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Will Campbell injury update: Patriots teammate gives insight into recovery

While the New England Patriots are preparing for their potentially division-clinching game against the Buffalo Bills, their starting left tackle is continuing to rehab from the knee sprain that forced him onto injured reserve last month. But even though Will Campbell is currently off the 53-man roster, he still is heavily involved in the proceedings. […]

Mike Vrabel’s perfect post-bye record is a myth

If you traveled through the New England Patriots media landscape this week, chances are you came across this at some point: Mike Vrabel went a perfect 6-0 coming off a bye week during his time as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, and will have a chance to improve to 7-0 this Sunday against the […]

Stefon Diggs embracing Patriots’ underdog status in matchup vs. Bills

Despite sitting atop the AFC East, the New England Patriots enter a Week 15 matchup against the Buffalo Bills as home underdogs. While Mike Vrabel has been made aware of the game line, the head coach does not pay much attention to it. “No. Again, it gets brought to attention,” Vrabel shared Wednesday. “It’s every […]

Patriots fan survey: Will the Pats beat the Bills in NFL Week 15?

Since the end of their dynasty in 2020, the New England Patriots have not had a lot of high-stakes games quite like the one they are playing in this week. On Sunday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will have an opportunity to earn its first AFC East title in five years. Standing between […]

Patriots vs. Bills preview: Week 15 stats, injuries, players to watch

Winners of 10 straight games and owners of an 11-2 record overall, the New England Patriots are in the driver’s seat for their first AFC East championship since 2019. In fact, they can secure the title as early as this Sunday. Standing in their way, however, is a formidable opponent: the five-time reigning division champion […]

A look back at a record-breaking game in Patriots history

Since former Patriot Jacoby Brissett broke the record for completions in a game with 47 earlier this season, it got me thinking that we needed to revisit the game where the original record was set, back on November 13, 1994. And with the Patriots on a bye this week, this felt like the perfect opportunity […]

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Bills ahead of Week 15

Things have changed since the New England Patriots crossed paths with the Buffalo Bills in October. But some familiarity remains beyond the coaching likes of Doug Marrone, Robert Kugler, Todd Downing, Scott Booker and Mike Pellegrino this December. Four former Bills can be found between the 53-man roster, practice squad and injured reserve in Foxborough, […]

Patriots host rookie linebacker Eugene Asante for workout

A linebacker stopped by Gillette Stadium following the bye week. The New England Patriots had rookie Eugene Asante in for a workout on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Asante, 24, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in the spring. The 6-foot-1, 216-pound off-ball linebacker spent training camp with the Miami Dolphins […]

Patriots Power Rankings: Pats under the gun to prove it in Week 15

The Week 15 power rankings reflect the dominance of New England, riding at No. 1 or 2 across major outlets—but the “prove it” chorus remains loud. Riding a 10-game win streak and sitting at 11-2 coming off the bye week, the Patriots are still a hot story. However, experts are split, praising second-year sensation QB […]

Patriots’ remaining schedule, compared to their AFC rivals

If there was a Coach Speak Hall of Fame, the phrase “one game at a time” would be a first-ballot selection. Luckily for us, neither sportswriters nor fans need to adhere to that slogan; we are at liberty to look ahead as far as we want. In this particular case, we’re looking ahead to the […]

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week

The New England Patriots are back from bye and enter Championship Week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel, as a win on Sunday over the Buffalo Bills would clinch an AFC East Championship. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter […]

New England Patriots NFL playoffs clinching scenarios for Week 15

Despite tying the best record in football at 11-2 and currently owning the second seed in the AFC, the New England Patriots are not yet qualified for the NFL playoffs. That could change this weekend. Going up against the Buffalo Bills, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel is in a position to win its […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]