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Our first month with an app broke our commenting records
The New England Patriots’ 2026 season is, unfortunately, not off to the best start. The same cannot be said for our new app, and it’s all thanks to you. A month ago we announced the release of the app, which you can find here or by searching “SB Nation” in your neighborhood app store. Quite […]
Patriots vs. Bills series history ahead of Week 4 game
The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills are no strangers to one another. Division rivals since the AFC’s inception in 1960, the two franchises will meet for a 134th time this coming Sunday. Let’s take a look back at the first 133 of those games. Patriots vs. Bills series history Overall history: As you will […]
What signing Matt Pryor means for the Patriots
After losing both starting right guard Mike Onwenu and his replacement, Greg Van Roten, to injury in back-to-back games, the New England Patriots have reacted. Nine-year veteran Matt Pryor is being signed to the 53-man roster off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad. Poaching Pryor adds an extra layer of depth up front and gives New […]
Patriots sign veteran O-lineman off Cardinals practice squad, per report
The New England Patriots have started filling the openings on their roster. The first of the two vacant spots went to an interior offensive lineman. Matt Pryor was signed by the team off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, as first reported by Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. Pryor, 31, started his NFL career as […]
Patriots vs. Bills Wednesday injury report: Christian Gonzalez among three sidelined starters
The New England Patriots began preparations for the AFC East opener without No. 0. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s work on the unbeaten Buffalo Bills due to a shoulder injury. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore and offensive tackle Morgan Moses joined the extended All-Pro on the list of non-participants in Foxborough. But tight end […]
Patriots won’t make sweeping changes after latest O-line injury
The New England Patriots are about to play their fourth game of the season on Sunday, and it will be their third starting a different player at right guard. The ever-reliable Mike Onwenu entered the season locked into the starting role at the position, but suffered a fractured ankle in Week 2 versus Pittsburgh and […]
Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel push back on reported rift among Patriots
As New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel took the podium Wednesday, he was asked about a recent report from WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show regarding himself and quarterback Drake Maye. “Unnamed sources,” Vrabel said sarcastically. “My favorite.” The report, citing those unnamed sources, stated that there were issues between the coach and quarterback dating […]
Patriots add recent Bills offensive lineman to practice squad entering Week 4
Head coach Mike Vrabel shared Wednesday that the two open spots on the New England Patriots’ active roster have yet to be filled. But the practice squad in Foxborough has returned to capacity. The organization signed offensive lineman Da’Metrius Weatherspoon ahead of the AFC East opener at Highmark Stadium, bringing the scout team back to […]
The Number Crunch: What went wrong for the Patriots against Jacksonville
Everything that could have gone wrong for the New England Patriots against the Jacksonville Jaguars came to fruition on Sunday. The fundamentals and execution were poor, ultimately leading to a dreadful defeat by a score of 35-6. The underlying numbers really tell a story of just how bad this game went for Patriots in every […]
Patriots News: Maye’s OL protection plan gets thinner
Today’s links continue to focus on the dog of a game vs. the Jaguars, why Drake Maye and the offense look so bad, and how key injuries and lack of depth are derailing everything. [Deep breath…] Thankfully, the page has also been turned to look ahead to Sunday’s matchup in Buffalo. Definitely time to look […]
Patriots confident in bounce-back skills heading into Bills matchup
The New England Patriots had their proverbial doors blown off in Week 3 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and are now heading into a pivotal division battle with the Buffalo Bills facing more questions than answers. Standing above all of them is a simple one: how will they respond? Despite now being 1-2 and coming off […]
Patriots vs. Bills preview for NFL Week 4
The New England Patriots are entering the fourth week of the 2026 NFL season off the worst defeat of the Mike Vrabel era, a 35-6 blowout at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now at 1-2 and facing significant questions at quarterback and several other positions on and off the field, the team is in […]
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Bills ahead of Week 4
The connections between the coaching staffs range from Bo Hardegree and Trace McSorley to Doug Marrone, Todd Downing and Scott Booker. But there’s additional familiarity to account for on the field. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, two former New England Patriots and six former Buffalo Bills find themselves in the fold […]
Patriots try out 2 edge rushers ahead of Bills game
The New England Patriots brought in a pair of free agents on Tuesday. Outside linebackers Victor Dimukeje and Eric Watts were in town for a tryout, even though neither ended up getting signed just yet. The Patriots have two open spots on their 53-man roster and another on their practice squad at the moment. Dimukeje, […]
Patriots Power Rankings: Pats, Maye ‘a mess’ stumbling into Week 4
Read ‘em and weep. I’m not going to argue with the negative commentary, and there’s not much anyone can say – even the optimists, that will put a stop to it. New England will continue to be the NFL’s favorite punching bag until they get a win or at least improve their play. Mistake-free football, […]
Patriots vs. Jaguars position grades and film review from Week 3
A blowout. A rout. A drubbing. No matter how you want to label it, the New England Patriots’ defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars was a lopsided affair. While the team of head coach Mike Vrabel did have its chances to keep this a close game, it kept find a way to shoot itself in the […]
What placing Greg Van Roten on injured reserve means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots’ offensive line depth has taken another hit. One week after losing right guard Mike Onwenu, his replacement in the starting lineup has been placed on injured reserve as well: Greg Van Roten will miss at least the next four games due to the thigh injury he sustained during Sunday’s blowout loss […]
Patriots place veteran guard Greg Van Roten on injured reserve
Another loss has been taken in the New England Patriots’ trenches. The organization officially placed Greg Van Roten on injured reserve Tuesday afternoon, sidelining the veteran offensive lineman for a minimum of four games. Van Roten, 36, started at right guard against the Jacksonville Jaguars after incumbent Mike Onwenu sustained a broken ankle and landed […]
Patriots News: Practice, fundamentals lead to better play
Annie Agar had a bit of fun leading with the Patriots in her Week 3 NFL Meeting bit. Can’t say it was undeserved. “No one seems to know what a forward pass is. But neither does Drake Maye.” “New England, what is wrong with him?” Patriots: “Nothing.” “Hey, if this football thing doesn’t work out, […]
Patriots injury analysis after Jaguars loss in Week 3
The New England Patriots’ third game of the 2026 season was an abject disaster. The offense was all sort out of sync, the defense played its worst football in two years, and special teams didn’t make many positive contributions either. To make matters worse, the team sustained multiple injuries. While not quite as dramatic as […]
Mike Vrabel wants Drake Maye to ‘relax’ to get back on track
A 1-2 start to the 2026 season has left many questions for New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel to try and answer. The biggest? Getting Drake Maye back on track. Through three games, Maye has thrown six interceptions in addition to losing a fumble. Decision-making seems to be the biggest issue early on for […]
Patriots vs. Jaguars snap counts from Week 3
While quarterback Drake Maye unsurprisingly drew most of the attention after the New England Patriots’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars — he turned the ball over three times and now stands at seven on the season — his performance was far from the team’s only issue. The offensive line, for example, also had its fair […]
Patriots vs. Jaguars: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat
Ahead of his first training camp as Patriots head coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel explained that he was judging his team’s performances by three distinct categories: the good, the bad, and the s—t that gets you beat. If Vrabel looks at his team through those specific categorizations, we shall follow his lead. Welcome back, 2024 […]
Mike Brown, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 3
Veterans Mike Brown and Jeremiah Pharms Jr. reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as standard elevations at EverBank Stadium. The 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars marked the first game action of the 2026 regular season for the safety as well as the defensive tackle. Brown, 26, recorded one […]
Mike Vrabel explains Patriots’ offensive line usage after Greg Van Roten injury
The New England Patriots’ offensive line has taken a handful of hits early this season. On Sunday, that came in the second quarter when veteran right guard Greg Van Roten, who drew the start for Mike Onwenu (injured reserve), left the game early with a thigh injury. He was replaced by Walter Rouse, not Ben […]
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