Author: Mark Daniels, The Providence Journal

The Patriots once looked like they could make a return to the Super Bowl stage, but New England now looks like a longshot after two troubling losses.

It’s natural to overreact in NFL. But what should we make of the Patriots after their loss to the Colts in a game that looked a lot like 2-4 start.

The Patriots put together a well-rounded performance against the Titans to notch their sixth consecutive victory on Sunday.

Ahead of the game against his former team, Panthers CB Stephon Gilmore said he had disagreements with the Patriots regarding his 2020 quad injury.

Former Patriots safety Patrick Chung was also charged with vandalizing property after his arrest on Tuesday, according to court documents.

Sean Morey had a front-row seat to the start of the Patriots’ dynasty as Tom Brady’s first slot receiver who caught his first pass.

The Patriots coach said his team wasn’t “as good of an option” as the Buccaneers even after Tom Brady spent his first 20 NFL seasons in New England.

The Patriots looked sloppy in a loss to the Saints on Sunday, and New England won’t have much room for error against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

Cam Newton said he would divulge more details on Friday, but the quarterback appears intent on playing again after being cut by the Patriots.

With Cam Newton and Brian Hoyer released, and Jarrett Stidham placed on the PUP list, rookie Mac Jones is the only QB on the Patriots’ 53-man roster.