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NFL playoff picture: Patriots remain frontrunners for AFC’s No. 1 seed

For a brief three days between Thursday and Sunday, the New England Patriots stood atop the AFC as the conference’s top seed; the first team to nine wins, they put pressure on their opposition — namely the Denver Broncos as well as an Indianapolis Colts team on its bye — to match them. Denver did […]

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Patriots fan rooting guide for NFL Week 11: Monday edition

The New England Patriots already took care of business on Thursday night, beating the New York Jets 27-14 to improve to 9-2 on the year. That said, the rest of Week 11 is still worth keeping a close eye on as far as playoff positioning is concerned. So, here is who you should be rooting […]

24 days ago | 1 read

Jets bench starting quarterback after loss to Patriots

Last Thursday’s 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots was the last for Justin Fields as starting quarterback of the New York Jets. According to multiple reports out of the Big Apple, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has decided to bench Fields in favor of veteran backup Tyrod Taylor. A first-round draft pick by the […]

24 days ago | 1 read

Patriots promote rookie tight end C.J. Dippre to 53-man roster amid series of moves

The New England Patriots returned to Gillette Stadium with renovations. The organization promoted tight end C.J. Dippre to the 53-man roster and waived safety John Saunders Jr. to make room on Monday, it was announced amid a series of moves. Dippre, 23, arrived in Foxborough as part of the 2025 undrafted class in May. The […]

24 days ago | 1 read

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase suspended by NFL for Patriots game

Update 11/17/2025: Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase suspended by NFL for Patriots game The New England Patriots will not have to worry about Ja’Marr Chase this week. As expected, the star wide receiver was determined to have spit on cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. As a consequence, […]

24 days ago | 1 read

Bradyn Swinson’s improvement earns pass rusher spot on Patriots active roster

As the New England Patriots placed defensive lineman Milton Williams on injured reserve this past weekend, a spot opened up on the 53-man roster. That was quickly filled by rookie pass rusher Bradyn Swinson, who has resided on the practice squad this season and would have had opportunities to leave town for another team’s active […]

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What placing Milton Williams on injured reserve means for the Patriots

Injury luck has played a big part in the New England Patriots’ success so far this season, but it wasn’t on their side last Thursday against the New York Jets. Defensive tackle Milton Williams exited the game on the first series because of what was later diagnosed as a high ankle sprain. As a consequence […]

25 days ago | 1 read

Mack Hollins makes powerful statement on mental health before Patriots vs. Jets

As wide receiver Mack Hollins arrived for the Patriots Thursday night football game, he did so in a shirt that read “988” — the phone number for the suicide and crisis lifeline. On the back read “You Are Worth It!!!” with words including “alone, scared, tired, strong, loved, joyful” and more on both sides. During November, […]

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Patriots place Milton Williams on injured reserve, promote rookie to 53-man roster

The New England Patriots will be missing Milton Williams for a minimum of four games. The organization officially sent the standout defensive tackle to injured reserve on Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding move, rookie outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson has been signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Williams, 26, limped off the field […]

26 days ago | 1 read

D’Ernest Johnson, Darius Harris revert to Patriots’ practice squad for final time

The final standard elevations are in the rearview for D’Ernest Johnson and Darius Harris. Both vested veterans reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Friday after serving as call-ups for the third time since landing in Foxborough. Under NFL rules, any further appearances during the regular season would require moves to the 53-man […]

27 days ago | 2 reads

Fan Notes from the Patriots’ win over the Jets

Man do I hate Thursday Night Football. My disdain for the NFL’s decision to go for a money grab by making teams play before they’ve had a chance to fully recover or install an adequate gameplan is well documented on this site. No need to rehash any of it again. And I haven’t watched a […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

Patriots position grades from win over Jets in NFL Week 11

The New England Patriots needed a quick turnaround coming off their win in Tampa on Sunday, and they successfully managed it. Taking on the visiting New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel celebrated its eighth win in a row to improve to 9-2 on the year — securing […]

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Fourth-down stop highlights Patriots safety Dell Pettus’ development

They may not have shown the urgency one would expect, but the New York Jets still found themselves in a position to cut into their 13-point deficit just outside the two-minute warning of their Thursday night game against the New England Patriots. A conversion and possible touchdown would have allowed them to stay in the […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

10 lessons learned from Patriots vs. Jets

The New England Patriots won their eight straight game on Thursday night, defeating the visiting New York Jets 27-14 at Gillette Stadium. They thus became the first team in the NFL to win nine games this year, are now the top seed in the AFC, and secured their first winning season since 2021. With all […]

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5 winners and losers from the Patriots’ win over the Jets

The New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Thursday night, celebrating an eighth straight W to improve to 9-2 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing the 27-14 victory. Winners QB Drake Maye: Thursday night led to more MVP chants for Drake Maye throughout […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

Milton Williams injury update: Mike Vrabel shares status of Patriots DT

Update 11/14/2025: Mike Vrabel shares status of Patriots DT Following the Patriots win over the Jets, head coach Mike Vrabel shared that Milton Williams wanted to return to the game after injuring his ankle. Vrabel, meanwhile, took a conservative approach with his star defensive tackle. “I made a decision that we felt like we should […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

TreVeyon Henderson’s hat-trick helps power Patriots to primetime victory

Just five days after a career performance, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson helped power the New England Patriots to another victory Thursday night. Playing a career-high 58 snaps as the Patriots remained without running back Rhamondre Stevenson, Henderson found the end zone twice on the ground in the first half. While the pair of scores […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

Patriots secure first winning season since 2021 by defeating Jets

The New England Patriots have not enjoyed a lot of success over the last few years, but they have put their struggles behind them in impressive fashion in 2025. In fact, thanks to their 27-14 victory over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, they have now secured their first winning season in four […]

28 days ago | 4 reads

Instant analysis from Patriots’ 27-14 win over Jets

A week that began with a win at Raymond James Stadium ended the same way at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets by a score of 27-14 on Thursday night, extending the streak to eight games. Here’s a glance back on the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff as head coach Mike […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

AFC playoff picture: How win over Jets impacts Patriots’ outlook

Ladies and gentlemen, meet your new No. 1 seed in the AFC. Granted, there is a chance the New England Patriots slide down the rankings again later in Week 11. At least temporarily, however, they are in the top spot in the conference after beating the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday Night Football. For […]

28 days ago | 1 read