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Rhamondre Stevenson injury update: Patriots RB’s status for Week 12

The New England Patriots will have all available hands on deck against the Cincinnati Bengals, and that includes running back Rhamondre Stevenson. The 27-year-old is expected to make his comeback on Sunday after missing the previous three games because of a toe injury, according to multiple reports. Stevenson started the Patriots first eight games of […]

4 months ago | 12 reads

5 questions about the Patriots’ upcoming opponent, the Bengals

The New England Patriots will be back in Cincinnati this week, trying to repeat last year’s upset win over the Bengals. The biggest difference this time around is that the club is anything but an underdog: at 9-2, they have enjoyed a significantly better season than their 3-7 opponent. So, what has been going on […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Bengals make quarterback decision ahead of Week 12 Patriots game

After multiple days of speculation, the Cincinnati Bengals have decided who they will start at quarterback against the New England Patriots on Sunday. According to various reports, Joe Flacco will draw the start while franchise QB Joe Burrow will not be activated off injured reserve. Flacco, 40, has served as the Bengals’ starting QB for […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Patriots vs. Bengals Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson, Harold Landry III questionable

The New England Patriots will visit the Cincinnati Bengals down one. But running back Rhamondre Stevenson and outside linebacker Harold Landry III move forward as questionable for the matchup at Paycor Stadium. While working through toe and knee injuries, respectively, both starters finished the week as full participants. Here’s the rest of the game statuses […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Remembering the Buttfumble: A Patriots Thanksgiving tradition

There are a whole slew of historical reasons why 13 is considered an unlucky number. There were 13 people at the table during The Last Supper, and the 13th man was Judas Iscariot. The Norse trickster god Loki was said to be the 13th guest at the feast in Valhalla, and his presence led to […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

#PostPulpit Mailbag: How will the Patriots replace Milton Williams?

The New England Patriots are back from their mini-bye and are set to head out to Cincinnati for the second straight season. A struggling Bengals team appears ready to get a boost with quarterback Joe Burrow’s return, but a historically bad defense still sets the stage for a big day for Drake Maye and the […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

Patriots vs. Bengals: Who has the edge in NFL Week 12?

The New England Patriots are entering Week 12 riding high. They have won eight games in a row and at 9-2 are tied for both the best record in football and the top seed in their conference. Standing between them and the momentum staying alive is a Cincinnati Bengals squad that has had to deal […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels gives insight into the art of play-calling

Josh McDaniels is one of the most accomplished coordinators in pro football history, and as knowledgable an offensive coach as any in the NFL today. On Thursday, the 49-year-old shared some of his wisdom. Meeting with reporters in the Gillette Stadium media workroom, McDaniels spoke about the art of play-calling and the challenges a coordinator […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Patriots vs. Bengals Thursday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson the lone limited participant

The New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields with perfect 53-man roster attendance. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson marked the lone limited participant during Thursday’s work in Foxborough. Ten others went in full as the Cincinnati Bengals matchup nears with movement under center. Here’s the second injury report leading up to Sunday’s 1 p.m. […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

‘Grateful’ Stefon Diggs reflects on 1-year anniversary of ACL surgery

Tuesday marked one year to the date that Stefon Diggs underwent surgery on his torn ACL. On the anniversary, his new quarterback made sure to pass along a message. “I think he’s got to be just proud of himself, I think that’s one of the biggest things,” Drake Maye said. “Proud of his work, proud […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Rookie pair reject other teams’ advances to stay with Patriots

The New England Patriots promoting outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson and tight end C.J. Dippre from the practice squad recently was about more than just bolstering the depth on their active roster. Both rookie players had become a target for other teams trying to lure them away. Among the clubs showing interest were the Buffalo Bills, […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

Joe Burrow might throw a wrench in Patriots’ matchup with Bengals

Entering this week, there was a belief that the New England Patriots would be going up against a Cincinnati Bengals offense led by Joe Flacco. The veteran quarterback, who had joined the team in early October via trade from Cincinnati, had started the previous five games with regular QB1 Joe Burrow dealing with a turf […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Patriots making sure not to underestimate Ja’Marr Chase-less Bengals

Whoever the Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback is going to be this Sunday will have to operate without the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended for a game after spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey in Week 11. Chase being out naturally changes the outlook for both the Bengals and their […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Stanley Morgan reaches 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinal round

After previously announcing for the coach and contributor categories, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has unveiled another batch of nominees to advance to the next round of voting. The senior group was trimmed from previously 34 to nine players left. Among them is former New England Patriots wide receiver Stanley Morgan. A first-round draft […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Are you concerned about Patriots rookie Kyle Williams?

From Will Campbell, Jared Wilson and TreVeyon Henderson, to Craig Woodson and Andy Borregales, several rookie players have had a big impact on the New England Patriots’ season so far. The same cannot be said about Kyle Williams. The 69th overall pick in this year’s draft and third player taken by the Patriots after Campbell […]

4 months ago | 1 read

Patriots vs. Bengals Wednesday injury report: Five recent inactives back on hand

The New England Patriots began work on the Cincinnati Bengals with a handful of recent inactives back in attendance. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, tight end Austin Hooper, defensive tackle Joshua Farmer and linebacker Christian Elliss all took part in Wednesday’s practice to varying degrees. There would be no non-participants in Foxborough […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Rhamondre Stevenson nearing return after three-game injury absence

The New England Patriots returned to work on Wednesday after a long weekend off, and as they took the practice fields for the first time they did so with running back Rhamondre Stevenson. Despite returning to practice in a limited fashion last week, Stevenson missed his third straight game with a toe injury he suffered […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Stefon Diggs reveals previously unknown finger injury

Stefon Diggs’ comeback from a torn ACL has been nothing short of remarkable, but his 2025 season has not been without its challenges either. Besides recovering from a major knee injury, the New England Patriots wide receiver also had to deal with chest and ankle issues during the regular season. He also suffered a broken […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

Patriots retain rookie safety John Saunders Jr. on practice squad

John Saunders Jr. will be staying in Foxborough. The New England Patriots have signed the rookie safety to the practice squad, the organization announced Wednesday, after he cleared waivers to become a free agent the afternoon prior. Saunders, 24, was let go from the 53-man roster at the start of the week to make room […]

4 months ago | 2 reads