New England Patriots

Alabama loses an analyst to the NFL.

The Patriots offense finished 26th in the league in yards per game and 17th in points per game with co-offensive coordinators Matt Patricia and Joe Judge. Hiring O'Brien to fix the offense gives Belichick a trusted mind that can get the most out of third-year quarterback Mac Jones.

The Patriots fail to enter the postseason for the first time since 2008.

Three former Alabama quarterbacks each find their playoff hopes and positioning depending on their teams' performances as well as that of some other teams.

Mac Jones will keep his starting job despite being benched on Monday Night Football in favor of 4th-round rookie Bailey Zappe.

Jones has struggled this year while his backup shined in his absence during injury. Now, that backup is on the field with a perfectly healthy Jones on the bench.

A familiar face is expected to return to NFL action in the upcoming days.

Former Alabama and New England Patriots' running back Damien Harris exited Sunday's contest against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury.

The Patriots release Mac Jones' status for Week 5.

Mac Jones is officially out for Week 4.