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Win Ugly, Win Early: What Patriots-Steelers Really Told Us
Patriots scratch out a 20-3 home win. It wasn't pretty, but Vrabel's team is learning that wins matter more than style right now.
Patriots' Defense Is Nasty Again. Vrabel Knows How to Use It.
Patriots defense has allowed just 16 points in two games. Vrabel's scheme is forcing turnovers at an elite rate—and he's 6-0 when it happens.
Ponder & Jacas Step Up Big as Patriots Edge Depth Takes Hit
Ponder and Jacas stepped up big when Jones went down, proving the Patriots' edge depth is legit.
Drake Maye's Ugly Win: Patriots Find a Way (For Now)
Drake Maye's interceptions nearly sank the Patriots. That they won anyway reveals a team winning ugly—and unsustainably.
Patriots Win Ugly, and That's the Point
Drake Maye threw more INTs than TDs and the Patriots won anyway. That's the new normal while Vrabel navigates QB development and injuries.
Vrabel Finally Breaks Through Against Pittsburgh
Vrabel finally defeated Pittsburgh after starting 0-4 against them. It matters more than you think.
Patriots' Pittman Adjustment: Actually, No Adjustment
Patriots defense stuck with its game plan when Pittman was ruled out. That's either impressive conviction or overconfidence.
Vrabel's Defense Flexes in Dominant Home Opener
Patriots defense strangles Steelers in home opener, with Christian Barmore's strip-sack exemplifying Vrabel's physical brand of football.
How the Patriots' Defense Saved Drake Maye in Pittsburgh
Drake Maye got a gift from the refs, but the real story was New England's defense suffocating Pittsburgh. The Patriots are .500 and building something real.
Gonzalez Takes Jacas to Task Over Rodgers Tackle
Christian Gonzalez isn't letting Gabe Jacas off easy for that Aaron Rodgers tackle. The pick was real. The lapse wasn't.
Dre'Mont Jones injury clouds Patriots pass rush depth
Patriots edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones departed Sunday's game with a shoulder injury after a gruesome collision. His early impact on the pass rush is now in question.
Gonzalez Got Cooked, and That's the Real Problem
Aaron Rodgers ignored DK Metcalf vs. Christian Gonzalez and attacked elsewhere. That's a tell about the Patriots corner's weakness.
Onwenu's ankle injury forces Patriots O-line into crisis mode
Right guard Mike Onwenu exits with ankle injury, forcing the Patriots to test their offensive line depth earlier than expected.
Van Roten Steps In as Onwenu Injury Clouds Offensive Line
Mike Onwenu's injury forces Greg Van Roten into action at right guard. The Patriots' offensive line depth is being tested early.
Vrabel's Detail Work: How Patriots Practice Translates to Game Day
Spillane's hands-up drill against Rodgers reveals Vrabel's meticulous approach: Patriots defenders aren't reacting, they're executing.
Gonzalez Lockdown, Pressure Up: Patriots Defense Showing Real Teeth
Gonzalez shadows Metcalf full-time as Patriots pressure forces mistakes. Elite corner play plus organic pass rush equals complete defensive control.
Injuries Force Patriots Into Cornerback Shuffle vs. Steelers
Carlton Davis' neck injury forces rookie Karon Prunty into action. A.J. Brown's absence puts Efton Chism on game day roster.
Henderson's Back: Patriots Get Their Lead Back Early
TreVeyon Henderson clears injury report in time for Week 2. The Patriots get their lead back early.
Maye's Seattle Meltdown Doesn't Shake Believer Base
Drake Maye's fourth-quarter meltdown in Seattle was ugly. But one bad quarter doesn't erase progress or shake reasonable confidence in the third-year QB.
Steelers Overhaul Changes the Script for Week 2
The Steelers have changed significantly since last season. The Patriots can't rely on old tape. Here's what that means for Sunday.