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Mike Vrabel Denies Accusation Following Sunday's Win vs. Falcons

Mike Vrabel is defending his team against the recent accusations of bush league play in Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Following New England's 24-23 victory, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris alleged the Patriots defense was simulating the snap count by having its defensive lineman clap — despite there being no video evidence of that.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye’s MVP case helped by matching Tom Brady, Peyton Manning

Drake Maye finds himself in a club featuring Tom Brady and Peyton Manning following his incredible start to the New England Patriots‘ 2025 season. Maye has been making strides in his game throughout his second year in the league, helping the Patriots surge in the AFC standings.

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Patriots Provide Kayshon Boutte Injury Update

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — The New England Patriots will be without the services of one of their most improved players for the time being. Receiver Kayshon Boutte,

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

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New England Patriots gift Drake Maye a new passing game weapon, get more versatile on defense in latest 2026 NFL mock draft

The New England Patriots are putting together a tremendous 2025 season so far, their first under head coach Mike Vrabel. This roster certainly has talent, but you can argue that the Patriots are playing a bit over their talent level.

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Mike Vrabel responds to accusations made by the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons accused the New England Patriots of engaging in some shady antics toward the end of Sunday’s Week 9 game between the two teams, but Mike Vrabel insists he has no idea what all the fuss was about.

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Mike Vrabel responds to accusation that Patriots simulated Falcons' snap on key fourth-quarter play

Did the Patriots simulate the snap count against the Falcons on Sunday?

Drake Maye makes big admission after Patriots survive scare in win over Falcons

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Kicking Game Plays Major Role In Patriots Win

In a game with two strong offenses and fast defensive units, it's only fitting that the result of the New England Patriots' one-point win over the Atlanta Falcons came down to the kicking game.

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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.

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Patriots fans call Cardi B their Taylor Swift after she supports Stefon Diggs with Robert Kraft

Patriots fans crown Cardi B their Taylor Swift after rapper teams up with Robert Kraft to support Stefon Diggs at Falcons game.

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Cardi B reveals ‘big TD party’ reaction to Stefon Diggs, Patriots’ game post-Falcons win

During their Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons, famous rapper and Stefon Diggs’ girlfriend, Cardi B, made her New England Patriots debut supporting her boyfriend from the stands.

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Maye makes big admission after Pats survive scare in win over Falcons

Drake Maye makes big admission after Patriots survive scare in win over Falcons

Maye didn't have his best outing of the season versus the Falcons on Sunday, but he did enough to guide his club to a gritty 24-23 win that improved it to 7-2 on the season.

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Falcons accuse the Patriots of shady antics

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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez shuts down concussion concerns after injury scare

The New England Patriots were able to extend their win streak to six games on Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 24-23, but it didn’t come without some bumps and bruises.

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Pair of Patriots Players Score Touchdowns With Heavy Hearts

Ahead of the New England Patriots' 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, two members of the offense received heartbreaking news. The uncle of wide receiver DeMario Douglas -- who was a close family friend of running back Terrell Jennings -- passed away over the weekend.