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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB and former Patriot Tom Brady (via Creative Commons)

Go out with dignity, Brady

By Vani Hanamirian / November 1, 2022

He has served his time, done his duty, and lived out every young football player's dream. Now, it’s time for Tom Brady to retire.  Thomas Edward...

Bailey Zappe has big shoes to fill in the wake of Tom Brady. (Courtesy: Creative Commons)

I’m not a Boston sports fan, but Bailey Zappe caught my eye

By Vani Hanamirian / October 20, 2022

As a Philadelphia sports fan, I’m used to an underdog situation — note Super Bowl LII — but was not expecting the same ‘underdog feeling’ in...

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

By Tyler Foy / February 3, 2022

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Brady, Buccaneers stifle Chiefs in Super Bowl LV as QB wins seventh ring

Brady, Buccaneers stifle Chiefs in Super Bowl LV as QB wins seventh ring

By Brendan Beauregard / February 10, 2021

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I'm rooting for Tom Brady on Super Bowl Sunday, but it hurts

I’m rooting for Tom Brady on Super Bowl Sunday, but it hurts

By Brendan Beauregard / February 3, 2021

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2020 Patriots report card grades

2020 Patriots report card grades

By Brendan Beauregard / January 6, 2021

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Patriots eliminated from playoff contention following loss to Dolphins

Patriots eliminated from playoff contention following loss to Dolphins

By Brendan Beauregard / December 21, 2020

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Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

By Brendan Beauregard / November 3, 2020

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Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

Brady vs Newton: Comparing the old vs new Patriots QB so far

By Brendan Beauregard / September 30, 2020

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Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

Balanced running game lead Pats to win vs. Vegas

By Brendan Beauregard / September 28, 2020

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Jarrett Stidham is set to become the Patriots' starting quarterback

Patriots: Stidham will be the starter, for now

By Lara Hill / April 17, 2020
With quarterback Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay next season, New England Patriots fans are anxious to know who will start week one.The Patriots are without a franchise quarterback for the first time since 1994.
Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

Patriots: Saying goodbye to a hero

By Lara Hill / March 21, 2020
I’ll always remember the game that got me hooked on football. On Jan. 10, 2015, the New England Patriots battled the Baltimore Ravens in a dramatic AFC Divisional matchup. This game is still one of my all-time favorites, as the Patriots overcame two separate 14-point deficits.
Patriots: Offense in need of identity

Patriots: Offense in need of identity

By Lara Hill / November 20, 2019

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Patriots: Weaknesses exposed ahead of bye week

Patriots: Weaknesses exposed ahead of bye week

By Lara Hill / November 6, 2019
The New England Patriots did not look like themselves in their 37-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. With their weaknesses exposed, the Patriots enter their bye week with an opportunity to bounce back. The Patriots, previously ranked as the fourth overall rushing defense in the league, gave up a season-high 210 yards rushing to the Ravens. The Ravens established the perfect rushing strategy against the Patriots, consistently confusing their defensive line and linebackers with fake handoffs to running backs. This left plenty of space for Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson to rush for first downs. 
Patriots: Matchup against Ravens to define rest of season

Patriots: Matchup against Ravens to define rest of season

By Lara Hill / October 31, 2019
The New England Patriots begin a stretch of difficult games this week with a road matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, their most evenly matched opponent yet. Through their first eight games, the Patriots faced only one team with a winning record, beating the previously undefeated Buffalo Bills 16-10 in week three. Their upcoming games will shine a light on the true strengths and weaknesses of the team as they face more challenging opponents. 
Patriots: Brady’s gone after another Super Bowl victory

Patriots: Brady’s gone after another Super Bowl victory

By Lara Hill / October 24, 2019
If the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl this season, future hall-of-fame quarterback Tom Brady will retire. Many rumors are circulating about the future of Brady’s career after his appearance on WEEI radio station Wednesday morning. With his house recently placed on the market, and his contract with the Patriots ending this season, there is a strong possibility he could retire.
Patriots: Collins returns to glory

Patriots: Collins returns to glory

By Lara Hill / October 9, 2019
Since his return to the New England Patriots, linebacker Jamie Collins Sr. is having a career season for the team, but head coach and general manager Bill Belichick is the man behind it all.
Patriots: Defense saves Brady from upset

Patriots: Defense saves Brady from upset

By Lara Hill / October 5, 2019
The New England Patriots defense carried the team to a 16-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills, showing signs of championship rosters in the past.
Patriots: Injuries threatening undefeated season

Patriots: Injuries threatening undefeated season

By Lara Hill / September 25, 2019
The injury-plagued New England Patriots offense heads to Buffalo, New York on Sunday for their biggest defensive challenge of the season.
Patriots: Chasing the perfect season

Patriots: Chasing the perfect season

By Sam DeCoste / September 21, 2019
The 2019 New England Patriots look primed to make another run at a perfect season. It all starts with the only offensive player remaining from the 2007 roster, quarterback Tom Brady. The 2007 Patriots came very close to finishing a perfect season with a record of 18-0 going into Super Bowl XLII. They ended up losing to the New York Giants—missing their opportunity at the NFL’s first 19-0 campaign.