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Two Patriots wide receivers are on the rise after spring practices, but another appears headed in the wrong direction.
Chad Graff33
If Monday is any indication, there is absolutely a path for Maye to win the job from Jacoby Brissett during training camp.
Jeff Howe59
New Patriots coach Jerod Mayo set the stage for an interesting competition at wide receiver this offseason, plus much, much more.
Chad Graff32
Zappe, who was knocked around Sunday, may struggle against the Jets. But he'll do his best to win. There's too much on the line.
Steve Buckley84
Patriots turn the ball over four times in the first half as offense will have to change significantly in 2024. But who will be in charge?
Chad Graff100
It's an understatement to say that the 2023 season hasn't gone as planned for the Patriots, but these six players are finishing strong.
Chad Graff53
What if the defense wasn't beset by injuries? What if they'd signed DeAndre Hopkins? Five what-ifs that could've changed the Pats' season.
Chad Graff66
Bill Belichick's future is a hot topic. But with a struggling offense, the Patriots may have a decision to make with their coordinator, too.
Chad Graff126
On the day he was cut, Zappe told one of his college coaches that he'd be the Patriots starting QB one day. He was right.
Chad Graff25
Despite recent success by NFL backup quarterbacks, there is a long history of things going awry. Here's the statistical story.
Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating31
Zach Wilson, Desmond Ridder and Jake Browning had big unexpected Week 14s. Jay Felicio has the lay of the land
Jay Felicio17
New England may be 3-10, but Jabrill Peppers and the defense are surging after playing a huge role in Thursday's upset win in Pittsburgh.
Chad Graff97
“I know the fans, they’re looking for a higher draft pick,” Ezekiel Elliott said. “But for us, this game ... it means so much to us."
Steve Buckley57
After another miserable showing from the Patriots offense, it's starting to feel inevitable that Belichick won't be back next season.
Chad Graff196
Backup QB Bailey Zappe has relieved starter Mac Jones four times this season because of Jones' poor play.
The Athletic Staff75
Ten thoughts on the 2-9 Patriots, including the QB situation, a look ahead to the draft and how the Belichick era will eventually end.
Chad Graff87
You can say it's all Jones' fault, but it isn't. The lead-up to Sunday's debacle was a master class in how to screw with your QB's head.
Steve Buckley88
The Bills suffered a heartbreaker to drop to 6-6, the Jaguars survived a thriller vs. the Texans and the Broncos won their fifth in a row.
Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen, and Dan Pompei168
After losing to the Giants, the Patriots are 2-9 and might be the league's worst team. Does Belichick have the ability to fix it anymore?
Chad Graff214
Jones threw two interceptions while going 12-for-21 passing with 89 yards and a 27.8 passer rating.
Chad Graff and The Athletic Staff174
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