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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Jerod Mayo did not rule out the possibility on Monday. The New England Patriots enter Week 18 of the NFL season in possession of the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Despite a loss this week securing that selection, head coach Jerod Mayo said the focus is “100 percent” on beating the Buffalo Bills. That may be attempted … [Read more...] about Sitting Drake Maye ‘in consideration’ for the Patriots in season finale

Ja’Lynn Polk | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Daily news and links for Monday TEAM TALK Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Breaking down QB Drake Maye and the Patriots defense in Saturday’s loss to the Chargers. What’s next for the Patriots after struggling in a 40-7 loss in Week 17? Post Game Notes: Chargers at Patriots. Drake Maye sets Patriots rookie record … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 12/30/24 – Pats are No. 1! Pats are No. 1!

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The former Patriots linebacker is back on the market. Even though the New England Patriots were thoroughly dismantled by the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday to fall to 3-13 on the season, the belief is that head coach Jerod Mayo will be back in 2025. If not, however, an intriguing name has just entered coaching free … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel becomes coaching free agent after Browns consulting contract expires

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The veteran quarterback did not wear a captain’s patch on his jersey against the Chargers. When Jacoby Brissett took the field on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers to fill in for Drake Maye, the New England Patriots’ backup quarterback was suspiciously missing the captain’s patch on his jersey. Naturally, speculation … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo clarifies Jacoby Brissett’s captaincy status amid confusion

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ snap counts from their 40-7 loss to the Chargers. The New England Patriots’ 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was a debacle, and it could have been even worse. On the team’s third offensive snap of the day, quarterback Drake Maye absorbed a head-to-head collision on a scramble. Maye immediately … [Read more...] about Patriots snap counts: Drake Maye plays deep into Chargers blowout despite injury scare

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Both served as standard elevations Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Wide receiver Alex Erickson and linebacker Monty Rice reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as standard elevations at Gillette Stadium. The 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers marked the second consecutive call-up for both … [Read more...] about Veterans Alex Erickson, Monty Rice revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 17

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images The Patriots will host their division rivals at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. Two weeks after their three-point loss in Buffalo, the New England Patriots are about to meet a different-looking Bills team. As head coach Sean McDermott announced on a media conference call on Monday, his team is planning use a mix of starters and backups … [Read more...] about Bills to mix starters and backups against Patriots, use Josh Allen ‘a very, very short-lived amount of time’

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The week ends in San Francisco. What was supposed to be a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship Game and perhaps preview of this years is no longer after a disappointing season from the San Francisco 49ers, who will welcome the Detroit Lions to the Bay Area. Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment … [Read more...] about Week 17 Monday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ loss on Saturday. The New England Patriots dropped their Week 17 contest 40-7 to the Los Angeles Chargers to fall to 3-13 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing. Winners N/A: Not everybody was equally bad, but nobody was good enough … [Read more...] about 3 winners and losers from the Patriots’ loss to the Chargers