Patriots 2015 -16:

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:53 am

Patriots list Rob Gronkowski as week to week

The New England Patriots issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the condition of tight end Rob Gronkowski’s right knee, saying his playing status is week to week after suffering a bone bruise/sprain during Sunday night’s game in Denver. Gronkowski was injured during the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 30-24 overtime …

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/12/01/s ... k-to-week/

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:32 am

Following rookie RB Trey Williams' path to New England
Some scouting from other NFL reporters on newly-acquired rookie running back Trey Williams.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-pat ... ew-england

by **Tom Nolette** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:11 am

Ten things to know about Patriots' game vs. Eagles
The Patriots will clinch the AFC East for a seventh straight season with a victory over the Eagles and a Jets loss to the Giants.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-pat ... -vs-eagles

by **Tom Nolette** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:12 am

WR Damaris Johnson happy to answer Patriots' call
Damaris Johnson is excited to find out how he fits in what he calls the "slot-friendly" offense in New England.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-pat ... riots-call

by **Tom Nolette** » Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:46 am

Special teams spark Eagles’ stunning upset of Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Somehow, some way, the Philadelphia Eagles, lucky enough to be in the NFL East, are still alive in their hunt for the postseason. At 5-7. Philadelphia rallied from a 14-0 deficit, scoring 35 consecutive points, 14 on special teams and seven on defense, and then held on …

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/12/06/s ... oxborough/

by **Tom Nolette** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:13 am

After special teams, Patriots' struggles came at line of scrimmage
The Patriots had a lot of things go wrong in their loss to the Eagles, but the biggest issue may have been the offensive line.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-pat ... -scrimmage

by **Tom Nolette** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:39 am

Ten things to know about Patriots' game vs. the Texans
New England is looking to avoid its first three-game losing streak since 2002, and how Tom Brady deals with the Texans' pressure will play a part.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-pat ... the-texans

by **Tom Nolette** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 4:23 am

Patriots rout Texans, clinch seventh consecutive playoff berth

HOUSTON — The Patriots rightfully celebrated the return from injury of tight end Rob Gronkowski on Sunday night, but it was the New England defense that left the most lasting, unforgettable impression. The Patriots’ defensive front beat up Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer throughout and helped New England clinch a seventh …

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/12/13/s ... er-texans/

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:05 am

Patriots lose running back Blount to hip injury

Injuries continued to mount for the New England Patriots on Tuesday. According to reports, the latest casualty was running back LeGarrette Blount, who suffered a hip injury on Sunday that apparently will sideline him for the rest of the season. Blount, the team’s leading rusher with 703 yards and four …

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/12/15/s ... -crutches/

by **Tom Nolette** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:14 am

Patriots beat Titans, close in on No. 1 seed

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Their roster continues to be a revolving door because of injuries, but the New England Patriots are squarely in the driver’s seat in their quest to have the top seed in the AFC. “We’re learning as we go. We’ve got new players coming in every week,” quarterback …

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/12/20/s ... no-1-seed/