Colin Cowherd bluntly compares the Kansas City Chiefs’ resurgence to the New England Patriots’ historic dynasty. With the Chiefs sitting 5-2 in Week 9 after a 6-11 season, Cowherd highlights the Patriots’ 19-year run—17 division titles, 77% win rate, 13 conference championships and nine Super Bowls—versus Kansas City’s seven straight AFC Championship trips (2018‑24), five Super Bowl appearances and three Lombardi trophies. He argues the Chiefs still lag in consistency, citing a weak run game before Kenneth Walker and recent special‑teams struggles. The debate intensifies ahead of the Chiefs’ Week 9 home clash with the Jets.
Former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski addresses backlash after Election Day photos showed him near a Turning Point USA tent in New Hampshire. He says the images were misrepresented, noting he and girlfriend Camille Kostek simply greeted voters of all political views and did not endorse the conservative group. A Turning Point USA spokesperson confirmed Gronkowski had only walked past the tent. The incident sparked comments from local officials and GOP candidates, but Gronkowski emphasizes his neutrality ahead of his Patriots Hall of Fame induction on Nov. 7.
The Patriots offensive line issues could lead them to explore a trade for this veteran.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft undergoes back surgery and must miss Rob Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame induction on Nov. 7, as well as the team’s games against the Green Bay Packers (Nov. 8) and Detroit Lions in Munich (Nov. 15). Kraft, who celebrated drafting Gronkowski in 2010, told ESPN he’s “on injured reserve” after the procedure. Despite his absence, Gronkowski will be inducted as the 38th Patriots Hall of Famer, with a ceremony at Patriot Place Plaza and a halftime tribute during the Packers game. The article recaps Gronk’s back‑injury history, his Patriots stats (521 receptions, 79 TDs, three Super Bowls), and the scheduling around his FOX broadcasting duties.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame nominates Bill Belichick for a second time after the committee surprisingly passed him in his first year of eligibility. Announced Thursday, Belichick joins former coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan as nominees. With a 69% win rate from 2000‑2023, six Super Bowl titles, 333 career wins (second all‑time) and a record 31 postseason victories, he is the favorite to earn the golden jacket at the 2027 class. The next decision comes on Nov. 17 when a finalist is chosen, with the final vote slated for early 2027. Patriots owner Robert Kraft also remains in the contributor pool.
The Patriots, sitting 5-3, prepare to host the Green Bay Packers Sunday at 4:25 PM ET while gearing up for Rob Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame induction this weekend. A new Athletic piece recounts Gronk’s quirky pre‑draft meeting with Bill Belichick—who, now coaching at North Carolina, declined to comment—sparking fans’ disappointment. Gronk says he’ll be emotional, expecting family, former teammates, and nostalgic memories. Despite the coach’s silence, the former tight end is set for a warm reception as New England honors his legendary tenure.
Micah Parsons, the Packers' four‑time All‑Pro pass rusher, returned to practice on Wednesday and kept training Thursday, marking a key milestone in his recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus suffered last season. While Green Bay isn’t expected to activate him for the upcoming game against the New England Patriots, the team is using the full 21‑day window to get him game‑ready, eyeing a possible debut in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 25. At 5‑3 and still in the NFC playoff hunt, Parsons’ return could boost Green Bay’s defense for the stretch run.
The New England Patriots reacted to Drake Maye’s recognition from the NFL.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown's knee injury isn't ideal for the long term.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye earns his first AFC Offensive Player of the Month honor after a dominant October. He posted a 67.2% completion rate, 1,199 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 119.0 passer rating, plus 129 rushing yards and two scores. Maye also notched AFC Offensive Player of the Week in a 29-26 upset and set a franchise record with 350+ passing yards, four TD passes, a 150+ rating and a rushing TD in a 45-17 win. The 24‑year‑old joins Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe as the only Patriots with this award, and the second North Carolina alum ever. He opened November with 199 yards and three touchdowns in a comeback win over Miami, and the Patriots now face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Patriots rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson misses the Dolphins game and is out again ahead of the Packers matchup after a "legitimate" mysterious illness, ESPN’s Mike Reiss says. The illness follows two ankle injuries—one that sidelined him from the season opener and another in Week 5—and limited his season to 203 yards and a single TD on 52 carries. Reiss dismisses trade‑deadline speculation, attributing his woes to cumulative physical and mental strain. New England has moved Corey Kiner up the depth chart and added Lan Larison, with no return date set for Henderson.
Eagles guard Landon Dickerson admits he had no idea the team was benching quarterback Tanner McKee for Joe Milton III ahead of the Week 9 showdown with the New York Giants. Dickerson said he wasn’t aware of the coaching decision, despite Milton and McKee sharing reps in practice. Philadelphia, now 2‑6 and on a six‑game losing streak, has struggled with McKee’s three starts (0‑3, two TDs, two INTs) and looks to the 2024‑season Patriots starter Milton, who threw 22‑29 for 241 yards and a rushing TD in his last outing, for a spark. The Giants visit at 1 p.m. ET on Fox.
Elliss is proving he'd be worth every bit of that $10 million-per-season investment if the Patriots decide to keep him.
Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick will get a second crack at enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Miami Dolphins host the Detroit Lions in Week 9 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. CBS will broadcast the game with Kevin Harlan and Trent Green, but only Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers viewers will see it locally; the rest of Florida gets other matchups. NFC North markets—including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Chicago, and Toledo—will also receive the Lions‑Dolphins game. The Dolphins sit 1‑6 after a Week 8 loss, while the Lions are 5‑2 and aiming for a playoff push. Additional Florida games: Jets‑Chiefs, Broncos‑Panthers, Browns‑Saints on CBS; Cowboys‑Colts, Giants‑Eagles, Packers‑Patriots on FOX; and Buccaneers‑Bears on Sunday Night Football.
49ers GM John Lynch weighs in on Mac Jones trade speculation, explaining why San Francisco is reluctant to part with Brock Purdy's valuable backup.
Robert Kraft sits out Gronkowski’s induction after a painful procedure.
Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman launch a new digital series, Talkin’ Football, with a tongue‑in‑cheek promo where they serenade their love of the game. In the teaser, the former Patriots teammates duet on a dock, belting a “football love song” before breaking into violin and French horn solos, then finish on Gillette Stadium. The twice‑weekly show, which premiered early in the 2026 NFL season, offers deep breakdowns and guest appearances, letting the duo finally showcase their hidden singing talents while riffing on life after football.
Dianna Russini, the former ESPN and The Athletic NFL reporter who resigned after a photo scandal with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, is set to return to sports media next week, though her new home remains unknown. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio cites three likely options: joining Barstool Sports—where founder Dave Portnoy says she’d be a "no‑brainer" hire, collaborating with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner on podcasts, or launching her own YouTube/Substack platform to rebuild her audience. Regardless of the venue, Russini will need to repair league relationships and regain source access after the controversy.
Sharp Football Analysis releases Rich Hribar’s Week 7 fantasy football rankings on October 25, 2026, covering every position—QB, RB, WR, TE, kicker, and defense. The post also lists the full Week 7 NFL schedule, from Thursday Night’s Patriots @ Bears to Monday Night’s Cowboys @ Eagles. Full rankings can be printed or downloaded, but access requires an All‑Access subscription that also includes Warren Sharp’s betting insights and past performance stats.
The Patriots enter Week 9 against the Packers amid a swirl of trade chatter and injury updates. Boston Herald's Doug Kyed and NBC Sports Boston's Michael Hurley detail A.J. Brown’s troubling absence, explore speculation around Christian Barmore and Carlton Davis, and note Tom Brady’s anticipated return to Foxboro. The piece bundles the latest rumors and roster news as New England prepares for the matchup.
Week 9’s Start & Sit guide highlights three starters and three benchings. Quarterback Malik Willis (Dolphins) earns a start against the Lions thanks to a +5.3 matchup edge and his rushing upside, while Tyler Shough (Saints) is a sit facing Cleveland’s stout defense. Running back Jonah Coleman (Broncos) gets the green light against a soft Panthers run defense, but Giants backup Cam Skattebo is a sit due to injury and limited role. Wide receiver DeMario Douglas (Patriots) is a start if A.J. Brown and Hunter Henry remain sidelined. The article breaks down projections, snap shares, and defensive rankings to help fantasy managers fine‑tune their flex decisions.
New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski gave Drake Maye his flowers for overcoming his early-season struggles and flipping the script again.
The Patriots head into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers with a 5‑3 record, and analysts break down the keys to a win. Coach Mike Vrabel stresses shutting down the Packers' outside zone runs and slowing QB Jordan Love, while rookie QB Drake Maye must prove he can handle a top defense. Injuries loom – A.J. Brown and several starters missed practice, and the return of Mack Hollins could revive a struggling receiver corps. Trade‑deadline chatter focuses on needs at defensive tackle, offensive line and cornerback, with whispers that New England should be buying, not selling. The consensus pick is a close Packers win, 19‑16, making this a pivotal ‘measuring‑stick’ game for New England’s AFC East title hopes.
Leanna Lenee, wife of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter, reveals the discomfort of her game‑day outfit for the Nov. 1 Jaguars‑Colts matchup. In a TikTok "outfit‑check" she says the custom off‑the‑shoulder jersey, leather‑style jeans, black heels and belly chain "hurt like heck," though she doesn’t specify which piece. She also shows her son’s last‑minute coordinated look. The Jaguars dominated Indianapolis 42‑7, with Trevor Lawrence throwing three TDs and Bhayshul Tuten rushing for 104 yards. Hunter logged a five‑yard rush and four tackles. Leanna’s fashion flair continues to draw attention after a previous Jaguar‑themed dress at a Patriots game.