In 2008, Tom Brady tore his ACL less than eight minutes into the first quarter of the Patriots’ season opener. Matt Cassel was the new QB1.
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Patriots notebook: Mac Jones shoulders blame, but earns respect from teammates
New England quarterback Mac Jones said he was a big reason for the loss to the Eagles, but the defense quickly stepped up to share the burden.
Patriots notebook: Does New England have a secret weapon for Miami’s Tyreek Hill?
In six games when covering speedy Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Jonathan Jones has allowed a total of seven catches for 88 yards, on 16 targets.
Patriots rookie Marte Mapu learns that versatility equals value
Marte Mapu is listed as a linebacker but truly doesn’t have a set position, so he learned them all.
Patriots notebook: Tom Brady looks to Peyton Manning for inspiration at ceremony
Brady was honored Sunday at the Patriots’ season opener and took a page from his longtime rival at the halftime show.
Patriots offense shows improvement despite Week 1 loss to Eagles
Some problems that plagued New England last season popped up again Sunday, but quarterback Mac Jones looked more comfortable.
Patriots notebook: Bill Belichick doesn’t pin loss on just QB Mac Jones
Belichick said everyone could have made one or two more plays in New England’s 20-25 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Patriots can’t complete comeback, fall to Eagles in opener, 25-20
New England nearly erases an early 16-0 deficit, but the defending NFC champions hold on with a couple late defensive stands.
New England honors Tom Brady, who calls himself a Patriot for life
Brady, who won six Super Bowls in 20 seasons with New England, will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame next June.
Tom Brady’s shadow looms over Patriots as season begins
Brady, who won six Super Bowls as New England’s quarterback, will be honored on Sunday during the Patriots’ season opener.