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Kirk Cousins' Steady Hand Is a Mental Test the Patriots Must Pass
Kirk Cousins' consistency is harder to defend than flash. The Patriots need discipline, not desperation, to slow him down.
Don't Panic on WR: Patriots Have The Depth To Weather Hollins
The Hollins injury stings, but the Patriots have the WR depth to stay steady. No trade necessary.
Raiders Weather Report: Finally, a Patriots Break
Dry October weather at Gillette means no excuses Sunday. The Patriots should capitalize on ideal conditions to establish early control against Vegas.
McDaniels' Consistency Sermon Masks a Deeper Patriots Problem
McDaniels claims the Patriots offense didn't change in Buffalo. That's the problem — they had the pieces all along, just couldn't execute.
Elliss Must Disrupt Bowers: Patriots' Game Plan Emerges
Elliss must disrupt Bowers. The Patriots have made hand placement and awareness their key to containing the tight end threat.
Drake Maye Time: What Patriots-Raiders Tells Us About Year Two
Drake Maye faces the Raiders with everything on the line. Year two defines whether the Patriots' QB is franchise pillar or expensive experiment.
Mike Brown's Promotion Signals Safety Depth Concerns
Mike Brown's promotion signals the Patriots are taking safety depth seriously. Here's what the move tells us about Vrabel and Wolf's strategy.
Patriots' QB-Center Exchange Is Already a Problem
Two loose footballs last week signals a deeper problem with the Patriots' QB-center exchange. Doug Marrone has to fix it now.
Gilliam Out, Depth Questions Mount Ahead of Raiders Showdown
Reggie Gilliam's ankle and knee injuries put the Patriots' run scheme in jeopardy ahead of Thursday night against Las Vegas.
Mike Brown Gets the Call: Patriots Fill Roster Spot with Proven Vet
Patriots promote safety Mike Brown to the 53-man roster after multiple practice squad elevations, swapping him for LB Jose Ramirez.
Patriots Promote Mike Brown, Double Down on Safety Depth
Patriots promote Mike Brown to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, signaling either urgency at safety or genuine confidence in his preparation.
McDaniels Says One Thing, Film Says Another
McDaniels denies changing the gameplan in Buffalo, but the film disagrees. Meanwhile, the cornerback injury crisis is getting worse.
Patriots Home Sweet Home? Not Against This Raiders Squad
Patriots host 3-1 Raiders in Week 5 after back-to-back road losses. This is the statement game New England needs to stay competitive.
Pop Douglas Gets His Shot as Patriots WR Room Thins Out
With top receivers sidelined, DeMario Douglas gets expanded reps at Thursday's practice. His response will determine whether he's part of the Patriots' future.
Gonzalez and Davis Out Leaves Patriots CB Room Thin
Both starting cornerbacks Gonzalez and Davis III absent from Thursday's practice with shoulder and neck injuries. Depth at corner gets tested.
Chism's Late-Night Film Study Reveals Vrabel's Depth Chart Philosophy
Vrabel's Patriots are using Mack Hollins to prepare Efton Chism as deep-roster depth. That's smarter roster management than you think.
McDaniels Returns to Honor 2001: What That Team Got Right
McDaniels returns to honor 2001 Patriots, reflecting on what made that team exceptional—and what the current rebuild needs to recapture.
Springer Faces His Mentor: The Story Behind This Week's ST Matchup
Jeremy Springer faces Joe DeCamillis—the Raiders ST coordinator who gave him his start in the NFL. Their mentorship dynamic adds intrigue to this week's special teams battle.
Drake Maye's Hot Hand Carries Patriots Into Raiders Test
Drake Maye earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Now the Patriots must prove it wasn't a one-week wonder against the Raiders.
Gabe Jacas Is Quietly Building Something Real
Gabe Jacas is quietly proving the Patriots made the right call in round two. Four games in, the linebacker is generating pressures and staying locked in.