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Fan Notes from the Patriots’ 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings

These rapidly disappearing summer weekends are incredibly precious. While there’s still technically over a month of summer left, we all know that the season lasts from Memorial Day through Labor Day, meaning we only have two more weekends until Fall starts.

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Patriots Backup QB Struggling in Preseason Action

Despite helping score two touchdowns in the first two weeks of the 2025 preseason, QB Josh Dobbs hasn't been showing signs of potential promise for the New England Patriots.

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Sunday Patriots Notes: Josh McDaniels impressed by Drake Maye after Minnesota trip

After a pair of joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings, the New England Patriots remained in the win column in Week 2 of the preseason. Naturally, most of our attention this week was on that game and the practices leading up to it.

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Mike Vrabel Addresses Patriots OL Competition

As the New England Patriots march closer to the start of the 2025 NFL season, the identity of the five players who will comprise their starting offensive line remains one of the team’s most crucial outstanding questions.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

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Drake Maye Shares Thoughts on Patriots Surprising Undrafted WR

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye knows the value of a reciever with sure hands and unceasing determination. Therefore, it

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‘Special player’ Efton Chism III continues to earn his future in Foxboro

Back in July, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel listed three goals for his football team entering training camp. No. 2 on that list: earn a role.

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Don’t sleep on Mack Hollins, and more lessons learned from Patriots-Vikings

The New England Patriots Patriots won their second preseason on Saturday, beating the Vikings 20-12 at Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium. Even though most

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / August 17

5 winners and losers from the Patriots’ 20-12 win over the Vikings

The New England Patriots won their second preseason game of the year 20-12 over the Minnesota Vikings Saturday afternoon. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing.

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Mike Vrabel proclaims Patriots’ left guard competition wide open after Vikings week

Out in Minnesota for a week of work, the New England Patriots saw a change up front along the offensive line. After repping as the top left guard for

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NFL players who are going into decline in 2025

Age comes for every NFL player. These 25 players could be headed into decline heading into 2025.

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Patriots fans can’t believe the latest Kyle Dugger blunder

The New England Patriots’ second preseason game went down to the wire. Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings were driving their way down the field late in the fourth quarter.

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Patriots Defeat Vikings: Five Instant Takeaways

The New England Patriots entered their second preseason tilt hoping to gain additional clarity on some of their most hotly-contested position battles. Yet, it was the efforts of a second-round draftee at running back, as well as an undrafted rookie receiver which stood above the rest as the Patriots defeated the Minnesota Vikings 20-12 at U.S.

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New England Patriots Have Another Strong Preseason Performance

The New England Patriots put forth another solid performance this afternoon in Week 2 of the preseason on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. The Patriots prevailed 20-12.

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Patriots’ Eliot Wolf Clarifies Stefon Diggs Status

While New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs did not play in the team’s second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, he was still a hot topic at halftime.

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Ohio State Reacts to TreVeyon Henderson's NFL News on Saturday

The New England Patriots bolstered their running back room in the 2025 NFL draft, selecting Ohio State standout TreVeyon Henderson with the No. 38 overall pick.

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Patriots Snap Counts: Antonio Gibson Plays Over TreVeyon Henderson

The New England Patriots played their first-team offense against the Minnesota Vikings, but they hardly used rookie TreVeyon Henderson. With presumed starter Rhamondre Stevenson battling a minor injury, overlooked veteran Antonio Gibson saw the majority of the snaps and recorded a few carries.

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New England Patriots’ Next Chapter: What to Expect in 2025

When Tom Brady left the New England Patriots after a 20-year tenure, it marked a sharp turning point in the franchise’s history. Its downfall had started years prior, with Bill Belichick unable to restock the talent shelves from the draft and free agency for nearly a half-decade.

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Mike Vrabel has confrontation with Patriots reporter

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel lost his patience with a reporter this week over a question about the status of wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Phil Perry, a reporter for NBC Sports Boston, asked Vrabel on Wednesday about comments Diggs made about not being sure about his own Week 1 status.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / August 16

Patriots Post-Preseason Week 1 Roster Projection

The New England Patriots roster is beginning to take shape after their first preseason game of the 2025 season. With second-year quarterback Drake Maye taking the reins as the undisputed starter and several new additions vying for roster spots, competition across the depth chart is beginning to crystallize.

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Reporter says Stefon Diggs is 'becoming a bit of a pain' for Patriots

The New England Patriots are hoping Stefon Diggs will be a huge difference-maker for their offense, but it sounds like there could be some skepticism growing around the star wide receiver with the regular season quickly approaching.

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