Vinnie Iyer

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The best and worst starting QBs for 2021, ranked 1-32

Here are Sporting News' updated NFL quarterback rankings for the 2021 season from 1-32, starting with Patrick Mahomes down to Sam Darnold.

Vinnie Iyer

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Scott Zolak apologizes to Cam Newton for claiming rap music was 'distracting'

"I didn't need to make that comment," Zolak said on Sunday afternoon.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton: Breaking down Patriots' QB battle as preseason ends

Mac Jones played well in the Patriots' preseason finale. Was that enough to unseat Cam Newton as the team's starting quarterback?

Jacob Camenker

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What Cam Newton's COVID absence means for Patriots QB competition with Mac Jones

Cam Newton missed five days of practice after a "misunderstanding" related to the NFL and NFLPA's COVID protocols.

Jacob Camenker

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Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton: Who is winning the Patriots' QB battle to start Week 1?

Bill Belichick has long supported Cam Newton as the Patriots' starter. Has Mac Jones changed his mind during the NFL preseason?

Jacob Camenker

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Falcons were 'dancing and hooraying' during halftime of Super Bowl 51 loss to Patriots

The Falcons ended up blowing a historic 25-point lead in their defeat.

Jacob Camenker

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What Sony Michel trade means for Rams, Patriots, Darrell Henderson

Sony Michel is now a member of the Rams. What does this mean for the two teams and fantasy football owners? Sporting News breaks it down.

Jacob Camenker

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Josh McDaniels, Bill Belichick seem to agree: Cam Newton is the Patriots' starting QB

The Patriots' coaches wouldn't confirm that Cam Newton would be the starter, but he's "certainly is the starter now" in McDaniels' book.

Jacob Camenker

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Newton vs Jones: Breaking down Patriots’ QB battle

The Patriots' quarterback battle is neck-and-neck. Here's where things stand between Cam Newton and Mac Jones after two preseason games.

Jacob Camenker

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Eagles' Nick Sirianni impressed with key aspect of DeVonta Smith's game in WR's debut

Nick Sirianni thought DeVonta Smith showed flashes in his first preseason game with the Eagles.

Jacob Camenker

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Why is Jalen Hurts not playing tonight? Eagles announce QB's absence vs. Patriots

In a surprise, quarterback Jalen Hurts didn't start for the Eagles against the Patriots. Philadelphia quickly explained why.

Jacob Camenker

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Is DeVonta Smith playing tonight? Latest news on rookie's status for Eagles vs. Patriots

DeVonta Smith appears ready to make his NFL preseason debut for the Eagles.

Jacob Camenker

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Grading NFL rookie QB preseason debuts: Justin Fields, Zach Wilson impress

From Jaguars No.1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence to Colts sixth-rounder Sam Ehlinger, we handed out grades for every rookie quarterback who made their preseason debuts in Week 1.

Vinnie Iyer

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Belichick passes on challenging Mac Jones first incompletion

There's probably a little more to it than that.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Bill Belichick miffed with late Washington timeout; Pats respond with 91-yard TD

Ron Rivera probably just wanted the ball back to get an extra few plays on offense. It worked out for him, just in a different way.

Joe Rivera

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Iyer: Jones aces eye test, makes case to start over Newton

The rookie first-rounder from Alabama showed he can run New England's offense. If he's solid again next week, he'll become a serious threat to the incumbent Newton.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson may have trouble earning carries despite strong preseason debut

Rhamondre Stevenson made serious noise in his preseason debut, but that may not do much to earn him carries for the Patriots in 2021.

Jacob Camenker

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Washington's Chase Young sets Twitter ablaze with hit on Patriots' Cam Newton in preseason debut

Chase Young had a big impact in limited action during his first preseason game.

Jacob Camenker

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Ranking the NFL's best wide receivers for the 2021 season

Here are Sporting News' updated NFL wide receiver rankings for the 2021 season from 1-30, starting with Davante Adams down to Deebo Samuel.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why is QB Mac Jones wearing No. 50 during Patriots training camp?

Quarterbacks are supposed to wear Nos. 1-19. So why is Patriots rookie Mac Jones wearing the No. 50 jersey during training camp?

Jacob Camenker

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Ranking the NFL's best general managers for the 2021 season from 1-32

Here are Sporting News' updated NFL general manager rankings for the 2021 season from 1-32, starting with Jason Licht down to Nick Caserio.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bill Belichick explains the challenge of stopping Peyton Manning

We know that Peyton Manning is one of, if not the greatest quarterbacks of all time, but Belichick offered some small detail into what made him so hard to defend.

Joe Rivera

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NFL power rankings, training camp edition

With training camps set to open for every team in the NFL this week, here are Sporting News' latest league power rankings, updated with the current vibes coming out of the offseason.

Vinnie Iyer

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N'Keal Harry's trade request to Patriots confirms Bill Belichick's latest wide receiver draft bust

The Patriots haven't drafted well at wide receiver under Bill Belichick for a long time. The imminent departure of 2019 first-round pick N'Keal Harry is an extension to that trend.

Vinnie Iyer

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Eight throwback helmets we're excited to see after the NFL's latest rule change

NFL teams have a clearer path to wearing throwback helmets and uniforms after the league changed a rule about helmets for the 2022 season. We're most excited to see these helmets potentially make a comeback.

Jacob Camenker

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Madden 22's early rendering of Mac Jones looks nothing like Patriots rookie

Madden 22 may want to rethink its character model for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.

Jacob Camenker

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Rams' Jalen Ramsey references Mookie Betts in recruiting pitch to Patriots holdout Stephon Gilmore

Stephon Gilmore is looking for a new contract and Jalen Ramsey hopes the Patriots holdout could be a trade target for the Rams.

Jacob Camenker

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Kraft gets Bentley for 80th birthday

What's a drop-top Bentley between billionaire friends?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Cardona's career a model for academy players to follow

Joe Cardona leads a dual life in the NFL, but he's found a balance between long snapper and naval officer.

Bill Bender

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Who will win Patriots' QB competition? Belichick gives big hint

In his typical manner of speaking, it might not have sounded like Belichick said much. But there was a big difference in the two responses to the core Patriots question.

Vinnie Iyer

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Adam Vinatieri retirement: Seven crazy stats about former Patriots, Colts kicker's career

Adam Vinatieri is retiring after 24 NFL seasons. Here's a list of his greatest statistical feats.

Jacob Camenker

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Donald Trump reportedly tried to stop Spygate investigation on behalf of Patriots, Robert Kraft

Did Donald Trump make a phone call on behalf of Robert Kraft and the Patriots during the Spygate scandal? Apparently, the former president did.

Jacob Camenker

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Julio Jones trade rumors: 49ers, Patriots among best landing spots for pricey Falcons WR

Given the late nature of his availability and the $15.3 million guaranteed he's making for 2021 — including a current cap hit of $23 million — Julio Jones will be difficult to deal.

Vinnie Iyer

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Julio Jones wants to play with Cam Newton, report says

Could the former college and NFC division rivals end up as teammates?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Julian Edelman squashes speculation that he could join Tom Brady, Buccaneers in 2021

The former Patriots receiver is retired and plans on staying that way, no matter what Brady says.

Jacob Camenker

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Madden rookie ratings: First-year quarterbacks predict what their rookie ratings will be

We're not too sure Zach Wilson has played "Madden" before.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady has hilarious reaction to facing the Patriots in Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season

The Bucs quarterback kept it simple and funny.

Joe Rivera

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Ticket prices for Tom Brady's return to New England to face the Patriots are absurd

Be prepared to offer up your firstborn for a chance to see Tom Brady in Foxborough.

Joe Rivera

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