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Banged Up Secondary Faces Bill Vinovich in Buffalo Debut
Three key defensive backs inactive as Patriots travel to Buffalo's new Highmark Stadium for the first time.
Patriots Must Hit the Road Running Against Undefeated Bills
1-2 Patriots face undefeated Bills in must-win AFC East divisional matchup at Orchard Park. Everything you need to know.
Western NY Welcome: What the Vrabel Era's Road Trip Says About This Team
Patriots fans in Western NY greeted Vrabel's team on arrival. It's a small moment with real meaning about rebuilding culture and fan patience.
Canada Out: Patriots' Secondary Takes Another Hit Before Buffalo
The Patriots downgrade rookie CB Channing Canada to out ahead of Buffalo, marking the third roster casualty this week for New England's thin secondary.
Canada Out, Schooler Next: Patriots Shuffle Special Teams
Canada's hamstring sidelines the rookie gunner for Buffalo. Schooler's return next week could provide immediate relief for the Patriots' punting game.
Mack Hollins' $34K Fine: When Emotion Becomes Expensive
Mack Hollins' $34K double fine for one fourth-quarter play against Jacksonville is a cautionary tale about emotion in the NFL.
Allen's Scramble Drill Nightmare: How Patriots Plan to Contain the Uncontainable
Allen's scramble drills are football's most dangerous wrinkle. How will the Patriots stop what their own scouts call unstoppable?
Brown and Vildor Get the Call: Patriots Tap Practice Squad Depth
Patriots elevate Mike Brown and Kindle Vildor from practice squad for Sunday, signaling depth adjustments or injury contingencies in the secondary.
Drake Maye's Forcing Problem Masks a Bigger Offensive Crisis
Drake Maye is forcing throws, yes. But the real problem is everything around him.
The Josh Allen Problem: Why the 'Second Play' Is Killing the Patriots
Josh Allen doesn't just beat defenses once—he beats them twice on the same snap. That's the second-play problem the Patriots must solve.
Vrabel's QB Lab Game: Why DeVito and Morton Matter in Buffalo
Vrabel uses DeVito and Morton to simulate Allen's chaos. One open roster spot and a 4 p.m. deadline signal moves coming before Buffalo.
Patriots' IR Casualties Find Work: The Cost of Vrabel's First Roster
Three former Patriots found workout opportunities elsewhere as Vrabel and Wolf reshape the roster in Week 3.
Drake Maye's Shoulder Injury Clouds Patriots' Weekend
Drake Maye's right shoulder injury lacks a game status. With seven players questionable, the Patriots face cascading roster issues.
Drake Maye's Shoulder Wasn't as Bad as the Evasion Suggested
Drake Maye's shoulder injury wasn't as severe as his post-game evasiveness suggested. He's off the report and ready to play.
Gonzalez and Barmore Out vs. Bills: Next Man Up Gets Real
Gonzalez and Barmore sidelined against Buffalo. The Patriots' depth gets tested immediately.
Shoulder Woes Gut Patriots Defense Heading Into Buffalo
Gonzalez and Barmore sidelined with shoulder injuries for Friday's Bills game. Vrabel's defense suddenly threadbare.
Will Campbell's Dinner Tab Says Everything About This OL
Will Campbell's dinner tab Thursday night reveals what the Patriots OL really values: team chemistry beyond the field.
Ben Brown Getting the Nod at Right Guard Under Vrabel
Mike Vrabel names Ben Brown as the Patriots' starting right guard, signaling clarity and confidence in building the offensive line.
Bills Are Beatable, But Pats Need Perfect Execution
Buffalo's 3-0 record is misleading. The Patriots have the scheme and talent to upset the Bills in Week 4.
Why the Patriots Are Playing It Slow With Drake Maye
The Patriots are running one of the NFL's slowest offenses around Drake Maye. Here's why that's actually smart.