Houston’s defense plays a softer two-deep safety zone, which should allow the Patriots’ short, quick passing game to operate efficiently

Jason McCourty bids farewell to New England with goodbye posting over social media, signs one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.

Deshaun Watson had played them extremely well in his earlier starts but on Sunday, he looked like a magician.

His third-quarter 41-yard touchdown pass to Damiere Byrd was a beauty as he arced a throw right on the money as Byrd hauled it in over his shoulder in a basket catch.

On Sunday night, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski formally announced over Instagram that he will be retiring from the NFL after nine professional seasons.

The Rams defense struggled in the passing game against “12 personnel” groupings (2 WR, 1TE, 2RB) and look for the Patriots to utilize White and Burkhead

The Patriots could package those picks (23,31) and move up into the Top 15 to snag a quarterback of the future, like a Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, Lamar Jackson or Baker Mayfield,

In this episode, we spent a good amount of it discussing the Brandin Cooks trade in three different ways. Later on in the Patriots Fourth And Two Roundtable, we talked about our three positional needs heading into the Draft. After that, we debated if the Patriots issues on defense are scheme related, or about the personnel. We finished the show with a lively discussion on Rob Gronkowski.

Patriots say their goodbyes and congratulations to departed free agents Danny Amendola, Malcolm Butler, and Dion Lewis.

Best social media postings from the Patriots send off rally and opening night media session on Monday.

Best social media postings from the New England Patriots AFC Championship victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Patriots entered the 2017 Divisional Playoffs as heavy favorites over the upstart Tennessee Titans, but were seeking to advance to their seventh consecutive AFC championship game.

Malcolm Mitchell not activated to 53 man roster for AFC Divisional Playoffs, will not play against the Tennessee Titans.

Brandin Cooks and Rob Gronkowski spend the bye week at TD Garden in Boston for a Bruins hockey game.

Best social media postings from the Patriots Week 17 victory over the New York Jets.