Tomlin not pleased with Brown’s role

… the only athlete capable of becoming a distraction. Tomlin said. “It’s a global thing in regards to professional sports. I think that’s why often times you see great players move around from team to team. “And I definitely don’t want that to be his …

Super Bowl 2017: Date, Schedule and Predicting Teams for NFL Championship Game

The participants who have earned entry to the NFC and AFC Championship Games that will take place on Sunday, January 22, have been decided, and it’s only natural to start predicting what the final combination of teams that will advance to Super Bowl LI will be. In the NFC, the red-hot Green Bay Packers will have to see if their momentum can carry them past the Atlanta Falcons, who had the highest-scoring offense in the league in the regular season with their 33.8 points per game.

2017 NFL Draft Preview: Christian McCaffrey

The man who broke Barry Sanders all purpose yardage record is headed to the NFL among a rich crop of running backs. So how does he separate from the rest and where does he fit best for his skill set? But first let us remember what he has done for the Cardinal.

Patriots seeking offensive improvement heading into AFC Championship Game

Patriots seeking offensive improvement heading into AFC Championship Game New England players were not satisfied with how they played in divisional round win vs. Texans. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iC1Nfj Dion Lewis became the first player in NFL history to score rushing, receiving and kickoff return touchdowns in a playoff game as the Patriots pulled away for a 34-16 win over the Texans.

Patriots vs. Texans: Full Report Card Grades for New England

It was a historic night on many levels for the New England Patriots , but the most historic mark of all is that they are heading to their sixth straight AFC Championship Game and have now made 11 conference championship games in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. Getting to the AFC title game was not a pretty sight, as the Patriots flirted with disaster by playing a sloppy game against the major underdogs, the Houston Texans .

Image: Brock bottom

In his first road postseason start, not much was expected of Brock Osweiler , but a lot was asked. Osweiler attempted 40 passes in Saturday’s Divisional Round loss to the Patriots , throwing one touchdown, three second-half interceptions and countless short-of-the-sticks third-down lasers.

Patriots-Texans hype video makes New England seem even more invincible

As if the Patriots weren’t terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that doesn’t exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself. As if the Patriots weren’t terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that, well, doesn’t exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself ahead of Saturday night’s game.

AFC Divisional Playoff 2017, Texans vs Patriots: 5 Keys to the Game

The five biggest keys to the 2017 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots There’s nothing worse than watching the New England Patriots and Houston Texans play one another. The pre-game hype becomes nothing but a bunch of rear-quarters kissing where the two teams try and out-compliment one another.

NFL player with Surrey connection set to chase Brady and Patriots

Christian Covington started his football career during his elementary-school days, patrolling the sidelines at Vancouver College’s O’Hagan Field as the waterboy for the Fighting Irish senior varsity team. On Saturday, in a leap many dare to dream but few ever achieve, the Houston Texans’ second-year defensive end will line up as a starter along the NFL’s No.

Patriots QB Tom Brady should have WR Danny Amendola

Ranking the NFL’s divisional playoff teams 1-8 With only the top competitors remaining, we take a look at who has the strongest group. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ibm4rF USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.

Tom Brady has led the New England Patriots to four

Tom Brady says he can relate to Odell Beckham Jr.’s trip to Miami The Patriots QB says he took trips that weren’t ‘publicized’ when he was younger. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iaGW2o USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.

AP Power Rankings: Pats finish regular season at No. 1

The Patriots finished the regular season with an NFL -best 14-2 record. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs and will start their drive for their seventh Super Bowl appearance in Foxborough on Jan. 14. The Patriots also finished the season as the unanimous choice for the top spot in the final AP Pro32 poll of the season, released Tuesday.

Brady throws for 3 scores to help Pats beat Miami, 35-14

The New England Patriots finished the regular season with a perfect road record, and are hoping their next trip is to the Super Bowl. Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and three scores Sunday to help the Patriots clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs by beating the Miami Dolphins 35-14.

Dolphins get on board before half, trail 20-7

For a fair portion of the first quarter, it looked like the Patriots would be able to stroll into halftime content that they’d done enough to win Sunday’s game over the Dolphins. They still hold a comfortable lead, but it will take more than sleepwalking through the rest of the proceedings to ensure they take the top seed in the AFC playoffs.

Patriots stem Dolphins rally with long Julian Edelman touchdown

Wide receiver Michael Floyd caught his first touchdown pass as a Patriot in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Dolphins and he had a big impact on another touchdown in the second half. Floyd crushed Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett with a block that helped Julian Edelman turn a short pass into a 77-yard touchdown.

Patriots should fear nobody in AFC

… against Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports of the Boston Herald, pretty much sums it up. “For those who fell asleep early last night like me, the Pats open the playoffs …

Top 10 MVP candidates

This year’s MVP discussion has been the most meandering in recent memory. Should the Cowboys ‘ dynamic rookie duo split the award? Is Dallas’ dominant offensive line even eligible? Should Tom Brady be disqualified for “cheating” ? Does David Johnson deserve the acclaim despite his team’s disappointing record? Should we ignore the first three quarters of the game and reward Matthew Stafford or Derek Carr for their fourth-quarter miracles? The smoke has finally cleared after months of spinning narratives and manufactured debate, leaving one name at the top of the mountain.

Pats can avoid pitfall of 2015 with win over struggling Jets

In this Dec. 5, 2016, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty looks to pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Petty will make his fourth NFL start after his status was uncertain earlier in the week after suffering a bruised chest against Miami last Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. less FILE – In this Dec. 5, 2016, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty looks to pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Petty will … more FILE – In this Dec. 12, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass.

Denver’s defense can’t hide all of Broncos’ many flaws

New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan celebrates a tackle against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver. Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, left, a New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick met on the field after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver.