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The Pats have a need at receiver, but Bill Belichick hasn't chosen them well.

Who is one potential breakout player for each AFC East team in 2013? Buffalo Bills: Last year Buffalo running back C.J. Spiller was one of the breakout players in the entire NFL. This season, Buffalo's breakout star most likely will be on the othe...

The AFC East saw several breakout players make their marks last season. Buffalo Bills tailback C.J. Spiller, New England Patriots left tackle Nate Solder, and Miami Dolphins receiver Brian Hartline are among the players who had career years in 2012. ...

The day after the New England Patriots' 28-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens felt like a funeral in the heart of Patriots country. The employees at my Foxborough, Mass., hotel -- some who sported Patriots jerseys -- were sullen. The day seemed gloom...

Everyone knows quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots' top-rated offense will be ready for the postseason. But what exactly do we make of New England's inconsistent defense? Will we see the aggressive Patriots defense that shut out the...

The mob of media surrounded the usual veteran suspects in the locker room after the New England Patriots' 42-14 victory against the Houston Texans on Monday night. First, Pro Bowl receiver Wes Welker held court in front of the cameras and tape rec...

Rookie linebacker Dont'a Hightower and fourth-year wide receiver Julian Edelman have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez did not practice Friday and is questionable for the team's Week 6 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

It's been a good month of September for New England Patriots first-round pick Chandler Jones. The Patriots (2-2) are tied for first place in the AFC East, and Jones is making an immediate impact. The NFL named Jones the NFL Rookie of the Month on ...

The New England Patriots have a losing record for the first time in nine years. Their head coach is in hot water with the NFL for grabbing an official, there are key injuries on offense and the Patriots have a tough road game Sunday against the Buffa...

Between Fitzgerald and 'Steelers West' D, the Cards won't be pushovers.

The New England Patriots look to improve to 2-0 in Sunday's game against the undefeated Arizona Cardinals (1-0). Here is a reason to be hopeful and concerned about the reigning AFC champs in Week 2: Reason for hope: Improved defense New Engl...

There was a lot to like from the Patriots' defensive front seven.

Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower gave the D an impressive new look.

For the Patriots, it's all about the defense, plain and simple.

AFC East first-round draft picks looked great in the opening week of the preseason. But which high-profile rookie had the best preseason debut? That is the latest poll question in our division. The New England Patriots had two first-round picks th...