Stephen A.: Brady is getting tired of partnership with Belichick (1:21)
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
7-0, 1st in AFC East
- 8/8W 31-3
- 8/17W 22-17
- 8/22W 10-3
- 8/29L 31-29
- 9/8W 33-3
- 9/15W 43-0
- 9/22W 30-14
- 9/29W 16-10
- 10/6W 33-7
- 10/10W 35-14
- 10/21W 33-0
- 10/27
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/17
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/24
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/1
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - TBD
- 12/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots have released TE Eric Tomlinson to make room for WR Mohamed Sanu. Also, the club has signed OT Aaron Monteiro to the open spot on its practice squad. Monteiro, of Brockton, Mass., played at Boston College and spent time with the Dolphins this offseason/preseason.
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As the Patriots boss nears another accolade for his unrivaled résumé, his peers and players weigh in on the secrets to his sustained excellence.
Should the Patriots plan to move on from Brady? (1:44)
Brady taking uncertain future one day at a time
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said that he's taking it one day at a time after being asked about his playing status for next season and beyond.
Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus new goals for every team
The Patriots and Saints want to be No. 1. The Bengals and Dolphins want to draft No. 1. What are expectations like in the NFL now, seven weeks in?
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots have informed core special teamer Jordan Richards that they are releasing him, a source tells ESPN's Field Yates. Richards joined the team a few weeks ago and played exclusively in the kicking game. His spot will be filled by three-time Pro Bowler Justin Bethel, who had been released by the Ravens on Monday so they could protect a 2020 fourth-round compensatory draft pick.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick tells sports radio WEEI that he expects DE Michael Bennett back in the building tomorrow after Bennett's week-long team suspension.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots had veteran special teams ace Justin Bethel (Cardinals/Falcons/Ravens) in for a visit. Also, OT Aaron Monteiro (Boston College) and WR Malik Henry (West Georgia) were in for tryouts. The team has one open practice-squad spot.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Patriots have run man-zero coverage 9% of the time this season, second-most of any team (only behind the Ravens at 10%), according to ESPN pass coverage metrics powered by NFL Next Gen Stats. Opponents have averaged -1.19 expected points added and 1 yard per dropback when Patriots run man-zero.
Barnwell's NFL trade grades: Why the 49ers' latest trade is risky
Does veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders really make the 49ers better down the stretch? Bill Barnwell grades the deal.
What is the key to Belichick's success? (1:13)
The Adam Schefter Podcast: Rams Trades, Mohammed Sanu
Before discussing the Patriots' acquisition of Mohammed Sanu with league consultant and former GM Scott Pioli (23:14), Adam talks to current Rams GM Les Snead about the decision to trade Marcus Peters and why the Rams traded away the assets they did to get Jalen Ramsey. Plus, "Ask Adam" (18:04).
Is Brady playing his final season with the Patriots? (1:46)
Patriots acquire WR Sanu in trade with Falcons
The Patriots have acquired wide receiver Mohamed Sanu from the Falcons for a second-round draft pick. In an additional move Tuesday, the team agreed to terms with special teams ace Justin Bethel.
Mohamed Sanu trade gives Patriots the flexibility they covet
The physical WR expands the personnel packages available to coordinator Josh McDaniels and gives the Patriots a needed inside receiving presence.
Kellerman: Saints have everything they need to beat the Pats (1:45)
Orlovsky: The Patriots will become unstoppable with Sanu (0:52)
Wingo: Sanu trade is another reason Patriots will play in Super Bowl (1:06)
Belichick claims loophole in rules made him smile in win vs. Jets (0:26)
Sizzling start by Tom Brady, Patriots' offense complements dominant D
New England is leaning on its defense, but a 16-play opening drive set the tone for an efficient showing by an offense searching for its identity.
Hightower humbled by defense's performance vs. Jets (1:21)
Booger: Pats' defense is giving offense time to find their identity (1:07)
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
The Patriots' D/ST ranks 11th overall in fantasy scoring for the season, using ESPN's standard PPR format, and it's seventh if using non-PPR. In PPR, only five QBs, three RBs and two WRs have outscored it.
Brady: Patriots still looking for consistency on offense (1:25)
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(32) | N'Keal Harry | WR | Arizona State |
| 2(13) | Joejuan Williams | CB | Vanderbilt |
| 3(13) | Chase Winovich | DE | Michigan |
| 3(23) | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 3(37) | Yodny Cajuste | OT | West Virginia |
| 4(16) | Hjalte Froholdt | OG | Arkansas |
| 4(31) | Jarrett Stidham | QB | Auburn |
| 5(21) | Byron Cowart | DT | Maryland |
| 5(25) | Jake Bailey | P | Stanford |
| 7(38) | Ken Webster | CB | Ole Miss |
2019 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 223 | 48 |
| Buffalo | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 121 | 91 |
| New York | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 63 | 156 |
| Miami | 0 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 63 | 211 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards279.75th
Rushing Yards97.622nd
Points For31.6
Points Against6.9
