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Five nuggets of knowledge about Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium: One last time: This will mark the final matchup between two future Hall of Famers -- quarterback Tom Brady of the Patriots and linebacker Ray Lewis of Baltimore. L...

Last year in the AFC Championship Game, New England Patriots running backs Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen were two rookies in street clothes -- and neither player was happy about it. Ridley showed flashes in his first year with the Patriots by rus...

Let's take a look at whose stock is rising and falling in the AFC East. Falling 1. New England Patriots' tight-end depth: The Patriots lost dynamic Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski for the season after he broke his arm for a second time Sunday...

The New England Patriots' top-ranked offense will be fine without Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, who reinjured his arm Sunday against the Houston Texans and is out for the playoffs. New England got plenty of practice and was 4-1 when Gronkowski b...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots had a celebratory locker room after beating the Houston Texans, 41-28, Sunday night. However, the season-ending arm injury to tight end Rob Gronkowski did somewhat dampen the mood. Here are various play...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A few thoughts on the New England Patriots' 41-28 divisional playoff victory over the Houston Texans. What it means: The Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game to face the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium for the s...

The New England Patriots have very few weaknesses on offense. But one of the glaring issues all season has been drops. According to ESPN Stats and Information, New England was tied for fourth in the NFL with 37 drops this season. The Patriots and ...

Five nuggets of knowledge about Sunday's Houston Texans-New England Patriots divisional-round playoff game at Gillette Stadium: Guarding against overconfidence: The New England Patriots are heavily favored against the Texans. New England trounced ...

Five things to know about Sunday's Houston Texans-New England Patriots playoff game at Gillette Stadium: 1. It's the rematch: The Patriots had their way with the Texans during their first meeting in Week 14. New England scored at will and pounded ...

The New England Patriots have activated Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. How much he will be used remains to be seen. Gronkowski has missed the past five games with a broken forearm. The Patriots prob...

New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski made his long-awaited return to practice Friday after breaking his arm on Nov. 18. But practicing is all Gronkowski should do for at least another week or two until he's completely healthy. Th...

The New England Patriots (10-3) may have a surprise return Sunday when they host the San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1). Shalise Manza-Young of the Boston Globe reports Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski (arm) will try to practice this week. Base...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In the full deck that is the NFL, Bill Belichick is the Joker and Tom Brady is the Ace of Spades. No NFL contender has this level of elite coaching and elite quarterbacking on the same team. That is what separates the New Engl...

The reigning AFC champion New England Patriots pummeled the rival New York Jets, 49-19, in a snoozer on Thanksgiving. The game was a further indication of how significant the gap is between the Patriots and the rest of the AFC East. New England wi...

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...

The reigning AFC champion New England Patriots have the talent, experience and depth to get back to the Super Bowl in February. Many football pundits agree the Patriots -- led by quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick -- are one of the safest...