NFL notebook: Bengals coach saw the Patriots in the big game last season

He lost as an assistant with the Rams, and now Zac Taylor leads the Bengals against the Pats.

How did Patriots offense become one of NFL’s worst?

It’s befuddling and bewildering. The New England offense is among the worst in the NFL, and there are plenty of contributing factors.

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Julian Edelman’s toughness galvanizing Patriots behind the scenes

The veteran receiver hasn’t been fully healthy this season, but he remains the team's most reliable offensive threat.

Patriots are champions at ignoring the noise

The latest controversy over videotaping the Bengals may only enhance the team's us-against-the-world attitude.

Patriots notebook: NFL will consider Spygate in its investigation of Patriots

Commissioner Roger Goodell refused to put a timetable on the league's probe of illegal video taken by a Patriots' crew during Cincinnati’s game on Sunday.

Being a Patriots fan shouldn’t be this difficult

Only a few days ago the biggest worries were over the offensive line or the wide receivers. Now, it's Spygate II.

This sequel for New England just goes way too far past stupid

Are the Patriots really this dumb? Would they knowingly videotape the Bengals – the 1-12 Bengals – illegally after the reputation gained from Spygate? Really?

NFL notebook: Belichick says he had no involvement with crew filming Bengals sideline

New England Coach Bill Belichick denies any involvement with the crew who inappropriately took video footage of the Cincinnati sideline during Sunday's game against the Browns.

Frustrations continue to mount for Patriots’ offense

New England gets a little creative on offense, but still falls short against Kansas City – its second straight loss.