PATRIOTS NEGOTIATING EXTENSION WITH HIGHLY COVETED JEROD MAYO WHO REPORTEDLY TURNS DOWN PANTHERS INTERVIEW

Replacing longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, now the head coach of the , with former head coach and former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as the Patriots' offensive play-caller went as expected -- poorly. Also, as expected, there will be changes to the New England coaching staff following head coach Bill Belich

and the host and the in an NFC North showdown on CBS and. The Packers have won three of their last five games and need a win on Sunday to get into the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2020. They host a Bears side that has been eliminated from playoff contention but is playing very well, winning two straight heading into Week 18. You can stream