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Patriots' Mike Vrabel Reveals Surprising Thanksgiving Thoughts

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has seldom, if ever, shied away from sharing the occasionally controversial opinion. No matter the topic, the first-year “HC of the NEP” has a deserved reputation of being an honest, straight shooter when providing his thoughts — even if it means going out on his own limb.

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AFC Notes: Rhamondre Stevenson, Will Campbell, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

ESPN’s Dan Graziano notes the Dolphins have gone 3-1 since firing GM Chris Grier, and if they sustain that momentum it could give HC Mike McDaniel enough leash for another season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 27

Patriots' History of Thanksgiving Day Games

The New England Patriots won’t have a game this Thanksgiving, and can enjoy getting into a turkey-induced food coma from the couch this year. The franchise has a very limited experience when it comes to playing in the holiday.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Patriots’ Drake Maye jokes that smelling salts can solve QB sneak woes

It’s quite evident that Drake Maye and the New England Patriots needed whatever help they could get to score the ball from the 1-yard line in their Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 27

Patriots Light At CB Heading Into Stretch Run

After Alex Austin was placed on injured reserve for the next four games with an undisclosed injury, the New England Patriots were down to four healthy cornerbacks on the roster heading into Week 12.

Tom Brady News / New England Patriots on SI / November 27

Patriots Legend Tom Brady Remembers Viral Turkey Chomp

Tom Brady didn't always play on Thanksgiving with the New England Patriots, but when he did, some of those memories stuck out to him. As part of his weekly

Will Campbell News / Pro Football Rumors / November 26

Patriots to place LT Will Campbell on IR

The Patriots will go at least four games without starting left tackle Will Campbell. After Campbell sprained his MCL in a win over the Bengals in Week 12, the Patriots will place him on IR on Wednesday, head coach Mike Vrabel announced (via Mike Reiss of ESPN).

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 26

Two-time SB champion rips Newton over takes about Pats, Maye

Two-time Super Bowl champion rips Cam Newton over takes about Patriots, Drake Maye

Newton attracted the attention he seemingly desired when he said during an ESPN appearance that he felt the Patriots have "fool’s gold written all over them."

Why there's still hope for Patriots after Will Campbell injury

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'No. 3 NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NFL history with at least one 1,500-receiving-yard season in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '100 receiving-yards-per-game NFL seasons' quiz

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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'

Stefon Diggs News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs Makes Off-Field Move Amid NFL Season

Stefon Diggs, the veteran wide receiver the New England Patriots signed in March with a 3-year $69 million contract, has become an immediate on- and off-field presence for a team that has surged this season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25

Bill Belichick reportedly still drawing interest from NFL teams

Bill Belichick has insisted he has no intention of pursuing another NFL coaching opportunity next season, but that does not mean teams are giving up on him entirely.

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

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / November 25

New England Patriots Report Card: Surprises, standouts, and disappointments after two thirds of the 2025 season

Stop me if you've heard this before: The New England Patriots are atop the AFC, led by the efforts of an elite level quarterback and an outstanding, fundamentally sound defense.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 24