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NFL schedule 2020: Interconference games could fill early weeks; 5 big matchups we may miss

AFC vs. NFC action may be crammed into the first quarter of the season. They would then be the first game to go if the league needs to delay its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tom Gatto

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NFL schedule release date 2020: When to expect an announcement, strength of schedule & more

Here is what we know about the NFL's 2020 schedule release date plans.

Tadd Haislop

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Tom Brady 'probably just got fed up' with Bill Belichick, according to a former Patriots teammate

Former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel offers some insight as to where the Brady-Belichick dynamic maybe went wrong.

Joe Rivera

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Is Jarrett Stidham ready to be Patriots starting quarterback? His former coach thinks so

All signs point to the second-year signal-caller being the guy in Foxborough.

Austin Anderson

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What Andy Dalton's release from Bengals means for Patriots, Cam Newton

With Jameis Winston signing with the Saints, it's now Dalton and fellow 2011 draftee Newton as the best quarterbacks available in NFL free agency.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings: Buccaneers, Bills join top tier; Patriots, Bears fall behind after 2020 draft

With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.

Vinnie Iyer

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Rob Gronkowski's comments about having Bucs' playbook early? J/K, he says

The Tampa Bay tight end now says he wasn't studying his new team's plays in advance of a trade.

Tom Gatto

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Patriots draft pick Justin Rohrwasser now says he'll remove 'shameful' Three Percenters tattoo

The Patriots' rookie kicker explained his controversial tattoo, which bears the logo of the far-right militia group the Three Percenters.

Jordan Heck

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Cam Newton rumors: Will the Patriots, Steelers or another team finally sign free-agent QB?

The 2020 NFL Draft is complete. Most of the notable moves have been made in NFL free agency. Now the biggest offseason question becomes whether anyone, most notably the Patriots, will still sign quarterback Cam Newton.

Vinnie Iyer

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Are the Patriots aiming to land Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft?

At least one report suggests the idea of New England landing Lawrence is worth taking seriously.

Tadd Haislop

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Bill Belichick on Patriots' QB depth chart after NFL Draft: 'I have confidence in both players'

Bill Belichick insisted it "wasn't by design" for the Patriots to come away from the 2020 NFL Draft without a quarterback to accompany Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.

Sacha Pisani

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Patriots draft picks 2020: Who did New England take? Full list of NFL Draft selections

Here is a complete list of New England Patriots draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, updated as selections are made.

Jacob Hancock

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Why didn't the Patriots draft a QB? Bill Belichick keeps everyone guessing again with NFL Draft strategy

The Patriots passed on 10 opportunities to choose a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft. Instead, they'll move forward with Jarrett Stidham still penciled in as the QB1 and the many questions surrounding that decision.

Mike DeCourcy

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Patriots draft pick Justin Rohrwasser tries to straighten out his far-right problem

The former Marshall standout says he didn't understand what the Three Percenters represented when he got a tattoo of the group as a teenager.

Mike DeCourcy

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Bill Belichick's dog sits in for Patriots' first pick, steals the NFL Draft show on Day 2

After the Patriots picked Kyle Duggar, ESPN revealed who is really running the Patriots draft.

Austin Anderson

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NFL mock draft 2020: Final 2-round projections send QBs to Dolphins, Chargers, Saints; Cowboys, Patriots steal WRs

Here is our final NFL mock draft for 2020, projecting all picks for Rounds 1-2.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL mock draft 2020, 3-round edition: Dolphins pass on Tua Tagovailoa; Cowboys, 49ers, Patriots add to defenses

Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2020 covers the first three rounds with in-depth analysis for every team's picks.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tua Tagovailoa draft projection: A trade, a slide and all other scenarios in the 2020 NFL Draft

Which team will be willing to take Tua Tagovailoa in the first round? What if he falls outside the top 10? We break down each potential scenario for the most interesting prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Bill Bender

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Rob Gronkowski trade grades: No-brainer for Patriots, head-scratcher for Buccaneers

Sporting News grades the Rob Gronkowski trade between the Patriots and Bucs.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bucs, Patriots complete trade to bring Rob Gronkowski out of retirement

Gronk might have one final season left in him after all.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Rob Gronkowski hints at NFL return: 'I'm not totally done'

Amid rumors he could join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rob Gronkowski has hinted at a possible NFL return.

Russell Greaves

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Patriots uniform reveal had one crucial mistake: They used the wrong pants

The Patriots mistakingly used the wrong pants in the promotion of their new uniforms.

Jordan Heck

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Where do new Chargers uniforms rank among Nike NFL redesigns?

Nike has had plenty of redesigns since taking over for their uniforms in the early 2010s, but they've not all been hits. Here's a ranking of their work so far.

Joe Rivera

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Patriots mock draft 2020: New England picks Tom Brady's future replacement, adds depth at linebacker

New England will continue to hold high standards following Tom Brady's departure, but there's a lot of work to be done. Here's a closer look at Sporting News' full seven-round mock draft for the Patriots.

Jacob Hancock

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NFL mock draft 2020 with trades: Packers, Eagles, Raiders, Seahawks move up to address needs

Our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 includes a handful of trades that shake up the first two rounds.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Draft sleepers: 11 possible steals in 2020 include KJ Hamler, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

These players might not be on your radar now, but you will be glad if your team picks one of them in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Tadd Haislop

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Which quarterback will the Patriots draft? New England's options to replace Tom Brady

The Patriots could roll with Jarrett Stidham, but they are also sitting on 12 total draft picks that give them much flexibility in targeting a rookie QB.

Vinnie Iyer

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Jameis Winston on Buccaneers replacing him with Tom Brady: 'Kudos to me'

Jameis Winston acknowledged Tom Brady was "the GOAT" as he reflected on losing his starting job with the Buccaneers.

Chris Myson

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Tom Brady on why he didn't endorse Donald Trump: 'Totally different than the support of a friend'

"The political support is totally different than the support of a friend," Tom Brady told Howard Stern on Wednesday.

Jordan Greer

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Tom Brady’s Howard Stern interview: 10 key revelations on Patriots, Buccaneers and life with Gisele

Tom Brady's guest spot with Howard Stern will go down as one of the greatest sports interviews of all time.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady reveals his testicle grew to the size of 'an orange' after early-career injury

During an in-depth interview with Howard Stern, Tom Brady shared an interesting story about a painful injury.

Jordan Heck

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Tom Brady reveals why he left the Patriots for the Buccaneers

The GOAT still feels like he has some unfinished business in the NFL.

Jacob Hancock

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Patriots' Julian Edelman trade rumors make no sense — for Lions, Bucs or any other team

The Patriots need Julian Edelman much more than potential trade suitors.

Vinnie Iyer

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'The Masked Singer:' White Tiger revealed as Rob Gronkowski

The White Tiger was eliminated from "The Masked Singer" on Wednesday; it was revealed to be the former New England Patriots tight end.

SJ Lynn

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Robert Kraft uses Patriots plane, secures 1.2 million medical masks from China for healthcare workers

The New England owner stepped up in a big way to help the country fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Joe Rivera

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Bill Belichick 'was only going to pay Tom Brady so much' to stay with Patriots

Charlie Weis insists Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have respect for each other but felt money was part of the reason for the QB's departure.

Chris Myson

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Patriots' Matt Slater makes case New England can survive without Tom Brady

Tom Brady's exit following a glorious two-decade run in New England leaves an obvious void, but Matthew Slater backed his team to step up.

Sacha Pisani

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Stidham can handle taking over for Brady, says one of his ex-coaches

All eyes are on presumptive starter Jarrett Stidham after Tom Brady ended his long association with the New England Patriots.

Liam Blackburn

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Montana: Pats made mistake

Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana talked about Tom Brady's exit from the New England Patriots.

Sacha Pisani

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Bucs coach Arians backs Brady

Bruce Arians addressed concerns about new Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady, who left the New England Patriots after 20 seasons.

Sacha Pisani

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Where will Cam Newton sign in 2020? Ranking his 6 best landing spots in NFL free agency

Cam Newton is a free agent for the first time in his NFL career after his release from the Panthers. Here are the best remaining fits for the quarterback, from the Redskins to the Patriots.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why Cam Newton is the Patriots' best option to replace Tom Brady

Should the Patriots pursue Cam Newton? Here are all the reasons it would make sense.

Bill Bender

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NFL free agency shakes up first round

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with free agency having changed our projections for several first-round picks.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady, self-proclaimed Patriots fan, sounds at peace with his decision to leave for Buccaneers

Brady took the high road in response to Patriots-related questions.

Dan Bernstein

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The Colts reportedly had Tom Brady's interest but 'were set on' Philip Rivers instead

Did Indianapolis make the right move in signing Rivers, even though it might have had a shot at Brady in free agency?

Tadd Haislop

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Kraft thanks Brady

In a full-page ad in the Tampa Bay Times, Robert Kraft said: "There will never be another Tom Brady".

Liam Blackburn

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'Madden 20': First look at Tom Brady, other NFL stars in new uniforms

See what some of the biggest stars who've changed teams in the 2020 NFL offseason look like in their new threads.

Austin Anderson

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Tom Brady's big mistake in leaving the Patriots for the Buccaneers is all about the timing

In a normal year, Brady would have no problem transitioning to a new team. But amid the coronavirus pandemic that has NFL offseason programs on hold, this is not a normal year.

Jeff Diamond

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Who will be the Patriots' next quarterback? Exploring New England's best Tom Brady replacements for 2020

The Tom Brady era is over in New England. Here are the Patriots' options to replace their longtime QB for the 2020 season and beyond, from veteran free agents and trade targets to the 2020 NFL Draft class.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL free agency tracker: The 10 best available free agents still unsigned in 2020

Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL free agency tracker 2020: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades

Sporting News is tracking live NFL free agency news and rumors as the league opens for business. Follow along for updates on the top players available.

Tadd Haislop

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Could Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay?

Some social media activity makes it seem like a possibility.

Austin Anderson

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How the Buccaneers became Tom Brady's best fit in his quest to win a Super Bowl without the Patriots

Tampa Bay offers Brady something no other team in NFL free agency could match.

Vinnie Iyer

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Will Antonio Brown follow Tom Brady to Buccaneers? 'Impression' is QB wants to reunite with WR

The GOAT might want to bring Brown to the Bay.

Joe Rivera

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The big problem with saying Tom Brady is 'Forever a Patriot'

Tom Brady announced Tuesday morning he will not be returning to the Patriots for the 2020 NFL season.

Jordan Greer

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What team is Tom Brady going to be on? Breaking down NFL rumors for QB

Tom Brady is leaving the Patriots. Here are the teams he could play for next:

Jordan Heck

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Who is the Patriots' backup QB? Jarrett Stidham suddenly has shot at QB1 job with Tom Brady leaving

Here's what you need to know about the former Auburn Tiger, who could be next in line in the Patriots' quarterback depth chart.

Joe Rivera

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Buffalo mayor takes jab at Tom Brady, reminds fans to 'celebrate responsibly' amid coronavirus

With Brady leaving the Patriots, the Bills could hoist their first division title in 25 years.

Austin Anderson

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Who will Tom Brady, Buccaneers play in Week 1? 5 prime-time options

There are a ton of possibilities for a blockbuster Sunday night or Monday night opener involving Brady and his new team.

Tom Gatto

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Tom Brady free agency rumors: Buccaneers 'expected landing spot' after QB leaves Patriots

Brady has already announced he won't be staying with New England. Tampa Bay looks like his destination of choice.

Dan Bernstein

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Bill Belichick, with help from Tom Brady, has been main driver of Patriots' success

Tom Brady has been a spectacular quarterback, the ideal player to execute his coach’s vision on offense, but there is so much more to what has made the Patriots great than the number of points they score.

Mike DeCourcy

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Tom Brady rumors tracker: Latest free agency news, updates, projections to sign Patriots QB

Will Tom Brady leave the Patriots for another team in free agency, or will he stay in New England? Here are the latest news and rumors as we get closer to answers.

Tadd Haislop

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How Tom Brady leaving impacts Patriots' odds to win Super Bowl 55, AFC East & more

How does Tom Brady's decision to leave New England register in Las Vegas? Here's a look at the latest Super Bowl odds.

Bill Bender

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft reacts to Tom Brady's departure: 'I had hoped this day would never come'

Here is what Kraft had to say about Brady's decision to leave New England in free agency.

Liam Blackburn

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Bill Belichick reacts to Tom Brady's decision to leave Patriots: 'He was a tone setter and a bar raiser'

The New England coach issued a lengthy statement Tuesday after the quarterback announced he would sign elsewhere in free agency.

Tadd Haislop

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Did Tom Brady retire? Explaining the quarterback's statement and NFL future

Tom Brady released a statement saying he's leaving the Patriots, but does that mean he's leaving football for good?

Jordan Heck

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Helping Patriots fans deal with Tom Brady's departure, in seven steps

Tom Brady is gone. How are Patriots fans supposed to deal with that? Take one writer's advice on how to proceed.

Bill Bender

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Frank Caliendo breaks out Morgan Freeman impression, narrates Tom Brady's Patriots departure

Ellis "Red" Redding makes an appearance during NFL free agency.

Joe Rivera

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The hit that started Tom Brady era with Patriots: What if Mo Lewis never injured Drew Bledsoe?

Tom Brady is arguably the NFL's greatest quarterback of all time with six Super Bowl rings across two decades in New England. It can all be traced back to a single play on Sept. 23, 2001.

Joe Rivera

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Remembering Tom Brady's final pass as a Patriot — a pick-six

Not quite the storybook ending Brady might have hoped for to end his Patriots tenure.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tom Brady says goodbye to the Patriots: 'My football journey will take place elsewhere'

The Tom Brady era is officially over for the Patriots after 20 years and six Super Bowl championships.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady's career by the numbers: 6 Super Bowl rings, 249 wins & more as Patriots era ends

We look at the remarkable numbers behind soon-to-be free agent Tom Brady's career with the New England Patriots.

Liam Blackburn

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Did DeAndre Hopkins’ relationship with Bill O’Brien stop a trade to the Patriots?

Before DeAndre Hopkins was shockingly traded to the Cardinals, the Patriots reportedly inquired about the wide receiver in an interesting NFL "what if" story.

Jordan Heck

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There is a favorite for Tom Brady in free agency, and it's not the Patriots

As it turns out, the Patriots aren't favored to re-sign Tom Brady as NFL free agency begins — at least, according to betting odds.

Joe Rivera

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Rob Gronkowski slated to appear on upcoming WWE 'Friday Night SmackDown'

The former Patriots tight end has been teasing a move into the squared circle.

Tom Gatto

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Patriots offseason guide 2020: Key free agents, team needs, targets, salary cap & draft picks

Our complete guide to the Patriots’ offseason includes a list of free agents and top targets to fill team needs, plus updated salary cap numbers and New England's list of 2020 draft picks.

Vinnie Iyer

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Rob Gronkowski close to signing with WWE, per report

The longtime Patriots tight end could be making a big jump to the squared circle.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady launching Hollywood production company

The NFL star plans to make documentaries, feature films and TV shows with his new Hollywood production company "199 Productions."

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If Tom Brady were the Bachelor, which NFL team would get a rose?

At least six NFL teams are known to be vying for Tom Brady's affections. Who will capture the quarterback's heart and lock him down (to a new contract) on this season of "The Bachelor: NFL free agency"?

E Carson and Aus...

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Tom Brady on his free agency: 'Nobody knows anything'

Tom Brady is preparing to become a free agent for the first time in his career — and his upcoming decision has everyone guessing.

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Sounds like Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had a pretty awkward phone conversation

The quarterback and coach are now talking, but that's not necessarily a good thing for Patriots fans who want Brady to return.

Tadd Haislop

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This 'Tom Brady to the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo to the Pats' trade rumor is peak NFL offseason

The reported idea would make little sense for San Francisco.

Dan Bernstein

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Tom Brady vs. the incumbent: Who would Raiders, Titans, Giants, others rather have in 2020?

The latest Brady rumors suggest the QB is leaving the Patriots in free agency, but that doesn't mean he is the best option for the teams that reportedly could try to sign him.

Joe Rivera

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Did Tom Brady disagree with Julian Edelman's claims 'he's coming back' to Patriots?

Did the longtime Patriots quarterback just tip his hand as to his future NFL plans?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Gisele hopes Tom Brady's free agency decision takes family 'somewhere nice'

Tom Brady's wife knows just as much as we do when it comes to where he will sign as a free agent.

Tadd Haislop

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Where will Cam Newton play in 2020? Ranking QB's 5 best fits, from Panthers to Patriots

Carolina might keep Newton for the 2020 season, but at this point, are the Panthers the best fit for the 30-year-old quarterback?

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady's return to Patriots 'not looking good,' new rumors say, but does it matter at this point?

What should we make of Thursday's reports that Tom Brady is likely to leave New England for another team in free agency?

Tadd Haislop

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Ranking Tom Brady's best fits in NFL free agency if QB leaves Patriots

With Brady set to become a free agent for the first time in his career, here are the most ideal non-New England landing places for the future Hall of Famer.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL free agent rankings 2020: Amari Cooper, A.J. Green lead top 10 wide receivers available

Sporting News ranks the top 10 wide receivers heading into the 2020 NFL free agency period.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tua Tagovailoa's seven best fits in 2020 NFL Draft, from favorite Dolphins to long-shot Patriots

Tua Tagovailoa's ideal NFL situation will allow him to sit and ease into a starting job as he recovers from a hip injury. Here are the seven best fits for the Alabama quarterback heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

Bill Bender

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The Boston flee party? What Tom Brady, Patriots are thinking as QB's free agency approaches

Brady leaving New England would impact the entire NFL and create an unfamiliar vibe within the Patriots organization. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains how that will be considered as the QB and the team weigh their options for free agency.

Jeff Diamond

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Logan Paul drops YouTube diss track on Antonio Brown while wearing a Tom Brady jersey

The momentum toward a boxing match between Logan Paul and Antonio Brown continues to build.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense; Bucs, Chargers get in on QB

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings 2020: 49ers, Chiefs stay on top; Eagles, Cowboys, Steelers lead way-too-early risers

A lot can change before the 2020 NFL season begins, but here is how we see the power rankings for all 32 teams with the conclusion of the current season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady and Raiders sounds weird, but here are 3 reasons why it would work

If Tom Brady is destined for a new team in 2020, then the Raiders — yes, the Raiders — could benefit from "Tom Terrific's" presence.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Draft order 2020: First-round picks for every team after Chiefs beat 49ers in Super Bowl 54

Here is the 2020 NFL Draft order for the first 32 picks, which was finalized after the Chiefs won Super Bowl 54 on Sunday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Tom Brady trolls entire internet with Hulu commercial during Super Bowl 54: 'I'm not going anywhere'

The Patriots quarterback had everyone fooled.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What is the lowest-scoring Super Bowl? List of fewest points scored in NFL history

Super Bowls in the modern NFL have been dominated by offense. That all changed in 2019, when the Patriots and Rams combined for the fewest points in Super Bowl history.

Brandon Schlager

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Jimmy Garoppolo trade, revisited: How QB quickly turned 49ers' big risk into Super Bowl reward

If someone had said five years ago that Garoppolo would be trying to win his first Super Bowl as a starting QB, everyone would have assumed it would be for the Patriots.

Vinnie Iyer

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How Jimmy Garoppolo gives 49ers best of Tom Brady and Joe Montana

From New England to San Francisco, Jimmy Garoppolo is used to being in the shadow of other quarterbacks.

Vinnie Iyer

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Antonio Brown posts apology to Hollywood, Fla., police after multiple incidents

The former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots receiver says that "my emotions truly did cloud my better (j)udgment."

Tom Gatto

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Is Tom Brady walking away from football in cryptic tweet? The internet grasps for the answer

The Patriots quarterback decided to have a little fun with the masses during Super Bowl week.

Tom Gatto

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Tom Brady should 'test the market' in NFL free agency, Rob Gronkowski says

Tom Brady has been urged to see what he could command on the open market by his former New England Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski.

Liam Blackburn

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Eli Manning and the five remarkable playoff upsets that came to define his NFL career

Eli Manning's playoff heroics eliminated some of the most talented teams of his era while leading the Giants to two Super Bowl victories.

Dan Bernstein

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Ranking 2020 NFL free-agent QBs, from Tom Brady to Drew Brees to Ryan Tannehill

This year could bring the most star-studded class of free-agent quarterbacks we have ever seen. Here are the best who are scheduled to hit the market this spring.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff schedule 2020: Dates, times, TV channels for every round in AFC, NFC brackets

Here is the complete 2020 NFL playoff schedule, from wild-card weekend to Super Bowl 54, including TV channels, start times, scores and more.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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NFL Draft order 2020: Updated list of picks for every team after Packers, Titans bow out

Here is the 2020 NFL Draft order for the first 30 picks, which was finalized with the results of Sunday's conference championship games.

Tadd Haislop

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Darrelle Revis says Richard Sherman plays scared in 49ers' pass defense

Darrelle Revis is not impressed with Richard Sherman now that Sherman is playing a lot of zone coverage. Sherman says Revis is a "has been."

Tom Gatto

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Tom Brady 'open-minded' about free agency process

"Whatever the future may bring, I'll embrace it with open arms," the 42-year-old QB said.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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NFL Draft order 2020: Updated list of picks for every team after divisional playoffs

Here is the 2020 NFL Draft order for the first 28 picks, which was finalized with the results of the divisional round.

Tadd Haislop

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Aaron Hernandez documentary: What to know about Netflix's 'Killer Inside,' release date & how to watch

Netflix is releasing a documentary series on Aaron Hernandez, the former Patriots tight end who was a convicted murderer.

Jordan Heck

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Explaining Patriots' salary cap crunch: How will situation impact Tom Brady decision, 2020 free agent signings?

New England has some franchise-altering decisions to make this offseason, starting with the status of the future Hall of Fame quarterback. Here is a look at the obstacles the Patriots face in 2020.

Jason Fitzgerald

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Aaron Hernandez documentary breakdown: The most gripping details from Netflix's 'Killer Inside'

The Netflix documentary "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez" explores what led the former Patriots tight end to become a convicted killer.

Jordan Heck

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Patriots WR Julian Edelman, who reportedly needs knee surgery, arrested after jumping on a car

The 33-year-old was hanging out with Paul Pierce and Danny Amendola.

Joe Rivera

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Tua Tagovailoa leaves Alabama — for Dolphins?

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect both the latest selection order and Tua Tagovailoa's decision to go pro. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brady on his future

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not rushing into making a decision about his future.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL Draft order 2020: Updated list of picks for every team after wild-card playoffs

Here is the 2020 NFL Draft order for the first 24 picks, which was finalized with the results of the wild-card round.

Tadd Haislop

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Where will Tom Brady play in 2020? Breaking down QB's free-agent options to stay, retire or leave Patriots

The greatest quarterback of all time could hit free agency for the first time in his career. If Brady were to leave New England, he would have some intriguing options for the last few years of his career.

Tadd Haislop

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Six moves Patriots can make in NFL free agency, 2020 draft to convince Tom Brady to stay

The Patriots need to have a great offseason to convince Tom Brady they are still the best team for him to compete for a seventh Super Bowl ring. New England's plan to keep No. 12 happy should include these moves.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL awards: Resurgent 49ers dominate voting for Sporting News’ 2019 honors

NFL players and coaches have spoken.

Tadd Haislop

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Did Tom Brady offer a hint about his NFL future in Instagram post?

The free-agent QB offers a small glimpse into whether or not he wants to return to the NFL for his 21st season.

Joe Rivera

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Antonio Brown is now down for boxing match with Logan Paul — even as big underdog

Would Logan Paul go from fighting KSI to AB? Consider Antonio Brown now ready to go into the ring with the talented YouTuber.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady lowers price on Massachusetts mansion by $8 million

Could this mean the Patriots star is on his way out of New England?

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Candid comments from Robert Kraft, Tom Brady confirm Patriots can expect turbulent offseason

The Patriots owner says 2020 free agency was the quarterback's choice. Does Brady want New England the way New England still wants him?

Tadd Haislop

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Belichick stays quiet about Brady

Tom Brady's future is one of the hot topics in the NFL, but Patriots head coach Bill Belichick says he's "not prepared" to make any statements about it.

Rob Lancaster

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Calling death to Bill Belichick's Patriots dynasty after quick playoff exit is a big mistake

No matter what happens with Tom Brady in 2020, as long as the head of the New England empire is still there, the Patriots will keep competing for Super Bowls.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brown wants reunion with Brady

Antonio Brown trolled the Patriots and said he only wants to play with Tom Brady in 2020.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL playoff schedule: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for 2020 wild-card round

The 2020 NFL playoffs begin with wild-card weekend. Here's everything you need to know to watch today's games, including a full schedule with TV channels, start times and scores.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Tom Brady admits his future with Patriots is unknown, downplays retirement talk

The New England QB had to answer questions about his possible free agency or retirement after his team lost to Tennessee on Saturday night.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Belichick angered by Brady question

The future of Tom Brady was on the agenda after the New England Patriots were dumped out of the NFL playoffs.

Russell Greaves

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NFL playoff bracket: Wild-card matchups, TV schedule for AFC, NFC

The TV schedule for the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs is set. Here is all you need to know about the first-round bracket.

Tadd Haislop

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Takeaways from Titans' wild-card playoff upset of Patriots

New England was eliminated from the postseason with a shocking loss to Tennessee, leading to uncertainty around Brady. That cloudy future is among the biggest takeaways from Saturday's wild-card game.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots vs. Titans final score: New England's offense shut out after halftime in wild-card loss

New England will miss the divisional round for the first time in a decade after losing to the Titans in Foxborough. Sporting News provided the live score, updates and highlights from the AFC wild-card game.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Tom Brady-era Patriots will leave complicated legacy whenever their dynasty finally ends

New England has enjoyed an unprecedented run of success dating to the 2002 playoffs. A rainy first-round loss in the 2020 postseason may be the signal that the reign is ending.

Mike DeCourcy

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Did the Patriots cheat by videotaping Bengals? Examining evidence on both sides of the NFL's investigation

Is it a sequel of sorts to the Spygate scandal in which the Patriots deliberately cheated, or simply a misunderstanding and, as New England claims, an "unintended oversight" on the part of the film crew?

Tadd Haislop

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Patriots vs. Titans odds, prediction, betting trends for NFL wild-card playoff game

Here's everything to know about betting on Patriots vs. Texans in the NFL playoffs, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for the AFC wild-card game.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots vs. Titans player prop bets, over/under odds, picks for NFL wild-card playoff game

Sports Insider breaks down the over/under prop bets for Tom Brady, Ryan Tannehill and more for Patriots vs. Titans in the AFC wild-card playoff game.

SportsInsider.com

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A timeline of Patriots scandals: Spygate, Deflategate and other controversial incidents under Bill Belichick

A fresh investigation into New England's conduct has reignited debate over the moral background of the organization and its long history of pushing boundaries of the NFL rulebook under Bill Belichick.

Dan Bernstein

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What channel is Patriots vs. Titans on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL wild-card playoff game

The NFL playoff schedule brings us Patriots vs. Titans on Saturday night with CBS as the TV channel and a kickoff time of 8:15 p.m. ET. Here is how to watch tonight's wild-card game in New England.

Tadd Haislop

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Looking ahead to April

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff picks, predictions for AFC, NFC brackets and Super Bowl 54

Sporting News' NFL experts make their predictions for the 2020 playoff bracket, including AFC and NFC champions and their picks for Super Bowl 54.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picks, predictions against spread: Patriots tame Titans, Saints rout Vikings in wild-card games

In our NFL playoff picks and predictions against the spread for this weekend's wild-card games, New England handles Tennessee. Plus, New Orleans shuts down Minnesota on its way to the divisional round.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff picks, predictions for wild-card games

In our picks and predictions for the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs, Seattle escapes Philadelphia with a close victory. Plus, Buffalo leaves Houston with its first playoff win in almost a quarter century.

Tadd Haislop

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Ranking the NFL's 2020 playoff QBs with the most to prove, from Jimmy Garoppolo to Tom Brady

The 12 quarterbacks in the NFL's 2020 playoff field are separated by two decades. From a six-time Super Bowl champion to the seven QBs without a playoff win, each has something to prove.

Bill Bender

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NFL playoff power rankings 2020: Every team's real chances to win Super Bowl 54

With the NFL playoff bracket for 2020 set, Super Bowl odds have been updated, but they don't necessarily reflect how we feel about the teams most and least likely to win the championship.

Vinnie Iyer

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Who's in the NFL playoffs 2020? Final standings, bracket, matchups for AFC & NFC

The bracket for the NFL playoffs in 2020 is set. Here are the wild-card matchups based on the final postseason standings.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picture: Final AFC, NFC standings for Week 17

Here is an updated look at the NFL playoff picture as Week 17 plays out Sunday.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings: Ravens, 49ers stay on top; Saints, Chiefs close gap; Bears, Falcons, Broncos rise to end 2019

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect where all 32 teams stand at the end of the 2019 regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Week 17

Here are all the NFL playoff clinching (and seeding) scenarios for the 11 teams that have them in Week 17.

Tadd Haislop

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‘I’m calling both games!‘: Kevin Harlan masterfully merges Patriots’ loss with call of Chiefs’ win

CBS announcer Kevin Harlan provided fans with late updates of the Dolphins' stunning win over the Patriots while calling the Chiefs' win over the Chargers.

Eli Boettger

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What channel is Patriots vs. Dolphins on today? Schedule, time for Week 17 NFL game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Dolphins game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 17 NFL schedule.

Drew Nantais

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NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Chase Young; Bengals out-tank Dolphins for top QB

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff projections: How seeding & matchups will look in AFC, NFC brackets

Here is our latest projection for the NFL playoff seeding with the postseason picture less than a week away from being finalized.

Tadd Haislop

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Best, worst possible matchups for each playoff team

As Week 17 arrives and the NFL playoff picture takes form, here are the matchups each playoff team should wish to draw and hope to avoid.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL picks, predictions against spread for Week 17: 49ers beat Seahawks; Giants upset Eagles; Packers punish Lions

In our NFL picks against the spread for Week 17, San Francisco wins the NFC West and clinches the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Plus, Philadelphia loses in New York, and Green Bay finishes strong.

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 17 NFL picks, predictions

In our picks and predictions for Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season, the Steelers and Cowboys secure the final two spots in the playoff picture. Plus, the 49ers clinch home-field advantage over the Seahawks.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picture: Updated AFC, NFC standings for Week 16

As the NFL's playoff picture continues to develop, here are the updated AFC and NFC standings through Week 16.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings: 49ers, Eagles, Raiders shoot up; Seahawks, Steelers, Cowboys slide for Week 17

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as the final week of the 2019 NFL regular season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff picture: Projecting the seeds & matchups for AFC, NFC brackets

Here is our latest projection for the NFL playoff seeding with the postseason picture two weeks away from being finalized.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picture: Breaking down Patriots seeding scenarios for AFC bracket

New England looks good for the No. 2 seed in the AFC, could fall down to No. 3 and lose a first-round bye in the playoffs. Here are the two remaining seeding scenarios for the Patriots.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Cowboys, Packers, Ravens, others in Week 16

Six teams had NFL playoff clinching scenarios in play this week.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL picks, predictions against spread for Week 16: Cowboys clip Eagles; Packers upset Vikings

In our NFL picks against the spread for Week 16, Dallas wins the NFC East and clinches its playoff berth. Plus, Green Bay takes care of Minnesota to win the NFC North, and New England seals another division title against Buffalo.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 16: Ravens punish Browns; Saints handle Titans; Chiefs cruise

In our picks and predictions for Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season, the Ravens and Chiefs take care of business at the top of the AFC.

Tadd Haislop

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Patriots vs. Bills final score: New England secures 11th straight AFC East title with tight win

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from a big AFC East rivalry game.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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NFL schedule Week 16: What games are on today? TV channels, times, scores for Saturday tripleheader

Here's a guide to the NFL's annual Saturday in December tripleheader, including a full schedule, TV channels and start times for all three games kicking off Week 16.

Drew Nantais

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Is Julian Edelman playing Saturday?

Is Julian Edelman playing Saturday? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive report for Bills-Patriots and tips for your early WR start 'em, sit 'em calls.

Billy Heyen

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What channel is Patriots vs. Bills on today? Schedule, time for Saturday NFL game

The Week 16 NFL schedule brings us a Saturday NFL game between the Patriots and Bills. Here is everything you need to know to watch, including the channel, kickoff time and more.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picture: Updated AFC, NFC standings for Week 15

As the NFL's playoff picture continues to develop, here are the updated AFC and NFC standings through Week 15.

Vinnie Iyer

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Is there a 'Thursday Night Football' game tonight? NFL schedule, channels for Week 16

A full look into the NFL's Week 16 schedule, including changes made to the typical Thursday night offering.

Dan Bernstein

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NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise; 49ers, Steelers, Bears fall for Week 16

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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How close is Tom Brady to Drew Brees' NFL touchdown record?

Drew Brees has thrown the most touchdowns in NFL history — but Tom Brady isn't far behind.

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Tom Brady: Sporting News NFL Athlete of the Decade

At a time when discourse is plagued by divide and subsequent debate in the realm of athletics and elsewhere, Brady has created an anomaly.

Tadd Haislop

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Patriots videotaping incident: What we know about NFL's investigation into film crew at Bengals-Browns game

A New England staffer had his film confiscated by the NFL after the Patriots failed to alert the Bengals and the league about a film crew in attendance at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Dan Bernstein

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Patriots may lose draft picks, pay heavy fine for Bengals video incident, per report

The team has already suspended the videographer who recorded Cincinnati's sideline.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Packers, Seahawks, 49ers, others in Week 15

Six teams had NFL playoff clinching scenarios in play this week.

Tadd Haislop

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What channel is Patriots vs. Bengals on today? Schedule, time for NFL Week 15 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Bengals game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 15 NFL schedule.

Eli Boettger

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Footage of Patriots taping Bengals sideline leaks before teams' Week 15 meeting

The video shows the Patriots' hired videographer talking with Bengals security, who said, "The damage is done my friend."

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 15: Packers beat Bears; Cowboys outlast Rams; 49ers roll

In our picks and predictions for Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season, Green Bay buries visiting Chicago. Plus, Dallas gets back on track with a win over Los Angeles, and San Francisco handles Atlanta with relative ease.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL picks, predictions against spread for Week 15: Rams top Cowboys; Steelers stuff Bills; Texans upset Titans

In our NFL picks against the spread for Week 15, Los Angeles escapes Dallas with a key NFC win. Plus, Pittsburgh gets the best of visiting Buffalo, and Houston keeps its edge over Tennessee in the AFC South.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoff picture: Updated AFC, NFC standings for Week 14

As the NFL's playoff picture begins to come into focus, here are the updated AFC and NFC standings through Monday of Week 14.

Vinnie Iyer

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Antonio Brown investigation: What to know about rape accusation, lawsuit by former trainer

The NFL is investigating allegations against Antonio Brown. Here are the details of the lawsuit and what the league might do with the now-former Patriots wide receiver.

Tadd Haislop

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Another videotaping issue? Patriots face credibility issues as they try to explain

The league is investigating New England yet again, and given their history, the Patriots need to make one hell of a case to avoid punishment.

Mike DeCourcy

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NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Bears, Titans jump; Patriots, Texans drop for Week 15

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 15 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL mock draft 2020: Joe Burrow strong at top; CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins and Justin Jefferson go to AFC East

Our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the new draft order and the rising or falling of top prospects.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patrick Mahomes' girlfriend Brittany Matthews says she was harassed by Patriots fans

Patrick Mahomes' girlfriend claims she was harassed by opposing fans from the start of Sunday's game between the Chiefs and Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Jordan Greer

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'Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching' review: HBO documentary must-see for Patriots, Alabama fans

NFL Films and HBO pull back the curtain on two coaching legends and the mystique behind their success.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots admit video crew violated NFL rules, ‘inappropriately filmed the field’ during Bengals game

New England reportedly sent the staffer to Cleveland to gain footage for a video feature but failed to notify the NFL and the Bengals.

Joe Rivera

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Bill Belichick: 'We have absolutely nothing to do' with in-house production team filming Bengals

Belichick looked to quickly end the mini-scandal.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Tom Brady injury update: Patriots QB says he's 'fine' despite elbow being heavily wrapped

Brady assumes he will be on the injury report this week with an elbow injury, but he claims he will play in Week 15 against the Bengals.

Dejan Kalinic

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Three takeaways from Chiefs' upset win over Patriots

The Chiefs beat the Patriots on Sunday in a game that significantly impacted the NFL playoff picture. Here is what we learned about both teams.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots vs. Chiefs final score: Kansas City builds lead early, holds on for tight win

Sporting News had live scoring updates and highlights from a potential AFC playoff preview in Week 14.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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NFL playoff clinching scenarios for Ravens, Bills, 49ers, others in Week 14

Six teams have chances to clinch playoff berths in Week 14. Here are the scenarios for each.

Tadd Haislop

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Best jokes after Chiefs' equipment mistakenly sent to wrong state

The Chiefs made it to Foxboro — but some of their equipment did not.

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What channel is Patriots vs. Chiefs on today? Schedule, time for NFL Week 14 game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Chiefs game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 14 NFL schedule.

Drew Nantais

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 14: Patriots clear Chiefs

In our picks and predictions for Week 14 of the 2019 NFL season, New England gets back on track with a win over Kansas City. Plus, Pittsburgh steals a W in Arizona, and San Francisco escapes New Orleans with a victory.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL picks, predictions against spread for Week 14: 49ers beat Saints; Rams upset Seahawks; Ravens top Bills

In our NFL picks against the spread for Week 14, San Francisco leaves New Orleans with a win. Plus, Los Angeles takes care of Seattle on Sunday night, and Baltimore keeps rolling in Buffalo.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots to 'round up' Wes Welker

The New England Patriots have an issue at kicker, and Bill Belichick jokingly suggested he may turn to an old face to solve the problem.

Rob Lancaster

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Brown apology amid continued exile

Antonio Brown wants help getting back into the NFL. He acknowledges he "didn't handle challenges in the manner I should have."

Ben Spratt

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NFL referee assignments Week 14: Who are the officials for every game this week?

Here are the Week 14 NFL referee assignments and the officiating crews that will call each game.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picture: Updated AFC, NFC standings for Week 13

As the NFL's playoff picture begins to come into focus, here are the updated AFC and NFC standings through Sunday of Week 13.

Vinnie Iyer

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