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A Ram or Patriot has been the highest-graded WR in 5 out of 7 weeks this season 👀

I still can't believe Drake Maye fell to No. 3 🤧 The Patriots might be the luckiest team in NFL history. (via @PattonAnalytics)

From the sports marketing department: Patriots first-round draft pick Will Campbell lands another billboard. This one plays off his position, left tackle, and role protecting QB Drake Maye’s blindside.

A moment at practice today reflected how Mike Smith leads his OLB group. He surprised newcomer Caleb Murphy in a wrap-and-roll tackling drill by inserting himself into it, and then tackling Murphy into a crash mat when he wasn’t expecting it.   Smith said at that point, the other OLBs were laughing and said to Murphy, “Welcome to the room.”   “We work hard, study hard, but have fun too, and enjoy it,” Smith said of his coaching style. “Maybe helps him loosen up in the room and ask a couple questions and realize this is just a game. Don’t ever doubt yourself. The only way we can all learn is we all talk. I want everyone to loosen up.”

Climbing the ranks @Hunter_Henry84 📈 @budlight | #ForTheCelly

Kickoff coverage/kick return blocking, continues to be a big change in NFL games this year … and here’s a look at how involved Mike Vrabel is at Patriots practice during one portion dedicated to it. Additional note: No. 45 is new OLB Caleb Murphy (formerly of Chargers/Titans).

S Craig Woodson (ankle) was a late arrival to #Patriots practice and appears to be limited. His return with OLB Elijah Ponder gives the team full attendance.

EDGE Elijah Ponder (knee) and S Craig Woodson (ankle) returned to #Patriots practice on Thursday.

Craig Woodson (ankle) wasn’t a full participant today. He was on the practice field but limited at best. Elijah Ponder (knee) returned.

“A couple operational things we need to clean up, and it always starts with how am I approaching the week with those guys? I need to get our PP (personal protector) and snapper on the same page. When they’re not, things like that happen.” — Jeremy Springer, on a false start on snapper Julian Ashby last week (his second of the season)

Josh McDaniels with a really insightful answer on the run schemes that have been most effective/ineffective so far. He acknowledged the Patriots have to call certain runs so they can continue using those actions on play-action throws, otherwise the fakes isn't as useful.

Josh McDaniels said it was "circumstantial" that led to TreVeyon Henderson not playing as much last weekend. Rhamondre Stevenson had the hot hand and they decided to lean on him.

McDaniels on Myles Garrett: "He's got counter moves to their counter moves." Adds he's grown in this respect, recognizing how offenses trying to slow him down.

Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, asked a question about WRs being able to flash “late hands” like Stefon Diggs last week, says Randy Moss was the best at mastering that aspect of the game.

Josh McDaniels: "(The Browns defense) is as big a challenge as we've had all year. No question. I think their front four is exceptional. ... as good of a pass rush as we've seen in total."

Josh McDaniels on Drake Maye sliding and his decision-making when scrambling: “Making sure he’s available for the team is the priority.”

.@HKane & @chrisgonzo28 collab 🔥 @FCBayern | @NFL

Wild: Patriots star CB Christian Gonzalez is smiling ear to ear, speaking about facing off against Dillon Gabriel this week. "We wanna get the ball off of him... we’re excited for it." Gonzalez knows he's going to FEAST 😭😭

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Drake Maye is rewriting history books every week 📚

How efficient has Baltimore’s offense been under Daniel Jones? 5. The Colts are averaging 3.46 points per drive this season, the highest mark by any team since 2000. That’s more points per drive than the 2007 Patriots with Brady and the 2018 Chiefs with Mahomes

Which @NBA player could play in the @NFL right now? 🤔🏀 @dunkindonuts | #NEPats

Joonas Korpisalo gets the #Bruins net tonight vs. the Ducks. Hampus Lindholm officially a game-time decision but it feels likely he will be a scratch, paving the way for Michael Callahan’s season debut.

"Protect the house ... We've been road warriors for weeks now. It's time to get back to the crib, get in front of our home crowd, and give them something to be proud of." -- WR Stefon Diggs, on the Patriots prepping for their first home game since Sept. 28