NFL's Overtime Rule Change Is Exciting, But Does Not Fix 'Fairness' Issue
There is just one problem with this new rule: It doesn't do a damn thing to fix the purported "fairness" issue.
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There is just one problem with this new rule: It doesn't do a damn thing to fix the purported "fairness" issue.
The Patriots hosted safety Jabrill Peppers for a free agent visit on Monday. It didn't take long for the 26-year-old to reach a deal with New England.
The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs.
When it comes to the Patriots' new quarterback, Mac Jones has a long way to go toward gaining family status in the Kraft gang. But the young QB has made a heck of a first impression.
Malcolm Butler coming out of retirement was a bit surprising. Malcolm Butler re-signing with the Patriots was extremely surprising. Malcolm Butler coming out of retirement to sign with the Patriots for $9 million was -- yes -- even more surprising.
It's been a wild ride for Cam Newton. According to him, it can continue for another year in the NFL.
"More than anything, it bothers me that we haven't been able to win a playoff game in the last three years."
The Patriots will have some more joint practices this upcoming preseason. This time around, they'll share the field with the Carolina Panthers ahead of their preseason tilt in August.
Jonnu Smith had a rather disappointing debut season with the Patriots. He's looking to improve upon that in year two.
The tradition of Bill Belichick skipping that photo opportunity has returned.
Mike McDaniel met with reporters at the league's annual meetings in West Palm Beach on Monday morning and was asked about the Tom Brady rumors.
Julian Edelman decided to join the Will Smith fun by entering the meme factory and emerging with a little joke about his pal, Tom Brady.
There are plenty of questions about the Patriots coaching staff heading into the 2022 season, and Bill Belichick didn't offer up many answers when chatting at the NFL league meetings on Monday.
That text exchange, really, is the crux of Flores' lawsuit against the Giants and the NFL. But Giants owner John Mara says it's all baseless. Granted, Giants owner John Mara also hasn't done the legwork to confirm that it's baseless. Nevertheless, he avers the claim to be false.
On Friday, the stadium shared pictures revealing that the lighthouse has been knocked down.
The rumor of Tom Brady trying to join the Miami Dolphins is gaining steam. It can't be true.
Matt Ryan is an Indianapolis Colt. He's all excited about it. And he wants to let everybody know. But he's got a funny way of showing it.
The New England Patriots have clearly shown interest in adding to their wide receiving group this offseason. They just haven't show much interest in spending a lot of money to do that.
The Providence Friars are in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 25 years. The New England Patriots lent a helping hand to make sure their faithful supporters got to Chicago to cheer them on.
Things are a bit different these days for the New England Patriots.
The Malcolm Butler-Patriots reunion ranks among the most surprising and unlikely moments of the entire Bill Belichick era.
Malcolm Butler is back in New England.
Tyreek Hill is suddenly on the trade market, according to reports on Wednesday, and a move may be happening sooner than later.
The NFL Draft is just over a month away, and with the Patriots remaining mostly quiet on the free agent front, the draft seems like their best bet at landing Mac Jones a No. 1 receiver. Will it happen in the first round?
In the tall tale that is the Tom Brady story, the day of Jan. 29, 2022 will certainly be remembered as a weird one.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.