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Patriots rookie motivated by Mike Vrabel’s in-game challenge

Gabe Jacas had an eventful preseason debut. Not only did the New England Patriots rookie play a combined 37 snaps between defense and special teams, he also registered five total tackles. Three of those takedowns came in the kicking game, which was good enough for the team lead on Thursday night. The output did not […]

Jam Miller makes case for Patriots’ RB3 role in preseason opener

The New England Patriots continue to search for a third running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. In Thursday’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, seventh-round pick Jam Miller made his case for the role. The rookie totaled 55 yards on 14 carries while breaking a long of 15, with his physicality along the […]

10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Colts NFL preseason game

The New England Patriots played the opening game of their 2026 preseason against the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. It might have been a relatively uneventful game ending in a 13-13 tie, but there was still a lot to see and take away from. Some guys seemingly helped themselves, while others had a tough time. […]

5 winners and losers from Patriots’ preseason tie with the Colts

The New England Patriots opened their preseason Thursday night at Gillette Stadium with a 13-13 tie to the Indianapolis Colts. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the Patriots’ preseason opener. Winners WR Kyle Williams: The second-year receiver got the Patriots their first preseason touchdown as he showcased his talented […]

Mike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was among a group of players not in attendance for Thursday’s preseason opener. Gonzalez was also sidelined for Tuesday’s joint practice session with the Indianapolis Colts, marking his first missed practice of the summer. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel labeled the absence as a physical issue. “Christian was unavailable, […]

Instant analysis from Patriots’ 13-13 preseason tie against Colts

After three weeks of training camp outside Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots headed inside. The reigning AFC champions opened the 2026 preseason with a 13-13 tie against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. Here’s a glance back on the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff as August moves forward. DeVito drives to halftime as QB2 With […]

Mike Vrabel expresses confidence in Andy Borregales after 3-miss performance

With 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Andy Borregales had a chance to break a 13-13 tie and give his team a win in the preseason opener over the Indianapolis Colts. However, the New England Patriots’ place kicker hooked the 49-yard attempt to the left and had to watch the ball sail pass the […]

Patriots lose offensive lineman to injury in preseason opener

The New England Patriots jumped to a 10-7 halftime lead over the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason opener, but they lost a valuable member of their offensive line along the way. Ben Brown, the team’s top backup along the interior O-line, exited the contest after suffering an injury in the second quarter. Starting the game […]

Patriots vs. Colts: Final score, stats, game recap from NFL preseason

The New England Patriots opened their preseason on Thursday night, welcoming the Indianapolis Colts to Gillette Stadium. With Drake Maye and most of New England’s regulars set to sit out, the Patriots turned things over to backup quarterback Tommy DeVito to kick things off. With him and the other depth players leading the way, New […]

What placing Terrell Jennings on injured reserve means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots announced a series of roster moves before their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. They made the signing of veteran free agent JaMycal Hasty official, an acquisition we already talked about here and analyzed here, while also placing fellow running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve. Let’s take a step back […]

Patriots place Terrell Jennings on injured reserve after adding two running backs

In Foxborough, the hours leading up to the preseason opener brought a backfield shakeup. The New England Patriots placed running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve Thursday, officially ending his campaign before the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts. The move follows the midweek workouts and additions of veteran running […]

7 under-the-radar Patriots that could boost their stock vs. the Colts

When the New England Patriots kick off their 2026 preseason tonight, the majority of the starters won’t be on the field. That doesn’t mean that there won’t be anything interesting to watch for, however. In fact, Drake Maye and company being held out means that some of the Patriots’ lesser-known players might get valuable time […]

Patriots links 8/13/26: Eyes on depth battles tonight vs. Colts

Happy Game-Day Thursday! Allow me to share the annual reminder that score doesn’t matter tonight as much as individual performances. It’s the recital portion of the year after two intense weeks of training camp dance lessons. For the headline I started to list every position competition I want to see tonight, which ended up being […]

8 Patriots to watch in the preseason opener vs. Colts

With 14 training camp practices in the rearview mirror, it is officially time for game action. Following their joint practice on Tuesday, the New England Patriots will take on the Indianapolis Colts in their preseason opener Thursday night. According to head coach Mike Vrabel, quarterback Drake Maye will not appear in the game. The expectation […]

New England Patriots roster by jersey number, last name

The New England Patriots are about to kick off their 2026 preseason, and it will be the first time a live audience gets to see the entire 90-man roster on display. Sure, not everybody will see equal playing time in preseason — Drake Maye will play relatively minimal snaps over the three games — but […]

Patriots training camp competitions, updated ahead of the preseason opener

The New England Patriots’ preparation for 2026 will kick into its highest gear yet on Thursday. The reigning AFC champions will play hosts to the Indianapolis Colts in what will be both teams’ preseason opener. That game, as well as subsequent contests against the Eagles and Browns, will add another piece to the puzzle that […]

What signing Hassan Haskins, JaMycal Hasty means for the Patriots

Before kicking off their 2026 preseason on Thursday night, the New England Patriots made some changes to their running back group. Besides putting undrafted rookie Myles Montgomery on the waiver wire, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel also signed veteran free agents Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty. Let’s assess what the moves mean for […]

Patriots vs. Colts live stream, kickoff time, TV channels for NFL preseason

With the first 14 practices of training camp in the books, it is finally time for the real thing in Foxborough: it’s game day. Tonight’s preseason opener between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts will obviously not count in the standings, and in fact be a toned-down version of what is to come in […]

How to listen to Patriots games on your radio

The New England Patriots will kick off their 2026 season on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET with their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. You can follow the game live on the team’s flagship station 98.5 The Sports Hub. Here are the affiliate channels you need to know as provided by the team. Massachusetts Maine […]

Patriots sign second free agent running back before preseason opener

The New England Patriots are not done modifying their running back group. On Wednesday night, after already signing free agent Hassan Haskins and waiving rookie Myles Montgomery, they also brought in a second veteran. JaMycal Hasty, who already spent parts of the 2023 and 2024 seasons as well as last training camp in New England, […]

Patriots officially open new state-of-the-art training facility

The New England Patriots will play their first preseason game of 2026 on Thursday night. On the eve of the contest, another event took place on the franchise’s premises: the official opening of a new, state-of-the-art training facility. The New Balance Athletics Center as it is known for sponsorship reasons gives the team 160,000 square […]

Patriots add veteran running back Hassan Haskins ahead of preseason opener, waive rookie

A veteran of 44 NFL games arrived in Foxborough on the eve of the preseason opener. The New England Patriots announced the signing of running back Hassan Haskins on Wednesday. To make room for the familiar free agent, the organization waived rookie rusher Myles Montgomery with an injury designation. Haskins, 26, entered the league with […]

Drake Maye is not worried about making Patriots receivers happy

With the franchise quarterback in place, the next step in the New England Patriots’ roster construction process was surrounding him with as many weapon as possible. Looking at this year’s training camp, the team appears to have succeeded. In his third summer, Drake Maye gets to work with a top-tier running back duo, an intriguing […]

Patriots 2026 scouting report for DT Christian Barmore

The New England Patriots defense was one of the best in the NFL last season, in large part because of the performance in the trenches. The interior D-line in particular performed at a high level whiqle being led by one of the most disruptive starting duos in football: Milton Williams and Christian Barmore. Whereas the […]