Patriots links 5/18/26: Schedule analysis, game predictions
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Patriots scouting reports: In-depth profiles for the entire 2026 roster
For the first time in a while, the New England Patriots are enjoying some stability heading toward 2026. Head coach Mike Vrabel is entering his second season, his staff remained largely intact, and the roster cornerstones including quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez all remain in place. Of course, no two seasons are alike […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for CB Carlton Davis III
The New England Patriots bolstered their cornerback group during the 2025 offseason, signing veteran free agent Carlton Davis to a three-year, $54 million deal. The investment was significant, especially considering that he was not brought aboard to serve as the team’s top option at the position. However, Davis’ role was still a valuable one and […]
MMQB – Big 12 Team in the Big Ten?
There’s no doubt about the fact that the Penn State roster has taken on a new look compared to last season. Besides the usual attrition to graduation and the NFL Draft, the head coaching turnover led to a sizable exodus of players via the transfer portal, larger than usual at any rate. With Matt Campbell […]
Contract details for Patriots draft pick Eli Raridon
The New England Patriots made some investments in their tight end position this offseason, including choosing Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the draft. Shortly thereafter, Raridon was among the first wave of Patriots selections to put their signatures under their rookie deals. In total, Raridon signed […]
Patriots assistant coach participating in NFL accelerator program
The NFL revived its accelerator program this year, and a member of the New England Patriots’ coaching staff will be among the participants. Terrell Williams, who served as the club’s nominal defensive coordinator in 2025 before moving to assistant head coach position this offseason, is one of 34 people partaking in this week’s event. A […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Mike Vrabel stays consistent in tumultuous offseason
The schedule release is done and dusted, offseason workouts are underway, and a much-speculated trade about a star wide receiver will not happen for two more weeks. Needless to say, we have reached a bit of a quieter time on the NFL calendar. That said, there is still plenty to talk about. So, in order […]
Kyle Williams Faces Crowded Path to Starting Role in 2026
Patriots’ Kyle Williams Faces Crowded Path to Expanded Role in 2026 New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams showed flashes of big-play ability in his first NFL season, but carving out a consistent role in 2026 will not come easy with the receiver room filling up around him. Williams, 23, finished the 2025 regular season [...]
Patriots’ Week 2 opponent makes big quarterback signing
The New England Patriots will play hosts to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 2026 home opener at Gillette Stadium, and to one of the best quarterbacks of all time. Aaron Rodgers will again be under center for the Black and Gold this season, a move that was made official on Saturday. As first reported by […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for ED Dre’Mont Jones
The New England Patriots completely rebuilt their defensive edge during the 2025 offseason, but just one year later had to make more investments to ensure its quality heading into the future. The first big move was bringing in Dre’Mont Jones in free agency; the veteran arrived on a three-year, $36.5 million contract. What will Jones […]
NFL considered New York Giants as second choice for Seahawks’ opening night opponent
The Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots, the same team they vanquished to win Super Bowl 60. Given the Super Bowl wasn’t exactly a classic from a neutral perspective, reaction has been generally underwhelming to an immediate rematch, especially when the Chicago Bears looked like a prime option […]
Giants, not Bears, were NFL’s 2nd choice after Patriots for NFL kickoff game
There had been speculation for weeks that the NFL was going to select the Chicago Bears as the Seattle Seahawks’ opponent for the NFL Kickoff game to open the 2026 season. Heck, even Michael Wilbon was talking about it on the radio like it was a done deal. When the NFL announced that it would, […]
Patriots add to scouting staff following Nancy Meier’s retirement
Nancy Meier’s 52-year run with the New England Patriots has reached its end. The team’s director of scouting administration is officially retiring this week. While Meier has been a staple of the team’s scouting department as well as the organization’s longest-tenured employee, the page needs to be turned. The Patriots have done just that by […]
7 takeaways from the Seattle Seahawks 2026 schedule
The Seattle Seahawks have got their 2026 schedule all set, starting with a Super Bowl rematch against the New England Patriots. We’ve still got training camp and preseason to get through, so a lot of the initial takes about win-loss predictions will probably look silly across the NFL, but that doesn’t stop any of us […]
Power ranking Buffalo Bills 2026 road trips for fans
With the Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule here, it’s time for a very important article — a ranking of the best road trips for Bills fans to take this season. Let’s get right to it. (I’m purposely not including trips to the Patriots, Jets, or Dolphins for obvious reasons. If I had to pick the marquee […]
Patriots 2026 schedule: The good, the bad, and the ugly
The most popular sport in America is the NFL. The second most popular sport in America is the NFL offseason. Only the NFL can have an entire weekend of analysis and breakdown over a grid depicting games that will be played four months from now by teams that aren’t even fully assembled yet and make […]
Patriots links 5/15/26: 2026 Schedule, From Six Flags to 7 banners
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Patriots’ strength of schedule does not tell the full story
On Thursday evening, all 32 NFL teams released their 2026 season schedules, and the New England Patriots, in Year 2 of the Mike Vrabel regime, have the sixth-toughest strength of schedule. Additionally, they will have to travel the fifth-most air miles, with an international game against the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany, and two West […]
8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ 2026 schedule
The New England Patriots’ 2026 schedule was released on Thursday night. Starting with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks and ending with a home bout against the Miami Dolphins, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will face plenty of obstacles on its way to repeating as AFC East champions. Time will ultimately […]
‘It seems Robert Lewandowski was forced to leave’ – Striker now an ‘unwanted player’ at Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski appears to be heading towards the exit door at Barcelona and is being tipped to head to Saudi Arabia or MLS when his contract expires. Poland legend Jan Tomaszewski believes that Lewandowski is being pushed out of Barcelona, claiming the club will only make an “embarrassing offer” to the veteran and that the […]
Patriots Mailbag: What’s the most exciting game on the 2026 schedule?
The NFL schedule has officially been released, but the focus for New England Patriots has remained centered on the offseason program as OTAs are less than two weeks away. So, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. What is the game youre most looking forward to on the Patriots schedule? – Mike W. It’s tough […]
Seattle Seahawks 2026 preseason schedule: Dates, kickoff times, TV Networks
The Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 regular season schedule is all set, starting with a Wednesday night kickoff and Super Bowl banner unfurling night against the New England Patriots. Before we get to September’s regular season action, there will be a trio of preseason games in August. Whenever a team has an extra home regular season game, the […]
Chargers poke fun at Patriots, Mike Vrabel in schedule release video
While the Los Angeles Chargers have struggled delivering championship performances on the field, their social media team delivers year in and year out when it comes to its schedule release videos. The latest features a Halo theme, and it also includes a section about the New England Patriots and their head coach, Mike Vrabel. The […]
NFL schedule 2026: Instant predictions for the Patriots’ games
The New England Patriots already knew their opponents for the 2026 NFL season. Now, following the official schedule release, they know when they’ll face each team. Coming off a 14-win regular season, the Patriots’ win total is set at 9.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook entering this year. While offseason changes have the roster in a better […]
Seahawks 2026 schedule release: Live instant reaction and early game predictions
The Seattle Seahawks have released their 2026 regular season schedule, which starts at home against the New England Patriots and ends with what could be a massive road game against the Los Angeles Rams. Hey, we’ve seen the Seahawks have to win the NFC West on the road and then win the Super Bowl at […]
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