As the season nears its conclusion, the Patriots seem to lack any clear direction, and the final game against the Buffalo Bills is unlikely to offer much clarity. With the Bills likely resting key starters, the Patriots may use the opportunity to play younger, less experienced players in what will amount to a meaningless game in terms of standings.

New England Patriots fans yelled for the team to fire Jerod Mayo on Saturday as they watched them get blown out at home by the Los Angeles Chargers.

The New England Patriots were simply putrid on Saturday as the Los Angeles Chargers humiliated them, 40-7, at Gillette Stadium.