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Patriots' Drake Maye Praised by Sports Mogul

Another "W" for the New England Patriots means more high praise for Drake Maye from many in the world of sports media. As the hype around their Sunday Night Football win over the Buffalo Bills started to wear off a bit, the Patriots would find themselves taking a trip down to the bayou to take on the 1-4 New Orleans Saints.

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Patriots' Drake Maye makes big admission about MVP chatter after win over Saints

Maye showed true leadership as he credited his teammates and coaches for his stellar outing in this past Sunday's win at the Saints that improved the Patriots to 4-2 on the season.

Mike Vrabel had a harsh comment about the officiating in Week 6

Patriots' Drake Maye shows leadership via comments after win over Saints

Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses rumor about dismissal from Titans

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

The 'Receiving-yards leaders by NFL season' quiz

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 50 250-passing-yard NFL games can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Season passing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Kayshon Boutte News / New England Patriots on SI / October 14

Patriots WR Shines in Homecoming Win

Even though his team occupied the visitors locker room during this weekend’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte clearly enjoyed a little home field advantage.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Patriots Make Drake Maye-Tom Brady Announcement

Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. Maye matched a long-standing Tom Brady team record on Sunday. Patriots are now tied with the Bills for first place in the AFC East.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 14

Patriots vs. Saints injury analysis: Defense avoids disaster in Week 6

One week after suffering their first major in-season injury — running back and kickoff returner Antonio Gibson tearing his ACL — the New England Patriots seemingly flirted with disaster again.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 14

NFL playoff picture: Patriots take AFC East lead for first time in 4 years

The New England Patriots are back in familiar territory, even though it has been a while since they actually found themselves there: after almost four years, they have returned to the top of their division.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 14

Patriots Claim First Place in AFC East

There's a new team sitting atop the AFC East with the end of Week 6, and it's the New England Patriots. The Buffalo Bills handed the Patriots the top spot after losing 24-14 to the Atlanta Falcons in their Monday night bout at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 13

Terrell Jennings, Truman Jones revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 6

Terrell Jennings and Truman Jones reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as standard elevations against the New Orleans Saints.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 13

Patriots Waive OL from 2024 Draft Class

The New England Patriots will be moving forward without the services of yet another member of their seemingly ill-fated NFL Draft class of 2024. The Pats have officially announced the release of reserve offensive lineman Layden Robinson from (IR) injured reserve.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Bill Simmons floats Derrick Henry trade for Patriots

The New England Patriots are looking great at the start of the Mike Vrabel era. New England is 4-2 after defeating New Orleans in Week 6. That means the Patriots has already matched their win total from last season and it is still October.

Kayshon Boutte News / New England Patriots on SI / October 13

Patriots Pair Credits College Bond for Win Over Saints

While New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte is being heralded as the proverbial “homecoming king” for his performance in the team’s Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, he is not the only Louisiana product to have enjoyed his recent trip to the Big Easy.

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / October 14

Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses rumor about dismissal from Titans

Vrabel is set to face his old team in Week 7 and addressed some rumors regarding the end of his tenure in Tennessee.

Titans HC Brian Callahan calls out Cam Ward after loss to Raiders

Five worst Week 6 performances: Jets offense craters in embarrassing London showing

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Rico Dowdle gets revenge on Cowboys; MVP QB performances

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel is still baffled by late OPI call on Stefon Diggs

The New England Patriots’ 25–19 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 was overshadowed by officiating controversies. The game at Caesars Superdome on Sunday featured two young quarterbacks, Drake Maye for New England and Spencer Rattler for New Orleans, each in their second NFL season.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 12

Patriots' title window can reopen with Drake Maye at QB

There is a path there for the Patriots to potentially get back into the playoffs this season. That alone would be a significant step forward in their rebuild and really signify they might be on their way back to serious contention.

Drake Maye's big day gifts Patriots third straight, win over Saints

Patriots had 61-yard TD taken away by a horrible penalty call

Five potential A.J. Brown trade destinations: These AFC playoff contenders make most sense

25 NFL legends who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12