Commentary: New England brings back Bill O’Brien to run the offense, addressing one of the team’s most glaring issues.

Following a frustrating season and a postseason meeting with owner Robert Kraft, Coach Bill Belichick plans to reshape the offensive staff.

Commentary: If Coach Bill Belichick isn’t amenable to change, owner Robert Kraft might have to be ready to be.

Commentary: Bill Belichick put Matt Patricia and Joe Judge in charge of New England’s offense and it clearly backfired.

Needing a win over Buffalo to make the playoffs, New England couldn’t overcome some key errors, including allowing two touchdowns on kickoff returns.

New England gives up two kickoff-return touchdowns, and doesn’t get the help it needs to back into the playoffs.

Buffalo will host New England in a game that has playoff implications for both teams.

‘Life is bigger than this game. And I think this is one of those humbling moments for all of us,’ said New England Coach Bill Belichick.

New England (8-8) has control of its playoff fate entering the final week of the schedule, despite a poor offense and some befuddling moments.

New England avoids playoff elimination and can clinch a postseason berth by beating Buffalo in its season finale.