No one is close to Tom Brady when it comes to playoff success. Here are the numbers to prove it.
Andrew Katz
The Chiefs are establishing a new standard for NFL dynasties in the 21st century. But what if we take it back a ways, to around the time the Super Bowl era began. How would they rate against the greatest championship runs in the league's history?
Mike DeCourcy
The 2019 matchup between New England and Los Angeles holds the record for fewest points in a Super Bowl game.
Sam Jarden
Since the Super Bowl era kicked off, no team has won three straight rings despite some legendary dynasties. Here's looking back at how the previous Super Bowl three-peat attempts were dashed over the past 58 years.
Vinnie Iyer
Dan Quinn is one game away from the Super Bowl. What happened when he last made the big game?
Kliff Kingsbury and Tom Brady met two decades ago and have been friends ever since.
Bryan Murphy
Josh McDaniels is no stranger to Boston. In 2025, he'll make his third trip to the city, taking helm of the Patriots' offense.
David Suggs
The Patriots' coaching search landed exactly where many expected it to land.
Dan Treacy
New England seems close to making a decision.
Daniel Chavkin
Despite winning in Week 18, Jerod Mayo was dismissed as head coach of the Patriots on Sunday afternoon.
With Jerod Mayo fired after only one season, here are the 8 best potential replacements for the Patriots' 16th head coach.
The Bills are locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC, but Josh Allen had a good reason to start Buffalo's final game of the regular season.
The team that will receive the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft will be determined on Sunday. Here's how each of the four teams in contention can secure the top selection.
The Giants were in line to land the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft ... until their stunning Week 17 win over the Colts.
Who will be in the booth for Saturday's NFL games?
Michael OHara
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Patriots vs. Chargers NFL Week 17 game
Ishika Dadhwal
Here's the latest breakdown of the rookie quarterbacks who have started in the NFL in 2024, with Falcons first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. expanding the list to six.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Bills vs. Patriots NFL Week 16 game
Chirag Radhyan
Travis Hunter has a chance to be a rare two-way player to be drafted first overall, but because of QB-needy teams, he can also slip. Here's looking at the most likely landing spots for him next April.
The No. 199 pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady appeared in only one game as a rookie.
Teddy Ricketson
With Brady now calling Giants games from the booth, here's a look at how he performed vs. New York over his playing career.
Daniel Mader
This Thanksgiving will be Tom Brady's first as a Fox broadcaster, but the former QB is no stranger to the NFL on Thanksgiving.
The Patriots' rookie quarterback has been dealing with a head injury. Here are the latest updates on Maye.
The Sporting News has the latest injury news and updates on Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye.
The Chiefs' limited pass rush is getting a significant edge boost by bringing in former Patriots pass rusher Josh Uche.
Bill Belichick went to bat for his former players after the Patriots were called out by head coach Jerod Mayo.
The Patriots could not stop the Jaguars in London, falling 32-16 at Wembley Stadium.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the NFL London game between the Patriots and Jaguars.
The 2024 NFL London Series will conclude in Week 7. Here's what to know about Wembley Stadium, the venue hosting Jaguars vs. Patriots.
Here's breaking down how the five rookie quarterbacks who have started games in 2024 stack up against each other very early in their careers.
Drake Maye had his first NFL start in Week 6 against the Texans. The Sporting News hands out a grade for his debut.
Here's a look at New England's quarterback situation as the team fell to 1-4 this season behind Jacoby Brissett.
Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is reportedly getting his first NFL start in Week 6 against the Texans.
Braintree (Mass.) police arrested Patriots CB Jabrill Peppers on Saturday.
The Patriots running back left the game vs. the Dolphins after an injury. Here are the latest updates.
Julian Edelman is convinced Bill Belichick is using this season as a learning experience for when he returns to the sideline.
Bill Bender
A Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, Rob Gronkowski isn't a fan of playing Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett.
We explain the relationship between Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and NFL legend Tom Brady.
Bill Belichick hasn't shut the door on coaching again. Where could he land in 2025?
With the former wide receiver competing on "Dancing with the Stars," here's what to know about Amendola's rumored relationship.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from 'Thursday Night Football' as Aaron Rodgers led the Jets to a divisional win over the Patriots.
We provide the latest updates on Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 3 vs. the Jets.
Drake Maye was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but the Patriots decided to go the now-unconventional route of him sitting for a while in favor of veteran bridge Jacoby Brissett. Here's exploring when is the right team for the team to play Maye as a rookie.
Here's a look at new Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's time in the league.
The Patriots entered 2024 with new leadership for the first time in more than two decades. Here's a look at why they parted ways with the legendary Bill Belichick.
In the 2024 offseason, New England sent its star edge rusher to Atlanta. Here's why the Patriots made the deal, and the other details on Judon to know.
Here's a look at the Patriots' QB depth chart. Currently, Jacoby Brissett is the starter, but for how long?
All the information you need on the actor portraying Tim Tebow in the "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" show.
Bengals fans weren't the only big losers from the fallout of the season-opening loss to the Patriots.
The now-broadcaster's first call comes in Dallas vs. Cleveland on Sunday. Brady had a successful track record against the Cowboys in his NFL career.
The former NFL head coach is keeping busy while away from the field. Here's everything Bill Belichick is currently involved with in the media.
Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick is making the dive into social media, and he explained why on Wednesday.
The Patriots have named Jacoby Brissett their Week 1 starter over Drake Maye. Here's why.
Jacob Camenker
Matthew Judon's tenure with the Patriots ended amid a contract dispute. Now, he's fine playing on the same deal with the Falcons.
Brendan OSullivan
The Patriots selected quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they may choose to be patient with their star rookie.
Kyle Irving
The Patriots took a flier on Joe Milton III in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and the rookie is garnering plenty of attention while fighting for the third-string quarterback job during the preseason.
The Falcons have acquired star pass rusher Matthew Judon from the Patriots.
Matthew Judon is in the final year of his four-year deal with the Patriots and the two sides have not come to terms on a new deal. Will New England make the star pass rusher available?
It's only a matter of time until the GOAT is enshrined in Canton. Here's how long he will have to wait.
Madison Williams
New England celebrated the greatest quarterback to ever grace a gridiron with its Hall of Fame ceremony for Tom Brady on Wednesday night.
Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe are about as close as two men can be. It didn't always seem like that would be the case.
Many current and former members of the Patriots organization attended Tom Brady's roast, leading to awkward exchanges behind the scenes.
Bill Belichick's barb of Alex Guerrero was, perhaps, Belichick's best joke of the evening.
Tom Brady's NFL career is over, he says, but he's staying in the spotlight — this time with a roast.
The Patriots spent two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft on quarterbacks. Here's why they went after both Drake Maye and Joe Milton.
Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick delivered a perfect story on how Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss landed in New England.
For the first time in 24 years, Bill Belichick was not involved in the draft process for an NFL team, but that does not mean he wasn't sharing his wisdom.
If Bill Belichick coaches again, the NFC East could be his destination.
Veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley is one of the best playmakers still available on the NFL free agency market.
The Jaguars bought low on Mac Jones. Will the deal pay off?
Mac Jones is heading home to Jacksonville as the Jaguars buy low on the former first-round pick.
New England appears ready to start fresh at quarterback in 2024, with the No. 3 pick in the draft and Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels on the board.
Bill Belichick and Nick Saban left the Patriots and Alabama respectively this offseason. Could they team up in the broadcast booth?
New England holds the No. 3 overall pick, and Daniels is widely considered to be one of the top three prospects on the draft board.
The Patriots need a quarterback of the future, and it seems like they're leaning toward taking one with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
There was plenty of chatter to be had about Bill Belichick and the Pats' report card grades in 2023.
The longtime Patriots special teamer called it quits after spending 16 seasons with the organization, but does he have the case for the Hall of Fame?
At least one Belichick will remain in the coaching ranks in 2024.
Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick has a reputation for a tough personality, but he showed his softer side in a "thank you" letter to New England fans on Sunday.
The Patriots have hired former Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to take over the same job on Jerod Mayo's staff.
Belichick's time with the Patriots is done, but his coaching career might not have reached the end of the line. Here are the latest rumors on Belichick's future.
Boutte was arrested over allegations of illegal sports betting during his college career, including on LSU games.
The Patriots wide receiver allegedly placed more than 8,900 illegal bets, including 17 on college football and six on LSU.
The Patriots made a quick hire after Bill Belichick's exit on Thursday, naming Jerod Mayo their next coach. Here's what you need to know about the NFL's youngest head coach.
The Patriots had already established a succession plan that allowed the team to promote Jerod Mayo, a longtime Belichick assistant, without any interviews.
Edward Sutelan
The Patriots and Bill Belichick announced on Thursday that they have mutually agreed to part ways, ending the head coach's dominant 24-year run in New England.
After more than two decades in New England, the legendary head coach won't be back with the Patriots in 2024.
The Patriots are moving on from Bill Belichick after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl championships. Here are the best candidates for Robert Kraft to replace his legendary head coach.
The Patriots are moving on from Bill Belichick, but that shouldn't mark the end of his NFL coaching career.
Bill Belichick had nothing but gratitude for his former team during Thursday's press conference announcing his exit from the Patriots.
Tom Brady paid homage to his longtime coach with a heartwarming Instagram post. Belichick and the New England Patriots agreed to part ways Thursday after 24 seasons.
Whether Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll will continue coaching is still to be determined, but both left quite a legacy with their respective teams -- including many wins.
Mike Vrabel is looking for work after being fired by the Titans. Here's why the Patriots could be an option for him after moving on from Bill Belichick.
Bill Belichick had some tough years with the Browns, but the 2023 Patriots are on the way to surpassing them.
Could Bill Belichick cede control of the Patriots' personnel to keep his job? He left the door open for that possibility.
Bill Belichick is one of the greatest head coaches in NFL history. But being around for as long as he has also means he has the chances to set more dubious records as well.
NFL fans saw Patriots kicker Chad Ryland experience the lowest of lows and the highest of highs in his career on Christmas Eve.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for Patriots vs. Broncos on Sunday night. Check below for what you may have missed.
Crissy Froyd
Bill Belichick's name has been swirling in rumors all season with the Patriots struggling.
We're back to talking about the NFL's procedures involving game balls as PSI comes into focus amid a sequel to Deflatgate.
The 2021 first-round pick has lost his starting role in New England, and his career as the Patriots' starter may be over.
The Patriots are 2-10 in 2023. Could that prompt them to fire longtime coach Bill Belichick after the season?
Zappe enjoyed perhaps the best day of his young career, throwing three first-half touchdowns to vanquish the Patriots.
New England is on pace to have the lowest points per game average in over a decade.
The New England safety didn't hold back on his opinion about the Patriots' performance after the Week 12 loss to the Giants.
The Patriots need both youth and experience to fill out their quarterback room in 2024. Here are some of their best options to replace Mac Jones if they part with him.
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Patriots have a real shot at landing the top pick in the draft. Here is how Thursday night's game against the Steelers impacts their draft odds.
The Patriots added JuJu Smith-Schuster in hopes of giving Mac Jones a high-end weapon, but the former Steelers WR has been anything but reliable.
Can the Patriots win their first playoff game for the first time since Tom Brady left New England?
Zac Al-Khateeb
Chad Ryland missed a kick that cost the Patriots a chance to get to overtime against the Giants. Here's why some New England fans were happy about that.
Stop us if you've heard this before, but Mac Jones has been benched by the Patriots.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion believes his old coach still has some magic up his cut-off sleeves.
Could New England finally part ways with one of the greatest head coaches of all time? The Patriots-Colts Germany game could be the final factor.
After Mac Jones threw a late red zone interception in the fourth quarter, head coach Bill Belichick elected to go to backup QB Bailey Zappe for a potential game-winning drive against the Colts.
The Sporting News tracked all the scoring updates and highlights for Colts vs. Patriots on Sunday. Follow for complete results from the Week 10 NFL Germany game.
The Patriots face the Colts on Sunday in the final international game of the NFL season.
The final game of the 2023 NFL international series is Sunday with New England and Indianapolis playing in Frankfurt.
The Patriots acquired Jackson in October, but he has already been benched.
Bill Belichick won't be leaving New England any time soon thanks to a contract extension he reportedly signed prior to the 2023 NFL season.
Bill Belichick has let his frustration shine through on the sidelines often during the 2023 NFL season.
The Patriots have a new backup quarterback. Undrafted free agent Malik Cunningham will be the top man available behind Mac Jones on Sunday.
Bill Belichick turned the Patriots into a dynasty, but that may not be enough to save him from being fired if the team can't turn things around in 2023.
The Patriots offense should have been better this year, after the expulsion of Matt Patricia and the reinvestment in Mac Jones as starting quarterback. That hasn't been the case.
Joe Rivera
It's been a horrid couple of weeks in New England.
The struggles for the New England offense have continued into Week 5.
The Patriots have brought back a former New England player who signed a big-money deal elsewhere as a free agent.
The Cowboys throttled the Patriots 38-3, handing Belichick the worst loss of his coaching career.
It was a performance to forget for the Patriots on Sunday afternoon, and as is the case whenever a team sputters and stalls, it all falls on the quarterback.
Brian Schottenheimer isn't complaining about the Patriots signing Will Grier, but he did acknowledge that it will cause the Cowboys to adjust ahead of their Week 4 matchup.
Another incident may have been added to Mac Jones' questionable history of "dirty" plays.
Once is a coincidence, twice is happenstance, three times is a trend. Then what's four times?
Dale Mooney, 53, died after being punched in the head twice by a man wearing a Dolphins jersey.
Bill Belichick was not happy with the officiating during the Patriots' 24-17 loss to the Dolphins.
The Dolphins' "Sunday Night Football" win over the Patriots didn't come without controversy, as officials overturned what would've been a game-extending first down by OL Cole Strange in the final minutes.
The Patriots might've just changed the way special teams units approach field goal defense after Brenden Schooler used a running start to block a field goal try by Jason Sanders.
The Patriots are wearing their throwback jerseys in Week 2 and Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season. Here's what to know about them and the "Pat the Patriot" logo.
The Patriots are happy with Rhamondre Stevenson's work as their lead back, but they still brought in RB Ezekiel Elliott in August. Here's a closer look at Elliott's role on his new team.
Corral is not with the team as the Patriots open the 2023 season at home against the Eagles.
Swift was expected to take on a big role in the Eagles' offense when he was acquired in the offseason. He instead was nowhere to be found against the Patriots.
There are more reasons than just money that caused Dallas to move on from their 2016 first-round pick.
Robert Kraft used a halftime ceremony in Week 1 to announced Tom Brady's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
The Patriots are rolling with just one quarterback at the moment in Mac Jones. Here's why they surprisingly released both Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham.
The Patriots are going to sit their starting quarterback during their final preseason game of 2023.
Kevin Hart explained that he suffered several injuries as a result of challenging former Patriots running back Stevan Ridley to race him in the 40-yard dash.
The Patriots running back cited Bill Belichick as one of the driving forces behind his decision to come to New England.
Bill Belichick praised Taylor Swift's toughness but was a bit confused when he was asked about being a "Swiftie."
Patriots vs. Packers was marred by a scary moment Saturday evening.
Kevin Skiver
Patriots undrafted rookie Malik Cunningham may play much like Randall Cunningham did, but that's the extent of their connection.
Ezekiel Elliott arrived at Patriots camp this week, but will he be involved during New England's preseason game against the Packers?
The newest Patriot is donning a new look for 2023.
Ezekiel Elliott is going back to his college days with his number.
The Patriots have added Ezekiel Elliott to the fold. Here's how he will impact the team's running back room in 2023.
The Patriots made a splash on Monday, bringing in former Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott. Here's what you need to know about Elliott's contract.
New England's quarterback room just got a lot more intriguing.
The Patriots may be looking to add the former Cowboys star to their running back room.
Former Patriots CB Asante Samuel made his ex-coach his latest victim, pinning Bill Belichick's success entirely on Tom Brady.
After losing out on DeAndre Hopkins, the Patriots could turn their attention elsewhere.
Here's everything you need to know about Jack Jones' arrest on weapons charges and what penalties he could face.
Matthew Slater is not happy with the NFL's new kickoff rule.
The Patriots offense hasn't caught up to the defense since Tom Brady left after the 2019 season. With Bill O'Brien now in to run the show, adding talent to that side of the ball will be important in New England.
Nick Brinkerhoff
The Patriots recently brought Kentucky quarterback Will Levis in for a visit, certainly fueling some of the rumors that New England might be looking to move on from Jones.
Could the Patriots be moving on from Mac Jones? The latest scuttlebutt indicates that they may consider trading the 2021 first-round pick.
There are no shortage of teams across the NFL that could have an interest in Lamar Jackson if he becomes available.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft hunted Monday that Jerod Mayo could be the team's successor to Bill Belichick.
It's not a surprise that Meek Mill gave Robert Kraft the information, but how he got it without any NFL insiders getting the scoop is worth wondering.
DeAndre Hopkins could soon be traded away from the Cardinals. Here's a breakdown of the trade market surrounding him.
Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been the subject of trade rumors since before the 2022 trade deadline, but recent rumors may have him on his way out of the "Mile High City" sooner rather than later.
The Patriots signed JuJu Smith-Schuster to a contract that is almost identical to the one Jakobi Meyers signed with the Raiders. That prompted Meyers to comment on the deal.
The Patriots will lose their No. 1 receiver as Jakobi Meyers heads west to Las Vegas.
What does Malcolm Butler think of the interception that ensured his team would beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49? Back in Arizona eight years later, Butler takes The Sporting News through the moment.
Belichick lavished Brady with praise in an interview between the former New England duo.
Brady posted pics of himself in his underwear on Monday, but there's more to it than that.
Kraft and Brady have had a years-long friendship that clearly didn't deteriorate after the latter left New England for Tampa Bay.
Tom Brady enjoyed one of the most remarkable careers in North American sports history. Sporting News runs through how he went from unheralded quarterback prospect to the greatest of all time.
Tom Brady has retired from the NFL. Again.
Exactly one year after his first retirement announcement, the Buccaneers quarterback revealed in a video posted from his official Twitter account that he is calling it quits "for good."
Jordan Greer
A column about Tom Brady by contributing writer Dave Kindred that first appeared in The Sporting News dated Feb. 11, 2002, marked the dawn of an era after the Patriots defeated the Rams, 20-17, in Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans.
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Mac Jones and Joe Judge seemingly butted heads often in New England.
O'Brien's return to New England as the team's offensive coordinator has generated interest in his working relationship with former Patriot quarterback Tom Brady.
The Patriots have found their new offensive coordinator, as Bill O'Brien will try to fill the void remaining from Josh McDaniels' 2022 departure.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin is watching his team face the Patriots today from his hospital bed and live-tweeting the game as the Bills fight for the AFC's No. 2 seed.
The Bills secured the Week 18 victory after saying throughout the week they would be "playing for 3."
The Bills beat the Patriots in a Week 18 game that had major playoff implications. The Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the AFC East matchup.
The Patriots can get into the playoffs with a win, but they are facing one of the toughest opponents: the Bills.
The Patriots are currently the No. 7 seed in the AFC wild-card race, but can they stay there?
Rodgers said the Dolphins quarterback should consider ending his season after being placed in concussion protocol for a second time.
Mac Jones appeared to unnecessarily dive at Eli Apple's legs during the Patriots loss to the Bengals, then later was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
Daniel Yanofsky
The Patriots had a chance to take a late lead against the Bengals, but Rhamondre Stevenson couldn't hold onto the ball.
Agholor was seen trying to talk to officials early in the game in an attempt to get Parker off the field.
Frustrations appear to be boiling over within the Patriots' offense.
"Mac was kind of standing there, looking at me with big eyes," said the Raiders defensive end.
Meyers effectively handed the game to the Raiders with an ill-advised lateral on the final play of regulation.
The Patriots made the puzzling decision to lateral the ball instead of just settling for overtime. It resulted in one of the strangest endings NFL fans will ever see.
Cole appeared to have one foot out of bounds after he secured what was ruled a catch for a game-tying touchdown.
The play well may be the worst in NFL history.
How good are the Patriots' AFC wild-card chances after losing to the Raiders in heartbreaking fashion to fall to 7-7 in Week 15? Here's a breakdown of their status.
The Bills put themselves in prime position to win the division with their walk-off win over the Dolphins.
The AFC East has been one of the more surprising stories in football in 2022. Every team still has a shot at making the postseason.
Jones continued to vent his frustration at Patricia during "Monday Night Football."
TSN breaks down whether the Patriots, at 7-6 after beating the Cardinals in Week 14, still have a good shot at making the AFC playoffs as wild-card team or AFC East champions.
