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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Time to Hand Out Our Six Game Balls for the Patriots First Victory
With Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and some Monday afternoon film study, it’s time to hand out a few “game balls” to the New England Patriots.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Is TreVeyon Henderson the Guy for Patriots or Was Mike Vrabel Just Frustrated?
Has Rhamondre Stevenson lost his “lead back” status to TreVeyon Henderson? Or is New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel simply fed up with turnovers just two games into the 2026 season?
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Patriots’ Dre’Mont Jones injury update a good initial sign for Week 3
The New England Patriots earned a 20-3 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they lost one of their key players to injury during the game. Dre’Mont Jones suffered a left shoulder injury in the second quarter and went to the locker room, where he was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
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?
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Next Man Up: Ponder, Jacas, and Woods Elevate New England’s Defense Against Pittsburgh
While New England’s more accomplished defenders, namely Christian Barmore, Milton Williams, and Christian Gonzalez, played well, it was the depth players that stepped up and brought havoc all day for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense.
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.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel states obvious on nasty Mike Onwenu injury that looks season-ending
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stopped short of declaring starting right guard Mike Onwenu’s season over, but his comments made it clear the 28-year-old is facing an extended absence after suffering a broken right ankle in Sunday’s 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 21
A.J. Brown Injury Creates A Brutal Test for Drake Maye Early in 2026
The A.J. Brown injury took one of the best toys New England gave Drake Maye this offseason and shelved it. Brown is now out until at least Week Six, which means Maye has to dig deeper into the Patriots’ toy box and figure out what else he can play with.
Mike Vrabel News / Viral Sports News / September 21
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Calls Out His Own Player After Week 2 Win
The New England Patriots opened their home schedule with a 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but head coach Mike Vrabel still singled out second-year center Jared Wilson for a below-standard afternoon.
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.
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.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Insider clowns PFF for ridiculous Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez grade after shutting down DK Metcalf
New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez demonstrated why he deserved his significant contract extension after Sunday’s 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Three playoff contenders in danger of starting 0-2
While an 0-2 start might not be the end of the world, history has not been kind to such teams when it comes to making the playoffs. Three expected playoff teams find themselves in danger of such a start this week.
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?
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 12
Patriots making expected A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report
On Friday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared some expected news regarding Brown's short-term status.
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