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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ snap counts from their 41-21 loss to the Texans. The New England Patriots turned the keys to their offense over to Drake Maye ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans. While the unit did show some improvement behind the rookie quarterback, the first-time starter also had his fair … [Read more...] about Patriots snap counts: Drake Maye’s supporting cast in flux vs. Texans

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Week 6 concludes in the AFC East. Week 6 comes to a close in the AFC East, as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills look to snap a two-game losing streak as they head to New York. They will look to do so against Aaron Rodgers and the new-look Jets, who are set to place their first game after firing head coach Robert Saleh and naming former … [Read more...] about Week 6 Monday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The product of Ole Miss and Utah went undrafted in April. A September visitor to Foxborough has returned in October. The New England Patriots signed rookie cornerback Miles Battle to the practice squad on Monday, according to an evening report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. Battle, 24, had been among the … [Read more...] about Patriots sign rookie cornerback Miles Battle to practice squad, per report

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots are one of four teams with a 1-5 record. Six weeks into the NFL season, the New England Patriots are very much living up to expectation. The belief was that the team would be one of the worst in the NFL in 1 ABB — Year 1 after Bill Belichick — and it very much is so far. Sunday’s 41-21 loss to the … [Read more...] about Patriots remain hold of No. 1 draft pick with critical game coming up

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Analyzing the Patriots’ injury situation after their 41-21 loss to the Texans in Week 6. The New England Patriots offensive line just cannot catch a break. Besides losing their Week 6 game against the Houston Texans with a final score of 41-21 — dropping to 1-5 on the year in the process — the Patriots saw another starting member of … [Read more...] about Patriots injury analysis: O-line concerns continue against Texans

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images New England’s typically-stout defense has had its struggles recently Following a 41-21 loss to the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots defense found itself confronted with some harsh internal criticism. Whether it was head coach Jerod Mayo telling the unit it should “feel like crap” or defensive tackle Davon Godchaux questioning its … [Read more...] about ‘Pissed off’ Patriots defense not playing excuse card amid recent struggles

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Breaking down Drake Maye’s first career start. A new era officially began Sunday at Gillette Stadium as No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye made his first career NFL start for the New England Patriots. As expected, the 22-year-old had his fair share of rookie mistakes in his first start — including a pair of interceptions (one deflected) and … [Read more...] about Maye’s Plays: Drake Maye looking as advertised in Patriots starting debut

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Maye led the Patriots to their best offensive showing of the season in Week 6 against Houston. Drake Maye’s first career start for the New England Patriots did not begin how he hoped. After an opening three-and-out, Maye sailed a pass which resulted in an interception on the following drive. Despite the shaky opening and pressure he … [Read more...] about Patriots players impressed with Drake Maye’s confidence, toughness in first career start

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Week 6 concludes in New York. Off to MetLife to end the Sunday football slate, as Daniel Jones and the New York Giants welcome Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, who look for their second win of the season. Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment section to further discussion Friday night’s … [Read more...] about Week 6 Sunday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread