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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel issues blunt Drake Maye bottom line after turnover vs. Commanders

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots lit up the Washington Commanders in a 48-18 rout on Friday night. However, head coach Mike Vrabel is making sure Maye keeps his eye on the ball in the midst of a solid performance.

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Drake Maye's shaky performance doesn't help Patriots with QB decision

The headline from the New England Patriots' dominating performance on Friday night was Drake Maye's up-and-down play.

Patriots stars react to HC Mike Vrabel getting bloodied while breaking up camp fight

What Browns' Shedeur Sanders believes he accomplished in first preseason game

The five worst wide receiver rooms in the NFL

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'Receiving-yards leaders by NFL season' quiz

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / August 8

Patriots Dominate Commanders: Five Instant Takeaways

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In keeping with head coach Mike Vrabel’s decree to approach the 2025 NFL season with “aggression,” the New England Patriots got off to a hot start in their preseason opener.

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The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 3,000 yards in the 2024-25 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing TDs without making the NFL playoffs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Super Bowl touchdown pass leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 8

TreVeyon Henderson gives Patriots taste of potential impact

TreVeyon Henderson gave the Patriots a taste of what he is capable of on Friday night.

Patriots stars react to HC Mike Vrabel getting bloodied while breaking up camp fight

Tom Brady takes ruthless shot at Jets fans during his statue unveiling

The five worst wide receiver rooms in the NFL

The best all-time player for every NFL franchise

The 'Most rushing yards in the National Championship game' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 8

ESPN Insider Believes Patriots Could Top Bills in AFC East

The New England Patriots enter 2025 with a new head coach, a rejuvenated roster, and a developing second-year quarterback. Throughout the offseason, the Patriots' hype train has only grown, and now an ESPN Insider has jumped on board, too.

TreVeyon Henderson News / New England Patriots on SI / August 8

Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson Opens Preseason With 100-Yard TD

It's safe to say New England Patriots' rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson started his preseason debut against the Washington Commanders with an absolute bang.

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Who is the longest-tenured QB for every NFL franchise?

Some NFL teams have seen quarterbacks suit up well past the 10-year mark, with the Patriots enjoying a 20-year relationship with their top passer. Here is the longest-tenured QB in every franchise's history.

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The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Micah Parsons News / Gridiron Heroics / August 8

‘One of Scariest Defensive Fronts’: NFL Expert Explains Why New England Is a Perfect Landing Spot for Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons’ trade request has created a buzz across the NFL, and the New England Patriots emerge as a logical destination for the All-Pro pass rusher.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Tom Brady throws haymaker at Jets during Patriots statue ceremony

Brady took a vicious shot at the Jets.

Young Vikings fan's bold request to J.J. McCarthy pays off

Browns play cruel joke on Shedeur Sanders before preseason opener

'Clearly separated himself': Why one QB is winning Browns' competition

Chargers star's brutal injury shows why players should hold out with new contracts on line

The best all-time player for every NFL franchise

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Patriots Second-Round Pick Predicted To Have Major Role on Offense in 2025

There aren’t many more teams looking to make amends this season for the lack of success in the last few seasons, like the New England Patriots. The post-Tom Brady era hasn’t been kind to the Patriots, and they’ve won just eight games in the last two seasons, and have failed to make the postseason since 2021.