Kendrick Bourne was active for Sunday’s game but didn’t come off the bench. Bourne and backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett were the only players on the Patriots’ gameday roster who didn’t play.

Eyebrows were raised when it was reported in October that the first-year HC was not yet "assured of a second season" in his role.

Fox Sports' Peter Schrager reports that New England also won't be willing to trade away Kyle Dugger or Davon Godchaux. It's unclear why the Patriots aren't more willing to part with some veteran assets, perhaps like running back Rhamondre Stevenson.