The Patriots face their former quarterback for the first time Sunday night and it is something to relish, former teammates and opponents say.
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Brady’s coming to town and the Patriots have issues to fix
New England is struggling without its former quarterback, who left for Tampa Bay and won the Super Bowl last year.
Patriots have much to fix, with Tom Brady looming next
New England struggled to get much going against New Orleans, and the Super Bowl champs are coming to town next Sunday.
Saints shut down Patriots, 28-13
Mac Jones throws three interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, as New England falls to 1-2.
Patriots notebook: Team to honor Julian Edelman at halftime Sunday
Receiver Julian Edelman retired after last season, but fans who could not see him last year with empty stadiums will be able to give him a proper sendoff.
Patriots’ defense finds it groove against Jets
New England is allowing an average of 11.5 points after intercepting Jets quarterback Zach Wilson four times.
Patriots defense shuts down Jets as Jones earns first win
Mac Jones prevails in a battle of rookie quarterbacks, as New England intercepts Zach Wilson four times and beats New York, 25-6.
The Jets are the perfect opponent to let Patriots QB Mac Jones air it out
Commentary: Jones was not asked to do too much against a stout Miami defense, but the Patriots should open up their offense in Week 2.
Patriots notebook: Offensive line challenged to better protect Mac Jones
New England’s offensive line has ‘just gotta be better’ when it comes to protecting its rookie quarterback.
Lack of ball security troubles Patriots’ running back coach
Running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris both lost fumbles in New England’s 17-16 loss to the Dolphins.