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Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Plus, fan confidence is at a season-low. In our latest Pats Pulpit Reacts survey, we wanted to see how you expect the team to perform in October, when you’d like to see Drake Maye, and your overall confidence in the direction of the team. When asked after Week 1, 77 percent of fans said they wanted No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye … [Read more...] about Pats Pulpit Reacts: Patriots fans getting antsy for Drake Maye

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images After four fumbles to open the season, Stevenson will begin New England’s Week 5 game on the bench. Rhamondre Stevenson’s recent fumble issues have cost him his job as the New England Patriots’ starting running back, at least for a week. After putting the ball on the ground four times over the first four games of the season, Stevenson … [Read more...] about Rhamondre Stevenson will not start Patriots’ game against Dolphins

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Notes and thoughts about the Patriots’ coaching staff, David Andrews’ injury, Joey Slye’s success, and more. The New England Patriots are fast approaching must-win territory. Coming off three straight losses to drop to 1-3 on the year, their game against the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday is a big one already: another loss, and … [Read more...] about Sunday Patriots Notes: Honeymoon phase quickly coming to an end for new coaching staff

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images New England welcomes Miami in Week 5. The New England Patriots return to Gillette Stadium for the second time this season where they’ll look for their second victory of the season. They will do so against Tyler Huntley and the Miami Dolphins, who are also in search of their second win on the year as they are averaging a league-worst … [Read more...] about Patriots game picks: Can New England end their three-game losing streak vs. Dolphins?

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images New England will be without both of its starting safeties on in NFL Week 5. The New England Patriots defense will be shorthanded in Week 5, missing both starting safeties against the Miami Dolphins. After already ruling out Jabrill Peppers on Saturday, Kyle Dugger also was put on the inactives list 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday. Dugger … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Dolphins inactives: New England down both its starting safeties

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the Patriots’ game day roster for their Week 5 game against the Dolphins. The New England Patriots are back home for their fifth game of the season. Hosting the Miami Dolphins, they will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak that dropped them to 1-3 on the year and already into a challenging … [Read more...] about Patriots game day roster: Offense gets a boost, starting secondary in the spotlight, and more

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Game statuses for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium. Hours after head coach Jerod Mayo announced that rookie offensive tackle Caedan Wallace would join veteran center David Andrews on injured reserve, the New England Patriots remained down two. Friday’s practice went on without wide receiver K.J. Osborn and safety Kyle … [Read more...] about Patriots vs. Dolphins Friday injury report: K.J. Osborn, Kyle Dugger among 12 questionable

Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images The number 1 overall pick and almost-bust in the 2005 draft went into extensive detail on when a rookie QB is truly ready to play - and when they’re not. Fun fact: neither of my parents cares much about sports, not even a little bit. It’s honestly a coin flip whether either of them could even tell you who won the Super Bowl 8 months ago. So … [Read more...] about The proper way to develop rookie quarterbacks, explained by a former first overall draft pick

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images A battle in the NFC North kicks off Week 5. Week 5 of the NFL season kicks off in the NFC South as the red-hot Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay Buccaneers hits the road to take on Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons. Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment section to further discussion tonight’s … [Read more...] about Week 5 Thursday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread