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Patriots Drake Maye Provides Update on Feared Head Injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — While New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was not able to avoid making costly mistakes during his team’s 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Week 3, he appears to have hopefully escaped serious injury.

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Rhamondre Stevenson: Patriots ‘don’t need me’ if fumbles continue

After Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled two times in the New England Patriots 21-14 defeat on Sunday, head coach Mike Vrabel backed his lead back: “We need him.” Hearing that message, Stevenson knew that came with one major qualifier.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 22

Patriots Need This One Rotation Change

Having more losses than wins is never a good thing, but its currently what the New England Patriots (now 1-2) are experiencing. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated new head coach Mike Vrabel and his Patriots, 21-14 in Week 3.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / September 22

8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ 21-14 loss to the Steelers

The New England Patriots dropped their Week 3 contest to the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-14 on Sunday. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing.

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The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 34 NFL quarterbacks to throw 30 touchdown passes in a season on multiple occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Mike Vrabel News / Pro Football Talk / September 21

Mike Vrabel: Pop Douglas didn't make the right decision on key fourth-down call

Despite five turnovers on Sunday, the Patriots still had a chance to force overtime, or win the game in regulation, with 1:07 to play. New England had the ball at Pittsburgh's 28, facing fourth and one.

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Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

Some franchises have a fabled lineage of quarterbacks. Some are infamous for years, or even decades, of quarterbacking mediocrity.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel makes Rhamondre Stevenson plea after poor game vs. Steelers

Mike Vrabel was critical of running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s performance after the New England Patriots lost 21-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / PatsFans.com / September 21

Fumbles, Missed Chances Haunt Patriots in 21-14 Loss to Steelers

Coming off of Sunday’s loss against the Steelers, it’s certainly hard to look at the stat sheet and make sense of New England ending up on the wrong side of the final 21-14 outcome at Gillette Stadium.

Demario Douglas News / Pats Pulpit / September 21

Patriots WR DeMario Douglas identifies what went wrong on critical fourth down against Steelers

The game was on the line as the New England Patriots faced a 4th-and-1 late in the fourth quarter, trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers by a touchdown. With pressure coming, quarterback Drake Maye got off a short pass to wide receiver DeMario Douglas just near the line to gain.

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Drake Maye ‘hurts’ after gaffes help cost Patriots game vs. Steelers

As the New England Patriots displayed failures in the red zone in the 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon, it was no doubt a disappointing display for the offense.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Worst Week 3 performances: Second-year pros flounder

Five worst NFL Week 3 performances: Second-year pros flounder in Falcons, Cardinals losses

With so many duds, there were plenty of options for this week's five worst performances, but these are the ones that stood out the most.

Bengals' problems run far deeper than the injury to QB Joe Burrow

Cowboys' George Pickens has bench outburst following critical mistake

Jets HC Aaron Glenn goes after media following loss to Buccaneers

Browns HC provides QB update after disappointing outing for Joe Flacco

Micah Parsons has savage response to Packers' loss to Cleveland

Old issue resurfaces in big way for Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson

Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / September 21

Patriots RB Plagued With Same Issue in Steelers Loss

The New England Patriots turned the ball over five times in their 21-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Four of those came on fumbles hitting the turf and running back Rhamondre Stevenson was responsible for two of them.

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Bill Parcells, Patriots legend, admits wish about handling rocky exit ‘differently’

The New England Patriots received tough news ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as cornerback Christian Gonzalez was officially ruled out with a lingering hamstring injury.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 21

Five Instant Reactions From Patriots Loss to Steelers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Just when the New England Patriots appeared poised to take advantage of a subpar performance from the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 at Gillette Stadium, they handed both the ball and the momentum back to the visitors.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 21

J.J. Watt's New Look Goes Viral During Patriots Game

J.J. Watt is developing quite the career in broadcasting after his run in professional football as one of the best defensive ends to ever lace up a pair of cleats.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 21

Old issue resurfaces in big way for Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson

Stevenson has been held back by one specific issue, and it was evident again on Sunday.

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Christian Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Patriots Make CB Roster Move Amid Christian Gonzalez’s Third Straight Missed Game

The New England Patriots faced a ton of backlash when they drafted cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the first round of the 2023 draft. Not because of his talent level, but because the team was, and has still been devoid of any offensive talent.

Tom Brady News / The SportsRush / September 21

'With Those Blue Eyes and Jawline': Julian Edelman Salutes Tom Brady After Getting Inducted to the Patriots Hall of Fame

Julian Edelman’s career reached its crowning moment this Saturday as he was officially inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. It was a fitting tribute to a player who entered the league as a seventh-round afterthought in the 2009 draft, starting out as a QB.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 20