Patriots links 12/09/25: Pats’ need to flex strengths vs. Bills
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Patriots vs. Bills will not be a ‘Hat and T-shirt Game’ for Mike Vrabel’s team
Even though Mike Vrabel spent eight seasons in New England as a player and appeared in 142 games for the Patriots, his arrival as head coach this offseason marked the beginning of a new era. There are multiple concrete signs of that ranging from scheme to postgame huddle (gone are the days of the “Aww […]
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3 biggest concerns for the Patriots coming out of the bye
The New England Patriots returned to Gillette Stadium after a Week 13 bye week on Monday, and did so in second place in the AFC with their 11 wins tied for the most in football. A rapid turnaround under head coach Mike Vrabel now has the Patriots playing for the AFC East championship this weekend […]
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Patriots fan rooting guide for NFL Week 14: Monday edition
The New England Patriots are on their bye this week, which means that it is time for rest and relaxation. That said, we will naturally still keep a close eye on the rest of the NFL between Thursday, Sunday and Monday. The playoff picture is still taking shape, after all, and the Patriots would appreciate […]
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Patriots fans have clear answer to Drake Maye MVP question
Even though the New England Patriots lost the top seed in the AFC to the Denver Broncos over the weekend, there is no denying that they are one of the top teams in the NFL this season. One player in particular is responsible for that: Drake Maye managed to elevate his game to another level […]
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NFL flexes Patriots’ Week 16 game against Ravens
When quarterbacks Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson cross paths, it will be under the lights. The Week 16 matchup between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens has been flexed to 8:20 p.m. ET, the NFL announced Monday. The Dec. 21 kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium was previously slated for 1 p.m. ET when the […]
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Patriots up-to-date depth chart ahead of Week 15 vs. Bills
The New England Patriots may have finalized a 53-man roster out of training camp, but that team was not set in stone. By Week 1, there had already been several moves — a trend that only continued since and will do so through the rest of the season. In order to stay on top of […]
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Patriots re-sign rookie Mehki Butler to practice squad in guard swap
As the New England Patriots returned from the bye, so did an undrafted rookie. The organization announced the re-signing of guard Mehki Butler to the practice squad on Monday. Butler, 24, had been back in Foxborough for a workout last week. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound interior lineman originally signed after participating in rookie minicamp on a […]
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Patriots welcome back multiple starters in first practice since bye week
The New England Patriots were back from their bye week on Monday and got right to work on the practice field inside the WIN Waste Management Field House. The time off led to a handful of regulars returning to action, which included starting left guard Jared Wilson and special teams captain Brenden Schooler. Both Wilson […]
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Patriots vs. Bills odds, spread, betting info for NFL Week 15
The New England Patriots are entering Week 15 in a comfortable position in the AFC East. Not only will they secure the division crown with a win, they also have already beaten the Buffalo Bills earlier this season to get a decisive edge over their rivals. And yet, they are listed as underdogs heading into […]
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Patriots links 12/08/25: Pats’ fix-it list includes Red Zone issues
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NFL playoff picture: How bye week results impact Patriots’ outlook
The New England Patriots entered their bye week as the top seed in the AFC. They return to work on Monday in second position. What happened? The Denver Broncos, who had already enjoyed their own bye, celebrated a 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. As a result, they have now drawn even […]
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Stakes are set for Patriots vs. Bills in NFL Week 15
The New England Patriots have dominated the AFC East for most of this century, but they are on a dry spell at the moment. Since 2020, the year Tom Brady left after 18 division titles and six Super Bowls, the Buffalo Bills have taken over as top dog. After five straight division crowns went to […]
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Sunday Patriots Notes: United wide receiver room a blueprint for team identity
Following a Monday night victory, the 11-2 New England Patriots are off on their bye week. Players were given Wednesday through Sunday off before work restarts on Monday with a simple message: We’re not satisfied. Here on Pats Pulpit, our focus this week has been on the Giants win before breaking for the bye. For […]
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The 2025 Patriots are playing with house money
There isn’t a Patriots game this week for the first time since late August, so I imagine that a lot of you out there will either be taking this Sunday off from the NFL or tuning into the RedZone Channel, losing the remote between the couch cushions, and spending the day rooting against the various […]
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Patriots links 12/05/25: Stefon Diggs thriving in New England
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Patriots’ rookie class, revisited heading into the bye week
There is not one individual reason why the New England Patriots transformed into one of the best teams in the NFL this season. Rather, their success is a complex mosaic whose parts include quarterback play, coaching, free agency success, player development, injury luck and schedule, among countless other factors. One that cannot be disregarded among […]
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Patriots nominate captain Hunter Henry for 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
The nominees for 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award have been unveiled. New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry finds himself among the 32, the league announced Thursday. Named after the late Chicago Bears running back and 1993 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award […]
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Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month
TreVeyon Henderson turned the calendar to December with recognition. The New England Patriots running back has been named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month, the league announced Thursday. November saw the No. 38 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft make the first four starts of his career. As veteran running back Rhamondre Stevenson worked […]
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Patriots links 12/04/25: Backups front and center
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Patriots tackling bye week with a purpose: ‘We’re not satisfied’
The New England Patriots are torn between two worlds entering their bye week. On the one hand, they need some rest after playing football for 13 straight weeks. On the other hand, they have considerable momentum on their side while in the middle of an NFL-best 10-game win streak. Unsurprisingly, outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson labeled […]
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Patriots vs. Giants snap counts: Rookie Elijah Ponder is on the rise
Taking a 30-7 halftime lead over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, the New England Patriots were able to take their foot off the gas a bit in the second half. This, in turn, allowed for the team’s depth players to see some increased opportunities particularly on the defensive side of the ball. […]
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Patriots fan survey: Is Drake Maye this year’s NFL MVP?
The New England Patriots are flying high this year, and one player in particular deserves praise for their upward trajectory. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been phenomenal so far this season. In 13 games this season, Maye has completed 276 of 386 pass attempts for a league-leading completion rate of 71.5%. Coming out of Week […]
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Patriots QB Drake Maye named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
On the heels of the New England Patriots’ 10th consecutive win, Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time. The 23-year-old team captain got the call on Wednesday after completing 24-of-31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Giants. To go with a 126.0 […]
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Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists
Two of the most important men in New England Patriots franchise history are one hurdle away from induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As was announced on Wednesday, longtime head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are finalists for the 2026 class. Belichick and Kraft are the only finalists in the respective […]
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