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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

Patriots game day roster: NFL Week 11 vs. Jets

The New England Patriots are entering their prime time matchup with the New York Jets on Thursday with only one active tight end. Hunter Henry is holding the position group’s flag high after Austin Hooper was ruled out due to a concussion. The team did have the option to elevate rookie C.J. Dippre from the […]

29 days ago | 3 reads

Patriots vs. Jets inactives: Rookie defender sidelined with injury

The New England Patriots’ inactives list for their game against the New York Jets was mostly known on the eve of Thursday Night Football. The team of head coach Mike Vrabel already ruled out four players as part of its final injury report. Besides those previously-known inactives, the most notable name on the full list […]

29 days ago | 3 reads

Fans want Patriots to keep riding the hot hand at running back

The New England Patriots will have a decision to make at their running back position. While Rhamondre Stevenson currently remains sidelined with a toe injury, the veteran is facing some stiff competition for the No. 1 job once he returns: rookie TreVeyon Henderson has looked very good during Stevenson’s absence, with his game against the […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

6 Patriots to watch against the Jets on Thursday Night Football

The New England Patriots will welcome the New York Jets to Gillette Stadium on Thursday Night Football, trying to improve to 9-2 on the year and put some pressure on their fellow AFC playoff contenders. In order to do so, however, they cannot allow a slip-up even against an opponent that has won just two […]

29 days ago | 3 reads

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 […]

29 days ago | 4 reads

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 […]

30 days ago | 2 reads

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 […]

30 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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. […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

#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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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’ […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read