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Patriots Lose To Dolphins, Finally Eliminated From Playoff Race
It's now official: The New England Patriots will not be a part of this season's playoffs.
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It's now official: The New England Patriots will not be a part of this season's playoffs.
Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
The Patriots showed up for work at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, and unsurprisingly, quarterback Cam Newton was wearing the fanciest clothing.
The bulk of the Dolphins' receiving production will not be active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid brings you everything you need to know heading into Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins clash in Miami.
The Patriots are still going to try to win games, but they should be focused on seeing what they have for the future.
The trio of longtime AFC East losers finally emerged from that dark tunnel, with Brady bouncing for Tampa and with Bill Belichick's offense looking undermanned and overmatched on a weekly basis. And the rewards have been instantaneous.
Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins look to overcome an underrated Chiefs defense in Week 14, while slowing Patrick Mahomes and the NFL's top passing offense.
The Patriots entered Sunday with an outside chance to reach the postseason. Before their game even began, their chances took a hit.
The AFC East looks a little different, with the Bills and Dolphins pushing for the postseason and the Patriots in danger of missing the playoffs.
The Ravens lost on Wednesday. That helps the Patriots' playoff hopes ever so slightly.
There's no benefit to dwelling on the past. What's done is done. But the Patriots still largely have it within their control to make the playoffs. It is not going to be easy.
The New England Patriots have made an addition.
Let's look back at the debut of 5-foot-6 Patriots running back J.J. Taylor to get an idea of what kind of runner he might be.
Cam Newton to New England is a godsend. That, plus many more leftover thoughts from the Patriots' 21-11 victory.
If you can't win on the field, you might as well try to rip the jewelry off the opposing quarterback's neck.
The post-Tom Brady era has officially begun in New England. And it kicked off in a familiar way: a Patriots victory.
On Sunday, ahead of their 2020 season opener, the Patriots made it a point to take a detour before heading in to their locker room.
The Miami Dolphins open up their season on the road against the New England Patriots as the balance of power in the AFC East shifts.
The Patriots open the NFL season against the revamped Dolphins, without the benefit of a preseason to assess all the new talent they'll be facing.
Here is how the WBZ-TV and CBS Boston sports team sees New England faring in their season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
The NFL tried this offseason to create a more welcoming, understanding environment for players who wanted to protest racial inequality in America. The Miami Dolphins are not impressed with those changes.
The Patriots haven't played a football game yet, but their mid-week injury report features some rather big names.
Somehow, some way, the New England Patriots will be playing a real, live NFL game this Sunday. With that official start of the season comes another tradition: Patriots injury reports.
Ryan Fitzpatrick will get the start for the Dolphins in Week 1 against the New England Patriots.
A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said.
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Frustrated passengers later faced long delays and cancellations, as some waited for hours for answers.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.