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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Mike Vrabel isn't too concerned about the Patriots' offense without A.J. Brown

The New England Patriots will look to bounce back from a tough opener when they host the Steelers, and they'll keep it status quo despite A.J. Brown's absence.

Stephon Gilmore will return to Foxboro and retire as a Patriot on Friday

The New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but before that, a franchise legend will retire as a Patriot.

Patriots can't afford to botch a clear Mike Onwenu decision after 2026 season

The Patriots' will have with soon-to-be free agent Mike Onwenu this offseason or before. They can't afford to pay him the massive salary he has now.

3 to Watch: Patriots Look to Get on Winning Track vs. Steelers

Three key areas to watch as the Patriots look to beat the Steelers for their first win of the 2026 NFL season.

Pats Considered Releasing Mack Hollins?

Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins agreed to amend his contract before the team assembled its initial 53-man roster in late August, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. It’s not a favorable...

Patriots vs. Steelers: Who has the edge in Week 2?

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are historically pretty familiar with one another; Sunday’s game will be their 37th meeting overall. But while the Patriots have recently dominated...

Patriots are already feeling regret from letting Khyiris Tonga sign with the Chiefs

Khyiris Tonga continued to be a two-way contributor in Week 1, this time for the Chiefs.

Steelers' zone-heavy defense will test a problem Drake Maye's Patriots haven't solved

Drake Maye has struggled against Cover 6, and the Steelers' zone-heavy defense is built to test whether the Patriots have finally found an answer.

Drake Maye: With or without A.J. Brown, ‘I need to elevate my game'

FOXBORO — Suffice it to say that Drake Maye took his team’s Week 1 loss hard. With the opener played on a Wednesday night, he certainly had more than enough time to beat himself up over the three...

Patriots vs. Steelers series history ahead of 2026 NFL Week 2

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are the two most successful organizations in modern NFL history, with both winning a record six Super Bowls. Naturally, they also have quite a deep...

Patriots and Seahawks were part of a Week 1 experiment that blew up in the NFL's face

A big change to start the 2026 season was far from a success for the NFL, Patriots and the Seahawks.

Patriots Gameplan: Is a Blueprint Forming vs. Drake Maye and the Patriots Offense?

Previewing the chess match between the Patriots and Steelers in Sunday's home opener at Gillette Stadium.

Mack Hollins’ chemistry with Drake Maye set for bigger test

As Mack Hollins takes his seat in the Patriots team meeting room, it’s typically in the front row next to quarterback Drake Maye. The veteran wide receiver isn’t ready to credit his seat selection...

Mike Vrabel had a lot to say about Josh McDaniels after Patriots' Week 1 loss

The Patriots' offense was a hot topic coming out of their frustrating Week 1 loss to the Seahawks on opening night.

Artists, promoters and venues have their own kind of power on troubled tours like Ed Sheeran’s

Do promoters generally have the ultimate say for who is on the bill? The post Artists, promoters and venues have their own kind of power on troubled tours like Ed Sheeran’s appeared first on...

Patriots vs. Steelers tickets 2026: See updated prices, seats, start time for Week 2 NFL game

The Patriots host the Steelers in Week 2 of the NFL season. Here's how to score tickets to the game in New England.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Mack Hollins signals he could have been cut by Patriots had he not reworked contract

"That's an unfortunate side of the business, but I'm happy to be here." The post Mack Hollins signals he could have been cut by Patriots had he not reworked contract appeared first on Boston.com.

What Rob Gronkowski said about Romeo Doubs wearing No. 87 for Patriots

"I'm not the one who makes the decisions over there," Gronkowski said. "I wasn't consulted at all, but I'm cool with it." The post What Rob Gronkowski said about Romeo Doubs wearing No. 87 for...

Patriots host veteran offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson on visit

An offensive lineman from head coach Mike Vrabel’s time in Nashville stopped by Foxborough on Wednesday. The New England Patriots hosted veteran free agent Xavier Newman-Johnson on a visit,...

Kevin Byard hopes to add Aaron Rodgers to his interception collection

Kevin Byard has made a habit out of intercepting opposing quarterbacks. Since entering the NFL as a third-round draft pick in 2016, he has picked off 37 passes and twice led the league in...

Patriots vs. Steelers Wednesday injury report: Carlton Davis III sidelined as several return

The New England Patriots returned to practice without two members of the active roster. Offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover and cornerback Carlton Davis III stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s...

Patriots get great TreVeyon Henderson practice report that bodes well for Week 2

This update for the Patriots is a very encouraging sign for Henderson in Week 2.

Week 2 Injury Report: Patriots vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers announce the following player injuries and practice participation ahead of their Week 2 game.

AFC East power rankings see Patriots surprisingly remain ahead of Week 1 winner

The Bills had a dominant offensive performance in Week 1, while the Dolphins are building for the future.

Why did the Patriots mess with Mack Hollins' incentives?

The Patriots spent much of their focus this offseason on the wide receiver position. There’s plenty of room to question how well they handled it. For certain, acquiring A.J. Brown was a massive...

Ranking 5 NFL teams that need a win the most in Week 2, including the Cowboys and Patriots

It's already a make-or-break week for some of these NFL teams

Reworked Mack Hollins contract increases Patriots cap space, makes incentives harder to earn

The New England Patriots and wide receiver Mack Hollins have reached an agreement on a reworked contract that reclassified his contract incentives. The 33-year-old entered 2026 with three...

NFL is already putting the Patriots in the spotlight for their Week 2 matchup

The Patriots will be feeling the pressure during their Week 2 matchup with the Steelers in more ways than one.

Patriots vs. Steelers preview for NFL Week 2

With a disappointing 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL opener last Wednesday, the New England Patriots got their 2026 season off on the wrong foot. The goal now is to avoid an 0-2...

Prisco's Week 2 NFL picks: Bills beat Lions in shootout; Chargers, Patriots, Cowboys bounce back

Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 2 picks, including the Jaguars handing the Broncos another loss

Teachers at Providence elementary school surprised with generous back-to-school donation from Drake & Ann Michael Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, paid for the Amazon classroom wish lists of more than 50 teachers and support specialists at Alfred Lima Sr., Elementary...

Patriots News: Pats need more pass catchers… on defense

TEAM TALK Game Preview, Patriots vs. Steelers: Series history, series breakdown, tale of the tape. Broadcast Info: How to watch and stream Sunday’s 1:00 Patriots home opener against the Steelers....

Week 2 NFL QB Power Rankings: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson rise to the top; Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford tumble

Evaluating the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks ahead of the second week of the 2026 regular season

5 big questions facing the Patriots ahead of a much-needed win vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots couldn't get much going in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and they'll have to focus on 5 things to bounce back in Week 2.

Patriots Mailbag: The ripple effect of A.J. Brown's injury, and more

We’re on to Pittsburgh. That’s how New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye responded when asked about his disastrous finish to last Wednesday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and that’s our...

Drake Maye ready to bounce back against the Steelers in Week 2

Drake Maye had a forgettable regular season opener, tossing three interceptions in his final three possessions to seal a 13-10 New England Patriots loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, there is...

Steelers might give Drake Maye and the Patriots a major boost for Week 2 matchup

As the Patriots prepare for their Week 1 game against the Steelers, they have one big story to follow involving a superstar cornerback.

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Steelers ahead of Week 2

Some former New England Patriots and former Pittsburgh Steelers will meet again at Gillette Stadium. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, four players in the fold this...

Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 9/16

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Josh McDaniels makes the Patriots' feelings on Romeo Doubs crystal clear

His debut with the Patriots against the Seahawks is a game that Romeo Doubs wishes he could redo.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/15/26

Several NFL teams adjusted their practice squads on Tuesday, with several adding position-specific depth in response to injuries. Here are the latest updates: Arizona Cardinals Released: WR Ihmir...

How do the Patriots overcome A.J. Brown’s injury? Here are 5 players who need to step up.

"We’re getting a good chance to kind of see where we’re at and seeing guys step up.” The post How do the Patriots overcome A.J. Brown’s injury? Here are 5 players who need to step up. appeared...

Kraft Family, Patriots Foundation and Gillette Donate $275,000 in the Names of 2026 Myra Kraft Community Mvp Award Winners

Twenty-six volunteers were recognized during an awards luncheon at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Susie Shaw of Carlisle, MA presented with this year’s $25,000 grand prize donation for...

DeMario Douglas must put on his A.J. Brown cape for the Patriots

With New England Patriots star A.J. Brown set to miss over a month, DeMario Douglas might be the obvious next man up for Josh McDaniels' passing game.

Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to practice squad, release veteran tight end

After 24 hours as a free agent, Elliott Davison has circled back to Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots re-signed the safety to the practice squad on Tuesday. To make room, the organization...

Patriots Power Rankings: Week 2 vs. Steelers “a must win”?

Welcome to the season opening column for the 2026 Patriots Power Rankings. Preseason rankings aren’t worth the trouble as there are too many hypotheticals too far away from games that count, “Team...

Patriots Re-Sign S Elliott Davison to the Practice Squad; Release TE Shane Zylstra from the Practice Squad

The Patriots announced today that they have re-signed S Elliott Davison to the practice squad and released TE Shane Zylstra from the practice squad.

Contract details for Christian Gonzalez extension with Patriots

Leading up to their season opener in Seattle, the New England Patriots managed to put an end to one of the dominant stories of their summer. The team and Christian Gonzalez reached an agreement on...

Forgotten Patriots rookie is already making a name for himself on special teams

New England's sixth round selection had an under-the-radar impact in Week 1.

Patriots need to fix a deficiency they thought they'd solved this offseason

The final result was only a surprise in how close the Patriots actually came to unexpectedly actually pulling off a win. Give up sacks and commit three turnovers and that's exactly what you'll be...

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