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Vrabel Reacts to Penalty From Officials: 'I think he was a little sensitive'

Vrabel Reacts to Penalty From Officials: 'I think he was a little sensitive'

Sunday’s win in Buffalo was certainly challenging, but the officiating also became one of the most frustrating aspects of the game. While calls here and there get missed, it’s not often that the officials tend to become part of the story during a football game.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 4
Patriots vs. Bills: 3 Biggest Takeaways From New England’s 29-26 Win

Patriots vs. Bills: 3 Biggest Takeaways From New England’s 29-26 Win

The New England Patriots improved to a .500 win percentage for the year with a 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz
The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 4
Patriots Secondary Overjoyed after Sealing Bills Win with Interception

Patriots Secondary Overjoyed after Sealing Bills Win with Interception

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The New England Patriots locker room, fresh off a thrilling 29-26 win over the division rival Buffalo Bills, was elated. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood after the team's second win of the season.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4
Mike Vrabel takes hilarious shot at official after Patriots' upset win

Mike Vrabel takes hilarious shot at official after Patriots' upset win

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wasn't about to let a 29-26 upset of the Buffalo Bills change his opinion of one controversial call.

Drake Maye, Patriots stun Bills at home with late score
Another careless Josh Allen turnover costs Bills chance to start 4-0
Josh Allen avoids a safety with a controversial heads-up play
The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
New England Patriots News / TWSN / October 4
The New England Patriots Just Saved Their Season

The New England Patriots Just Saved Their Season

The Patriots were on the verge of falling to 1-3 this afternoon with a loss to Buffalo. Fortunately for them, they decided that wasn’t going to happen.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 4
Efton Chism's 'Snag of the Year' Helps Patriots Grab Important Division Win

Efton Chism's 'Snag of the Year' Helps Patriots Grab Important Division Win

BUFFALO — It felt eerily similar to Kayshon Boutte's touchdown grab in last year's playoffs. Streaking down the right sideline, covered by a defender, Efton Chism III got a step on Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / October 4
Drake Maye (3 TDs), Patriots stun Bills at home with late score

Drake Maye (3 TDs), Patriots stun Bills at home with late score

Drake Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns, including a late, go-ahead TD pass to Efton Chism III, to lead the New England Patriots to a 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Why Patriots just said ‘f**k it’ to prepare for Josh Allen’s shenanigans

Why Patriots just said ‘f**k it’ to prepare for Josh Allen’s shenanigans

Last season, the New England Patriots broke onto the scene. After years of rebuilding, the team made it back into the Super Bowl, and their quarterback, Drake Maye, emerged as an MVP candidate.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 4
Patriots Week 4 Inactives vs. Bills: Several Key Names Won't Be Playing

Patriots Week 4 Inactives vs. Bills: Several Key Names Won't Be Playing

BUFFALO — The New England Patriots are back on the game field, and they have a massive opportunity to wash away last week's brutal 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Patriots QB Drake Maye: “I Wouldn’t Say There’s A Problem With My Shoulder”

Patriots QB Drake Maye: “I Wouldn’t Say There’s A Problem With My Shoulder”

The biggest story regarding the Patriots at the moment is quarterback Drake Maye , but not for reasons anyone expected. Maye, who finished second in MVP

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Patriots rumors: When is A.J. Brown supposed to return from injury to save Drake Maye?

Patriots rumors: When is A.J. Brown supposed to return from injury to save Drake Maye?

The New England Patriots came into the 2026 season with high expectations, but they have gotten off to a nightmare start so far in 2026. Star wide receiver A.J.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Patriots Week 4 injury report vs. Bills: What it means for fantasy football

Patriots Week 4 injury report vs. Bills: What it means for fantasy football

Drake Maye practiced fully throughout the week, but offensive support concerns and defensive absences complicate New England’s fantasy outlook against Buffalo.

Mack Hollins News / The Spun / October 4
NFL Announces Double Punishment For Patriots WR Mack Hollins

NFL Announces Double Punishment For Patriots WR Mack Hollins

The National Football League hit New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins with a double punishment this week. Hollins, a veteran wide receiver, was hit with a rare double fine from the National Football League.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, DT Christian Barmore Out For Week 4

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, DT Christian Barmore Out For Week 4

If the Patriots are to win tomorrow’s divisional clash with the Bills, they will do so with a shorthanded defense. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore will be sidelined for Week 4.

NFL News / The Spun / October 3
Patriots Will Be Seriously Shorthanded For Week 4 Showdown vs. Bills

Patriots Will Be Seriously Shorthanded For Week 4 Showdown vs. Bills

As if a 1-2 start to the season wasn’t bad enough, the New England Patriots will be lacking firepower for their Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Patriots Elevating DBs Kindle Vildor & Mike Brown

Per the wire, the Patriots are elevating defensive backs Kindle Vildor and Mike Brown for Week 4. Vildor, 28, was drafted in the fifth round by the Bears out of Georgia Southern in 2020.

New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / October 3
Patriots Face Tough Challenge Without Two Top Defensive Players in Bills Showdown

Patriots Face Tough Challenge Without Two Top Defensive Players in Bills Showdown

For most of this season, it’s been the defense that has carried things as Drake Maye and the offense have struggled to settle in during New England’s 1-2 start.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
Bills HC Joe Brady gives definitive Keon Coleman injury update

Bills HC Joe Brady gives definitive Keon Coleman injury update

The Buffalo Bills had some uncertainty surrounding Keon Coleman heading into their matchup with the New England Patriots. Head coach Joe Brady doesn't sound particularly worried.

Bills' Josh Allen sends message to Patriots' Drake Maye amid struggles, rumors
Patriots to be without two key defensive players against high-powered Bills offense
Philip Rivers shares surprising detail from Bills head-coaching interview and Josh Allen's role in it
The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
Patriots to be without two key defenders against high-powered Bills

Patriots to be without two key defensive players against high-powered Bills offense

As if a Week 4 game against the Buffalo Bills wasn't going to be tough enough fully healthy, the Patriots got bad news regarding the game status of two key defensive players.

NFL scout, assistant coach sound alarms about Patriots' Drake Maye amid struggles, rumors
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses Drake Maye, yips theory amid QB's struggles
Patriots OC reveals latest Drake Maye injury update
The 'NFL active INT leaders' quiz

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