The former first-round pick played all 53 offensive snaps for New England in his return to the field Saturday, 377 days after suffering a torn patellar tendon last December against the Chiefs.

As the season nears its conclusion, the Patriots seem to lack any clear direction, and the final game against the Buffalo Bills is unlikely to offer much clarity. With the Bills likely resting key starters, the Patriots may use the opportunity to play younger, less experienced players in what will amount to a meaningless game in terms of standings.

Every time it looks like the New England Patriots have made some progress, they take another step backward. After hanging tough with the Buffalo Bills on the ro

The New England Patriots were blown out on on National TV on Saturday, falling to the Los Angeles Chargers, 40-7, at Gillette Stadium.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has been activated off injured reserve. He'll be active in Week 17.

Foxborough served as the backdrop for the Patriots' worst loss of the season. They got dominated on both sides of the ball by a Chargers team that was superior in every phase of t