Two weeks after healthy scratch, Jabaal Sheard raises his level of play
Just two weeks after he made headlines for the wrong reasons, Jabaal Sheard drew praise from coach Bill Belichick for his strong play against the Rams.
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2016 Schedule
10-2, 1st in AFC East
Should Tom Brady be considered the greatest QB ever? (1:53)
The commercial: Malcolm Butler vs. Antonio Brown
Malcolm Butler and Antonio Brown are competing to stay one step ahead of each other ... in a commercial.
Why Malcolm Mitchell is an emerging fantasy asset (1:07)
Is Tom Brady a must-start for the fantasy playoffs? (1:15)
Bill Belichick didn't think of pulling Tom Brady late in win over Rams
Why didn't Bill Belichick pull QB Tom Brady out against the Rams late in the game? The Patriots coach doesn't take double-digit leads for granted.
If the regular season ended today...
...the Patriots would have a first-round bye, but the Raiders would actually be the AFC's top seed, thanks to tiebreakers. That said, Oakland's footing is far from secure. Playoff picture
Contender kryptonite: Big weaknesses on the top 15 teams
The pass rush in Dallas and New England. The run defense in Oakland and Washington. A new injury in Seattle. The NFL's likely playoff field is full of holes.
Which of Tom Brady's 201 victories is the most meaningful to him?
Tom Brady's No. 1 all-time victory came in the biggest game of the season.
Tom Brady: 'It's always been about winning'
Brady has been pretty successful in that regard, bagging his NFL-record 201st career victory Sunday against the Rams. "I've been fortunate to be on a lot of great teams," he said afterward. Sights and sounds
Lighter defensive load could help Patriots defense as Ravens await
New England's defense is rounding into form just in time for a matchup with Baltimore, which usually provides a physical test for the Patriots.
The best NFL QBs who could change teams in 2017
What's the likelihood of Jimmy Garoppolo and Tony Romo playing for new teams next season? These are the 10 most talented quarterbacks who have a realistic shot of changing addresses in 2017.
Bill Belichick's pride with '01 team's return provides glimpse into his football heart
Bill Belichick rarely lets his guard down emotionally, but he made no effort to hide his warm feelings for the Patriots' first Super Bowl champs.
Star quarterbacks put Tom Brady's 201 wins in perspective
Tom Brady, now the all-time winningest NFL quarterback, already had earned the respect of former greats like Drew Bledsoe, Brett Favre and John Elway.
Patriots will continue to find ways to create offense (1:03)
Brady shredded Rams with short passes
Per ESPN Stats & Info, Tom Brady's average pass traveled only 5.1 yards past the line of scrimmage on Sunday, his smallest average this season. But Brady's dink-and-dunk game was effective.
Stephen Gostkowski a bright spot for Patriots; Martellus Bennett quiet
Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski was "up" on Sunday, while tight end Martellus Bennett, who is battling injuries, was "down."
Patriots pass first test since losing Rob Gronkowski for the season
Playing their first game since tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent season-ending back surgery, the Patriots did what the Patriots often do.
Patriots were just fine without Gronk (0:43)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots' offense reinvented itself without Rob Gronkowski in a 26-10 win over the Rams, but one question going forward: Will No. 4 WR Danny Amendola be available after he was spotted leaving the stadium with crutches and a walking boot?
Brady sets wins record in Patriots victory (1:17)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick says, "Tom breaking the record, that's what it is all about, winning games."
Brady 'grateful' for his teammates after earning 201st win (0:41)
2016 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 319 | 207 |
| Miami | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 255 | 278 |
| Buffalo | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 305 | 274 |
| New York | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | 196 | 266 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards270.35th
Rushing Yards117.36th
Points For26.46th
Points Against17.3Tied-2nd
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
2016 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(29) | Cyrus Jones | CB | Alabama |
| 3(15) | Joe Thuney | OG | North Carolina State |
| 3(28) | Jacoby Brissett | QB | North Carolina State |
| 3(33) | Vincent Valentine | DT | Nebraska |
| 4(14) | Malcolm Mitchell | WR | Georgia |
| 6(33) | Kamu Grugier-Hill | CB | Eastern Illinois |
| 6(39) | Elandon Roberts | ILB | Houston |
| 6(46) | Ted Karras | OG | Illinois |
| 7(4) | Devin Lucien | WR | Arizona State |
