Coach Bill Belichick’s calendar dictates the Patriots must self-identify by late October, know who they are and how they want to play.
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Patriots notebook: Pats stand pat at trade deadline, ‘moving on to the Colts’
The Patriots’ coach wouldn’t admit if he was happy with his roster, saying the team could still make more roster moves before the season ends.
Patriots’ issues on display in win over Jets
New England’s offensive line struggled and the defense allowed Zach Wilson to pass for 355 yards.
Patriots rebound, beat Jets for 13th straight time
Bill Belichick moves into second place on the NFL’s career coaching victories list with New England’s 22-17 victory.
Jets look to end 12-game skid against rival Patriots
The Jets are surging and in the best position to knock off the Patriots in years for their first win over New England since Week 16 in 2015.
Patriots notebook: Mac Jones expected to start against Jets
The second-year quarterback, who was pulled after three series against Chicago, reportedly took most of the snaps at Wednesday’s practice.
Despite return of Mac Jones, uncertainty remains at QB for Patriots
Jones started in New England’s loss to Chicago after missing three games, but was benched in the second quarter in favor of Bailey Zappe.
Patriots use two QBs in humbling loss to Bears, 33-14
Mac Jones starts, but is replaced by Bailey Zappe in the second quarter of a lopsided loss at home.
Pats offense could look similar, even if Mac Jones returns
New England has emphasized the running game more with Bailey Zappe filling in and has won two straight.
Patriots QB Jones heading toward return against Bears on Monday night
Mac Jones is closing in on four weeks since he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Ravens, the typical recovery period for his injury.