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FOXBORO -- Has Patrick Mahomes taken a step back from being the quarterback who went toe-to-toe with Tom Brady a year ago? Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss Mahomes sophomore season, and if he's now better prepared to beat the Patriots

Breaking down the key matchups in Sunday's Patriots-Chiefs game. It's a battle of two of the best coaches in the game in Bill Belichick and Andy Reid. From a player point of view, Travis Kelce vs Stephon Gilmore is a superstar matchup, while James Ferentz will go up against Chris Jones in his first career start.

With four games and the playoffs left in 2019, why are so many Patriots fans heads already in 2020? Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the rumors about Tom Brady's future in New England, and why the best thing to do right now is ignore them.

Recapping the news from Friday in Foxborough. Despite an erroneous report Friday morning that the team had re-signed kicker Nick Folk, the Patriots still do not have a kicker on the roster with their game against the Chiefs just 48 hours away. On the injury front, Tom Brady once again proves to be a quick healer while the Chiefs rule out a key player

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FOXBORO -- Evan Lazar and Alex Barth take stock of the 2019 Patriots as they hit the quarter pole. Has Stephon Gilmore passed Tom Brady as the team's MVP? The Ups and Downs of the rookie class. Plus, what lies ahead in the final four games

Patriots first round pick N'Keal Harry has struggled out of the gate his rookie year. Should the blame go to him, or the coaching staff? Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss how Josh McDaniels may be holding Harry back, and what the offense needs to do to get the most out of him

Their last meeting may have been just 11 months ago, but both the Patriots and Chiefs bring a new dynamic into their game on Sunday. Should we buy in to the revamped Chiefs defense? Will the Patriots offense be able to ground and pound like they did last year? Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break it down from Foxboro

Good news and bad news for the Patriots on Wednesday's Injury Report. Tom Brady has returned to the list, with a toe injury added to his already existing elbow injury. However, it appears the illness that swept the locker room is mostly gone

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Recapping the Patriots 28-22 loss to the Texans in Houston. Mike Petraglia, Evan Lazar, and Alex Barth go back through what could be a season-defining loss for New England. What went wrong? Who is at fault? And is there any shot left for the Patriots to catch the Ravens For more Patriots coverage, follow @PatriotsCLNS on Twitter

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FOXBORO -- Following Nick Folk's emergency surgery, the Patriot signed Kai Forbath to the roster, the third time the team has needed to replace a kicker this season. What can Patriots fans expect from Forbath? And how will Bill Belichick adjust his strategy? Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break it down from Gillette Stadium.

The Patriots face crucial match-ups both internally and externally in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. How will Bill Belichick's squad handle a game following a week the flu ran through the locker room? Among those who was sick was Stephon Gilmore, who New England needs to lock down Deandre Hopkins on Sunday. On the other side of the ball, can N'Keal Harry step up?

As Bill Belichick likes to say, "real football starts after Thanksgiving". With the end of the regular season in sight, Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the AFC field. How many wins will it take the Patriots to secure the number one seed? Which division leader is in the most trouble? And who ends up with that number six seed?

Get caught up on the illness sweeping the Patriots locker room and how it could effect the team on Sunday. 18 players total were listed on the report, with 17 questionable. In addition to those dealing with the illness, there's also news on Tom Brady and Julian Edelman For more Patriots coverage, follow @PatriotsCLNS on Twitter

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FOXBORO -- Wednesday was all about Wide Receivers at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots top three weapons were all listed on the injury report, including two missing practice all together. A pass catcher was signed to the practice squad. Finally, Antonio Brown is back in the news

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FOXBORO -- It may be easy to overlook the 6-4 Cowboys as they come to Gillette this Sunday, but their roster is more talented than their record suggests. What is the reason for Dallas' slow start, and how much of a challenge to they pose to the Patriots? Evan Lazar, Alex Barth, and Sierra Goodwill discuss.

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Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their final thoughts on the Patriots 17-10 win over the Eagles. Was the defensive effort a sign that their performance in Baltimore was a fluke? And where does the offense need the most help? Finally, special teams saves the day.

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FOXBORO -- The latest injury news from the Patriots and Eagles ahead of their game on Sunday. Philadelphia will be without two of its top options in the passing game, while their leading rushers status is in doubt. New England listed seven players as questionable

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FOXBORO -- Revisiting the biggest story in the NFL right now, and if the Patriots would ever find themselves in a similar scenario. What led to Myles Garrett's freakout and ejection last night? Could Freddie Kitchens have played a factor? And what do the Patriots do to avoid such situations?

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FOXBORO -- It's no secret the Patriots have spent the season searching to improve Tom Brady's weapons. How has it payed off? Evan Lazar, Alex Barth, and Sierra Goodwill grade the Patriots pass-catchers halfway through the season.

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