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The New England Patriots will try to win their second-straight game of the season, as Week 3 in the NFL rolls along. Next up? A meeting with the 1-1 Jacksonville Jaguars on the road.

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Patriots Announce Multiple Roster Moves Before Jaguars Game

The New England Patriots added two familiar veterans to the game-day roster Saturday, elevating safety Mike Brown and defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 27

5 Players to Watch in Patriots' Week 3 Battle vs. Jaguars

The New England Patriots look to improve above .500 for the first time this season when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. New England's

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 26

Patriots Week 3 injury report vs. Jaguars: What it means for fantasy football

The New England Patriots enter their Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a lengthy injury list that touches both sides of the ball, though most of the fantasy-relevant names on the roster are not among the walking wounded.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 26

Patriots Elevate 2 From Practice Squad: Here's What These Moves Mean

With less than 24 hours until the New England Patriots' Week 3 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars, they're making several roster moves to fill the bottom of the roster.

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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.

Jeremiah Pharms News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Patriots Call Up Two Including DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr

The New England Patriots officially elevated S Mike Brown and DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to their active roster for Week 3’s game. Pharms, 29, went undrafted out of Friends University in Wichita, Kansas before eventually being drafted by the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers in 2022.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Early-Down Efficiency: Capitalizing on Jacksonville’s First-Down Flaws

Last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New England Patriots were able to establish their running game using both Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson against the Steelers’ stout defensive front.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 26

The Vrabel Standard: How Trevor Lawrence Will Look to Rewrite His Narrative Against Mike Vrabel on Sunday

Coach Vrabel knows that the 2026 version of Trevor Lawrence is different from the one he saw twice a year when he was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, and his defense needs to be sharp come Sunday.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Beyond Drake Maye: Why New England’s Real Offensive Problems Lie Elsewhere

The New England Patriots offense has not looked good through two games, and contrary to popular belief, Patriots Insider Phil Perry, believes that quarterback Drake Maye is the least of the offense’s concerns.

New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Patriots Week 3 Roster Updates

The NFL season is in its third week. Everyone’s favorite teams are playing, and the rosters are changing. For the New England Patriots, there are spots to fill. With all the injuries that have happened so far, someone needs to step up, and someone needs to be a backup for the backup.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 26

Predicting How Patriots Look Against Jaguars in Week 3: Offensive Revival?

The New England Patriots can start a winning streak this weekend in Florida. After a defensive showdown that led to a 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Patriots are heading down to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3.

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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 26

Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski recalls most trouble he got in with Bill Belichick during New England days

New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski spent nine seasons with the New England Patriots. Throughout those years, Gronkowski experienced plenty of success, but there is one particular incident from his time in New England that he still remembers clearly.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 25

New England Patriots Have a Matchup Edge That Could Flip This Road Test

The New England Patriots’ clearest path to a Week 3 road upset may run through the middle of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive line. Defensive tackles

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New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 25

AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Frank Reich, Mike Vrabel, Jets, Patriots

The Jets were stuffed on a fourth-and-one run out of shotgun late in the fourth quarter of a tied game in Week 2’s loss to the Packers. New York OC Frank Reich defended his play call and is fine living with the results of what he felt was the best play in that spot.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 25

Patriots Place Rookie Edge Rusher on IR, Open Up Roster Spot

The New England Patriots suffered a few injuries over the past week at their edge rusher position, and now one of those players will be out for an extended period of time.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 25

Patriots To Evaluate Several RG Options

Michael Onwenu suffered an ankle injury in Week 2, and he is not expected to return to the Patriots’ lineup until at least late in the year. A right guard replacement needs to be identified, and several candidates are in the running.

Mike Onwenu News / New England Patriots on SI / September 25

Mike Onwenu Could Have Played Final Snaps with Patriots

Since 2020, Mike Onwenu has been a staple on the New England Patriots' offensive line. Could that change once 2027 rolls around? Onwenu, who was placed on IR this week after breaking his right ankle in the team's Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, is likely going to miss the entire season.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Rob Gronkowski Q&A: Patriots Legend Has ‘No Doubt’ Naming Best Tight End in the NFL

New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski, who retired after the 2021 season, remains closely tied to the NFL as part of the Sunday studio crew for Fox Sports.

Josh McDaniels News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Patriots’ Josh McDaniels brushes off early struggles on offense with car analogy

The New England Patriots are searching for offensive rhythm early in the 2026 NFL season, but offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has no interest in pressing the panic button.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 24

Patriots back on the road, looking to lock up potent Jaguars

The New England Patriots were the best road team in the NFL last season, a perfect 8-0 in the regular season. New England travels to Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon looking to start a new streak against the Jaguars.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 24

Adam Schefter shares harsh A.J. Brown injury update for Pats fans

Adam Schefter shares harsh A.J. Brown injury update for Patriots fans

Brown suffered a high ankle sprain with no fracture during the club's 13-10 campaign-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.

Patriots players share strong reactions to criticisms of Drake Maye

'Scared' Drake Maye singled out amid Patriots' offensive struggles

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Patriots players share strong reactions to criticisms of Maye

Patriots players share strong reactions to criticisms of Drake Maye

The struggles of Maye over the first two weeks of the ongoing season have made for a much-discussed storyline hovering over the organization in the early days of the fall months.

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