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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Drake Maye Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

The Patriots announced that QB Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his 3-touchdown performance in the Patriots 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday.

Transcript: Drake Maye Press Conference 10/7

Read the full transcript from Drake Maye's press conference on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Former NFL rushing touchdown leader attempting comeback with Patriots

The 2022 NFL rushing touchdowns leader hasn't played in over a year after spending two seasons in New Orleans following his breakout campaign in Detroit

Michael Pittman Jr. is proving the Patriots' trade decision right every week

The Patriots may have dodged a bullet by not trading for this veteran wideout.

Patriots News: Pats’ aggression was their edge

TEAM TALK Roster Moves: Patriots release LB Jose Ramirez; Sign CB Al’Zillion Hamilton to the practice squad; Release OL Da’Metrius Weatherspoon from the practice squad. Patriots to honor Adam...

Patriots Gameplan: How can the Patriots build on the momentum in Week 5 matchup vs. the Raiders?

Previewing the Patriots matchup against the Raiders at Gillette Stadium on

Patriots strength of schedule talk is back on the menu

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the New England Patriots last season was the supposedly easy schedule they played on their way to a division title, playoff berth, and ultimately the...

2026 NFL QB Power Rankings: Brock Purdy holds off Patrick Mahomes for No. 1 entering Week 5

Purdy retains the top spot after his historic start, while Maye climbs 10 places and Herbert remains buried near the bottom

Game Preview: Patriots vs. Raiders | NFL Week 5

The New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 11 at 1 PM ET.

How to Watch and Stream Sunday's Patriots Game Against the Raiders | NFL Week 5

Complete broadcast information for this week's game between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1 PM ET.

Patriots might find the perfect Gabe Jacas mentor in Khalil Mack

With the Los Angeles Chargers starting the season 0-4, the New England Patriots should trade for Khalil Mack to help with Gabe Jacas' developmente.

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Raiders ahead of Week 5

There’s the Josh McDaniels connection. There’s the Tom Brady connection. And then there’s those in the AFC East and AFC West locker rooms. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve...

Patriots vs. Bills position grades and film review from Week 4

Talk about a bounce-back. Failing to perform at an adequate level in all three phases, the New England Patriots were seemingly in the gutter following their Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville...

Bills' coach might have jinxed his team with pre-Week 4 take on Drake Maye

The Patriots were not expected to go into Buffalo in Week 4 and leave the Bills' new stadium with a big win.

Offensive depth a budding problem after injuries to Stevenson and Hollins

In many ways, the 2025 Patriots were blessed with great fortune. Injury luck was perhaps the most significant. This year has been a different story. They lost A.J. Brown in Week 1, they’re on...

The Number Crunch: Patriots’ win in Buffalo a tale of 2 quarterbacks

This past Sunday was arguably one of the biggest regular season wins in recent memory for the New England Patriots. Not only did it put them “back in the race,” according to head coach Mike...

Can Patriots tame Raiders' two-headed tight end monster in Week 5

One of the main reasons why the New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills last Sunday was their defense completely shut down Dalton Kincaid. He entered Week 4 as the NFL’s most productive tight...

Kayshon Boutte has Patriots fans believing he wishes he were still in New England

The former Patriots receiver isn't off to the hot start in Houston that many expected after his trade.

Former second-round O-lineman among Patriots’ latest group of tryouts

The New England Patriots had an active day on Tuesday. Besides releasing outside linebacker Jose Ramirez to free up a second open spot on their 53-man roster, the team also made change to their...

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/6/26

Here are today’s practice squad transactions from across the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Signed: T Austin Deculus, S Mark Perry, TE Kenny Yeboah Released: CB D’Shawn Jamison, G Vershon Lee Atlanta...

Patriots shut down Bills star, but Mike Vrabel admits Raiders' Brock Bowers presents a huge problem

After shutting down Bills star Dalton Kincaid, the Patriots face an even bigger challenge against Raiders superstar Brock Bowers. Can Mike Vrabel's defense contain one of the NFL's most dangerous...

Minor NFL Transactions: 10/6/26

Tuesday’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Waived: RB Anthony Tyus III Green Bay Packers Signed from practice squad: LB Kristian Welch Placed on IR: LB Edgerrin Cooper (story) Houston Texans Placed...

What releasing Jose Ramirez means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots made a change to their 53-man roster on Tuesday, releasing outside linebacker Jose Ramirez. The 27-year-old will now hit the waiver wire and if going through it unclaimed...

Kevin Byard details Mike Vrabel's Allen Iverson-inspired message to Patriots

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was left looking for answers after his team’s blowout Week 4 loss in Jacksonville. He found the answer in Buffalo. The Patriots bounced back in Week 5...

Patriots Power Rankings, Week 5: They’re ALIVE!

It looked bleak heading into Sunday, but the sun is shining bright today. New England couldn’t have picked a better time to come alive, and couldn’t have picked a better team – in their spanking...

Patriots waive linebacker Jose Ramirez from 53-man roster, make changes to practice squad

A second spot has opened at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots waived outside linebacker Jose Ramirez from the 53-man roster as part of multiple moves announced Tuesday afternoon. Ramirez,...

Patriots QB Drake Maye sounds slightly skeptical of the moon landing: 'I'm not 100% sure'

Maye isn't entirely sure whether the US landed on the moon or not in 1969, and he had some other thoughts on conspiracy theories

Patriots vs. Bills snap counts from Week 4

The Buffalo Bills’ might have been the more efficient of the two offenses on Sunday in terms of yards per play, but it was the New England Patriots’ that ultimately came out on top. How did it...

Patriots Release LB Jose Ramirez; Sign CB Al'Zillion Hamilton to the Practice Squad; Release OL Da'Metrius Weatherspoon from the Practice Squad

The Patriots announced that they have released LB Jose Ramirez. In addition, the Patriots signed rookie CB Al’Zillion Hamilton to the practice squad and released rookie OL Da’Metrius Weatherspoon...

Mike Vrabel buries CJ Gardner-Johnson with brutal response to Bills DB's coping

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had a brutal response to CJ Gardner-Johnson's criticism of Efton Chism III.

Central Catholic High School's Coach John Dubzinski Named the New England Patriots Coach of the Week

The Central Catholic Raiders rolled their way to a 52-51 upset against Xaverian Brothers High School behind the leadership of Head Coach John Dubzinski.

It might be time to have the schedule conversation about the Bills, not the Patriots

The 2025 Patriots were criticized for their "easy schedule," yet that's not part of the conversation following this year's Bills team.

Patriots are exploring options at wide receiver following injuries. What might that look like?

Efton Chism could be in line for more playing time, but the Patriots are also keeping their options open as far as potential roster additions. The post Patriots are exploring options at wide...

Patriots teammates gave Drake Maye the boost he needed ahead of must-win Bills game

Despite the scrutiny and subpar performances, every player in the building never lost confidence in New England Patriots star QB Drake Maye.

Drake Maye just answered the one Patriots question no stat could settle

Drake Maye answered the biggest question facing the New England Patriots with a resilient performance in a season-saving win over the Buffalo Bills.

Patriots News: ‘Inside the plan that stifled Josh Allen’

TEAM TALK Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense vs. Josh Allen and quick-hit film notes from Week 4. “As always, football is a team sport. When things go poorly,...

Julian Edelman on Efton Chism’s catch: Plays like that can start a career

"Chism wasn't known before [Sunday], but it's a play like that starts someone's career potentially," Edelman said. "That's awesome to see." The post Julian Edelman on Efton Chism’s catch: Plays...

Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles shouldn't scare the Patriots away from a trade

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. responded to trade speculation with another bad performance in Week 4, and the New England Patriots should keep tabs on him.

Patriots vs. Bills: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat

Ahead of his first training camp as Patriots head coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel explained that he was judging his team’s performances by three distinct categories: the good, the bad, and the s—t that...

Patriots injury analysis after Bills win in Week 4

The New England Patriots celebrated a big victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, beating their division rivals with a score of 29-26 to improve their record to 2-2 and build some much-needed...

Patriots' big win gives them one stat that will torture the Bills forever

The first matchup between the Bills and the Patriots at new Highmark Stadium didn't go as planned for the home team.

Patriots playoff picture: What Bills win means for AFC standings

Coming off a blowout loss and going up against an unbeaten division rival on the road, the New England Patriots celebrated a big win in Week 4. Playing their most complete game of the season,...

Sam LaPorta update should give the Patriots a clear focus ahead of next offseason

The Lions' failure to reach an extension agreement with TE Sam LaPorta means the Patriots should have a chance to sign the star during free agency next year.

2026 NFL Injured Reserve Return Tracker

The 2024 offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two...

Monday, October 5, 2026
Patriots To ‘Explore’ WR Addition

Although the Patriots escaped with a crucial road win against the AFC East rival Bills on Sunday, their receiving corps took another hit when Mack Hollins left with a calf injury. It is unclear if...

Drake Maye, Kevin Byard respond to Bills safety’s trash talk against Efton Chism

"It's one of those things where I feel like he probably thought it sounded good in his head when he said it." The post Drake Maye, Kevin Byard respond to Bills safety’s trash talk against Efton...

'This isn't Armageddon': Joe Burrow, CeeDee Lamb and more fuel Week 4's best quotes

From family reunions to postgame trash talk, here are some of the sharpest sound bites and one-liners from around the league in Week 4.

Mike Vrabel’s aggressiveness helped Drake Maye get his swagger back

"That's one of the biggest things," Maye said. "Coach has instilled confidence in us as an offense." The post Mike Vrabel’s aggressiveness helped Drake Maye get his swagger back appeared first on...

After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense outlasts Josh Allen and quick-hit film notes from Week 4 win vs. Bills

How did the Patriots offense break out in their 29-26 victory over the Bills on Sunday?

Kindle Vildor, Mike Brown revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 4

Kindle Vildor and Mike Brown reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as standard elevations at Highmark Stadium. Both veteran defensive backs had a hand in...

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