New England is fined $350,000, while New Orleans is fined $500,000 and loses a seventh-round draft pick.
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Patriots notebook: Running back Michel expected to return Sunday
Sony Michael has been out for seven weeks with a quad injury.
Patriots running back Burkhead done for season
Rex Burkhead suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s 27-20 loss to the Texans.
December is looking different this year for the Pats
New England has a lot of work to do to make the playoffs after falling to 4-6 with a loss to lowly Houston.
Patriots have little margin for error
New England might need to win its last six games to have a realistic chance to make the playoffs for the 12th straight season.
Watson, Texans snap Patriots’ two-game winning streak
Deshaun Watson accounts for three touchdowns as Houston beats New England, 27-20.
Patriots hope to ride recent resurgence into playoff contention
Cam Newton is getting more comfortable since returning from the COVID-19 list, and New England’s offense is starting to roll.
Patriots notebook: Carl Davis on playing in New England: ‘It’s not for the mentally soft’
After getting claimed off waivers and coming back from a concussion, Davis is fitting in well on the defensive line.
Burkhead becomes an invaluable component to Patriots offense
He might not be the starter, but running back Rex Burkhead is often a player the Patriots go to in clutch situations … and he continues to come through.
Patriots notebook: Jackson’s ball skills on display during record interception run
J.C. Jackson, filling in as the No. 1 cornerback with Stephon Gilmore injured, has six interceptions overall and one in five straight games.