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NFL News / Field Level Media / October 20
Patriots likely without starting guards Thursday against Bears
Drake Maye could be operating behind a makeshift offensive line when the New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. According to head coach Mike Vrabel, starting guards Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker are unlikely to play against Chicago (4-2) after being injured during last Sunday's 26-19 victory over the New York Jets.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Patriots CB takes first step in injury return ahead of TNF clash vs. Bears
A much-needed dose of optimism swept through the New England Patriots’ camp on Tuesday as veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III returned to practice ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
The ‘main thing’ that has unlocked Drake Maye’s MVP form during Patriots’ 3-game winning streak
The New England Patriots have won three consecutive games and are now 4-2 overall this season. Notably, Drake Maye has performed especially well in recent action following a difficult start to the year.
The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five 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.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 20
Patriots Don't Have Positive Updates on Injured OGs Ahead of Bears Game
The New England Patriots lost both Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown in last week's win over the New York Jets. Now with a quick turnaround against the Chicago Bears looming, it's unlikely that the pair of guards will be dressing in Week 7.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Time for Patriots to Consider a Radical Move and Bring Back a Familiar Face at Wide Receiver
With New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel unwilling to assess injured wide receiver Romeo Doubs’ season prognosis at his Tuesday press conference, the notion of moving forward with just four on the active roster could become reality as soon as Thursday night in Chicago.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Patriots-Bears Fantasy Football Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears have plenty of talent, but figuring out which players will actually produce is becoming a weekly headache. A.J.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Drake Maye, Patriots Facing Troubling Development After Romeo Doubs News
After a poor 1-2 start to the 2026 NFL season, the New England Patriots have turned things around as of late. After Week 6, they are 4-2 on the year, second in the AFC East division and have the conference’s No.
A.J. Brown News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Rex Ryan references infamous foot fetish in Patriots’ A.J. Brown rant that had fellow studio hosts dying laughing
The New England Patriots recently improved to 4-2 with a narrow home win over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. This game marked the return of wide receiver AJ Brown from an ankle injury, although he didn’t exactly distinguish himself, making multiple key mistakes in the win.
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 Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / October 20
Most Important Patriots Postgame Quotes From Week 6 — And What They Mean Going Forward
Mike Vrabel said it best after the Patriots' 26-19 win over the New York Jets. He said that he felt the team was "lucky" to come out of that game on the winning side, and he's not totally wrong.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Warns Defense About Caleb Williams' Off-Script Ability
As the New England Patriots prepare for their Thursday night matchup against the Chicago Bears, the defensive focus will be on neutralizing quarterback Caleb Williams and his dual-threat ability.
Caleb Lomu News / New England Patriots on SI / October 20
With Depth An Issue, 1 Patriots Rookie Has Risen to the Occasion
Rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu has proven to not only be an effective depth piece for a battered offensive line, but a cornerstone to the protection the New England Patriots are hoping to build around quarterback Drake Maye.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Bears Scouting Report Week 7: Get to Know the 2026 New England Patriots
The Chicago Bears got their starting quarterback back in Week 6 and returned to the win column. After beating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Chicago faces a short turnaround before hosting the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / October 20
One position room can help the New England Patriots solve two problems at once
The New England Patriots just lost a wide receiver (again), but the answer to the thinning room may already be on the roster. And it isn’t AJ Brown. Welcome back to the mix, AJ Brown! The New England Patriots saw Brown get back in the fray in Week 6 — just in time for their wide receiver room to get thrown for a loop once again.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 20
Patriots Week 6 Snap Count Analysis: Reserves Get Plenty of Playing Time
It's been three-straight wins for the New England Patriots, and they are getting production up and down the roster. From the top — Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez continue to play lights out football — to the bottom, where young special teams players are earning more reps, the Patriots have carved out a really good football team six weeks in.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 20
Drake Maye accepts some blame for A.J. Brown drops in Patriots' win over Jets
Brown had a disappointing return to action.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / October 20
NFL To Announce Punishment Decision After Drake Maye Incident
New York Jets linebacker David Bailey committed a controversial foul on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in Week 6. The Patriots notched their third straight win on Sunday, defeating the Jets 26-19 in front of the New England faithful at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 20
Assessing Patriots' WR Situation Post-Romeo Doubs Injury: Who Steps Up?
The New England Patriots got the win over the New York Jets, but still suffered a big loss to their offense. Romeo Doubs, who caught his third touchdown of the season in the 26-19 win, was placed on IR with a shoulder injury and will miss the next four games.
Demario Douglas News / Athlon Sports / October 19
The Slot Solution: Why DeMario Douglas Becomes the Engine of the Passing Attack
The New England Patriots suffered another devastating injury on Sunday against the New York Jets as Romeo Doubs left the game with a shoulder injury, which he suffered on his 42-yard touchdown.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 19
Romeo Doubs' injury puts more pressure on A.J. Brown to step up for Patriots
In an offseason where the New England Patriots went out and acquired major help at wide receiver in A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, it has been Doubs who's been the difference-maker through six weeks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reflects on tying Tom Brady mark via win over Chargers
As Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk shared on Monday, Mahomes reflected on tying Brady following the Week 6 result.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 19
Mike Vrabel blasts 'ridiculous' Patriots flaw after win over Jets
Vrabel expanded on why he seemingly wasn't thrilled with his squad following Sunday's result.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19
Demario Davis insists Jets are 'close' despite falling to 2-4 after loss to Patriots
Since Week 1 of the 2025 season, the Jets have gone 5-18 under HC Aaron Glenn.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 19
Patriots' Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel express confidence in A.J. Brown after shaky return in win over Jets
Brown finally made his return to the lineup, but his play left much to be desired.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Could Miss Time; Latest On OLB Harold Landry
The Patriots are getting wide receiver A.J. Brown back from injured reserve in Week 6, but another of their notable offensive weapons could miss time. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high ankle sprain that is expected to shelve him for multiple games, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
TreVeyon Henderson News / Yardbarker / October 13
Patriots get concerning injury update on TreVeyon Henderson
Henderson was injured during Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
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