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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

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Here is who caught our eye, for better or worse, in the Patriots’ loss on Sunday. The New England Patriots dropped their Week 6 contest 41-21 to the Houston Texans on Sunday to fall to 1-5 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing. Winner: QB Drake Maye. It was far from a perfect day for the Patriots … [Read more...] about 6 winners and losers from Patriots’ loss to the Texans

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images 10 things we learned about the Patriots in Week 6 of the NFL season. Starting Drake Maye at quarterback for the first time, the New England Patriots were blown out by one of the best teams in the NFL on Sunday. They were competitive at times, but also struggled to keep up with the Houston Texans for a good amount of the game as … [Read more...] about Drake Maye shows toughness in starting debut, and more takeaways from Patriots-Texans