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Patriots QB Drake Maye Named October's AFC Offensive Player of the Month

For the first time in his young NFL career, New England Patriots Drake Maye has been named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Month. Maye wins the award for October after leading the Patriots to a 3-1 record over four weeks of play, and turning around a slow start, following last year's Super Bowl LX appearance.

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Robert Kraft Undergoes Surgery, Places Himself On 'Injured Reserve'

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is way past his playing days, but he still deals with the same injuries and surgeries that could affect his players.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / November 5

Mike Vrabel Says Former Patriots Captain is 'Working Really Hard' to Return

The New England Patriots got really good snaps out of Harold Landry to begin last season. This year? Different story. The veteran edge rusher hasn't made his season (or practice) debut yet as he continues to work his way back from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

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How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

The 1 trade Patriots must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Patriots have built a season around toughness and the belief that they can hang with the AFC’s best. That said, belief only carries an offense so far when its receiving options keep disappearing.

Demario Douglas News / TWSN / November 5

DeMario Douglas Is a Risky Week 9 Fantasy Start

DeMario Douglas is coming off a strong game against the Miami Dolphins in which he caught all three of his targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. This added to his season total, which is now 332 yards and four touchdowns.

Jordan Love News / New England Patriots on SI / November 5

Patriots Know They'll Need to Slow Down Packers QB Jordan Love

It's a premier deep-ball matchup this week between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. Drake Maye and Jordan Love are some of the best at launching it down the field this year and have combined for 4,229 passing yards through seven weeks.

Drake Maye News / HITC / November 5

Rob Gronkowski shares the one piece of advice he’d now give to Drake Maye

Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski has been asked what advice he would give to their current quarterback, Drake Maye. The Patriots have had a solid 2026/27 season so far and currently have a 5-3 record after beating the struggling Miami Dolphins last time out.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 5

Patriots to Travel More That Almost Any Other Team Over Next 4 Games

The New England Patriots enter the third quarter(ish) of their season on Sunday, as they take on the Green Bay Packers at home for their ninth contest of 2026.

New England Patriots News / HITC / November 5

Patriots’ Drake Maye makes telling admission about Mack Hollins ahead of Packers clash

Drake Maye has made it clear how much Mack Hollins means to the New England Patriots after the veteran wide receiver returned to practice following a four-game absence.

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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 / November 5

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel doesn’t sound thrilled about catching up with Tom Brady before he calls Packers game

Tom Brady will return to Gillette Stadium on Sunday, but this time he won’t be wearing a Patriots uniform. The seven-time Super Bowl champion will be at the stadium as a FOX Sports broadcaster for New England‘s Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Packers’ dreadful running game will finally come back to bite them vs. red-hot Drake Maye, Patriots

Week 9 in the NFL is a bit of a sleepy slate, but the afternoon window on Sunday presents one titanic battle between two playoff contenders. Two of the most storied franchises in the NFL will do battle when the Green Bay Packers travel to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots.

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Dianna Russini News / The Spun / November 4

3 Landing Spots For Dianna Russini Ahead Of Her Rumored Comeback

Dianna Russini appears to be on the verge of a comeback. The former NFL insider for The Athletic and ESPN has been off the grid for several months now, following her scandal with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Offers High Praise for Jordan Love Ahead of Week 9

This Sunday, the New England Patriots welcome the Green Bay Packers and their No.1 passing offense for a highly anticipated AFC-NFC Showdown. On Wednesday, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the Packers’ quarterback, Jordan Love, and his thoughts on the Green Bay offense.

Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Mike Vrabel Shuts Down Patriots Trade Deadline Rumors

With the NFL’s trade deadline less than a week away, the trade rumor mill is beginning to heat up. Two Patriots that have been mentioned in said rumors are defensive tackle Christian Barmore and cornerback Carlton Davis.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Packers Pose a Supreme Challenge: Can Drake Maye Find a Way Against a Big Time Defense?

There is a sense of euphoria surrounding Drake Maye that’s hard to suppress in New England. After a brutal start to the year, he’s made the necessary corrections to put the Patriots in position to win games and climb back from a 1-2 start.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / November 4

Robert Kraft, four others finalists for Hall of Fame as contributors

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is one of five people under consideration for selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027 in the contributor category.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / November 4

From Foxborough to NFL Starters: What Happened to New England’s 2024 Quarterback Room?

In 2024, the New England Patriots had an underwhelming season, record-wise, going 4-13 on the season. Little did they know, however, that two years later they had three future NFL starting quarterbacks on their depth chart: Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye, and Joe Milton.

Mack Hollins News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

Patriots To Designate WR Mack Hollins For Return

Wide receiver Mack Hollins has been on injured reserve for the Patriots’ past four games, but he could return as early as this Sunday against the Packers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Brady opens up about 'emotional' return to Foxborough to call Pats vs. Packers

Tom Brady opens up about 'emotional' return to Foxborough to call Patriots vs. Packers game

Brady collected six Super Bowl rings during the Patriots' dynastic run of the opening two decades of the 2000s.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel takes shot at previous Drake Maye critics while answering 'ridiculous' question

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

Packers 'hopeful' Micah Parsons will practice this week, but in-game return date remains 'pretty fluid'

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Packers 'hopeful' Micah Parsons will practice this week, but in-game return date remains 'pretty fluid'

While speaking with reporters on Monday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed that it's the team's "intention" for Parsons to return to practice during the first full week of the month.

Panthers fire DC Ejiro Evero, defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley after loss to Packers

Packers' Josh Jacobs insists touchdown celebration in win over Panthers wasn't a reference to his arrest

Christian Watson details gritty return to Packers' 'TNF' win over Panthers after breaking rib, spitting up blood

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Christian Barmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Patriots Looking For Fourth-Round Pick For DT Christian Barmore?

SI.com’s Albert Breer reported before the weekend that Patriots DT Christian Barmore could be had in a trade, as he’s fallen behind Milton Williams and Cory Durden in the rotation.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Patriots' Mike Vrabel takes shot at previous Drake Maye critics while answering 'ridiculous' question

It seems like Vrabel kept some receipts regarding what was said and written about Maye earlier this fall.

Malik Willis has strong words for Dolphins teammate after costly penalty in Patriots game

Drake Maye's second-half surge leads Patriots to comeback win over Dophins

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A.J. Brown News / Yardbarker / October 31

Patriots' A.J. Brown to miss his 5th game of the season due to knee injury

Big offseason acquisition A.J. Brown is not traveling with the New England Patriots this weekend to Miami to play the Dolphins.

AJ Brown makes concerning admission about his health

Chargers reportedly 'unwilling to wave any sort of white flag' ahead of trade deadline

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A.J. Brown News / Yardbarker / October 30

Pats' Brown questionable for game at Dolphins due to knee issue

A.J. Brown questionable for Patriots' game at Dolphins due to worrisome knee issue

A familiar issue popped up on the Patriots' injury report when it was learned earlier in the week that wide receiver A.J. Brown wasn't practicing due to a knee injury.

Brown admits he's still 'pushing through' to reclaim top form after ankle injury

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