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Boston TV station features Aaron Hernandez in tweet about Patriots' AFC title game win

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Beantown, later deleted a tweet that included Aaron Hernandez. The former Patriots tight end was convicted of murder in 2015 and hanged himself in his prison cell last April.

Tom Gatto

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Super Bowl 52 odds: Patriots early betting favorites over Eagles

Las Vegas has the Patriots repeating as Super Bowl champs.

Tom Gatto

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Jaguars vs. Patriots: Score, results, highlights from AFC championship game

SN provided live updates from the Patriots' win over the Jaguars in the AFC championship game.

Skylar Rolstad

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Empire State Building slaps New Yorkers in face, shines Patriots, Eagles colors

As if the terrible seasons of the Jets and Giants weren't painful enough, watching the Patriots and Eagles advance to the Super Bowl is gut-wrenching. But wait, there's more!

Joe Rivera

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Barry Church's hit on Rob Gronkowski was 'his job,' Richard Sherman says

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was knocked out of Sunday's AFC championship game after a helmet-to-helmet hit delivered by Jaguars safety Barry Church.

Jordan Greer

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Helmet-to-helmet hit knocks Rob Gronkowski out of AFC championship game

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski left Sunday's AFC title game against the Jaguars after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Barry Church.

Tadd Haislop

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AFC championship game: Why Jaguars match up so well with Patriots

The AFC championship game features a better matchup than a nine-point spread would suggest. Here is why the Jaguars will give the Patriots a real fight and, maybe, pull off the upset Sunday.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Jaguars vs. Patriots AFC championship game

The Jaguars and Patriots play Sunday for a chance to advance to Super Bowl LII. Here are our picks and predictions for the AFC championship game.

David Steele

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American Forces Network to air AFC, NFC championship games despite government shutdown

Despite the U.S. government shutdown, American military members stationed overseas will be able to watch Sunday's AFC and NFC championship games.

Michael McCarthy

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Five ways this Patriots-Jaguars matchup mirrors 1996 AFC championship

There are some interesting comparisons from this year's AFC championship to the one the Patriots and Jaguars played in 1996. Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin are at the front again.

Bill Bender

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NFL playoffs: Each remaining team's chances of advancing to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the conference champions and participants in Super Bowl 52.

AccuScore

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Odds, picks to win Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis

Sporting News has some Super Bowl 52 predictions heading into the conference championship games.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoffs 2018: Conference championship odds, point spreads

New England is a big favorite again. Philadelphia is a home underdog again. The early lines for Championship Sunday.

Tom Gatto

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For Jaguars or for dad's company, Tommy Bohanon helps lay foundation for success

At this time last year, Jacksonville fullback Tommy Bohanon was working for his father's contracting company. Now he's a key player for the Jaguars on their run to the AFC championship game.

Alex Marvez

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Titans vs. Patriots: Score, results, highlights from divisional playoff game in New England

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 35-14 win over Tennessee on Saturday.

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL playoffs: Probabilities to win each divisional-round game on road to Super Bowl 52

AccuScore predicts the divisional-round winners on the road to Super Bowl 52.

AccuScore

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Patriots feud rumors create hornet's nest for playoff opponents in New England

If you think a reported Tom Brady-Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft clash will distract the Patriots in the playoffs, think again. The Titans (and probably Steelers) will face the opposite — an ultra-focused New England team.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL playoffs: Picks, odds for Titans vs. Patriots divisional game in Foxborough

The Patriots and Titans play Saturday night for a chance to advance to the AFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional-round game in Foxborough.

David Steele

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Nick Saban, Bill Belichick and the Alabama, Patriots dynasties that (still) won't stop

Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could sweep the college football and NFL titles this year. And if not this year, they'll be right back at it in 2018-19.

Bill Bender

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Don't expect a lot of playoff surprises even after topsy-turvy regular season

Love it or hate it, the chalk will prevail in this year's playoffs and the Patriots will repeat as champions.

Jeff Diamond

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NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL explains Kelvin Benjamin TD catch reversal in Bills-Patriots game

An apparent Kelvin Benjamin TD catch was reversed upon review Sunday in New England. Here is why.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

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NFL catch rule confusion after Steelers-Patriots highlights persistent disconnect

Judging by the reaction to Jesse James' overturned touchdown Sunday, the "What’s a catch?" narrative will not stop anytime soon ... no matter how hard the NFL tries to make its catch rule more clear.

Alex Marvez

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Steelers' brain lock vs. Patriots puts Super Bowl far, far away

Pittsburgh had a black-and-golden opportunity to make the Patriots return to Heinz Field in the playoffs. After a mind-blowing decision late in Sunday's game, the Steelers will be fortunate to get a first-round bye.

Alex Marvez

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Patriots-Steelers draws highest rating of NFL season; catch controversy helps

Finally some good news for the NFL's slumping TV ratings: The Patriots 27-24 comeback win over the Steelers on Sunday drew the highest TV rating for any NFL game telecast this season.

Michael McCarthy

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NFL explains reversal on apparent Jesse James TD late in Steelers-Patriots game

Confusion regarding the NFL's catch rule struck in Pittsburgh on Sunday, when an apparent Jesse James touchdown catch was overturned upon review.

Tadd Haislop

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Patriots vs. Steelers: Score, results, highlights from Week 15 game in Pittsburgh

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 27-24 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Martavis Bryant, JuJu Smith-Schuster celebrate TD by mimicking hit on Vontaze Burfict

Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was suspended one game for his brutal hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict. He decided (for some reason) to bring it back for a TD celebration Sunday night.

Jordan Greer

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NFL scores: Week 15 results, highlights

Check out all the NFL scores and highlights from Week 15 of the 2017 season.

Skylar Rolstad

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From the right angle, Patriots-Steelers rivalry has been closer than you think

The Patriots’ recent dominance over the Steelers has been exaggerated, so let's take a look at the facts.

Mike DeCourcy

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Steelers' Antonio Brown making case for first-ever receiver as NFL MVP

The stage is set for Antonio Brown to make his final push for NFL MVP.

Alex Marvez

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Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: Steelers, Patriots set up epic 1-2 battle

Antonio Brown and Pittsburgh will play New England next weekend for control of the AFC. The squads are SN's most powerful this week.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL schedule: Week 15 game times, TV coverage

Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.

Skylar Rolstad

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Patriots vs. Dolphins: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Miami

Check out all the highlights and stats from Monday night's Patriots-Dolphins game in Miami.

Tadd Haislop

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Antonio Brown, Steelers showing they can outscore anyone, even the Patriots

Antonio Brown and the Steelers' offense rained points on the Ravens on Sunday night. Would you bet against them in a shootout, in Week 15 or in the playoffs?

David Steele

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NFL playoff picture: Vikings jump Eagles; Seahawks fly up to No. 5

Here is a look at the NFL playoff picture after Week 13 and the first game of Week 14.

Vinnie Iyer

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Rob Gronkowski suspension gives Patriots TE conveniently timed break

Rob Gronkowski was suspended one game for his dirty hit on a Bills player ... just in time for the tight end to rest up for the Patriots' big Week 15 game against the Steelers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots put best backfield forward with Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead

With Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead as its top two running backs, New England has figured out how to get the best possible production from its backfield in 2017.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots vs. Raiders: Score, results, highlights from game in Mexico City

Check out all the highlights and stats from the Patriots' win over the Raiders in Mexico City on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL playoff picture: Steelers strengthen position, Titans let Jags jump them

Pittsburgh and New England are on course to play for the top seed in the AFC in Week 15. Over in the NFC, the idle Eagles get a little pressure from the surging Saints and Vikings.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots vs. Broncos: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Denver

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 41-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday night.

E.Jay Zarett

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Jimmy Garoppolo the latest to cash in on backing up Tom Brady with Patriots

The Patriots keep running a quarterback development program and flipping the prospects. Tom Brady still excels while his backups become assets.

David Steele

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Chargers DE claims Patriots security guard 'assaulted' kid prior to game

Chargers defensive end Chris McCain has a weekly tradition of bringing a kid onto the field before every game, but he was stopped early Sunday.

Jordan Heck

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Patriots just good enough in AFC even with offense now lagging, too

Tom Brady admits the Patriots are leaving points on the field, as they did against the Chargers. But New England is still near the top of the AFC entering its bye.

David Steele

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NFL's TV numbers still sliding; 2017 figures down big from same period in '15

NFL viewership is declining further as the 2017 season nears its midpoint. More than 3 million fewer people, on average, are watching this year than they were in 2015.

Michael McCarthy

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Chargers' Joey Bosa ready for challenge of taming Tom Brady and Patriots

Being raised in South Florida, Joey Bosa said he became accustomed to New England “always whipping up on the (Miami) Dolphins.” It’s now Bosa’s turn to try to turn the tables for the suddenly red-hot Los Angeles Chargers.

Alex Marvez

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Falcons vs. Patriots: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in New England

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 23-7 Sunday night victory over Atlanta.

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL conspiracy theorists think Patriots are behind the fog in game vs. Falcons

There's a lot of fog in New England, covering up the field in the game between the Patriots and Falcons.

Jordan Heck

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Two Super Bowl hangovers for Patriots defense, Falcons offense

When the Patriots and Falcons meet Sunday night for the first time since Super Bowl LI, they'll both be trying to bury one bad half from that game in Houston.

Vinnie Iyer

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Referee explains decision on controversial non-TD by Jets' Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Twitter was abuzz after referee Tony Corrente took away a touchdown by Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins against the Patriots after video review.

Jordan Heck

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Patriots can still get job done against imperfect foes like Buccaneers

Tom Brady did enough — and the Pats got enough help — to overcome their issues (pass defense and offensive line, to name two) in Thursday's ugly win in Tampa.

Alex Marvez

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Vince Wilfork finally gets to tailgate before Patriots host Texans

During his 11 seasons with the New England Patriots, getting physically and mentally prepared wasn’t always the most difficult part of Vince Wilfork’s pre-game preparation. Sometimes, it was avoiding the temptation to take a detour while walking into Gillette Stadium.

Alex Marvez

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NFL overtime: 5 formats that would work better than 10-minute period

The NFL can't figure out what to do with its overtime format, so allow us to help.

Tadd Haislop

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Patriots congratulate Barca on comeback

Both sides have enjoyed stunning fightbacks in 2017, and the reigning Super Bowl champions welcomed Barca into their own exclusive group

Sacha Pisani

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Rakitic disbelieving after late win

After a sensational late win over PSG to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic was reminded of Super Bowl LI.

Ben Spratt

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Brady over Messi for Gronk

The superstar tight end chose his legendary team-mate over the Barca superstar

Sacha Pisani

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Gronkowski swaps Patriots for Barca

Enjoying his off-season following an injury-ravaged campaign, Rob Gronkowski watched Barcelona crush Sporting Gijon 6-1.

Sacha Pisani

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Football world reacts to Super Bowl

Stars from around the globe shared their thoughts as Tom Brady and the New England Patriots came from behind to win a fifth NFL title

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Brown apologizes for 'distraction'

"I let my emotions and genuine excitement get the best of me, and I wanted to share that moment with our fans," the Steelers wideout wrote.

Brandon Schlager

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Patriots fans call Roger Goodell 'coward,' 'afraid' after he ducks AFC championship

The commissioner has been avoiding New England ever since Deflategate began, and he's avoiding it again.

Jordan Heck

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Texans fire OC George Godsey

The Texans and their offensive coordinator have parted ways following a season in which they scored just 25 touchdowns.

Ron Clements

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Bill Belichick doesn't care about Antonio Brown's 'InstantChat' video

The prickly Patriots coach downplayed the Steelers' social media distraction Monday the only way he knows how.

Brandon Schlager

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Steelers players support Mike Tomlin, Antonio Brown in wake of social media fail

Steelers players have voiced support for coach Mike Tomlin and star Antonio Brown in the wake of Sunday's post-game Facebook Live incident.

Arthur Weinstein

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NFL coaching rumors: Josh McDaniels rejects 49ers job, prefers to stay with Patriots

The 49ers are down to just a couple options for their next head coach.

Arthur Weinstein

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Wilfork hints at retirement

The 35-year-old nose tackle will take some time before making his final decision but hinted he will call it a career.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Patriots pull away from Texans to make gamblers happy

New England was a 16-point favorite in its AFC divisional playoff game against the Texans at Gillette Stadium.

Ron Clements

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Why are officials letting Julian Edelman cheat against Texans?

The Patriots receiver got away with pretty obvious offensive pass interference and illegal motion against the Texans.

Ron Clements

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Patriots-Texans odds

The Patriots are favored to defeat the Texans by 16 points, the highest point spread in an NFL Divisional Playoff round since 1998.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Weekend Kickoff: Divisional round should bring competitive rematches

Each of this weekend's divisional playoff games are rematches from the regular season.

Ron Clements

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Michael Floyd discusses lifestyle changes since joining Patriots

Michael Floyd went from counting his free agency dollars to getting waived due to a December DUI arrest.

Joe Rodgers

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Tom Brady insists Texans are 'a really good team' with a 'damn good defense'

Don't tell Tom Brady this playoff game is against a team the Patriots have outscored 171-79 in five straight wins.

Bob Hille

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Patriots have historically great odds against Texans

The Patriots are favored to win their divisional playoff game by more than two touchdowns.

Jordan Heck

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NFL fines Jarvis Landry $48K for wild touchdown celebration

The NFL hit Jarvis Landry with a hefty fine for his TD celebration last Sunday, but he's not the only player feeling lighter in the wallet.

Arthur Weinstein

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Tom Brady shows off his high-tech Under Armour pajamas

Check out Patriots QB Tom Brady's new Under Armour pajamas.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Adam Schefter stunned by ESPN colleague Trent Dilfer's words, fires back

Are the Patriots using ESPN reporter Adam Schefter as a tool to boost the trade value of Jimmy Garoppolo? Not according to Schefter.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

Ron Clements

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LeGarrette Blount rips 'dirty' Ndamukong Suh after dust-up

The Patriots running back didn't hold back about Ndamukong Suh following Sunday's win: "I don't think his own teammates like him."

Brandon Schlager

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Ryan Tannehill's return for playoffs not as important as QB's career, Dolphins say

Miami is holding out hope its quarterback can return for the playoffs, but the Dolphins promise to be "smart."

Bob Hille

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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Patriots have high price tag on Jimmy Garoppolo for trade, report says

Is Jimmy Garoppolo worth what New England wants in return?

Jordan Heck

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Aaron Hernandez got tattoos confessing to double homicide, prosecutor alleges

The former Patriots tight end may have ink connecting him to his alleged double murder.

Jordan Heck

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Ron Clements

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NFC North battle flexed to Sunday night as NFL adjusts regular-season finale

The Packers and Lions will be playing for the NFC North championship in primetime.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ron Clements

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Jets coach Todd Bowles discloses health issue that required hospitalization

The Jets coach did not originally travel with the team to New England.

Scott Ridge

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Jets' Sheldon Richardson rips Brandon Marshall for unknown reasons

This might be the low point of New York's 2016 season.

Scott Ridge

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Bill Belichick reaches rare coaching milestone

Belichick earned career victory No. 200 with New England on Saturday.

Scott Ridge

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Todd Bowles rejoins Jets to coach vs. Patriots after hospital scare

The Jets coach did not originally travel with the team to New England when he was hospitalized Friday with an undisclosed ailment.

Brandon Schlager

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Jets' Bowles hospitalized

The Jets said Bowles is in stable condition but did not travel with the team to New England.

Marc Lancaster

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Bill Belichick calls Patriots' Jacoby Brissett activation 'insurance'

Belichick explained his decision to activate the QB by saying, "Nobody needs insurance until you need insurance."

Gabrielle McMillen

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Ron Clements

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Michael Floyd faces possible 45-day jail sentence with BAC of .217

The former Cardinals receiver may have found a new home in New England, but he may have to return to Arizona for 45 days.

Ron Clements

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Pro Bowl rosters headed by Raiders, Falcons players

The 2017 Pro Bowl will be played at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

Ron Clements

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Aaron Hernandez identified as trigger man in 2012 shooting of Daniel de Abreu, Safiro Furtado

The former Patriots tight end is on trial for the shooting deaths of 29-year-old Daniel de Abreu and 28-year-old Safiro Furtado.

Ron Clements

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Gary Kubiak had to break up Aqib Talib, Broncos offense 'before it turned ugly'

Denver's offensive and defensive players are not getting along these days.

Jordan Heck

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The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Ron Clements

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Patriots end losing streak in Denver, continue to be class of AFC

Mile High Stadium has been a house of horrors for Tom Brady, but the Patriots quarterback exorcised some of those demons Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady talks like he's intimidated by Von Miller, Broncos defense

The crowd noise and Broncos' ability to anticipate the snap count make Mile High the toughest venue in the NFL for the Pats QB.

Bob Hille

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NFL playoff scenarios: 7 teams can clinch this weekend

The Cowboys can clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs this weekend.

Joe Rodgers

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 14

The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.

Ron Clements

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Jeff Fisher, Rams GM have 'toxic' relationship, report says

The Rams are crumbling from the inside out as players and personnel try to find out who is to blame for the team’s failings.

Joe Rodgers

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Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady sets all-time QB wins record as Jeff Fisher, near coaching infamy, looks on

As Brady broke a tie with Peyton Manning for the most wins in NFL history, Fisher took one step closer to having the most losses by a coach.

Ron Clements

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Why Jeff Fisher’s contract extension with Rams means pretty much nothing

Jeff Fisher is not safe in Los Angeles despite his contract extension.

Marcus Dinitto

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Alan Branch wins appeal

Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch's positive test for marijuana last week isn't going to cost him any playing time.

Joe Rodgers

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Patriots, Rob Gronkowski's family confirm surgery, expect him to miss rest of season

Gronk is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery on Friday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

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Bill Belichick gives huge praise to an unlikely Rams player

There are a lot of talented players in Los Angeles, but Bill Belichick had a lot to say about one.

Jordan Heck

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Jeff Fisher has no clue who plays running back for the Patriots

The Rams coach take on New England Sunday

Jordan Heck

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Hernandez sues over calls

The former Patriots tight end's calls were accessed by an unauthorized person while he was awaiting trial for murder in 2014.

Marc Lancaster

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Jeff Fisher has backing of Rams COO, who says looking just at record 'unfair'

The Los Angeles Rams, an "expansion team with roots," are on their way to a 10th straight losing season. The current coach appears to be safe, however.

Ron Clements

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Jeff Fisher insists Eric Dickerson is welcome at Rams games, practices

Eric Dickerson has said he won't attend any more Rams games as long as Jeff Fisher is the head coach.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady’s son describes dad's 'great' play against 'the green guys'

Tom Brady’s son Benny made a cameo appearance on his dad's radio show just a few weeks shy of his 7th birthday.

Joe Rodgers

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Rob Gronkowski's Patriots days are numbered, Bart Scott says

Gronk hasn't played in a full season since 2011 and an old rival thinks his nagging injuries is going to lead to the Patriots parting ways.

Joe Rodgers

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 12

The winless Cleveland Browns are ready to throw caution to the wind, but how would they be if Tom Brady was their quarterback?

Ron Clements

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Tim Tebow says Bill Belichick cost him $1 million in 2013

After Tebow signed with the Patriots in June of 2013, he had an opportunity for a million-dollar payday with a one-day commercial shoot.

Ron Clements

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Browns' Jamie Collins appears to take a shot at the Patriots on Instagram

The linebacker was traded from the Patriots to the Browns earlier in November.

Jordan Heck

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NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

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Patriots QB Tom Brady makes fun of his hilariously bad blocking skills

He somehow managed to escape everything.

Jordan Heck

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The Blitz Read: NFL bubble teams bust playoff race wide open in Week 12

Tampa Bay shocked the Seahawks by holding them to just 5 points, the Bills held off the Jaguars, and the NFL playoff picture got murkier.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady joins Peyton Manning as NFL's all-time winningest QBs

Move over, Peyton Manning, there's another member of the 200-win club.

Ron Clements

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Patriots' Gronkowski injures back

Gronk tried to go Sunday, but it doesn't appear he was quite ready to play.

Ron Clements

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​How the Patriots helped Matt Forte sign with the Jets

Word that Forte was on his way to meet with the Patriots was the catalyst for the Jets to sign the free agent running back.

Marcus Dinitto

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Patriots' Tom Brady to play Sunday with all weapons, including Rob Gronkowski

The Pats are back at full strength for their game against the Jets.

Kirstie Chiapelli

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Bill Belichick has fun with media while providing Tom Brady's injury update

Sometimes a question has to be asked, even if you know the answer.

Jordan Heck

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Tom Brady goes deep with heartfelt Thanksgiving post

The Patriots quarterback ditched his turkey suit this year to send a more sentimental message to his Facebook followers.

Brandon Schlager

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Brady not practicing, but will play

While Brady should play, there are questions around tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett.

Ron Clements

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Weekend Kickoff: Playoff implications loom large on Thanksgiving

For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.

Ron Clements

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Rob Gronkowski reportedly part of NHL's Vegas Golden Knights ownership group

Add NHL franchise to the Patriots tight end's growing list of off-field business interests.

Brandon Schlager

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Bills still talking about the dildo, ban sex toy thrower for life

The Bills are thankful "nobody got hurt" when a fan threw a dildo onto the field last month. Seriously.

Joe Rodgers

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Josh McDaniels disputes claims he's waiting for Bill Belichick to retire

The Patriots OC didn't backtrack on his desire to be a head coach again, but he did say he isn't waiting to take Belichick's spot.

Gabrielle McMillen

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 11

Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.

Ron Clements

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Just what the heck's wrong with NFL kickers?

NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.

Ron Clements

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Weekend NFL Kickoff: Saints, Panthers eager to play despite short week

For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady laughs off Deflategate commercial: ‘I don’t know what was going through my mind’

The Patriots quarterback teamed up with Foot Locker to find the humor in his Deflategate suspension.

Brandon Schlager

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Semifinalists for 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class revealed

The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its initial list of 94 nominees for the Class of 2017 to 26 on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Ron Clements

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Wilson joins fight for Sonics

The Oklahoma City Thunder will probably never again be the Seattle SuperSonics, but that isn't stopping Russell Wilson from hoping.

Ron Clements

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Rob Gronkowski could miss a game with punctured lung, report says

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas gave new meaning to "Gronk Smash" Sunday night.

Ron Clements

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NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Nicholas McGee

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Rob Gronkowski says Earl Thomas delivered one of hardest hits he's had

Gronkowski left Sunday night’s game in the first half to get evaluated for a concussion.

Joe Rodgers

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Rob Gronkowski vs. Kam Chancellor: One play, six views, no excuses

After the Seahawks' hard-fought win, the views from the two locker rooms regarding the last play were remarkably measured.

Bob Hille

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The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Ron Clements

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Bill Belichick confuses James White-Dion Lewis situation for fantasy owners

Which one of the running backs will see more touches?

Jordan Heck

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Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ron Clements

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Jamie Collins admits he is not Von Miller: 'Let's be smart'

Jamie Collins refuses to pout about his trade to the Browns this week.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Chris Long becomes Patriots WR with spot-on Julian Edelman costume

Is Long a souped-up Patriots wide receiver, or is Edelman now a 6-3 defensive end?

Ron Clements

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Jamie Collins didn't play hard for Patriots, former coach says

A former coaching assistant explains why the Patriots traded Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins

Jordan Heck

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He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 8

Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.

Ron Clements

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Steelers' Marcus Gilbert rips Cam Newton, questions QB's toughness

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton are both 6-5 and about 250 pounds.

Ron Clements

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Patriots trade Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins to Browns, report says

Cleveland is getting one of the league's best middle linebackers.

Jordan Heck

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Dildo thrower explains how he got sex toy into Bills stadium

Even Tom Brady thought it was funny.

Jordan Heck

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NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, Derek Carr top list of early MVP candidates

Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.

Ron Clements

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Patriots' most impressive tight end isn't Rob Gronkowski, Bills LB says

Bills linebacker Zach Brown was more impressed with Martellus Bennett than Rob Gronkowski Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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​Tom Brady lights up Bills as Patriots roll again

Brady threw four touchdowns to four different receivers as the Patriots coasted to a 41-25 win.

Marcus Dinitto

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Bills' Aaron Williams faces uncertain NFL future after consecutive neck injuries

The Bills are worried Williams' latest neck injury may be long-term.

Brandon Schlager

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NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.

Ron Clements

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Bills prepared to fight Patriots again: They won't 'push us around'

The last time these teams faced each other there was a pregame scuffle, and the Bill are prepared to fight again.

Jordan Heck

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Gronk talks astrophysics, Tom Brady 'man crush' while disguised as Lyft driver

Rob Gronkowski as a Lyft driver is everything you want it to be.

Gabrielle McMillen

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He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

Ron Clements

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Patriots president: 'Literally is no gray area' with domestic abuse for New England

Jonathan Kraft says his team will act swiftly when it comes to domestic abuse.

Jordan Heck

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The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Ron Clements

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Imperfect Patriots good enough to pull away from Steelers

For the first time since Tom Brady returned from a four-game suspension, the Patriots looked vulnerable Sunday against the Steelers.

Ron Clements

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Steelers' DeAngelo Williams trolls Patriots before Sunday's kickoff

The veteran running back posted a video on his Twitter account of himself tackling a fan in a Tom Brady t-shirt.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Antonio Brown ready to keep Landry Jones 'positive'

Jones and Brown played together last season when Roethlisberger went down with an injury.

Alec Brzezinski

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Patriots know Le'Veon Bell can ruin their fun, will be prepared for Steelers RB

No Ben Roethlisberger for the Steelers likely means a heavy dose of running back Le’Veon Bell against the Patriots.

Ron Clements

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NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ron Clements

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Marvin Lewis defends Vontaze Burfict after latest on-field incident, fine

Vontaze Burfict was fined $75,000 Wednesday for stepping on New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.

Alec Brzezinski

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Vontaze Burfict not fined for Martellus Bennett hit; Patriots TE doesn't care

"It's not like I get the money," Martellus said about Vontaze Burfict's fine (or lack thereof).

Gabrielle McMillen

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Ben Roethlisberger to miss more time, mainly bummed about missing Brady matchup

The veteran quarterback is expected to miss more time after undergoing knee surgery on Monday due to an injury he suffered last season.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Vontaze Burfict reportedly fined $75K for stomping LeGarrette Blount

Burfict also had a questionable hit on Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, but won’t be disciplined for that indiscretion.

Travis Durkee

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Bill Belichick is done with your technology: 'I just can’t take it anymore'

The Patriots coach won't use Microsoft Surface tablets on the sideline anymore because they're too "undependable." He prefers pictures instead.

Bob Hille

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He Said What?! This coach threw his team under the bus

One coach ripped his team for how they finished the game, while two others are calling for instant relay for pass interference. The best quotes from NFL Week 6.

Ron Clements

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Steelers optimistic, think Ben Roethlisberger's return will come sooner than later

Ben Roethlisberger is recovering from knee surgery to "clean up" a torn meniscus.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Did Vontaze Burfict intentionally step on LeGarrette Blount's leg?

Vontaze Burfict seemingly always finds a way to get into some sort of physical altercation.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady won't talk about his 'friend' Donald Trump

The Patriots quarterback doesn't want to be a distraction.

Jordan Heck

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The Blitz Read: Playoff contenders, pretenders reveal themselves in Week 6

After six weeks, the playoff picture is starting to take shape and there are some surprise teams in and out of the conversation.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady superb in home return, Gronk a beast for Patriots

The rust is definitely gone for Tom Brady, who turned in yet another great game as Rob Gronkowski had a career day.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady's homecoming attracts 'A-list' attendees

The Patriots quarterback returned to Gillette Stadium on Sunday, and team owner Robert Kraft expected a star-studded turnout.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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What's next for Patriots’ starter-turned-backup Jimmy Garoppolo?

A shoulder injury prevented Garoppolo from starting all four games of Brady’s suspension, but his stats in those two starts aren't shabby. He hopes that attracts attention from other teams.

Travis Durkee

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Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady stops Donald Trump questions at news conference

Newly reinstated Tom Brady was quick to shut down any questions regarding his friend and presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Yes, Andrew Hawkins was making fun of the NFL with his touchdown celebration

Andrew Hawkins' robot "dance" Sunday was magical.

Jordan Heck

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He Said What?! Best Week 5 quotes

Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.

Ron Clements

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The Blitz Read: Vikings victorious to remain NFL's only undefeated team

The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.

Ron Clements

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Josh McCown's daughter has fun at school on 'Jersey Day'

The journeyman quarterback couldn't help but point out a mistake in his daughter's jersey choices.

Ron Clements

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Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett reportedly has thumb surgery with Tom Brady set to return

Brissett was injured two weeks ago against the Texans but played through the pain in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.

Marc Lancaster

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Ohio State would beat Browns, according to 62 percent of locals

Ohio residents have more faith in their college football team than their professional one.

Jordan Heck

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Weekend Kickoff: Expected contenders dealing with QB shuffle

Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?

Ron Clements

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Tom Brady on end of suspension: 'It is a lot of fun to be back'

Brady is pumped up to get back on the field when the Patriots face the Browns Sunday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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NFL ref's tough day highlighted by accidental profanity

Pete Morelli had a live mic during the Patriots game, and let loose an expletive.

Jordan Heck

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NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

Nicholas McGee

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The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Brandon Schlager

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Rex Ryan does best Bill Belichick impression after Bills stun Patriots

Rex Ryan was so elated his Bills beat the Patriots in Foxborough, he poked a little fun at Bill Belichick after the game.

Arthur Weinstein

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Bills shut out Patriots, earn franchise's second win at Gillette Stadium

The Patriots were knocked from their undefeated perch Sunday.

Marcus Dinitto

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