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Zak Kuhr sees straight-forward solution to Patriots’ red zone woes

The New England Patriots defense has played some good football under interim defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr. Surrendering an average of 18 points per game, the unit is ranked fourth in the NFL in scoring. However, it’s success is not evenly distributed across the board. While the run defense has looked good, and New England is […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Robert Kraft joins Bill Belichick in Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinals

Since the supposedly consensual dissolution of their highly successful 24-year partnership in January 2024, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and longtime head coach Bill Belichick have been involved in a bitter feud. As fate might have it, though, both are realistic candidates to make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Sterling Shepard Fantasy Week 10: Projections vs. Patriots, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

In Week 10 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), wideout Sterling Shepard and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the New England Patriots, who have the 20th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (223.6 yards allowed per game). Is Shepard a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we dig into his upcoming matchup against the Patriots. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Sterling Shepard Week 10 Game Info Let’s go into a few of the upcoming g...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 1 read

Raiders at Broncos: Thursday Night Football open thread

Week 10 starts tonight with an AFC West battle with DAH RAIDDDEEERRRSSSS traveling to Mile High to take on the Broncos. Brock Bowers is back for LV, who hope to play spoilers against AFC West first place Denver. The Broncos are looking to keep pace with NE and Indy in the race for the No. […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Patriots confident in rookie WR Kyle Williams as opportunity knocks

It’s been a quiet start to the season for Patriots third-round pick Kyle Williams. Through nine games, the rookie receiver has caught just two passes for 20 yards. However, Williams has played just 21 percent of the team’s offensive snaps to date — a workload that reflects the depth and productivity of New England’s veteran […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Buccaneers vs. Patriots Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Nov. 9

The New England Patriots (7-2) bring a six-game winning streak into a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium, and here are some best bets recommendations. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Under (48.5) The Buccaneers and their opponent have combined to score over 48.5 points in four of eight games this year, which is this game’s set total. The Pat...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Thursday Night Football Preview: Raiders at Broncos

Broncos Seek Seventh Straight Win Against Struggling Raiders on Thursday Night The Denver Broncos return home riding the NFL’s longest active winning streak (tied with the Patriots) as they host the Las Vegas Raiders in a Thursday Night Football showdown that could solidify their grip on the AFC West. Denver enters at 7-2 after rallying […]

From Gridiron Experts | 2 months ago | 3 reads

State of the NFC South: Entering Week 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers had their bye this week. Atlanta Falcons Coming off a horrible performance last week, the Falcons needed to play much better if they wanted any chance to beat the New England Patriots. Well, Atlanta did have that much better performance, and after being down 10 entering the fourth quarter, the […]

From Canal Street Chronicles | 2 months ago | 4 reads

Kyle Shanahan reveals why the 49ers didn’t make another move at the deadline

The San Francisco 49ers were quiet at the trade deadline on Tuesday, electing not to make any additional moves, despite rumors of them looking for a pass-rusher. They did make a move one week earlier, sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New England Patriots for defensive lineman Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round pick. […]

From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Drake Maye shoulders blame for Patriots’ high sack total

Drake Maye saw action in 13 contests as a rookie in 2024, and along the way was sacked 34 times. As a sophomore, it took him only nine games to match that total: the second most-sacked quarterback in football through Week 9, Maye has been taken down 34 times already this year. This puts him […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 3 reads

Patriots rely on interchangeability to replace injured Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots’ wide receiver group has been a pleasant surprise this season, but its depth might get tested this week. Kayshon Boutte, the team’s No. 1 wideout in terms of snaps played this season, suffered a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons and is considered “day to day.” The […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 1 read

Patriots internalize old Bill Belichick mantra for late-season run

Of the 53 players currently on the New England Patriots roster, only 16 still have ties to former head coach Bill Belichick. And yet, the team as a whole seems to have internalized one of his slogans in its preparation for a late-season run: no days off. You have to look no further back than […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 3 reads

What position is the Patriots’ biggest concern right now?

The NFL trade deadline came and went, and the New England Patriots — true to their name — opted to stand pat. Jokes aside, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel did make a pair of moves the week before the trading window closed, shipping defensive edge Keion White and safety Kyle Dugger to San […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Bill Belichick named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist

Longtime New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has taken another step toward induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A six-time Super Bowl winner as Patriots head coach and two-time champion as an assistant with the New York Giants, Belichick was announced as one of nine semifinalists for the 2026 class. In a […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

TreVeyon Henderson Poised for Expanded Role in Week 10

Patriots News RB TreVeyon Henderson Poised for Expanded Role in Week 10 New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson played a career-high 75 percent of offensive snaps in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons and appears positioned to lead the backfield again in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Henderson’s increased role came […]

From Gridiron Experts | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Patriots vs. Buccaneers Wednesday injury report: Kayshon Boutte among five non-participants

The New England Patriots began work on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without five. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and linebacker Christian Elliss were sidelined on Wednesday, as head coach Mike Vrabel shared before his roster reached the practice fields in Foxborough. From there, ironman center Garrett Bradbury and rookie defensive tackle Joshua […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 1 read

Mike Vrabel explains Patriots inactivity at the NFL trade deadline

The New England Patriots saw Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline pass without making any moves. Speaking on Wednesday, Mike Vrabel had an unexpected analogy for his team’s inactivity level. “I would say that deals are like being pregnant,” he said. “You either are or you aren’t. It’s either a deal or it’s not, so I don’t […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 3 reads

QB Shedeur Sanders To Start Soon? Browns Are 2-6

Browns News Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Returns to Practice, But Starting Role Remains Unclear Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will return to practice on Wednesday after missing the team’s Week 8 game against the New England Patriots with a back injury. Sanders was sidelined for Cleveland’s most recent contest. The Browns had a bye […]

From Gridiron Experts | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Jack Westover has ‘taken ownership’ of Patriots’ fullback position

When Jakob Johnson left the New England Patriots as a free agent in March 2022, so did the fullback position as a whole. Over the next three seasons, the team operated without a traditional lead blocker on its roster. That changed in 2025. Following the return of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, under whom Johnson himself […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Patriots host 3 defenders on tryouts ahead of Buccaneers game

While most of the NFL was focused on the trade deadline, the New England Patriots used Tuesday to take an up-close look at three free agents. Linebackers Andrew Farmer and D.J. Johnson as well as defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko were in town on a tryout basis. None of the three ended up immediately signing with […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Buccaneers ahead of Week 10

The list of player connections isn’t exactly a list entering NFL Week 10. Alas. Just one former Tampa Bay Buccaneer resides in head coach Mike Vrabel’s locker room. Just one former New England Patriot resides in head coach Todd Bowles’ locker room. And that’s between the current 53-man rosters, practice squads as well as reserve […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads

7 winners and losers from the Patriots’ NFL trade deadline inactivity

A trade deadline with several blockbuster moves — including a pair in the AFC East — is officially behind us. The New England Patriots, however, watched Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline pass without making any deals. For now, the roster will largely stay intact heading toward a Week 10 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

From Pats Pulpit | 2 months ago | 2 reads