Who is one potential breakout player for each AFC East team in 2013? Buffalo Bills: Last year Buffalo running back C.J. Spiller was one of the breakout players in the entire NFL. This season, Buffalo's breakout star most likely will be on the other side of the football.
The AFC East saw several breakout players make their marks last season. Buffalo Bills tailback C.J. Spiller, New England Patriots left tackle Nate Solder, and Miami Dolphins receiver Brian Hartline are among the players who had career years in 2012.
The day after the New England Patriots' 28-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens felt like a funeral in the heart of Patriots country. The employees at my Foxborough, Mass., hotel -- some who sported Patriots jerseys -- were sullen.
Everyone knows quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots' top-rated offense will be ready for the postseason. But what exactly do we make of New England’s inconsistent defense? Will we see the aggressive Patriots defense that shut out the Miami Dolphins two weeks ago in the regular-season finale?
The mob of media surrounded the usual veteran suspects in the locker room after the New England Patriots' 42-14 victory against the Houston Texans on Monday night. First, Pro Bowl receiver Wes Welker held court in front of the cameras and tape recorders.
The New England Patriots have a losing record for the first time in nine years. Their head coach is in hot water with the NFL for grabbing an official, there are key injuries on offense and the Patriots have a tough road game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills (2-1).
Is Titans left tackle Michael Roos maintaining his typical high level of play? Rookie pass-rusher Chandler Jones had a big first game for the Patriots Sunday in New England’s 34-13 victory at LP Field.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the things that made critics wary of the five-year, $35 million contract Michael Griffin signed in the offseason was the safety’s propensity for missed tackles. We saw a picture perfect “Griff whiff” with 7:17 left on the clock in the second quarter at LP Field on Sunday, when New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley took a carry wide right.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans had two big issues coming into their opener against the Patriots. Both have been magnified in the first half, which ended with New England ahead 21-3 and in complete control.
The reigning AFC champion New England Patriots began their 2012 preseason with a 7-6 win over the New Orleans Saints. Here are some notes and observations: What I liked: It was an impressive night for New England's running game.
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