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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 29
Most Important Patriots Postgame Quotes From Week 3 — And What They Mean Moving Forward
The New England Patriots are 1-2 to open up their AFC title defense, and it hasn't looked very pretty. Traveling down to Jacksonville this weekend, the team looked flat in all three phases as they lost 35-6 to the Jaguars.
Jared Wilson News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Jared Wilson Earns PFF's Top C Honor and Presents a Bright-Spot in New England's Offensive Line
This season, Jared Wilson has transitioned back to his natural center position for the New England Patriots and has strengthened the middle of the team’s offensive line.
New England Patriots News / The Spun / September 29
Bill Simmons' Dad Blames Dianna Russini For The Patriots' Season
Bill Simmons and his father are quickly losing faith in the 2026 New England Patriots. The Patriots entered this season with high expectations – and rightfully so.
The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 29
New England Patriots Must Simplify Starting Quarterback's Job Before Buffalo
The New England Patriots’ biggest issue entering their Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills is quarterback Drake Maye, whose hesitant reads and costly decisions have become more damaging than the protection problems around him.
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.
Kayshon Boutte News / Athlon Sports / September 29
The Patriots Made a Mistake by Trading Away Kayshon Boutte
The New New England Patriots have been looking for a consistent wide receiver since A.J. Brown‘s injury against the Seattle Seahawks, and what hurts most is that they had the exact receiver they need on the roster earlier this season: Kayshon Boutte.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29
NFL Hall of Famer says Drake Maye ‘hasn’t grasped the NFL just yet’
Drake Maye's rough start to the season is drawing attention from one of the greatest players in AFC East history.
Drake Maye News / The Spun / September 29
Drake Maye's Drop In Performance This Season Is Historically Bad
It’s been a surprisingly rough start to the 2026 NFL season for New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, who has the team sitting at 1-2 right now after a horrendous game on Sunday.
New England Patriots News / NFL Analysis Network / September 29
Drake Maye is getting too much flak, another Patriots man deserves criticism, says Steve Smith Sr
Drake Maye’s struggles have been one of the big storylines of the NFL season so far. Last season, Drake Maye exceeded expectations by leading the New England Patriots to reach the Super Bowl.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Patriots reporter shares two reasons other than injury why Drake Maye is struggling this season
For a piece published on Tuesday, Patriots reporter Mike Reiss of ESPN expanded on why Maye has regressed after he finished second in 2025 MVP voting behind Los Angeles Rams star Matthew Stafford.
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 / New England Patriots on SI / September 29
Patriots Week 3 Snap Count Analysis: Blowout Leads to Backups
A lot of players got their time on the field on Sunday, as the New England Patriots dropped a bad one, 35-6, to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Several starters, including quarterback Drake Maye and right tackle Morgan Moses, were pulled for backups late in the game.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 29
Drake Maye again makes curious comments about potential injury after Patriots' loss to Jaguars
Maye continues to create more questions than answers with his comments regarding his health.
Dave Portnoy names key factor why he’d still choose Drake Maye over Brock Purdy
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has endured a rough start to the 2026 season. Heading into the new season on the back of a Super Bowl appearance, Maye has failed to live up to the high standards he has set in New England.
New England Patriots News / HITC / September 29
Troy Aikman says Drake Maye ‘has to be better,’ but he isn’t the New England Patriots’ only problem
Legendary Dallas Cowboys QB Troy Aikman broke down the issues Drake Maye has faced this season, and suggests the New England Patriots have more to worry about.
New England Patriots News / HITC / September 29
‘I’m a mess’ – Bill Simmons explains what Drake Maye is doing off the field that’s concerning him
After Drake Maye’s disappointing outing in the Patriots’ embarrassing loss against the Jaguars, Bill Simmons spoke honestly about why he’s concerned. Drake Maye is supposed to be the New England Patriots’ quarterback for the future.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 29
Patriots’ Tommy DeVito patiently explains why Drake Maye sucks so bad right now
The world is being burdened by two important questions right now: 1. How to attain global peace? and 2. Does Drake Maye still know how to play football?
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 29
Patriots’ Drake Maye catches wild strays after Case Keenum’s big MNF start
Drake Maye didn’t play Monday night, but the New England Patriots quarterback still became part of the conversation after Case Keenum delivered a strong performance for the Chicago Bears.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28
Hall of Fame QB fires back at Aaron Rodgers' critics
Aaron Rodgers heard plenty of criticism after the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense fell flat in Week 2. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner believes much of it was directed at the wrong person.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 29
NFL Week 3 QB Power Rankings: What is Going on With Drake Maye?
Week 3 was quite a fun one. There were upsets all over the place with seven teams that came in as underdogs exiting with a win, which is the most this season by a mile.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, Joe Brady, Bills, Patriots
The Bills turned the ball over five times and had 10 penalties in Week 3 against the Chargers, but still overcame it to win 24-16. Bills HC Joe Brady said
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Injuries Putting Patriots to Test: Have Wolf, Vrabel Failed in Building an Adequate Roster?
Injuries are a part of the National Football League. They always have been. They stretch your personnel and examine your skills at roster-building. Three games into the season, the New England Patriots have absolutely been put to the test.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 28
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses injury theory regarding struggles of Drake Maye
Maye has been one of the league's worst starting quarterbacks since he tossed the first of three interceptions in the fourth quarter of New England's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28
Three NFL preseason narratives that can be put to rest after Week 3
Three football games in a 17-game season aren't enough to decide a season, but they are enough to declare certain preseason narratives dead.
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.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 24
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.
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