Week 16 of the NFL season features some games with massive playoff implications, and the first one on the ledger occurred Thursday after the Seattle Seahawks overcame a 16-point second half deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in overtime.

Los Angeles Rams (11-3) at Seattle Seahawks (11-3): Go good game! Given the stakes, this is one of the top Thursday night games in recent memories. And while it has no impact on the Patriots, it should be a fun watch nonetheless. | Amazon

Terrell Williams, who stepped away from the team to focus on his prostate cancer treatment, visited Gillette Stadium this week. Patriots players said it was uplifting to see their coach.

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Josh McDaniels is accepting blame for New England's recent second-half lapses on the offensive side of the ball.

Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis III among four Patriots defenders to miss practice on Thursday ahead of Week 16 Ravens matchup

New England is the NFL’s lone unbeaten team on the road this season. The Patriots are 6-0 entering Sunday night's clash at Baltimore.

The New England Patriots took a dip in Tom Brady’s power rankings this week, after they were ranked as the top team coming out of the bye week. Now, the Patriots sit at the sixth overall spot in the newest version of the rankings.