Patriots

2024 - 12 - 16

Patriots in Hot Water: From Losses to Late Kickoffs!

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Catch all the latest on the Patriots as they gear up for a new late game against the Bills after a tough loss!

The New England Patriots are at it again, this time taking a hit from the Arizona Cardinals in a 30-17 loss that has left fans scratching their heads and wondering what’s next. With the Patriots holding a dismal 3-11 record this season, it's clear that tough decisions lie ahead for the team. Jerod Mayo’s postgame press conference may have been more entertaining than the game itself, as he found himself backtracking after a puzzling response regarding play-calling. Wouldn't it be nice if backtracking somehow translated into yards on the field?

But that’s not where the drama ends! In a surprising twist, the NFL has flexed the Week 16 matchup against the Buffalo Bills from the early 1 p.m. slot to a late-afternoon 4:25 p.m. kickoff. Is it a reward for the Patriots, or a punishment to make them sweat a little more? Okay, we may never know the NFL’s logic, but if they think we’ll be glued to the screen for more of the Patriots' struggles, they might want to rethink their Monday Night lineup next season!

In the meantime, all eyes are on the Buffalo Bills, who currently march into this game as the massive favorites. With the Patriots deemed the biggest underdogs in 32 years against the Bills, fans are left hoping their favorite team can pull off a miracle. The Patriots not only face a tough opponent but also have injury woes in their own line-up that make this task even more daunting. Despite all of this, the question remains: Can the Patriots rise like a phoenix from the ashes of their season and deliver a shocking upset on the road?

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the drama, this late-afternoon clash promises to deliver excitement and more cringe-worthy moments than a family reunion. Buckle up, because the ride may just be as bumpy as the Patriots' season has been so far! Fun fact: Did you know that the Patriots and Bills rivalry dates back to the early 1960s? Also, another turkey in the mix—if the Patriots lose this game, they’ll officially have the worst record in over a decade!

And for the fans still wondering if the Patriots will change their fortunes, remember: if there’s one thing the NFL is famous for, it’s making things exciting until the very last second—just like a last-minute Christmas shopping trip!

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Flex! Buffalo Bills Week 16 home game vs. Patriots moved to late ... (BuffaloBills.com)

Originally slated for 1 p.m., Bills vs. Patriots at Highmark Stadium on Dec. 22 will now start at 4:25 p.m. EST.

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Fan Notes from the Patriots' 30-17 loss to the Cardinals (Pats Pulpit)

Notes, musings, and observations from the New England Patriots' 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

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Counting Snaps - Week 15 Vs. Patriots (AZCardinals.com)

The learning curve for Baron Browning, coming in at midseason, was always going to be something with which to deal, but the outside linebacker had an ...

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The Morning After: Blowout loss means tough decisions ahead for ... (Patriots Wire)

Drake Maye had a solid day, completing 19-of-23 passes for 202 yards, a touchdown and an interception that deflected off a receiver's hands. He also added a ...

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New England Patriots Linked to Compelling Indianapolis Colts ... (Sports Illustrated)

The New England Patriots have been connected to an interesting Indianapolis Colts defender in NFL free agency.

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What they're saying nationally after Patriots' embarrassing loss in ... (masslive.com)

“Jerod Mayo's postgame press conference after a 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals should get your attention. The New England Patriots' coach was asked about ...

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New England Patriots May Have Buyer's Remorse on Key Player (Sports Illustrated)

New England signed Dugger to a four-year, $58 million contract extension last offseason, and Bleacher Report's NFL staff feels the Pats may regret that deal. " ...

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Cardinals 30, Patriots 17: Defensive, special teams takeaways (Cards Wire)

No one on the Arizona Cardinals defense was happy with the performance against the Seattle Seahawks a week ago, and on Thursday linebacker Kyzir White vowed ...

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Patriots' Jerod Mayo Backtracks After Strange Response to Question ... (Sports Illustrated)

The New England Patriots struggled mightily yet again on Sunday, losing 30-17 to the Arizona Cardinals to drop to 3-11 on the year.

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New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills picks, predictions, odds: Who ... (AZCentral.com)

NFL Week 16 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday football game between New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.

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Bills vs Patriots game flexed by NFL to new time: What to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

For reasons that really don't add up, the Buffalo Bills' game Sunday at Highmark Stadium against the New England Patriots is being flexed from 1 p.m. into ...

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Patriots-Bills Week 16 matchup flexed to 4:25PM (CBS Boston)

The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills will be taking over the NFL's afternoon window in Week 16.

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2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Who can fix Patriots' biggest problems? (Yahoo Sports)

Should the Patriots go offense or defense in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Here's a roundup of mock draft predictions.

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Bills home game vs. Patriots moved to 4:25 p.m. kickoff (WIVB.com - News 4)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills will be playing another late afternoon game. Buffalo's matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday at Highmark Stadium ...

Patriots' Jerod Mayo 'didn't mean anything' with playcalling remark (ABC News)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Coach Jerod Mayo acknowledged he made a mistake in how he answered a question on offensive playcalling after the New England Patriots' ...

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NFL makes last-second flex to Week 16 schedule: Patriots-Bills ... (CBSSports.com)

The league won't be flexing any games out of prime time, but the NFL did decide to make two tweaks to the schedule for the upcoming week of action. The league ...

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After Further Review: Two Burning Patriots Questions Loom From ... (Patriots.com)

Breaking down QB Drake Maye and the Patriots defense in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

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Week 16 Schedule Update: Patriots-Bills to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS (Patriots.com)

The NFL has announced that the Week 16 New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills game will move to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Patriots-Cardinals Stock Watch: Gonzalez a bright spot in Pats loss (Yahoo Sports)

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Cardinals.

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Patriots take unusual steps after fourth straight loss (Pats Pulpit)

One of the worst teams in the NFL this season, the team of head coach Jerod Mayo stumbled its way to a 3-11 record. The latest of those losses happened Sunday ...

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Bills vs. Patriots injury update: Buffalo has four hurt starters on defense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Buffalo limped along by activating defensive end Dawuane Smoot and linebacker Baylon Spector from injured reserve and elevating safety Kareem Jackson from the ...

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Patriots coach needs to heed his own advice on accountability (pressherald.com)

After Sunday's loss, Jerod Mayo says his team needs to stop making excuses by 'going out and correcting it,' then drops blame on his offensive coordinator.

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Patriots open as biggest underdog in 32 years against Bills (Pats Pulpit)

Playing at home, the AFC East champion Bills are unsurprisingly huge betting favorites per FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds for Patriots vs. Bills in NFL Week 16.

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NFL makes a decision on time slot for Patriots vs. Bills Week 16 game (Patriots Wire)

The NFL has locked in the official time slot for the Week 16 matchup between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.

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Several oddsmakers tab Patriots as one of top underdogs this NFL ... (Boston.com)

After another lackluster showing against the Cardinals, the Patriots are viewed as massive underdogs against the Bills next Sunday.

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