Analysis: In the words of other Patriots, the offense was worse than numbers could capture. It was broken. Dysfunctional. Riddled with distrust.

The omissions of Patricia and Judge from the Shrine Bowl coaching staff has raised some eyebrows.

Shawn Jefferson, Cardinals associate head coach/wide receivers coach, played wide receiver for the Patriots from 1996-1999.

Marcus Jones led the league in punt return yards and his 84-yard return against the Jets was the NFL’s longest this season.

Following a frustrating season and a postseason meeting with owner Robert Kraft, Coach Bill Belichick plans to reshape the offensive staff.

Commentary: If Coach Bill Belichick isn’t amenable to change, owner Robert Kraft might have to be ready to be.

Commentary: Bill Belichick put Matt Patricia and Joe Judge in charge of New England’s offense and it clearly backfired.

New England gives up two kickoff-return touchdowns, and doesn’t get the help it needs to back into the playoffs.

Buffalo will host New England in a game that has playoff implications for both teams.

‘Life is bigger than this game. And I think this is one of those humbling moments for all of us,’ said New England Coach Bill Belichick.