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Patriots' Mike Vrabel Ranked Second-Best Offseason Coaching Hire

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making a shocking impact in his first season at the helm, leading the team to a 9-2 record just one season after a dismal 4-13 showing.

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Drake Maye Had The Perfect Response To Cam Newton's Criticism

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was solid as a rookie but has really thrived in his second year with the team, emerging as not just a franchise QB, but an MVP candidate while leading the team to the top of the AFC East.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Patriots' Bill Belichick’s Iconic Cincinnati Moment Resurfacing

A winning culture for any team, no matter the sport, always has its slogan. For twenty years, Bill Belichick told the players of the New England Patriots to “do your job.” Tom Brady yelled out into the crowd, “LFG” (you know what that acronym means).

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks to begin the 2022-23 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 20

Bengals HC leaves door open for Joe Burrow return in Week 12

Bengals HC Zac Taylor leaves the door open for Joe Burrow return in Week 12 against Patriots

Burrow — who hasn't played since Week 2 because of turf toe in his left foot — was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Does Joe Burrow plan to return this season despite Bengals' record?

Will Bengals QB Joe Burrow return in Week 12 vs. Patriots?

Bengals' Joe Flacco opens up about harsh reality regarding return of Joe Burrow

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The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Patriots' Drake Maye Addresses Potential Joe Burrow Showdown

Coming off of a calamitous 4-13 season under former head coach, Jerod Mayo, even the most optimistic New England Patriots fan would have not dared to expect the team to have more than doubled their 2024 win total in just the first 11 games of the season, all the while sitting atop both the AFC East division and the conference at large.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Patriots’ Drake Maye campaigns for Stefon Diggs to win postseason award during resurgent season

Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs have formed a quick connection in their first year together as teammates on the New England Patriots. Now, they’re connecting in a different way: award campaigning.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Stefon Diggs, Cardi B Dress Newborn in Patriots Gear

The first picture of the New England Patriots' newest bundle of joy is here. In early-mid November, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and superstar rapper/girlfriend Cardi B.

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / November 20

Drake Maye, Patriots ride 8-game winning streak into Cincinnati

New England quarterback Drake Maye drew comparisons to a Hall of Famer this week ahead of the Patriots' road game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, although not the sporting great that most might expect.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 19

Top Patriots’ Drake Maye weapon returns to practice after battling hamstring injury

Approaching their Week 12 road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, the New England Patriots’ passing attack, led by quarterback Drake Maye, picked up a punch with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte returning to full practice on Wednesday, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.

New England Patriots News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

New England Patriots Could Get Key Offensive Pieces Back For Week 12 Game

The New England Patriots’ injury report has been longer than a CVS receipt lately, but it looks like some good news is finally on the horizon. As the team gears up for a Week 12 dance with the Cincinnati Bengals, it seems reinforcements might be on the way for the offense.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / November 19

Cardi B shares first photos of newborn baby with Patriots WR Stefon Diggs

Cardi B just had a baby with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and she just revealed the first photos of their son. On Wednesday, the hip-hop star went to Instagram to post multiple photos of the baby.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 19