Patriots at the Sunday Night Football Patriots: live updates and analysis

The Patriots face the undefeated Chiefs in a clash on Sunday night. Update this page to get the latest news from Gillette Stadium. Click here for updates and analysis of the Red Sox-Astros 2 game at Fenway Park.

First quarter

Patriots 10, Chiefs 3 (4:57): Sony Michel has pioneered a 4-yard goal in the end zone, taking advantage of a Dont'a Hightower interception.

Patriots 3, Chiefs 3 (5:18): Stephen Gostkowski posted a 48-yard field goal to tie the game. The attack allowed Tom Brady to complete two of the three assists and Rob Gronkowski scored a defensive defense penalty. But the reader stalled when a connection between Brady and Chris Hogan at third and 10 generated 7 yards. Sony Michel had 20 yards on three other titles.

Chiefs 3, Patriots 0 (9:05): A 42-yard placement by Harrison Butker drew Kansas City to the table. The shot crowned a player of eight games, 35 yards. Patrick Mahomes completed 3 of 5 passes for 28 yards, including a 26-yard tighter, Travis Kelce, but knocked Kareem Hunt down on a safe touchdown.

Note from the Defensive Staff for the Patriots:

Patriots 0, Heads 0 (12:26): In the opening attack, Tom Brady and the attack went fourth and fourth on a 40-yard line in Kansas City, but Brady and receiver Josh Gordon could not connect. Striker Rob Gronkowski was replaced on the fourth attempt. Brady made 1 of 4 passages in the series.

Brady and Gordon had 12 yards in the first game.

Draw

The Chiefs called the leaders and won the draw, postponing to the second half. The Patriots get the ball to start.

Scenes of pregrams and observations

inactive

For the Patriots, cornerback J.C. Jackson, final defensemen Keionta Davis and John Simon, defensive linemen Malcom Brown and Geneo Grissom, as well as offensive linemen Cole Croston and Ted Karras.

Offensive half Sony Michel and receiver Chris Hogan are active. Both were listed as questionable on Friday. Cornerback Eric Rowe is active after missing the last three games.

For the Chiefs, Eric Murray and Eric Berry, halfback Darrel Williams, linebackers Justin Houston and Tanoh Kpassagnon, offensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie and the defensive lineman. Justin Hamilton.

Game notes and stories

■ On the injured front of the Patriots, the following players were qualified as limited on Friday and dubious Sunday: receiver Chris Hogan (thigh), running back Sony Michel (knee), tight Rob Gronkowski (ankle), receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) , the defensive attack at Malcom Brown (knee) and Danny Shelton (elbow), defensive, John Simon (shoulder) and Geneo Grissom (ankle); and cornerback Eric Rowe (groin).

■ For chefs, the safety of Eric Berry (heel) is questionable; security Eric Murray (ankle) was dismissed; linebacker Justin Houston (hamstring) is uncertain; and linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon (ankle) is questionable.

■ Tonight Julian Edelman lost his second match. At what point does Rob Gronkowski need Edelman to open the field? Gronk averaged 3.35 yards after the season's capture, placing him 78th out of 93 NFL receivers (minimum of 15). Gronk averaged 5.26 yards last year, including 9.36 in a shortened injury in 2016, and was over 4.90 for both seasons of his career. Gronkowski received two double teams this year and had little place to run.

– Ben Volin

■ The Patriots are tied for sixth in the NFL in 10 games (10 of 58), but tied for fifth with the most defeats (15 of 58). A little more consistency is in order.

– Ben Volin

■ While 23-year-old Patrick Mahomes was ready to lead the Chiefs to Gillette on Sunday night, ESPN has uncovered an incredible statistic: the Patriots have 23-0 in regular season at home against quarterbacks under 25 years old. Bill Belichick. The series began in 2001 (Tim Couch in Cleveland) and was extended to Week 1 this season (Deshaun Watson in Houston). Joe Flacco (2009) of Ravens and Mark Sanchez (2010) of the Jets (2010) have won series victories in Foxborough with less than 25 years.

– Jim McBride

■ Pay attention to the chiefs' use of passes tonight and how the Patriots defend the game. Volin wrote at length about the origin of the play, about why the leaders like it and what New England must do to counter it.

■ The Patriots are one of eight teams that have not yet penalized the smuggler this year. The others are Carolina, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami and Tennessee.

– Ben Volin

The keys to the victory of the chiefs

1. Patrick Mahomes is a real general field since he took the reins. He must continue to play at a high level, because facing Bill Belichick for the first time is not a joke.

2. The leading strikers, Chris Jones and Dee Ford, must be disruptive forces. They can adjust the edge against the stroke and put pressure on the pocket.

3. Put the ball in the hands of Tyreek Hill as much as possible. The more this little ball of energy manages to strut, the more likely he is to touch his paydirt.

– Jim McBride

The keys to the victory of the patriots

1. Nobody distributes the ball better than Tom Brady. He has all his guys in place, so involving everyone – and being unpredictable – is a must.

2. Mahomes plays well above his age and experience. Bill Belichick and his staff must throw unexpected wrinkles at the drummer.

3. Second and third level defensemen will have to seriously tackle Travis Kelce to prevent the big, tight end from dominating the seam.

– Jim McBride

Pretrial reading

■ In the Fox and Patriots' locker room, Josh Gordon feels at home.

■ Roundtable, Part 1: Volin, Nora Princiotti and Chad Finn commented on Mahomes' impressions of how the chefs will test the Patriots, Gronkowski versus Travis Kelce, and more.

■ Roundtable Part 2: The same trio ranked Tom Brady's trusted tree of recipients, evaluated the progress of Sony Michel and explained why Trey Flowers is so important to the success of the defense.

■ How the patriots are preparing for the great offensive of the chiefs.

■ How old friend Rob Ninkovich helped Julian Edelman during his suspension.

■ Unconventional preview of Chad Finn: Patriots-Chiefs is the one we were waiting for – get ready for a thriller, dear friends.

■ Jim McBride's screening report: Who has the advantage in every phase of the game, the players to watch for and much more.