MARCUS JONES

The Monday night matchup between Buffalo (12-3) and Cincinnati (11-4) is the only one in Week 17 that features two teams with winning records. There was also only one matchup of winning teams in Week 16 of the 2009 season, Week 17 of 2003, Week 16 of 2001 and Week 16 of 1990. There was also one week this late in the season that had no matchups of winning teams, coming in Week 16 of the 2007 season. This is the fewest winning teams after 16 weeks since 1985, when 11 of the 28 teams finished with winning records. The previous low of winning teams through 16 weeks since the league expanded to 32 teams in 2002 was 14, happening in 2004, 2007 and 2015.

This is not exactly a winning weekend upcoming of NFL football.

The latest on QB situations in Miami and New York, plus a rundown of playoff scenarios for the AFC East contenders.

The Patriots nearly clawed back for a win against Cincinnati. But their offensive issues are clear and glaring. It's time for a complete overhaul.

— (AP) — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals forced a late turnover in the red zone to preserve a 22-18 win over the New England Patriots on Saturday. The Bengals punted it back four plays later, but the Patriots turned the ball over on downs. A defensive holding penalty on the Bengals and 15-yard completion from Mac Jones to Marcus Jones put the ball on the Cincinnati 31. Facing third-and-29, Jones avoided the Bengals pass rush and got off a pass that was deflected at the goal line and fell into the hands of Jakobi Meyers for a 48-yard TD. INJURIESBengals: OT La’el Collins limped off in the first quarter with a left knee injury and was ruled out.

Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals forced a late turnover in the red zone to preserve a 22-18 win over the New England Patriots.

Mac Jones was visibly upset with the Patriots coaches in Monday's win over the Cardinals. Can he reconcile his relationship with Matt Patricia?

The Arizona Cardinals lost Kyler Murray for likely the season on the third play of the game. Then, they lost their ninth game of the season, falling to the New England Patriots at home.

Torrey Moore has been charged in one of the cases in Montgomery County, Md.

— The owner of a Maryland gun shop is accused of firing a gun at an undercover police car, authorities said. The well-known owner of a Rockville gun store is being charged with first-degree assault and handgun offenses. https://t.co/XbBr5kOCwf — WUSA9 (@wusa9) December 7, 2022As the officer attempted to drive away, he radioed for assistance, WJLA-TV reported. “The shop owner was apologetic to the officers.”The officer was patrolling the area because of several gun store burglaries, WUSA-TV reported. “The officer was clearly in fear for his life.”On Nov. 25, Atlantic Guns, another gun shop in Rockville, was targeted by thieves, WUSA reported.

What does seem apparent is his vocal outburst had an undertone: He wants the training wheels to be removed from the offense. So that’s really the process.”WHAT’S WORKINGThe Patriots' offensive issues meant they were punting a lot on Thursday. Trailing 17-7, the Patriots took over with 1:20 left and drove to the Buffalo 35 with 50 seconds remaining. His surprise usage on offense and subsequent 48-yard touchdown reception was the Patriots’ biggest highlight. It drops the Patriots to a conversion rate of 36.2% for the season, which ranks 27th in the NFL.

Quarterback Mac Jones was adamant his expletive-laced tirade on the sideline during the Patriots' 24-10 loss to Buffalo was about motivating himself and not an emotional plea about the play-calling or directed at his coaches.

The Buffalo Bills are now on a three-game winning streak after taking down their AFC East rival New England Patriots on Thursday night on the road.

Week 13 of the NFL kicks off with the Patriots playing host to the Bills on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top pays!

Week 13 of the NFL kicks off with the Patriots playing host to the Bills on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top pays!

The New England Patriots figured the Buffalo Bills defense wasn't thinking about cornerback Marcus Jones in its game planning this week, and it paid off for the first touchdown.

MINNEAPOLIS — (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26 on Thursday night. Their fourth quarter included two three-and-out punts, a turnover on downs at the Minnesota 39 and a desperation last drive that went nowhere. Another vital call went the Vikings way a few minutes later when Pierre Strong Jr. was called for running into punter Ryan Wright. With a fresh set of downs, Cousins and the Vikings cruised up the field for the go-ahead touchdown. The Vikings had 231 yards in the first half, more than the Patriots allowed in the previous two games combined.

Still sporting eye black, Zach Wilson stood before reporters and cameras underneath Gillette Stadium on Sunday evening for the customary postgame interview session. Wilson had completed just 9-of-22 pass attempts for 77 yards, and was sacked four times. Even Wilson, still on his slotted rookie deal, is one of the 10 highest-paid Jets this season. The Jets' defense is only allowing 20.7 points a game, and over the last five weeks has only allowed an average of 13.6. Of course, constructive criticism lands better when it's clear you're being just as demanding of yourself as you are of others.

A Maryland condominium building was ignited in flames Wednesday by a resident who intended to kill himself in the explosion. The blast injured over a dozen people.

Tony Pollard continues to be the Cowboys' X-factor, while Cordarrelle Patterson makes his Hall of Fame case. Recapping Week 11 in the NFL.

The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 10-3 on Sunday after rookie cornerback scored a touchdown on an 84-yard punt return with 5 seconds left on the clock.

We got you covered with all the NFL Week 11 wacky wins to bad beats. Here's a rundown on how bettors fared during this week's slate of games.

In a league struggling to score points, New England may have found a winning recipe. On Sunday, it was a last-second punt return by Marcus Jones.

— (AP) — Marcus Jones returned a punt 84 yards for a touchdown with 5 seconds remaining and the New England Patriots outlasted the stunned New York Jets 10-3 on Sunday. The Jets haven’t won in Foxborough since the 2010 playoffs when they knocked out the Patriots in the divisional round. The Patriots moved the ball well at times, with Mac Jones completing 23 of 27 passes for 246 yards. Back-to-back plays involving Denzel Mims and Jonathan Jones kept the Jets alive late in the fourth. Patriots: C David Andrews left late in the first quarter with a thigh injury and didn’t return.

Marcus Jones returned a punt 84 yards for a touchdown with 5 seconds remaining and the New England Patriots outlasted the New York Jets 10-3.

For 59 minutes and 45 seconds of game clock, the New York Jets and New England Patriots spent turns eating their own boogers and rolling around in the mud. It was a fourth down with the game appearing to be headed to overtime when the first touchdown was scored. Both defenses played out of their minds for the entirety of the game and a special teams explosion ended up being the difference between these two teams. On a cold, windy day in Foxborough, defense and special teams reigned supreme. A loud touchdown on a rather quiet day for everyone that played on offense.

At least one person died and 12 were injured in an explosion at a Gaithersburg, Maryland, apartment complex on Wednesday.

Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been selected All-Americans by The Associated Press.

Jerome Ford rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Cincinnati broke open a close game in the third quarter and rolled past No. 16 Houston 35-20 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.

Clayton Tune threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 17 Houston extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 31-13 victory over Memphis.

Body camera videos released Tuesday show a 21-year-old Black man moving inside a parked car moments before police shot and killed him outside a McDonald's restaurant in Maryland. At a media briefing, Montgomery County police Chief Marcus Jones narrated a 28-minute-long compilation of bodycam video excerpts and a recorded phone call between police and the driver, Ryan LeRoux, before the July 16 shooting in Gaithersburg. Jones, who didn't take any questions from reporters, said police recovered a gun from LeRoux's lap after four officers opened fire on him.

The Charlotte transportation plan has struggled to gain traction among north Mecklenburg officials.

The proposal is part of the $2.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2022.

The mayor’s salary would rise by 41.5% while city council members would see a salary hike of about 50%.

Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones presented his recommended $2.7-billion budget on Monday.

Investigators said the incidents are driven by 12 to 15 year olds with time on their hands.

The eleventh superseding indictment adds a new defendant charged with a racketeering conspiracy related to his membership in MS-13, including a double homicide and drug trafficking. Branches or “cliques” of MS-13, one of the largest street gangs in the United States, operate throughout Maryland, including in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, Maryland. At all times during the conspiracy, members of MS-13 were expected to protect the name, reputation, and status of the gang from rival gang members and other persons. Pursuant to this plan and as directed by Alvarado-Requeno, Contreras-Avalos and other MS-13 members and associates allegedly stabbed the two victims to death. The next day, Jacome and other members and associates of MS-13 allegedly returned to Germantown to bury the victim’s body.