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New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / September 21
One overlooked move from this summer could end up bailing out the New England Patriots amid latest injury blow
The New England Patriots got some brutal news on Sunday — but things could have been much, much worse if not for an overlooked move this summer. The New England Patriots have made it 2 for 2 in games played this season with a gut-punch injury to someone on the offensive side of the football.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez has been ready to shut down DK Metcalf for months
A cornerback cannot justifiably demand a record-breaking contract unless he is fully confident in his abilities. Self-belief fuels Christian Gonzalez on the field, at the negotiation table and even when the NFL schedule drops.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Elijah Ponder News / New England Patriots on SI / September 21
Elijah Ponder Is Patriots' Latest Success Story — And He Keeps Getting Better
Elijah Ponder heard the roar of the Gillette Stadium and knew that his touchdown had counted. No more was his scoop-and-score being waived off, like it had been in last year's conference title game.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 21
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses if Drake Maye is dealing with confidence issues amid struggles
Maye finished second in 2025 MVP voting behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the 24-year-old did not play at such a level over the first two games of the ongoing campaign.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 21
Winners, Losers From Patriots' Victory vs. Steelers: Defense Shines, Offense Falters
The New England Patriots got on the board for their first win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although a dominant three-possession win was reflected on the scoreboard, there were still plenty of ups and downs for New England.
New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 21
Patriots Week 2 Victory: How New England Improved On Both Sides Of The Ball Vs Steelers
Following a poor start to the season, the New England Patriots Week 2 performance showcased just how much the team improved over the last week. They earned a 20-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers behind a dominant defense, while their offense is still fleshing out its identity.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Steelers Facing NFL Punishment After Drake Maye Incident
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots scored their first win of the season on Sunday. They hosted Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium, marking the Patriots’ first home game of the new NFL season.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Mike Onwenu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20
Patriots G Mike Onwenu Suffers Broken Right Ankle
Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that initial X-rays showed that Patriots G Mike Onwenu has a broken right ankle. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt fell on Onwenu’s leg while sacking QB Drake Maye.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 20
Romeo Doubs Shows Why Patriots Were Right to Trade Kayshon Boutte
Clamoring foul about the trade of Kayshon Boutte was rampant when it happened back in August. And that dismay only grew when A.J. Brown succumbed to injury in the New England Patriots’ season opener in Seattle.
NFL News / Stadium Rant / September 20
Patriots Won 20-3 Over Steelers Behind Defensive Dominance
The New England Patriots won 20-3 over the Pittsburgh Steelers to notch their first win of the 2026-27 season. The Patriots’ defense came through in a major way, holding the Steelers to 235 yards of total offense and forcing two late takeaways that put the game out of reach.
Aaron Rodgers News / Stadium Rant / September 20
From 3rd-and-7 to 4th-and-43: Patriots Absolutely Humiliate Aaron Rodgers
In Week One the Patriots looked like a team playing recess football, but in Week Two they absolutely humiliated Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. New England’s 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers wasn’t necessarily beautiful football.
Romeo Doubs News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Act II Revival: Romeo Doubs Responds in Week 2
Romeo Doubs’ first game as a Patriot did not go as anyone hoped. After signing a four-year, $80 million contract this offseason, he was expected to help elevate New England’s receiver room.
TreVeyon Henderson News / New England Patriots on SI / September 20
TreVeyon Henderson's TD Proved Exactly What Patriots Offense Needs
A week ago, the New England Patriots could barely muster anything on the ground. Enter: TreVeyon Henderson. Blink and you might miss him. In his season debut, the running back racked up a team-high 76 rushing yards and the game's lone offensive score.
New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / September 20
Patriots Slammed With Crushing $57 Million Injury Update
The New England Patriots walked out of Gillette Stadium with their first victory of the 2026 season, a 20-3 decision over the Pittsburgh Steelers, yet the afternoon may be remembered more for what they lost than what they gained.
Drake Maye News / PatsFans.com / September 20
Patriots vs Steelers Quick Reactions: A Nice Step Forward For Maye
Some quick thoughts following Sunday’s 20-3 win by the Patriots over the Pittsburgh Steelers: It was a better performance from Drake Maye and the offense,
Michael Onwenu News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Pats G Michael Onwenu Feared To Have Season-Ending Leg Injury
The Patriots won a 20-3 blowout over the Steelers on Sunday, but they may have lost starting right guard Michael Onwenu for the long haul. Onwenu is feared to have suffered a season-ending leg injury, insider Jordan Schultz reports.
New England Patriots News / EasySportz / September 20
Patriots Defense Dominates as New England Crushes Steelers 20-3
The New England Patriots picked up their first win of the 2026 regular season in convincing fashion Sunday, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots News / HITC / September 20
Watch New England Patriots’ Christian Elliss hard-tackle 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a disappointing 3-20 loss against the New England Patriots in their Week 2 game. The 42-year-old threw for 187 passing yards, and completed 23/39 passes against the Patriots.
Elijah Ponder News / Field Level Media / September 20
Elijah Ponder defensive touchdown puts capper on Patriots' win over Steelers
Linebacker Elijah Ponder had a sack and also returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown to help the New England Patriots defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Steelers offense looks as bad as ever, and everyone is to blame
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has a solid day for itself on Sunday. The problem is the Steelers offense was so bad, so helpless, and so downright abysmal that the Steelers not only lost; they lost by 17 points
Mack Hollins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20
Patriots WR Mack Hollins Reworked Incentives To Avoid Being Released
Patriots WR Mack Hollins reworked his incentives before the season to make them harder to reach and to avoid being released by the Patriots, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. “Nobody wants to change anything, but that’s sometimes what happens,” Hollins said.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Steelers announce Joey Porter Jr.'s status for Week 2 game vs. Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers soap opera with Joey Porter Jr. reached its next act on Friday afternoon when the team officially ruled the cornerback out for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Robert Spillane warns Patriots about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers after Week 1
It doesn't sound like Spillane and the Patriots will be taking Rodgers and the Steelers lightly in Week 2.
Mack Hollins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 17
Pats Considered Releasing Mack Hollins?
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins agreed to amend his contract before the team assembled its initial 53-man roster in late August, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Patriots linked to desperate move in A.J. Brown's absence
The New England Patriots lost their biggest offseason addition in the season opener. Should they make this move in response?
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