Author: Mark Daniels, Providence Journal

Until Sunday, the New England Patriots had not owned a losing record after five games since November in the 2002 season.

The Patriots will be without their entire starting backfield Monday vs. the Chiefs after running back Sony Michel was ruled out.

Though Cam Newton came up 1 yard short of leading the Patriots to a comeback win over the Seahawks, the QB supported his team’s decision.

Patriots RB James White was inactive for Sunday’s game after his father was killed in a car accident, but he remained on his teammates’ minds.

Bill Belichick said Nick Folk and rookie Justin Rohrwasser are both “NFL quality,” but the two kickers remain on the Patriots’ practice squad.

David Andrews’ 2019 season was derailed when blood clots were discovered in his lungs, but the Patriots center is ready to return this year.

With his first selection in the 2020 NFL draft, Bill Belichick opted to bolster the New England Patriots’ secondary with safety Kyle Dugger.

The New England Patriots could be poised to add another quarterback, possibly in the draft, after releasing Cody Kessler.

Tom Brady isn’t the only starter leaving New England, as the Patriots will have to replace several players who departed in free agency.