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Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski gets brutally honest on Drake Maye’s struggles

Drake Maye’s shoulder situation has become a hot topic after he was listed on Week 4’s injury report, prompting Mike Vrabel comments. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels chimed in, acknowledging the situation while Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski also offered a take on Maye.

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Carlton Davis Has Stern Message for 'CB1' Talk With Christian Gonzalez Out vs. Bills

He wasn’t wearing his Super Bowl championship ring, but on Friday in the New England Patriots locker-room, cornerback Carlton Davis let the world know that he’s established a pretty solid resume during his nine National Football League seasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

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

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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

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / October 2

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, DT Christian Barmore out vs. Bills

New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Buffalo Bills, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

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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 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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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 / PatsFans.com / October 2

Maye Says Decision-Making, Not His Shoulder, Has Been His Issue

It’s been a rough three weeks for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. While the first three games of 2025 also ended up seeing New England sitting at 1-2 heading into week 4, the results this season have come largely due to one sharp contrast in Maye’s play.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Return Sunday by Edge Rusher Dre'Mont Jones Would Help Patriots' Cause Immensely in Buffalo Sunday

Finally, a little good news on the injury front for the New England Patriots. Edge-rusher Dre’Mont Jones, who missed last week with a shoulder issue, was listed as a limited participant at practice for the second straight day.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 2

NFL scout, assistant coach sound alarms about Patriots' Drake Maye amid struggles, rumors

For a piece published on Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports spoke with an AFC scout and an NFL assistant coach who sounded alarms regarding Maye's performances since Week 1 of this season.

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses Drake Maye, yips theory amid QB's struggles

Patriots OC reveals latest Drake Maye injury update

Former Patriots QB gives Drake Maye advice for Bills game amid Mike Vrabel rumors

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / PatsFans.com / October 2

Patriots — Bills Key Matchups, Can New England Right The Ship?

The Patriots and Bills will renew unpleasantries on Sunday afternoon at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium. This will be their third home game of the season.

Milton Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Patriots' Milton Williams Working Double-Time to Fight off the Extra Attention He's Getting

Playing on a star-studded defensive front in Philadelphia, Milton Williams battled in relative anonymity. His emergence made the defensive tackle a rich man in 2025 when the New England Patriots signed him to a giant free-agent deal worth $104 million over four years.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 2

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses Drake Maye, yips theory amid QB's struggles

The struggles New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye endured over the first three weeks of this season generated both predictable and unexpected headlines following the club's 35-6 blowout loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars that dropped New England to 1-2 on Sept.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel offers strong response to report about supposed issues with Drake Maye

Bombshell rumor alleges rift between Patriots' Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel

Report addresses how NFL people view struggles of Patriots' Drake Maye

Patriots' Drake Maye called out for looking 'shaken' before Bills game

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 2

Patriots Defenders Explain Why Facing Josh Allen Can Be Challenging

The Buffalo Bills nearly won a thriller against the Houston Texans last winter. They eventually lost 23-19 on a night where Josh Allen was sacked eight times.

New England Patriots News / HITC / October 2

Stephen A. Smith drops Dianni Russini dig at Mike Vrabel amid Patriots struggles

The New England Patriots’ difficult start to the season comes following a turbulent offseason for Mike Vrabel away from the field, with some starting to blame those distractions for the issues being experienced in Foxborough.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 1