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Perhaps more than any other major sports league, the NFL has been largely defined by parity. The New England Patriots might be reaping the rewards of this reality following the Buffalo Bills’ 24-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. The Patriots are 4-2 on the season, and now own the top spot in […]

One NFL team looks like it’s standing in a position of truth, while another front-running squad could be a mirage. Here are two truths and two lies from the NFL standings after Sunday’s Week 6 games. The 2025 season hasn’t gone off book, but there have been several surprises. Included in the mix are two […]

With Drake Maye leading the New England Patriots in a Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints, 25-19, it was another impressive performance from the young quarterback. As the Patriots have matched their win total from last year through six weeks, Maye discusses what has led to their early success. In the win over […]

Year 2 for Drake Maye has gone a lot better than his rookie season has, and there’s one clear way to see that: the New England Patriots’ win total. The Patriots improved to 4-2 on the season following their 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Not only did the win improve their […]

Drake Maye achieved a special feat involving Patrick Mahomes and Dan Marino following the New England Patriots’ 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. Maye was active throughout his time on the field against the Saints defense. He completed 18 passes out of 26 attempts for 261 yards and three touchdowns. He […]

For now, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is trying to get the best out of QB Drake Maye. As a result, he is not interested in answering questions about his future with the organization, per the New England Sports Fellow.  When asked about that, McDaniels said with a smile that the thought of […]

The narrative in Foxborough has shifted from hopeful rebuild to legitimate contention. It has been fueled by the right arm of Drake Maye and a resilient team ethos. After a statement victory over the Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots carry a winning record and surging confidence into the cavernous Caesars Superdome. Yet, this cross-conference […]

After New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s stellar performance against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football, his immediate chemistry with wide receiver Stefon Diggs played a significant role. Handing the Bills their first loss of the 2025 NFL season — 23-20 — the Patriots improved to 3-2. After practice, Maye talked about the difference […]

Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski offered both praise and strategy when discussing second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s strong start, revealing how opposing defenses might try to contain him. On the latest episode of Up & Adams with Kay Adams, Gronkowski broke down Maye’s tendencies and explained how he would plan to neutralize the young […]

NFL Week 6 brings some tough quarterback decisions. The good news? There are plenty of good matchups to exploit and some struggling defenses ready to be picked apart. The bad news? Key injuries have shaken things up. Here’s who to start and who to bench at quarterback this week. Fantasy point totals are calculated by […]

Week 5 of the NFL season may have been the wildest one yet, and the story coming out of the weekend is unquestionably all of the blown leads across the league. Six different teams lost after holding double-digit advantages in Week 5, but the teams coming from behind deserve some credit as well. Some of […]

Evidently, there appears to be bad blood between North Carolina and the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick’s rule as head coach. So much so that it took North Carolina’s social media team a minute too late to celebrate former QB Drake Maye on Monday. This, after Maye, QB of the Patriots, led them to […]

On paper, it would seem that there would be a strong connection between North Carolina football and the New England Patriots, with the old Patriots coach now being the Tar Heels’ head coach and the old Tar Heels quarterback now being the Patriots’ starter. Bill Belichick, though, is not very fond of his former employer […]

We’ve seen enough: Drake Maye has asserted himself as one of the future faces of the NFL following the New England Patriots’ upset 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The second-year quarterback was as good as any member of the Patriots or any Patriots could’ve hoped for against the Bills, completing 22 […]

Drake Maye couldn’t contain his joy as he was flanked by Stefon Diggs and Rhamondre Stevenson during the postgame interview after they upset the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. The Patriots escaped with the win, 23-20, after Maye led a gallant drive in the fourth quarter to set up Andy Borregales’ 52-yard field […]

The New England Patriots claimed a huge victory on the road in Week 5. Drake Maye and his team walked into Buffalo to take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. It was a close game throughout, but New England stepped up when it mattered most. And they ended Buffalo’s undefeated start to begin 2025. […]

The New England Patriots and Drake Maye shook up the NFL world Sunday night. Maye not only led a masterful 23-20 upset of the previous unbeaten Buffalo Bills, but now ranks No. 1 in one big stat. It’s a stat he’s led in for four weeks straight now. Maye displayed grit, poise and a high […]

Former New England Patriot Tom Brady couldn’t help himself on Fox NFL Sunday. Sitting next to Rob Gronkowski, Brady deadpanned that, “Right now, Drake Maye’s playing with the greatest tight end in the history of the New England Patriots, Hunter Henry.”  Tom Brady, alongside Rob Gronkowski on Fox NFL Sunday: "Right now, Drake Maye's playing […]

The New England Patriots venture into hostile territory this Sunday night as they face the undefeated Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in what promises to be a pivotal AFC East showdown. With the Bills riding high at 4-0 and the Patriots sitting at 2-2, this primetime matchup carries significant implications for divisional supremacy. Despite being […]

As Week 5 approaches with the first wave of bye weeks beginning, fantasy football managers face difficult decisions at the quarterback position. With several key injuries and matchups creating opportunities, this week offers some intriguing options beyond the obvious starts and sits. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of quarterbacks to target and avoid in Week 5. […]

The New England Patriots ended Week 4 of the NFL season with the highest scoring total (42) and the greatest margin of victory (29) through Sunday’s games. While they hosted the 1-2 Carolina Panthers, the Patriots were looking to bounce back from a tough Week 3 loss that saw multiple parties to blame with five […]

Drake Maye hit Cam Newton’s Superman celebration against the Carolina Panthers in a 42-13 Week 4 victory on Sunday afternoon. While it may have looked like a taunt of the team that Newton spent the majority of his career with and made a Super Bowl 50 appearance with, the North Carolina native actually had a […]

The New England Patriots took control early in the team’s Week 4 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, and second-year quarterback Drake Maye is making headlines with more than just his play. On the first play of the second quarter, the former UNC standout scored on a five-yard rushing touchdown and delivered a tribute that instantly […]

In Week 3 of the 2025-26 NFL season, the New England Patriots fell at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-21 in a game they could have easily won. Entering the game at 1-1, it was New England’s chance to notch their first win of the season at Gillette Stadium in front of their home fans. […]

The New England Patriots suffered a tough loss on Sunday. New England lost to Pittsburgh 21-14 in a game where the Patriots repeatedly screwed up in the red zone. Those mistakes made the difference in a one-score game. And one analyst has almost had enough of the mistakes from New England’s second-year quarterback. Bill Simmons […]

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. While Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been praised for how he’s started the season so far, he would admit his struggles against the […]

The New England Patriots have been playing some solid football early this season, and it’s been on the shoulders of Drake Maye. The quarterback recently lifted the Patriots to a win against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, and he has shown growth in his second season in the league. One person who sees the […]

Drake Maye entered the New England Patriots facility hyped as the new heir apparent to Tom Brady. But he opted to pattern his game after another Super Bowl winning passer: Aaron Rodgers. It comes down to how the Patriots’ QB1 grips the football. Which he said via Mike Reiss of ESPN comes from observing the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the New England Patriots this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Pats are coming off a win, while the Steelers lost to the Seahawks at home. Ultimately, both teams will be looking to improve upon their 1-1 record. It’s time for some Steelers vs. Patriots bold predictions for […]

The New England Patriots are making moves early in the season, as they recently traded Ja’Lynn Polk and a 2028 7th-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for a 2027 6th-round pick. Polk was on injured reserve because he has a shoulder injury, but the Saints plan on using him in the future. With the […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman offered a candid assessment of second-year quarterback Drake Maye following the team’s Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. In a one-on-one interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG, Edelman pointed to Maye’s discomfort in the pocket and the offense’s early struggles as central to New England’s […]

The New England Patriots entered Sunday with new intrigue. Franchise legend Mike Vrabel returned to lead the franchise, this time with previous playoff credentials in tow from the Tennessee Titans. But he and the Pats left Week 1 with underwhelming results against the Las Vegas Raiders. Mike Vrabel falls to older, former Patriots coach To […]

As Drake Maye and the New England Patriots look to bounce back from their 20-13 Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, they’ll need a steady performance from their starting quarterback. After their seven-point loss on Sunday, head coach Mike Vrabel vowed to evaluate Maye’s performance before their Week 2 matchup against the Miami […]

The New England Patriots fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins crumbled against the Indianapolis Colts, setting up for a showdown against the Pats. With the Patriots versus the Dolphins game scheduled for Week 2, both teams will want to get going after stumbling early. This Patriots-Dolphins Week 2 […]

Week 2 of the fantasy football season is often when panic or overconfidence sets in. Some managers are already questioning their quarterback draft choices after one bad game. Others, meanwhile, are prematurely planning a victory parade after a strong opening week. The truth lies somewhere in between. Week 2 is about adjusting expectations and making […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is discouraged over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. It wasn’t the kind of start to the 2025 NFL season that Simmons had anticipated for Maye. He revealed the kind of quarterback he wanted to see were shades of Buffalo […]

After a solid end to his rookie campaign, there was a lot of hope for Drake Maye coming into the 2025 season. New England Patriots fans wanted to see Maye hit a massive sophomore leap and blossom into a great quarterback in the NFL. That, sadly, wasn’t quite the case during their Week 1 game […]

The New England Patriots didn’t start off the Mike Vrabel tenure on the right foot. New England lost on Sunday in Week 1 of the NFL season, to the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas defeated the Patriots, 20-13. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a tough outing. Maye finished the game with 287 passing yards, a […]

Could it be a big year for the New England Patriots? And is Drake Maye ready to step forward and lead the team? There’s no doubt that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has high expectations for the Maye-led quarterback room, according to masslive.com. “He’s the quarterback of our football team, and so I always have high […]