The Patriots defeat the Dolphins 24‑19 in Week 8 despite a rough start, but the win comes at a cost. Starting tight end Hunter Henry exits for good with a foot injury, rookie edge defender Gabe Jacos limps out with a questionable knee, and backup DB Charles Woods and edge defender Dre’Mont Jones also see limited action. Quarterback Drake Maye throws for 199 yards and two TDs while staying healthy. With Henry sidelined, rookie Eli Raridon and a thin WR corps see more snaps as New England eyes a Week 9 showdown with Green Bay. Injuries to A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson, Mack Hollins and Reggie Gilliam may also affect the lineup.
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The New England Patriots continue to lose starters in every game this season.
The Patriots lose practice‑squad linebacker K.J. Britt to the Detroit Lions, who sign him to their active roster after starter Jack Campbell goes down with a neck injury. Britt, 27, joined New England on a one‑year deal in March, appeared in one regular‑season game (14 special‑teams snaps, one tackle), and spent the year on the practice squad. His departure opens a spot that could be filled by recently cut safety Elliott Davison. New England hosts Green Bay Sunday before facing Detroit in Munich next week.
On a Monday night show, Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi and co-host Andrew dissect the Patriots’ gritty 31‑28 comeback win over the Dolphins, highlighting Drake Maye’s clutch second‑half performance that many liken to a super‑powered, Tom Brady‑like poise. They review halftime adjustments, offensive line worries, the running‑back rotation, and A.J. Brown’s status, then flash back to the 2001 Super Bowl run and discuss trade‑deadline moves. The detailed breakdown runs from press conference takeaways to film analysis, offering fans a full picture of New England’s escape from Miami.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran linebacker K.J. Britt from the Patriots' practice squad following injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder.
In a November 2 press conference, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick snapped at WRAL reporter Brian Murphy when asked about a rumored breakup with former girlfriend Jordon Hudson, a former UNC player now visible on the Tar Heels sideline. Belichick dismissed the question, likening it to tabloid gossip and refusing to comment on his personal life. The exchange comes amid broader UNC turmoil, including the resignations of GM Mike Lombardi and DC Steve Belichick, yet the Tar Heels have matched their 2025 win total and nearly upset the top‑ranked team in a close, nationally televised game.
The Chicago Bears head into Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks without several key players, most notably rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who misses his first pro game due to a toe injury. Inactive also are Case Keenum, Kyle Monangai, Jordan McFadden, Jayden Loving and Jordan Van den Berg, opening up larger roles for Tyrique Stevenson and Jaylon Johnson. The Bears ride a two‑game winning streak after a 30‑24 victory over the Patriots, where Caleb Williams threw 22‑of‑33 for 308 yards, two TDs and no picks. At 5‑2 and third in the NFC North, Chicago aims to stay above Detroit in Week 9.
The Detroit Lions, now 5-2 and chasing the NFC North lead, sign linebacker KJ Britt from the New England Patriots' practice squad. The veteran, a 2021 fifth‑round pick from Auburn, appeared in one Patriots game this season, tallying a solo tackle. At 6‑foot, 240 lb, Britt adds depth to Kelvin Sheppard’s unit as the Lions cope with injuries to Jack Campbell, Brian Branch and DJ Wonnum ahead of a Nov. 8 showdown with Miami. Coach Dan Campbell hopes the mid‑season pickup bolsters the run‑stop and pass‑defense while the team navigates a bruising schedule.
Primarily a special teams contributor during his six-year career, Britt could help backfill Jimmy Rolder's snaps with those units.
The Detroit Lions add veteran linebacker K.J. Britt from the New England Patriots’ practice squad after losing two linebackers to injury in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings—rookie Jimmy Rolder (season‑ending hamstring) and Jack Campbell (neck injury). Britt, a 2021 fifth‑round pick who played 59 games for Tampa Bay and appeared in all 17 games for Miami last season, is expected to bolster Detroit’s special‑teams depth while providing defensive reserve support. He brings experience, leadership from his Auburn captain days, and a familiar connection with Lions’ defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers.
Drake Maye has been fantastic for the New England Patriots in his latest games, but the team needs to get him some more help before the trade deadline.
The Detroit Lions add former Patriots practice‑squad linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster, reported by Adam Schefter. The 27‑year‑old, a former Auburn All‑SEC starter, was drafted by Tampa Bay in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft and completed a four‑year rookie deal. After a one‑year stint with the Dolphins in 2025 (35 tackles in 17 games), he saw limited action with New England in 2026 before joining Detroit.
In a gritty 24-19 comeback, the New England Patriots improve to 5-3 after edging the Miami Dolphins. Analysts Brian Hines and Alex Barth highlight Drake Maye’s second‑half takeover, a promising uptick in the rushing attack, and the evolving offensive line featuring Ben Brown, Will Campbell and Morgan Moses. They also note Kyle Williams and Pop Douglas emerging as reliable receivers, assess the impact of Hunter Henry’s injury, and discuss lingering zone‑defense woes. The episode wraps with a look at defensive standouts Corey Durden and Christian Ellis, special‑teams concerns about Andy Borregales, and a preview of the Patriots’ upcoming clash with Green Bay as the trade deadline looms.
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One day after beating the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots waive safety Elliott Davison, a practice‑squad call‑up who appeared in just 10 defensive snaps and 57 special‑teams snaps across three games. The move is unsurprising—Davison was a healthy scratch and the Patriots have no roster openings after Week 8, but will soon need the spot as WR Mack Hollins, FB Reggie Gilliam and OT Marcus Bryant near activation. The safety corps, led by captain Kevin Byard and starter Craig Woodson, remains solid, making Davison’s departure largely inconsequential. If he clears waivers, New England may re‑sign him to the practice squad, though a claim from another team is unlikely.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel steals the spotlight in New England's 24-19 win over Miami when his challenge flag sails 15 yards and overturns a touchdown call. CBS’s Andrew Catalon jokes that Vrabel’s throw beats Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield’s miserable outing against the Falcons, where Mayfield went 0‑3 for zero yards and a 39.6 passer rating. The successful challenge restores a key Patriots touchdown, while Mayfield’s flawless‑nil performance becomes the day’s punchline.
Breaking down three key sequences in the Patriots' comeback over the Dolphins through video analysis: a crucial third-down pickup that set up Kyle Williams' touchdown; the Dolphins' role in Drake Maye's touchdown run; and Elijah Ponder's assist that set the stage for DeMario Douglas' touchdown.
Wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, and the New England Patriots should be in the sweepstakes to add him to the roster.
The New England Patriots open November with a roster tweak, waiving 24‑year‑old safety Elliott Davison and re‑signing running back Terrell Jennings to the practice squad. Davison, promoted from the practice squad in October, logged two tackles, a pass deflection and 57 special‑team snaps in three games before his release. Jennings, a 25‑year‑old former undrafted Florida A&M rookie, returns after an injury settlement; he has 115 scrimmage yards and a touchdown from limited action over two seasons. The squad also adds depth with RB Lan Larison as the Patriots prepare to host the Green Bay Packers Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
The New England Patriots made two roster changes on Monday, November 2, 2026: they waived safety Elliott Davison and added running back Terrell Jennings to the practice squad. Jennings, a 25‑year‑old former undrafted free agent from Florida A&M, has bounced between the Patriots’ active roster and practice squad over the past three seasons, posting 73 rushing yards and a touchdown in seven games last year before spending time on injured reserve.
Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons, the four‑time All‑Pro who tore his ACL in December, is slated to return to practice this week, head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday. While his comeback could make him eligible for the Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots on Nov. 8, experts doubt he’ll see game action that soon, with a realistic return date set for Nov. 25 against the Rams. The Patriots, meanwhile, will field a depleted offensive line featuring Will Campbell and Morgan Moses at tackle.
In Week 8’s 31‑17 win over Miami, Patriots rookie kicker Andy Borregales went 1‑for‑2, missing a 40‑yard field goal – his third miss inside 50 yards this season. Despite a 10‑of‑13 field‑goal conversion rate and 20‑of‑21 extra‑point success, head coach Mike Vrabel says he still trusts Borregales, praising his timing, kickoff placement and rhythm. Vrabel warned the missed kicks must be fixed but sees no need for a roster change, noting the lack of competition since Borregales was drafted in the sixth round of 2025. The coach also mocked the quick‑to‑bench culture in the NFL.
Belichick answered a Hudson breakup question with a telling jab.
The Packers, riding a 27-19 win over Carolina, aim to boost their defense as head coach Matt LaFleur says Micah Parsons could return to practice this week. Parsons last played on Dec. 14, 2025, before tearing his ACL and has been rehabbing intensively. While a game‑day debut against the Patriots on Nov. 8 is uncertain, a Thanksgiving‑Eve return versus the Rams after the bye week is more likely, giving him up to seven regular‑season games to impact a 5-3 Green Bay squad fighting for NFC North playoff positioning.