New England’s top receiver Julian Edelman will miss at least this week, further thinning an already depleted receiving corps.
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AFC East-leading Bills know better than to dismiss Patriots
Defensive end Jerry Hughes and the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills know better than to dismiss the New England Patriots in preparing for their first meeting of the season this weekend
Patriots notebook: Belichick says he is focused on Bills, not trades
Coach Bill Belichick dances around questions about the upcoming trade deadline, where the Patriots could be sellers.
Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots’ problems run
New England’s third straight loss was the result of a bad defense and a poor performance by quarterback Cam Newton.
As Brady flourishes with Tampa, Belichick and the Pats are floundering
Tom Brady accounted for five touchdowns in a victory Sunday, while the Patriots suffered their worst home loss under Bill Belichick.
Newton benched, Patriots lose third straight, 33-6
Cam Newton throws three interceptions and New England is routed by the defending NFC champion 49ers.
Patriots notes: Julian Edelman’s path to pro football went up ‘Jerry Rice Hill’
A diehard 49ers fan growing up, Patriots receiver emulated San Francisco legend’s work ethic. Also, add the Niners’ starting safeties to the long list of key players they’ll be missing when they play New England on Sunday.
Garoppolo ‘can’t wait’ for return to Foxborough
Once the heir apparent to Tom Brady, 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be facing his former team for the first time on Sunday.
NFL Pro Picks: NFC Least leader could come out of Giants-Eagles game
With the Cowboys and Washington going at it on Sunday, the winner of Thursday’s contest between New York and Philadelphia has a shot at the top spot should Dallas lose.
Patriots focus on offensive adjustments with 49ers up next
New England, which had its worst offensive performance of the season during last week’s loss to Denver, goes against San Francisco’s fifth-ranked defense Sunday.