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Patriots vs. Jets: Who has the edge on Thursday Night Football?

For the first time in more than two years, Gillette Stadium will host a prime time game again. On Thursday night, the New England Patriots will welcome the New York Jets to their home arena — a chance to improve to 3-0 against the AFC East, to add an eighth straight win, and to give […]

Patriots’ Khyiris Tonga turning heads at fullback

Move over, Travis Hunter, there is a new two-way player in the NFL worth talking about. It’s a 335-pound defensive tackle who has recently started bulldozing people out of the way as a fullback. We are, of course, talking about the New England Patriots’ Khyiris Tonga. For the last two weeks, Tonga has been helping […]

Who should be the Patriots’ RB1 the rest of the season?

When the New England Patriots selected TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft, they were hoping to get a home run hitter at the running back position. Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, the rookie was just that: Henderson scored touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards and played a pivotal […]

Patriots accepting ‘no shortcuts’ in preparation for home stretch

Wearing their Nor’Easter-themed Rivalry helmets, the New England Patriots encountered some fitting temperatures on Tuesday. It was cold in Foxborough. In fact, it was cold enough for head coach Mike Vrabel to offer moving practice to the team’s indoor facility. The Patriots’ players were not interested in that. The session remained outdoors, even with temperatures […]

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Jets ahead of Week 11

A different New York Jets team will soon head to Gillette Stadium. But it’ll be a return trip for some. Between the active roster, practice squad and reserve lists, five former New England Patriots remain in Florham Park following the NFL trade deadline. Additional familiarity remains in Foxborough, too. Here’s a glance through the AFC […]

Patriots vs. Jets preview: Week 11 stats, injuries, players to watch

On Thursday night, a national audience will get to see the New England Patriots for the second time this season. Head coach Mike Vrabel and company will host the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium — a rivalry game in more than one sense: the Patriots will debut their alternate Rivalry uniforms for the matchup. […]

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week

The winning streak continued for the New England Patriots as they now find themselves 8-2 on the season in the midst of seven straight victories. Now, a short weeks lies ahead as the New York Jets comes to Foxboro for a Thursday night showdown. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on […]

Week 11 Patriots Power Rankings: Pats rise, doubters credit schedule

The Patriots continue to shift the narrative from “cute story” to “legitimate contender” and the rankings reflect the ambivalence. While the majority of NFL writers have bought in to Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel as the real deal, they’re not quite sold on the rest of the roster. Others still credit the team’s ‘soft schedule’ […]

Patriots re-sign running back Jonathan Ward to practice squad, release wideout

With three rushers working through injuries on a short week, the New England Patriots have brought back another. The organization announced the re-signing of running back Jonathan Ward to the practice squad on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, wide receiver Brenden Rice has been released. Both were recently part of the opposite transactions in Foxborough. […]

Maye’s Plays: Patriots QB handles pressure to earn win

A week after playing an aggressive Atlanta Falcons defense, things were not about to get any easier for Drake Maye down in Tampa against an aggressive, Todd Bowles-led defense. While Bowles did not dial up his usual blitz rates, Tampa Bay still got pressure on 44.4% of Maye’s drop backs Sunday. But, Maye, who entered […]

Patriots position grades from win over Buccaneers in NFL Week 10

The New England Patriots faced one of their toughest tests of the season on Sunday, taking on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team fighting for the top playoff seed in the NFC. Nonetheless, they were able to pass that particular test and ended up winning a competitive game with a final score of 28-23. Despite their […]

NFL playoff picture: Patriots start pulling away in AFC East

The New England Patriots have not won their division since 2019, but they are well-positioned to recapture the AFC East crown this season. After previously beating the Buffalo Bills 23-20 in Week 5, thus gaining a head-to-head advantage over the five-time defending champion, they have now started pulling away a bit further. While the Patriots […]

Patriots vs. Jets odds, spread, betting info for NFL Week 11

The New England Patriots beat more than just the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10, they also defeated their status as underdogs: originally listed as 2.5-point underdogs heading into the game, they were able to celebrate a 28-23 victory to improve to 8-2 on the season. They now have won seven straight games, tying the […]