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For the first time in 12 years, the New England Patriots' season is over before the playoffs. Mike Giardi says Bill Belichick's team is hitting the offseason with questions everywhere, particularly at the game's most important position.

The 2020 season may not have been what Cam Newton, Bill Belichick or the rest of the Patriots organization envisioned, but the former MVP shared Thursday that he was able to pick up some personal and professional lessons along the way.

Was Aaron Rodgers' Week 16 performance enough to oust Patrick Mahomes from No. 1? How far did Kyler Murray fall after struggling last Sunday? NFL.com editors evaluate the QB rankings heading into the final week of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Just one more game left in a disappointing season for the Patriots. Coach Bill Belichick said he would imagine Cam Newton would likely start over Jarrett Stidham.

Neither Cam Newton nor Jarrett Stidham produced in an unsettling 38-9 loss for the Patriots and neither was named starter for New England's Week 17 finale against the New York Jets as Bill Belichick essentially declined to answer the question. 

Is Jalen Hurts already a top-20 quarterback? Has Mitch Trubisky truly turned a corner in his NFL career? NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy heading into Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.

What's hot? The Titans and Ravens rounding into form at just the right time. What's not? The Jets potentially losing by finally winning. Marc Sessler provides his unique interpretation of recent developments across the NFL.

Will Carson Wentz be playing for someone other than the Eagles in 2021? Gregg Rosenthal eyes available names and needy teams in the upcoming QB market.

Cam Newton is disappointed with how the season has gone for him in New England and says he did not live up to the Patriots' standard.

Does Aaron Rodgers deserve the title of QB1 over Patrick Mahomes? NFL.com editors assess the quarterback hierarchy heading into Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season.

Gregg Rosenthal takes stock of a crystallizing AFC playoff picture.

Despite Cam Newton's struggles, Belichick isn't ready to see more of Jarrett Stidham. Asked Monday if he'd be open to playing both QBs, the Patriots coach said he's not to the point of tweaking the position yet.

Things were all good less than a week ago for the Patriots. Thursday night's 24-3 loss to the Rams was anything but.

Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield are trending up heading into their prime-time Week 14 matchup. NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy entering the final quarter of the 2020 NFL season. 

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton -- listed as questionable with an abdomen injury -- is fine and set to play Thursday night vs. the Rams, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. 

What's next for franchises without a true answer at the game's most important position? David Carr spotlights seven teams whose 2021 starting QB isn't on the roster. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the NFL.

The Patriots are having an atypical season -- but Cam Newton and Co. remain in the mix in 2020. Brandon Mendoza runs through five overreactions from Week 13.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be back in as the starter today, assuming all goes well in warmups, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. 

Ahead of Week 13, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh discussed how Bills QB Josh Allen's size and skill set reminds him of another mobile 6-foot-5 signal-caller currently making his living with the Patriots.

NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy heading into Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season. Who overtook Russell Wilson for the No. 3 spot? How far did Cam Newton fall?

Adam Rank breaks down which quarterbacks you should start and which ones you should sit for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL fantasy football season.

Every week the NFL Media Research team puts together the best notes from Sunday's slate of games. Here are the top nuggets from Week 12.

NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy heading into Week 12 of the 2020 season. How high did Deshaun Watson and Derek Carr jump?

Gregg Rosenthal highlights future NFL free agents who are in line to pump up their market value heading into the stretch run of the 2020 season.

With the 2020 NFL season heating up, NFL.com editors rank every starting QB. Who holds the No. 1 spot: Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes?

See a countdown of the top 10 highlight plays made by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL season.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi and Marc Ross detail the likelihood that New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton returns to the Patriots for the 2021 NFL season.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick responds to question on whether he wants quarterback Cam Newton back next season.

Watch the top trick plays that happened in the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the highlights of New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton from the 2020 NFL season.

Watch all of New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton's best plays from his four touchdown game in week 17.

Watch the highlights between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots in their Week 17 matchup.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 31-yard touchdown pass to running back Sony Michel.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 26-yard touchdown pass to tight end Devin Asiasi.

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers throws a 19-yard touchdown pass to quarterback Cam Newton.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 20-yard pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes seven-yard touchdown pass to running back James White.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton rushes for 49-yard gain.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says hardest part of 2020 season was not seeing his kids.

Matt Cassel evaluates Cam Newton's first year with the New England Patriots.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi says that Monday Night Football showed that the talent gap between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots is wider than many initially thought.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton addresses struggles after "MNF" loss to Bills.

Watch the Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots highlights from Week 16 of the 2020 season.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton flashes 2015 form on tackle-breaking TD.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and QB Cam Newton react to the Pats being eliminated from playoff contention after their loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 26-yard pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 24-yard pass to wide receiver Damiere Byrd.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 35-yard pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton completes 21-yard pass to running back James White.