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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Rhamondre Stevenson vs. TreVeyon Henderson: Mike Vrabel Clarifies the Patriots' Backfield Split
When Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled during New England‘s 20-3 win over Pittsburgh, it raised questions about the running back playing time distribution. With the uptick in touches, TreVeyon Henderson made the most of his opportunities with a team-high 76 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Finally a Little Positive Patriots Injury News as Prep for Jacksonville Begins
For a team in desperate need of positive injury news, the New England Patriots got some on Wednesday as preparations for Sunday’s battle at Jacksonville began.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 23
Patriots Offense: 2 Crucial Changes That Could Ignite A Spark
The New England Patriots offense has faced plenty of criticism early in the season. While the unit showed improvement in its 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, it hasn’t shown the same big-play ability that was displayed in 2025.
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.
Dell Pettus News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23
Patriots Placing S Dell Pettus On IR, Among Two Roster Moves
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel announced that they plan to place S Dell Pettus on injured reserve Wednesday, per Chad Graff. Vrabel added that they are signing OLB Jose Ramirez from the practice squad to the active roster, per Mike Reiss. Pettus, 25, originally signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2024 out of Troy.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Christian Gonzalez's Battle with DK Metcalf Proves He's Ready for WR1 Shadow Duty
True shutdown cornerbacks are a rare luxury in today’s NFL. Gone are the days of Darrelle Revis and Patrick Peterson, when coordinators would stick their best on the opposing team’s best receiver.
New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 23
Patriots See Five Players Hurt In Week Two
This past Sunday, September 20, the New England Patriots saw a turnaround they and the fans were hoping for after the opening-week loss against the Seahawks.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Why Patriots’ RB situation is still an absolute nightmare for fantasy football managers
The New England Patriots’ running back situation was excruciating to follow for fantasy football managers last year. Despite TreVeyon Henderson being a much more effective running back in terms of production, Mike Vrabel and the coaching staff seemed to rely a lot more on Rhamondre Stevenson.
Tommy Devito News / Athlon Sports / September 23
With Starter's Experience, Patriots Backup Tommy DeVito Might Draw Interest Around the League
Like so many National Football League teams in the first two weeks of the regular season, the New England Patriots have been hit hard by a rash of injuries.
Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / September 23
3 Overreactions After Patriots' Week 2 Win: Time to Worry About Drake Maye
After two games, the New England Patriots have looked both good and bad on the football field. They had a crash-and-burn ending in their Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a game that they could have won.
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 / Yardbarker / September 23
'Scared' Drake Maye singled out amid Patriots' offensive struggles
Just months after finishing one vote shy of his first career MVP, he's looked like a shell of himself through two weeks.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 23
Patriots Legend Adam Vinatieri Sets Guinness World Record for Highest-Altitude FG in Swiss Alps
Masters of the elements. That may be the perfect way to describe the New England Patriots. The franchise has built a reputation for thriving when the weather
Kevin Byard News / New England Patriots on SI / September 23
Patriots' Kevin Byard Came Inches Away From Accomplishing Personal Goal in Win
Kevin Byard entered last week with a goal in mind. After a long career of intercepting quarterbacks, the New England Patriots safety wanted to add one more to the list: Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers.
Adam Vinatieri News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri makes Guinness World FG record 5 years after retirement
Former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri built his legendary career on delivering in freezing, high-stakes moments. Years after stepping away from the gridiron, the NFL icon took that reputation to extreme heights, quite literally.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 22
2 Keys to a Patriots Victory Over Jacksonville: Protect Drake Maye and Let the Defense Feast
In Week 3, Drake Maye takes his Patriots (1-1) to Duval County for a matchup against Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars (1-1). Last time both clubs met up
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Dan Orlovsky’s ‘scared’ Drake Maye revelation that could explain Patriots cold start
In 2025, the New England Patriots turned rags into riches, winning 14 games with a fourth-place schedule to make it all the way to the Super Bowl, where they came up short to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Bad News on Big Mike Now Official: Where Does Patriots Offensive Line Go From Here?
The bad news became official on Tuesday when the New England Patriots put guard Mike Onwenu on the injured reserve list. Onwenu left Sunday’s game with a reported fractured ankle, forcing journeyman Greg Van Roten into action in the right guard slot.
Michael Onwenu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Patriots Place OL Michael Onwenu On IR Among Three Roster Moves
The New England Patriots announced they have placed OL Michael Onwenu on injured reserve after he suffered a broken right ankle. The Patriots also signed P Mitch Wishnowsky to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and signed TE Tanner Conner to the practice squad.
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.
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.
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