Rex Burkhead suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s 27-20 loss to the Texans.
New England Patriots
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.
Newton helps Patriots get back on track
Cam Newton throws his first touchdown pass since Week 3 in New England’s big win over Baltimore on Sunday night.
Patriots surprise Ravens, keep playoff hopes alive
Rex Burkhead catches two TD passes – one from wide receiver Jakobi Meyers – and New England gets its second straight win.