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Patriots mailbag: Will the Steelers follow the blueprint against Drake Maye?
It’s been a long wait in between the New England Patriots season-opening loss and their home opener on Sunday, where they will look to get into the win column against the Pittsburgh Steelers. So, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. What happened to the deep-ball/explosive-play game vs. Seattle? My impression was that Seattle did […]
Josh McDaniels knows defenses are adjusting to Drake Maye. Now the Patriots must respond.
In his first year playing under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, quarterback Drake Maye started 21 games as he led the Patriots to the Super Bowl while finishing second in MVP voting. After seeing what Maye was capable of during his breakout season, opposing defenses are now adjusting. “There’s evidence of things he does, things he […]
Patriots vs. Steelers weather forecast for NFL Week 2
The New England Patriots will host their 2026 home opener on Sunday, but fans might have to bring some rain gear to the game. The upcoming Week 2 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers could become a wet affair. According to NFL Weather, rain showers could move through Gillette Stadium throughout the day, with the chance […]
Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 2
And just like that, the second week of the 2026 NFL regular season has arrived. The New England Patriots will enter the action on Sunday with a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of 16 total games on the menu between Thursday and Monday. Here’s who to root for in the 15 contests not featuring […]
Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson facing backlash over another social media post
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is in the spotlight again. Not only has the second-year running back returned to practice and is seemingly trending toward making his season debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he also is facing backlash over a post he made on social media. If that second part sounds […]
Romeo Doubs ready to move past rough Patriots debut
Romeo Doubs’ Patriots debut did not start off on the right foot. The veteran wide receiver is ready to move forward. “I appreciate the question. What happened in the past must stay in the past,” Doubs said Thursday. “So, thank you.” Doubs saw three targets in his debut, failing to corral any of them. That […]
Patriots vs. Steelers Thursday injury report: Carlton Davis III misses second session
The New England Patriots ramped up work on the Pittsburgh Steelers without Carlton Davis III. The starting cornerback stayed sidelined for a second consecutive practice due to a neck issue, while rookie offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover also remained absent on Thursday due to a knee issue as the home opener nears. Here’s the second injury […]
Patriots sign Xavier Newman-Johnson to practice squad, release rookie offensive lineman
After making a midweek visit to Gillette Stadium, Xavier Newman-Johnson will be staying around. The New England Patriots officially signed the veteran offensive lineman to the practice squad on Thursday as part of a reshuffle along the interior. Newman-Johnson, 27, had been hosted by the organization on the heels of being released from the New […]
Patriots vs. Steelers: Who has the edge in Week 2?
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are historically pretty familiar with one another; Sunday’s game will be their 37th meeting overall. But while the Patriots have recently dominated the series, it was the Steelers who earned a victory the last time the two franchises squared off in Week 3 of the 2025 season. A […]
Patriots vs. Steelers series history ahead of 2026 NFL Week 2
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are the two most successful organizations in modern NFL history, with both winning a record six Super Bowls. Naturally, they also have quite a deep history with one another: Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium will be their 37th overall meeting. Let’s take a look back at the series […]
Mack Hollins’ chemistry with Drake Maye set for bigger test
As Mack Hollins takes his seat in the Patriots team meeting room, it’s typically in the front row next to quarterback Drake Maye. The veteran wide receiver isn’t ready to credit his seat selection into his on-field chemistry with his quarterback, but it’s apparent Hollins has earned Maye’s trust. “I think that the quarterback knows […]
Patriots host veteran offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson on visit
An offensive lineman from head coach Mike Vrabel’s time in Nashville stopped by Foxborough on Wednesday. The New England Patriots hosted veteran free agent Xavier Newman-Johnson on a visit, according to the NFL transaction wire. Newman-Johnson, 27, entered the league with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted rookie in 2022. The Baylor product spent parts […]
Kevin Byard hopes to add Aaron Rodgers to his interception collection
Kevin Byard has made a habit out of intercepting opposing quarterbacks. Since entering the NFL as a third-round draft pick in 2016, he has picked off 37 passes and twice led the league in interceptions. A total of 28 different QBs fell victim to his ball-hawking skills, including some of the best in the league […]
Patriots vs. Steelers Wednesday injury report: Carlton Davis III sidelined as several return
The New England Patriots returned to practice without two members of the active roster. Offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover and cornerback Carlton Davis III stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s preparations for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But recent absences ranging from offensive lineman Ben Brown to linebacker Robert Spillane were on hand in Foxborough. The same would also go […]
Reworked Mack Hollins contract increases Patriots cap space, makes incentives harder to earn
The New England Patriots and wide receiver Mack Hollins have reached an agreement on a reworked contract that reclassified his contract incentives. The 33-year-old entered 2026 with three incentive escalators. He could earn an extra $300,000 each by catching 30 and 40 passes, respectively, and add $400,000 more if hauling in 50 passes during the […]
Patriots vs. Steelers preview for NFL Week 2
With a disappointing 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL opener last Wednesday, the New England Patriots got their 2026 season off on the wrong foot. The goal now is to avoid an 0-2 start against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that started its own season with a victory. What can be expected from […]
Patriots News: Pats need more pass catchers… on defense
TEAM TALK Game Preview, Patriots vs. Steelers: Series history, series breakdown, tale of the tape. Broadcast Info: How to watch and stream Sunday’s 1:00 Patriots home opener against the Steelers. Roster Moves, practice squad: Pats re-signed S Elliott Davison, released TE Shane Zylstra. Vrabel’s X’s & O’s: Breaking down key moments in Week 1 vs. […]
Drake Maye ready to bounce back against the Steelers in Week 2
Drake Maye had a forgettable regular season opener, tossing three interceptions in his final three possessions to seal a 13-10 New England Patriots loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, there is no time to dwell on those mistakes: Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers awaits. And for Maye, it will be an opportunity to bounce […]
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Steelers ahead of Week 2
Some former New England Patriots and former Pittsburgh Steelers will meet again at Gillette Stadium. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, four players in the fold this September have been members of both clubs during their NFL careers. With stays ranging from days to years, here’s a glance through those ties ahead […]
Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to practice squad, release veteran tight end
After 24 hours as a free agent, Elliott Davison has circled back to Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots re-signed the safety to the practice squad on Tuesday. To make room, the organization announced the release of tight end Shane Zylstra from the 17-man group. Davison, 24, initially joined the practice squad as the calendar […]
Patriots Power Rankings: Week 2 vs. Steelers ‘a must win’?
Welcome to the season opening column for the 2026 Patriots Power Rankings. Preseason rankings aren’t worth the trouble as there are too many hypotheticals too far away from games that count. Those opinions may prove correct, but there’s no Win-Loss results to measure them by. They’re a fine excuse to offer some thoughts about each […]
Contract details for Christian Gonzalez extension with Patriots
Leading up to their season opener in Seattle, the New England Patriots managed to put an end to one of the dominant stories of their summer. The team and Christian Gonzalez reached an agreement on a four-year, $135 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. “I’m extremely blessed and thankful,” […]
Patriots News: Has Vrabel built team culture that fights back?
Tuesdays typically are a day off for NFL teams. The Patriots practiced yesterday and will meet back tomorrow to introduce the Week 2 game plan for the Steelers this Sunday at 1:00 ET. This will be a gut-check game. How will the team respond after opening the season with a loss? Mike Vrabel has his […]
Kyle Williams among Patriots ready to step up after A.J. Brown injury
The New England Patriots are set to be without star wide receiver A.J. Brown for at least the next month after he landed on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. It’s a significant loss for the Patriots’ passing attack, but one that will not force the team to overhaul its offensive approach. Instead, New England […]
Patriots kickoff return unit has started showing signs of life
Even though their 2025 season was a success overall, the New England Patriots entered the offseason intent on improving several areas that ultimately fell short of expectation the previous year. One of those was kickoff return. While they were tops in the league in punt return average, in large part due to Marcus Jones continuing […]
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