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At a glance

Much-maligned Chiefs’ defense is good enough to stop Patriots

Under Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs are very different from the squad that allowed 80 points in two games to the Patriots last season.

Tom Brady limited at Thursday practice with toe, elbow issues

The quarterback is one of eight Patriots who were limited at Thursday’s workout.

Odell Beckham Jr. unclear on his future with Browns

The star receiver would not squelch rumors he might not be with the team on a long-term basis.

Friends Bill Belichick, Nick Saban get candid on coaching in new NFL Films/HBO project

The old friends’ kinship shines through in what is essentially a conversation captured on film.

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Giants’ Manning ‘very likely’ to start for injured Jones
He could be the starter for the rest of the season.

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Bill Belichick thinks Travis Kelce is one of the best receivers in the NFL, and he’s worried about stopping him
Only 10 NFL players have more catches than Kelce this season and only eight have more yards.

When it came to pro or college, choice was clear for Greg Schiano

The short-time Patriots defensive coordinator goes back to teaching football and life lessons to young players at Rutgers.

The Patriots’ offense is one-dimensional, and you can blame the lack of run game

It is especially important to improve in that area as the season heads into the bad-weather months.

Patriots’ offense has struggled, but is Tom Brady responsible? Let’s look at the Next-Gen stats

The advanced statistics don’t show much evidence of a decline for the quarterback, rather a dropoff in his receivers.

Rest of the nation may think Patriots are done, but we know better

While pundits will poke at the team, and other fans will revel, the Patriots will regroup as they always do.

Josh McDaniels defends Patriots’ rookie receivers

The offensive coordinator said building chemistry takes time and he has no problem with the effort being put forth.

Tom Brady was caught ranting to his receivers on the sideline. Here’s what he had to say about it

“I’m just trying to communicate what I see,” the quarterback said during a radio appearance. “A lot of other guys are doing the same things.”

Seahawks hold off Vikings to take over top spot in NFC

The hard-running Seahawks built a big second-half lead but had to hang on against the Vikings.

Patriots players see their problems as fixable

Most of the players think they can eliminate the mistakes that have been plaguing the offense.

Patriots release kicker Kai Forbath

New England could bring back veteran Nick Folk if he’s healthy.

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After loss, Alabama slips to No. 9 in AP football poll

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