Year: 2017

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 12: Running back James White

New England Patriots rank poorly in red zone scoring efficiency

Fantasy Football: Week 11 projection for Tom Brady

New England Patriots remain near the top of NFL Power Rankings

New England Patriots: Stephon Gilmore happy to be winning

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 17: Mike Gillislee #35 of the New England Patriots avoids a tackle by Trey Hendrickson #91 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 17, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New England Patriots right to remove Mike Gillislee from running back rotation

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Tom Brady

New England Patriots: Protection for Tom Brady was key in win over Denver

New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos: Game 9 Preview and Prediction

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Tom Brady

New England Patriots do not need to fear the 2017 Denver Broncos

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots 2017 Mid-Season Awards

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 18: Martellus Bennett

New England Patriots claim ex-Packers TE Martellus Bennett off waivers

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New England Patriots: Early needs for the 2018 NFL Draft

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady

New England Patriots: Tom Brady named to PFF mid-season All-Pro team

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 22: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots place Dont’a Hightower on injured reserve, sign Ricky Jean-Francois

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 22: Phillip Dorsett

New England Patriots: Phillip Dorsett due for big game vs. Denver Broncos

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 11: Linebacker Shea McClellin #58 of the New England Patriots lines up during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New England Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin suffers setback

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Philip Rivers

New England Patriots: Front-seven receives horrible grade from ESPN

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Shaq Mason named a top value player by PFF

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 25: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions can't come up with a second quarter catch while being defended by Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots during a preseason game at Ford Field on August 25, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Patriots Rumors: Stephon Gilmore expects to return this week

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 1: Rob Gronkowski

New England Patriots: David Andrews emerging as a top center

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Desmond King #20 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter of a game at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Dante Scarnecchia seeking better quarterback protection

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 17: Mike Gillislee #35 of the New England Patriots avoids a tackle by Trey Hendrickson #91 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 17, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New England Patriots to keep using Mike Gillislee as short yardage back

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots poised to own four top-100 picks in 2018 NFL Draft

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: 16 most important Patriots during their dynasty

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots knocked from top spot of ESPN NFL Power Rankings

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers in overtime 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New England Patriots sign Brian Hoyer to three-year deal

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 22: Jimmy Garoppolo

New England Patriots held on to Jimmy Garoppolo as long as they could

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Malcolm Butler

Patriots Rumors: New England still open to trading Malcolm Butler

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 22: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots reacts as he warms up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Trading Garoppolo opens up franchise tag for Malcolm Butler