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Analysis: The Patriots knew the Steelers’ end-of-game plan better than the Steelers did

by Mark Maske December 18, 2017February 13, 2018

The Belichick effect was seen when the Steelers tried a fateful fake-spike throw for the end zone on third down in the final seconds.

by Adam Kilgore December 18, 2017February 13, 2018

Replay necessitates that officials inspect the play at a level that is virtually irrelevant to the intended parameters of the game.

by WILL GRAVES December 17, 2017February 13, 2018

New England clinches the AFC East, winning with a wild finish.

by WILL GRAVES December 14, 2017February 13, 2018

Playing zone coverage has proven foolhardy for Pittsburgh against Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Released last week by Cleveland, Kenny Britt provides depth at a position where the Patriots have been ravaged by injuries.

by ADAM KILGORE December 12, 2017February 13, 2018

New England’s loss throws an unexpected twist into next Sunday’s matchup in Pittsburgh.

by KAREN GUREGIAN December 12, 2017February 13, 2018

The Patriots quarterback failed to complete a pass in the first quarter and was 0-for-11 on third down.

by STEVEN WINE December 11, 2017February 13, 2018

Tom Brady gets intercepted twice and New England never leads, slipping one game behind Pittsburgh in the race for the top spot in the AFC.

by STEVEN WINE December 11, 2017February 13, 2018

Even without suspended tight end Rob Gronkowski, the Pats are favored to beat the Dolphins by 11 points.

by JIMMY GOLEN December 4, 2017February 13, 2018

The New England tight end will have to sit out next Monday’s game in Miami, barring a successful appeal.