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?
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.
Maye's latest run of form began when he tossed three costly interceptions in the fourth quarter of New England's season-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.
Coming off the Pats' blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday, Maye declined on multiple occasions to strongly deny that the injury to his throwing shoulder he dealt with in early 2026 is affecting his play this season.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is facing growing questions about his throwing shoulder after a 1-2 start, even as people inside the organization insist the joint is healthy.
His roster is crumbling, falling victim to this early-season rash of rampant injuries around the National Football League, and his quarterback, the runner-up MVP in 2025, is a puddle with a 58.6 passer rating through three games.
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.
Veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten’s experience in New England has already been a rollercoaster despite him signing with the team only six weeks ago.
Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna Raridon, are mourning the loss of their newborn son, Peter James, after the couple learned during pregnancy that their baby had been diagnosed with a fatal condition.
The New England Patriots‘ pass-rushing unit is in shambles. The team’s most proven pass rusher, Harold Landry III, is on PUP, still recovering from his offseason knee surgery, and offseason signing Dre’Mont Jones has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, which he suffered in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The New England Patriots entered the 2026 season with plenty of expectations after making a deep run last season. Three games into the new campaign, however, the team has looked nothing like the contender many expected.
The New England Patriots must try to figure out what to do on the right side of their offensive line. That task became even more desperate on Tuesday when the team placed veteran Greg Van Roten on injured reserve.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez recognizes true leadership when he sees it. He has identified second-year quarterback Drake Maye as a vital voice in the locker room, earning the respect of the entire team as they gain positive momentum following a solid 1-1 start to the 2026 NFL season.
The New England Patriots announced they have placed OL Greg Van Roten on injured reserve. They also cut LB Riley Wilson from the practice squad. Van Roten will now miss at least four games before he’s eligible to return.
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.
Three weeks into the season, the New England Patriots quarterback, Drake Maye, is now under the microscope. The turnovers piled up, the offense disappeared, and the Patriots were left staring at a humiliating 35-6 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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.
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.
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.
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.