The NFL offseason can't get here soon enough for the New England Patriots, who will be looking to fill a plethora of needs up and down their roster. But while some of the Patriots' needs are obvious (like wide receiver and offensive line),

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo left the door open for running back Antonio Gibson to start over Rhamondre Stevenson when speaking with the media on Monday.

Stevenson powered his way through tackles and rumbled into the end zone from 14 yards out for the score. The drive itself took nine plays, 91 yards and 9:57 off the clock. It was Stevenson’s seventh rushing touchdown of the season.

After rookie quarterback Drake Maye hit second-year wideout Kayshon Boutte to put New England up 7-0 in the first quarter, the Patriots controlled the time-of-possession early into the second. And, on a first-and-goal run from the 14-yard line, Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson ran up the middle, broke tackles and found the end zone.

New England Patriots' running back Rhamondre Stevenson fumbles on his way down to the ground, and Buffalo Bills' linebacker Dorian Williams recovers.

The Buffalo Bills won a nail-biter against the New England Patriots, 24-21, in Week 16 action. The Bills, a massive 14.5-point favorite entering the game, struggled mightily to dominate their lowly divisional rivals.

Dugger has played every defensive snap in four of New England's last five games ... Meanwhile, starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson was on the field for 32 snaps en route to carrying 12 times for ...

Happy holidays to the faithful readers of the Backfield Report. With holiday SZN in full swing and travel plans in store, I am condensing this week’s article and only writing up the backfields where more information is needed.

Jayden Daniels threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder with six seconds remaining and the Washington Commanders beat the visiting Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday. Philadelphia's Jake Elli

James Cook finished with 126 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, and the Buffalo Bills escaped with a 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday evening in Orchard