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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 10 well-rested, rejuvenated, and ready for one of their toughest tests of the season. Sitting at 6-2 after a much-needed bye, the Bucs host the AFC-leading New England Patriots. This could be a tone-setting win for the Bucs’ playoff push. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has strung together a season of […]

Mike Vrabel kept it light after a nail-biter, reminding everyone that the NFL is a strange place to string together wins. Fresh off a 24-23 escape versus the Falcons that hinged on a missed extra point, the Patriots’ head coach said it’s a funny league and stressed learning from wins so they don’t have to […]

The New England Patriots have shown that their defense is real this season after adopting a new system under head coach Mike Vrabel. That means that some players who were here over the past few years have had different roles, while others haven’t played much at all. With the trade deadline approaching, there’s a chance […]

Mike Vrabel had a funny take to share after the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-23 in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday afternoon. Going into the matchup, the Patriots have been surging. After going 1-2 in their first three games, they have since racked up five consecutive wins as […]

The New England Patriots are surging into the feel good story of the 2025 season. But they endured a scare involving Rhamondre Stevenson, who’s now dealing with an NFL injury. ESPN league insider Adam Schefter revealed where things stand with the running back on Wednesday. “Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson didn’t practice today due to a […]

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots were able to pick up another convincing win on Sunday, moving their win streak to five following their 32-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns. But not everything was sunshine and roses, especially when it came to the bizarre situation surrounding Christian Barmore. The Patriots’ defensive tackle was benched […]

If you couldn’t believe the New England Patriots were the “real deal” this NFL season, their dominant Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns should be every indication that the 6-2 franchise means business once again. They managed to hang 32 points on one of the NFL’s best defensive units as quarterback Drake Maye led […]

Mike Vrabel took shots at the Cleveland Browns after he led the New England Patriots to a convincing 32-13 win on Saturday afternoon. Going into the matchup, New England had a 5-2 record with an active four-game winning streak. They understood the importance of exploiting holes against a solid Cleveland defense, who stand out as […]

With the New England Patriots taking on the Cleveland Browns in a Week 8 matchup this upcoming Sunday, there is no doubt a standard being built by head coach Mike Vrabel. After Vrabel led the Patriots to beat the Tennessee Titans, his former team, he would call out running back Rhamondre Stevenson recently while watching […]

The New England Patriots are off to a great start in the Mike Vrabel era. New England is 5-2 after demolishing Tennessee 31-31 on Sunday. The Patriots head coach spoke about one offensive player on Monday who did not have a big role in Week 7. Vrabel reassured fans that rookie TreVeyon Henderson is still […]

Mike Vrabel insisted that the New England Patriots’ matchup with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday was just another game. However, Stefon Diggs and the rest of the Patriots’ roster sensed deep down, their head coach wanted to get a victory over his former team. The Patriots were able to do that, dispatching the Titans, 31-13. […]

The New England Patriots have become one of the NFL’s best success stories in 2025 season. They have grown dramatically with Drake Maye at quarterback and Mike Vrabel as the team’s head coach. The Patriots won their fourth game in a row  and moved to 5-2 on the season in beating the Tennessee Titans by […]

The New England Patriots advance to a 5-2 record after dominating the Tennessee Titans 31-13 in Week 7. It was a big victory for head coach Mike Vrabel, as it was a win over his former team. After the game was over, Vrabel’s name was heard chanting throughout Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Mike Vrabel’s name […]

Things are looking up at the current moment for the New England Patriots, who picked up a narrow road win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday to move to 4-2. While a puzzling loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, combined with a very easy strength of schedule thus far, have had some urging caution […]

The Tennessee Titans are entering a new chapter after parting ways with head coach Brian Callahan, and interim coach Mike McCoy now takes over a locker room struggling with both on-field performance and internal cohesion. Tennessee sits at 1-5 after another frustrating loss, and while leadership insists the timing was about sparking growth, there’s more […]

Managers in fantasy football are already looking forward, while remembering that a couple of these Week 6 last-minute options paid off. But here are the fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. This is the week to ride with the Patriots. Yes, the Titans have a new coach. So […]

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 […]

The New England Patriots got a win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6, but it felt like they were facing more than just one team. There’s no doubt that there were some questionable calls from the referees, and one call even negated a touchdown that the Patriots had initially scored. Drake Maye hit […]

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 […]

The New England Patriots’ 25–19 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 was overshadowed by officiating controversies. The game at Caesars Superdome on Sunday featured two young quarterbacks, Drake Maye for New England and Spencer Rattler for New Orleans, each in their second NFL season. Maye threw three touchdown passes, including 25- and […]

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was placed on the injury report on Thursday after experiencing a hamstring injury. It’s a similar injury that sidelined the third-year pro for the entire preseason and the first three games of the regular season. On Friday, head coach Mike Vrabel shared an update regarding Gonzalez’s potential status for […]

On Sunday evening, the New England Patriots picked up one of the more impressive wins of this young NFL season with a road victory over the Buffalo Bills by a score of 23-20. The Patriots were able to overcome a hostile crowd and some questionable officiating, picking up a huge road win over their divisional […]

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 […]

The New England Patriots became locked into a defensive battle with the Buffalo Bills. But the visitors suffered a big loss from Antonio Gibson. The running back took a fierce hit to his knee during the first half. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Gibson is officially ruled out with the knee injury. Gibson […]

The New England Patriots have their hands full with the Buffalo Bills in Week 5, even if their X-factor comes through. And here is why Milton Williams missing practice is such a bad sign for the AFC East showdown. Williams is a key player for the Patriots on the defensive line, according to a post […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are still undefeated after Week 4, but the headlines coming out of their win over Tampa Bay had little to do with the scoreboard. Star wideout A.J. Brown once again drew attention with his cryptic social media posts, this time quoting scripture after finishing with just two catches for seven yards. Asked […]

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 […]

The New England Patriots equalled their record at 2-2 after soundly defeating the Carolina Panthers in Week 4, 42-13. It was a truly impressive showing from the Patriots in all facets. The offense was efficient, with quarterback Drake Maye playing really well. The defense completely shut down a Panthers team that had won 30-0 the […]

The New England Patriots got back in the win column on Sunday. New England got a blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers, winning 42-13. Following the win, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel made a powerful declaration. “When we don’t beat ourselves and take care of the football and get stops on third downs … it […]

Amid speculation surrounding New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s perceived demotion, related to costly fumbles made from the get-go of the 2025 NFL season, head coach Mike Vrabel denied the narrative. Despite Stevenson reportedly being relegated to working third in tackling/ball carrier drills during practice this week, Vrabel says Rhamondre isn’t in any trouble. […]

The New England Patriots received tough news ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as star cornerback Christian Gonzalez was officially ruled out due to a lingering hamstring injury. The timing of the update, less than two days before kickoff, left the defense shorthanded against a divisional rival and highlighted just how […]

The NFL season is starting to take shape after three weeks, as some teams establish themselves as contenders and others quickly fall out of the playoff race. However, the water is still murky for a number of teams in the middle, some of which suffered very frustrating losses on a wild Sunday in Week 3. […]

The New England Patriots continue to grapple with a familiar issue that threatens to derail their offense. Turnovers remain a recurring problem for the Patriots, and once again, it is the running back position drawing the most scrutiny for New England. Veteran back Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice in New England’s 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh […]

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. […]

After a very disappointing 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 on Sunday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel angrily addressed his offense’s five turnovers and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams’ health. Sunday’s loss was the second game Williams has missed as he’s dealing with an undisclosed medical issue amidst the beginning of […]

The New England Patriots weren’t able to get a winning streak going, falling 21-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. At the heart of the issue was New England turning the ball over five times. Quarterback Drake Maye had an interception and a fumble while Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice and Antonio Gibson once. It’ll […]

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. Stevenson stands out as one of the Patriots’ key offensive players. However, he committed two fumbles that proved to be fatal once the final score became official. Vrabel reflected on the […]

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 received tough news ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as star cornerback Christian Gonzalez was officially ruled out due to a lingering hamstring injury. The update comes just over 24 hours before kickoff, dealing a significant blow to the Pats defense. The news was first reported by […]