The Packers improve to 5-3 after a 27-19 Thursday Night Football win over the Carolina Panthers, but their anemic rushing attack—just 48 yards on 25 carries—kept the game close. Christian Watson shines with nine catches for 113 yards despite a mid‑game chest injury, while veteran QB Jordan Love throws for 288 yards. Panthers QB Bryce Young endures six sacks as Green Bay’s pressure finally clicks. Missed extra points and a late 12‑play, 70‑yard drive gave Carolina a final‑play chance to tie, but the Packers hold on and look ahead to a mini‑bye before facing the Patriots.
The Bears beat the Patriots 30-24 in Week 7, improving to 5-2. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards, two TDs and no turnovers, marking his second 300‑yard game and confirming his full recovery from a Week 2 hamstring injury. Wideout Luther Burden III caught four passes for 130 yards and a touchdown, leading all receivers, after a heart‑warming pregame hug with his father that Williams reposted on Instagram. The emotional moment sparked Burden’s big performance. Chicago’s next primetime test comes Monday at Seattle, where Williams and the offense will face a 3‑1 home‑winning Seahawks squad.
The latest Patriots podcast details A.J. Brown’s knee injury, marking his second missed practice after an ankle issue, and examines how his absence reshapes the wide‑receiver corps alongside Doubs for Sunday’s divisional clash with the Miami Dolphins. Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles also field BSJ member questions on Kyle Williams, TreVeyon Henderson, Robert Spillane and Marcus Jones, discuss the team’s draft‑capital woes, and deliver a game preview with score predictions. Listeners get a deep dive into injury impacts and the upcoming matchup before the October 30 showdown.
The Phinsider asks fans to predict the Miami Dolphins' offensive and defensive performances for their upcoming Week 8 clash with the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2026. After a recent win over the Jets, readers are encouraged to name likely leaders in tackles, interceptions, pass breakups, touchdowns, receiving yards, rushing yards and first‑downs, and to forecast stat lines for key playmakers. The post invites comment submissions to gauge who will emerge as the game's MVP on both sides of the ball.
Patriots return to Sunday action on Nov. 1 in Miami against the Dolphins after a Thursday night debut and a mini‑bye. Pats Pulpit’s Week 8 rooting guide lists who New England fans should cheer in the other 13 games, favoring teams that improve the Patriots’ schedule strength, draft position, or playoff tiebreakers. Picks include Packers, Ravens, Titans, Lions, Colts, Jets, Steelers, Rams, Broncos and several “good game” matchups. The guide also notes the Thursday Panthers‑Packers game and a Monday Bears‑Seahawks showdown. It helps fans track which outcomes could benefit New England’s playoff and draft outlook.
Micah Parsons is ruled out for Thursday Night Football as the Green Bay Packers host the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. The 27‑year‑old edge rusher is still recovering from a torn left ACL suffered on Dec. 14, 2025, and underwent reconstructive surgery on Dec. 29, 2025. After starting the season on the PUP list, the Packers’ medical staff keeps him off the roster until he meets strict physical benchmarks. Coach Matt LaFleur says Parsons could be cleared to practice next week and might return for the Week 9 road game against the New England Patriots, with a likely debut in early‑mid November.
Patriots Daily hosts Taylor Kyles (CLNS Media) and Mike Kadlick (SI) break down the impact of A.J. Brown missing Tuesday's practice with a knee injury. The duo discuss his likely absence from the upcoming Miami trip and weigh the short‑term and long‑term ramifications for New England's offense. Listeners get expert insight into how the injury could shape the Patriots' week‑8 game plan.
Patriots coaches remain optimistic about A.J. Brown despite a sluggish debut. The 29‑year‑old wideout, acquired via trade from the Eagles, has missed four weeks with a high‑ankle sprain and returned to limited action, posting just six catches on 14 targets for 53 yards in two games. Coach Todd Downing chalks it up to a small sample size, while OC Josh McDaniels praises Brown’s work ethic and says health is the only barrier to his upside. The Steelers‑bound receiver’s status for the upcoming Dolphins game is uncertain, but New England still trusts his long‑term potential.
Those expecting the wide receiver to break out may be waiting a little longer.
The New England Patriots hope A.J. Brown will suit up for Sunday’s clash with the Miami Dolphins, but he missed Thursday’s practice due to lingering knee and ankle issues. Coach Todd Downing says he isn’t worried about Brown’s condition, despite the receiver’s limited participation this week. In his rookie season, Brown has logged six catches for 75 yards after an ankle injury in the opener. Meanwhile, tight end Hunter Henry (26‑296 yards, 2 TDs) and receivers Romeo Doubs (14‑261 yards, 3 TDs) and DeMario Douglas (23‑256 yards, 3 TDs) have been the Patriots’ primary targets.
The latest AFC briefing covers three storylines: Miami’s rookie right tackle Kadyn Proctor admits he still needs to refine his blocking and hand technique, while both he and cornerback JuJu Brents remain in concussion protocol. New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson says he isn’t requesting a trade, but is frustrated by limited targets in losses and wants to help the team win. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Chad Graff outlines five Patriots trade targets—edge rusher Khalil Mack, DT Grover Stewart, WR Josh Downs, guard Ben Bredeson, and CB Riq Woolen—each tied to mid‑round draft picks as the trade deadline approaches.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson skips Thursday practice before the Dolphins matchup due to illness, according to ESPN insider Mike Reiss. After missing the Jets game and recovering from an ankle sprain sustained on Oct. 16 against the Raiders, Henderson looks set to return but could be listed questionable if his symptoms linger. New England sits 4‑3 in the AFC East, while Miami, fresh off a 14‑21 win over the Jets, looks to build momentum at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Patriots enter Sunday’s AFC East game at Hard Rock Stadium missing two offensive weapons. Running back TreVeyon Henderson sits out Thursday practice due to illness, while wide receiver A.J. Brown remains questionable after a knee flare‑up and a lingering high‑ankle sprain that landed him on IR in September. Both players have contributed modestly this season—Henderson with 203 rushing yards and one TD, Brown with six catches for 75 yards since his return. New England also lists several linemen and defensive backs as limited participants, but quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Carlton Davis III are fully healthy. The Dolphins report multiple injuries but field a full‑participation QB Malik Willis.
Guess who wasn’t seen at the start of the Patriots practice on Thursday afternoon? A.J. Brown.
The New England Patriots tried to claim former Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu off waivers, but their 7-2 record gave them lower priority than six other teams. The Titans, Dolphins, Texans, Colts, Jets and Titans (who ultimately won the claim) all submitted bids, and the 26‑year‑old was awarded to Tennessee on Wednesday. Laulu, a 2024 seventh‑round pick who logged 39 games and 5.5 sacks for Las Vegas, fell out of the Raiders’ rotation under new coach Klint Kubiak. New England’s interior line, currently featuring Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, remains unchanged as the Patriots head to Miami for a Nov. 1 game.
Bleeding Green Nation releases its Week 8 NFL Power Rankings, ranking the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 1 despite a rare zero‑red‑zone game, followed by the San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. The Chicago Bears climb to No. 5 after adding Jeffery Simmons, while the Seattle Seahawks sit at No. 6 after a defensive showcase. The list also highlights the Cincinnati Bengals’ elite point differential, Lamar Jackson’s return for the Ravens, and injury concerns for A.J. Brown (Patriots). The rankings cover all 32 teams, noting key matchups this weekend such as the Vikings vs. Detroit and the Bills vs. Ravens, providing a snapshot of the playoff race heading into Week 8.
The Tennessee Titans win a waiver claim for former Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, beating out the Jets, Colts, Patriots, Dolphins and Texans. Laulu, a 26‑year‑old ex‑Colts seventh‑round pick from Oklahoma (2024), signed a four‑year, $4.12 million rookie contract before being waived by the Raiders mid‑season 2026. He appeared in five games for Oakland, tallying five tackles and half a sack. The Titans secure his services with the highest priority claim.
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown missed Thursday practice after his knee issue flared up, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins uncertain. The 29‑year‑old, acquired in a trade for a 2028 first‑ and 2027 fifth‑round pick, has a known degenerative knee condition that the team evaluated before the deal. He’s also battling a lingering high‑ankle sprain from the season opener and has recorded only six catches for 75 yards since returning in Week 6. Patriots’ receiver depth is now limited to DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III.
As if the Patriots haven't already dealt with their fair share of bad news and injuries this season, Ian Rapoport just made it worse.
The Patriots face a new dilemma ahead of Week 8 as star receiver A.J. Brown skips Thursday practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET clash with the Miami Dolphins. Brown, who only returned from IR after a Week 1 ankle injury, has been a limited participant and recently struggled with drops in the win over the Jets. ESPN’s Mark Reiss reports a fresh knee concern, suggesting the Dolphins could be the first game Brown misses this season. The injury adds pressure on New England after last week’s loss to Chicago.
The 49ers could use an upgrade. at cornerback and punt returner which is why Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones would be an ideal, if unlikely, fit.
NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins the Pats Interference podcast to dissect the Patriots' 4‑3 opening record, highlighting overlooked strengths, injury updates, and Drake Maye's turnover issues. The discussion moves to trade‑deadline targets, a possible Khalil Mack deal, and a matchup preview of Sunday’s game against Miami, with predictions and a 4‑minute drill featuring QB Tommy DeVito. Listeners get a deep dive into the Patriots' offense versus the Dolphins' defense and vice versa, plus quick picks and betting insights.
The Patriots travel to Miami for Week 8 after a loss in Chicago, and Pats Pulpit predicts they have the edge. Quarterback Drake Maye’s pass offense posts the league‑best 0.423 dropback EPA since Week 4, while Miami’s pass defense ranks 23rd, giving New England a strong aerial advantage. Although the Patriots’ pass defense has struggled, the Dolphins’ passing attack lacks the depth to exploit it. The run game favors Miami, with Ollie Gordon II’s 100‑yard performances, but New England’s run defense has kept opponents under 100 yards so far. Special‑teams matchups are fairly even, and veteran coaches Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels add experience. Overall, the analysis leans toward a Patriots win.
The Dolphins host the Patriots in Week 8 on November 24, with the game airing locally on CBS for Florida and New England markets. Miami and surrounding areas (Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers) will see the matchup, while the rest of the nation watches the Chiefs–Broncos game. CBS also airs the Bills‑Ravens game in South Florida and the Colts‑Jaguars game up the Panhandle; FOX splits the rest of the state's slate, showing Raiders‑Jets, Vikings‑Lions, Falcons‑Buccaneers, and Cardinals‑Cowboys. Sunday Night Football features the Eagles at Commanders. The article details broadcast regions and other games across the state.
The Miami Dolphins face a steep challenge against the Patriots, but these three keys could give them a blueprint for pulling off a massive upset.