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Jonathan Jones shows himself to be a lockdown defender for Patriots

The defensive back had a pair of pass breakups and a nifty over-the-shoulder interception.

The Patriots need help at receiver, and other thoughts from the loss to the Broncos

There is plenty of blame, and even some legitimate reasons, for the Patriots' disappointing loss. Let's start with whom they're putting out on the field.

Cam Newton: ‘I take full responsibility of where we are as an offense’ after loss to Broncos

Newton discussed the lack of practice and how it impacted the Patriots, and his initial thoughts on contracting COVID.

Buccaneers get nose tackle Steve McLendon from Jets to plug hole in line

The veteran nose tackle will add depth to Tampa Bay’s line, which lost Vita Vea to a broken ankle Oct. 8.

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NFL Week 6: Move over, Bill Belichick. The NFL’s new genius is Mike Vrabel
The Titans coach (and former Patriot) showed again in beating Houston that he has a mastery of the rulebook.

Kicker Brandon McManus was the Broncos' offense with six field goals
Denver scored on its first six drives, all McManus field goals.

Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski connection helps Buccaneers turn showdown vs. Packers into a rout

Green Bay was undefeated, but the Tampa Bay defense shut down the Packers in a blowout in Florida.

Cam Newton won’t make excuses for the Patriots' loss to the Broncos, but this isn’t why he’s here

The Patriots quarterback and his teammates were limited the last two weeks because of COVID-19 issues, but he says he must – and will – rebound.

Patriots forced to shuffle on offensive line before — and during — loss to Broncos

The team trotted out a new combination for the fifth straight game, then had to adjust when Jermaine Eluemunor was injured.

The Patriots’ defense was good, but to get a win against the Broncos, it needed to be great

The Broncos were held out of the end zone but the defense was unable to produce enough game-changing plays on a day the offense struggled.

How limited was the Patriots’ offense? Even when gimmick plays worked, they couldn’t take advantage

The Patriots got two big plays on their final possession when Julian Edelman turned passer, but on a rough day for the offense, that potential winning drive fizzled, too.

On Zoom calls instead of practice field, Patriots' timing way off in loss to Broncos, and other observations

The Patriots looked like a team that hadn't been able to practice much in the past week.

Stephon Gilmore on COVID-19 experience: ‘It was unfortunate, but I’m past it’

Gilmore, who registered three tackles in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, said he never had symptoms.

Loss to Broncos underscores the Patriots' lack of help on offense for Cam Newton

Newton didn't have a great game, but the Patriots still don’t have enough firepower on offense to overcome all of these injuries on the offensive line.

Broncos upend rusty Cam Newton, Patriots, 18-12, in postponed matchup

A ragged start for the Patriots Sunday proved to be too much to overcome, as they were surprised by Denver.

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Kyler Murray has happy homecoming as Cardinals rout Cowboys

Murray, a high school star in Texas, accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro.

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Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs play keepaway from Bills

The Chiefs are off to a their third 5-1 start in four seasons.

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NASCAR lifts suspension of Cup Series driver Kyle Larson

Larson had been sanctioned for a racial slur, which cost him his Cup Series ride with Chip Ganassi Racing.

Mookie Betts, Dodgers beat Braves in Game 7 to head to World Series

Cody Bellinger's go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh was the difference for Los Angeles, which won three straight to erase a 3-1 series deficit.

Joey Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale

Kevin Harvick was second, followed across the finish line by Alex Bowman and Brad Keselowski as postseason contenders swept the top four spots in the opener of the round of eight.

In his 233rd tournament, Jason Kokrak is a winner

He won a duel on the back nine in the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek with Xander Schauffele.

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Torey Krug bids Boston a fond farewell: “I leave with some amazing memories”

Ex-Bruins defenseman reached out to fans Sunday via an Instagram post after signing a seven-year, $45.5 million deal with the St. Louis Blues.

Rays celebrate return to World Series for first time since 2008

“We are having the time of our lives right now,” said Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier after the ALCS-clinching win Saturday against the Astros.