The Patriots are faced with a lot of difficult decisions and obstacles that could alter their level of success for years to come.
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The Patriots were punched in the mouth on Sunday by an inferior Dolphins team. But Kyle Van Noy and the Patriots are ready for the playoffs.
Tom Brady is one of the oldest players in the league, and that has not come easy him off the field as well as on the field.
Julian Edelman was asked this week about his thoughts on the whole "Spygate 2" situation, and he did not hold back with his response.
Josh Gordon got the news that his season will come to an early end due to suspension. Maybe the Patriots knew something that nobody else did.
The Patriots' offense has struggled over the past month or so, but this week's game against the Bengals feels like the time to turn things around.
The Patriots are being accused of cheating yet again, but a deeper dive into the situation will hopefully shed some light on the facts of what occurred.
This weekend is huge for the shape up of the playoffs in the AFC. The Patriots have a chance to retake first place, or may be in danger of slipping to 5th.
It's no secret that New England's offense has been struggling as of late, but they have a chance to turn it around against the Chiefs.
The Patriots currently hold 2nd place in the AFC at 10-2, but they should be very worried with how their offense looks this close to the playoffs.
Matthew Slater is the backbone of the Patriots' special teams unit and has earned the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.