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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) can't make a catch in the end zone in front of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Clear and Obvious Confusion: NFL Has No Idea What a Catch Is Anymore

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterDecember 26, 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady takes part in drills before practicing Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, on the campus of the Air Force Academy in Air Force Academy, Colo. The Patriots are practicing at Air Force, which is located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, to prepare to face the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game Sunday in Mexico City, which sits at an elevation of almost 7,400 feet above sea level. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Up and Away: Brady’s Eyes on Oakland, Not Mexico City

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterNovember 18, 2017

New England Patriots offensive tackles Cameron Fleming, left, and Nate Solder ride on a golf cart to a waiting bus on the ramp leading out of Falcon Stadium as the Patriots head to a nearby field for practice Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, on the campus of the Air Force Academy in Air Force Academy, Colo. The Patriots are practicing at Air Force, which is located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, to prepare to face the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game Sunday in Mexico City, which sits at an elevation of almost 7,400 feet above sea level. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Patriots Getting an Altitude Adjustment

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterNovember 16, 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Brady, Patriots Send Broncos to Fifth Straight Loss

by Arnie Stapleton The Associated PressNovember 13, 2017

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos' Brock Osweiler (17) looks to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Osweiler is expected to start for the Broncos this week against the New England Patriot. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Pats, Broncos Going Opposite Ways

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterNovember 12, 2017

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph speaks to the media after a 23-10 loss to the New York Giants, in Denver. Second from left, in an Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' head coach Sean McVay speaks after a training session in Bagshot, England. Third from left, in an Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone takes questions at a news conference after beating the Steelers 30-9 in Pittsburgh. And at right, in a Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott speaks after beating the new York Jets, 20-10, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Of the half dozen first-year NFL head coaches, Vance Joseph inherited what was widely considered the best situation: a championship-caliber defense and a renovated offense. Instead, the Denver Broncos have blown up while Sean McVay's Rams, Doug Marrone's Jaguars and Sean McDermott's Bills are making a push for the playoffs. (AP Photo/File)

Broncos Dip, Others Soar With New Coaches

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterNovember 7, 2017

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks to the media following an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Foxborough, Mass. On Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, the Patriots traded Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2018 draft pick. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

The NFL’s Wild Deadline Day

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterOctober 31, 2017

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The New England Patriots won 34-28. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

On to the NFL Draft

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterFebruary 7, 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes under pressure against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Patriots Bust Broncos Again

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterDecember 19, 2016

FILE - IN this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Foxborough, Mass. As usual, the Patriots are pushing for the AFC's best record. With a win they would become the first team in NFL history with eight consecutive division titles. The Patriots play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Rebuilt Brady Back in Denver

by Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football WriterDecember 17, 2016