Thursday Night Football hit a new Prime Video peak in Week 7 as the Patriots defeated the Bears, drawing an average 19.86 million viewers and a 21.72 million peak during the 9 PM ET slot. The game ranks as the most-watched TNF episode since the Broncos‑Chiefs Christmas clash (21.06 M) and beats the prior Week 7 record of 17.12 M set by the Seahawks‑49ers in 2015. All six TNF broadcasts on Prime this season have set multi‑year highs, lifting the series average to 17.71 M—up 12% from last year and the best average through Week 7 on record.
Two‑time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel blasts Patriots WR A.J. Brown on the “Say What Needs to Be Said” podcast, using Jaxon Smith‑Njigba’s 28‑yard TD catch against the Chiefs as the benchmark for a No. 1 receiver. Samuel argues Brown’s missed deep ball—one of three drops in a 10‑target, 27‑yard outing against the Jets on Oct. 18—was pure effort failure, not a talent issue. Brown, who has logged nine catches for 101 yards in three games after a high‑ankle sprain, faces mounting criticism as New England’s 4‑3 record slips. The Patriots hope a fresh look against Miami will silence the doubts.
The Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi joins for another live Monday night show, this time featuring fake Patriots trades two weeks before the NFL trade deadline. The guys also discuss what the Patriots likely found when they self-scouted on Monday, their leftover film notes from the Bears game and answer your mailbag questions. Later, they [...]
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The New England Patriots haven’t exactly been happy with the play of AJ Brown. And they couldn’t handle the Bears in their most recent game. Furthermore, head coach Mike Vrabel got a $250,000 fine for his behavior toward officials, but he had no comment on it, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. […]
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis posted a breakout week‑seven performance against the New York Jets, completing 14 of 21 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns while adding 37 rushing yards and a rushing TD. He recorded zero turnovers and a 130.7 passer rating – his highest this season – as Miami notched its first win. Willis’s effort earned him a nomination for the FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week award. He now aims to extend the surge on Sunday versus the New England Patriots, who boast a top‑10 defense.
The New England Patriots released punter Bryce Baringer from injured reserve on Oct. 26, 2026, handing the role to injury replacement Mitch Wishnowsky. Coach Mike Vrabel said the move gives Baringer a chance to find new work and benefits the team, noting Wishnowsky’s solid performance and improved net‑plus‑50 stats. Baringer, a 2023 sixth‑round pick who played 55 games from 2023‑2025, injured himself in the second preseason game, prompting rookie Behren Morton to punt. With Wishnowsky now on the active roster and performing consistently, the Patriots consider him their punter for the rest of the season, though Vrabel leaves the door open for a possible return.
Dolphins No one on the Dolphins had illusions about what this season would be like, with tons of dead money on the books and one of the league’s youngest rosters. But that didn’t change the urgency to win, or the relief when they finally did it after six tries. “The biggest thing for me is […]
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Caleb Williams topped 300 yards again, Luther Burden broke out, and Cairo Santos made up for an earlier miss as the Bears held off the Patriots 30-24, but Cole Kmet’s injury and a shaky cornerback room loom over the win.
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On Monday, we got our first chance to talk to Mike Vrabel since the postgame press conference after losing in Chicago.
On this special crossover episode between Patriots Daily and All 32 NFL Podcast, CLNS Media’s Taylor Kyles and BSJ’s Mike Giardi break down the Patriots’ week 7 loss on Thursday Night Football to the Chicago Bears 30-24. They look at the players who made a big impact in the game and break down whose stock [...]
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The Patriots’ 2026 regular‑season roster and depth chart are now live, detailing a 53‑man roster that includes QBs Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton; RBs Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Corey Kiner; WRs A.J. Brown, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III; and a full defensive lineup with starters like Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Kevin Byard and Dre’Mont Jones. The practice squad features 17 players, while the injured reserve list notes season‑ending losses such as RB Myles Montgomery and TE Julian Hill. This up‑to‑date list helps fans track the Patriots’ constant personnel moves.
The New England Patriots have re‑signed 27‑year‑old edge rusher Jose Ramirez to their practice squad, freeing up a spot by cutting 24‑year‑old offensive lineman Jacob Rizy. Ramirez, a 2023 sixth‑round pick who spent time with the Eagles, Buccaneers and CFL’s Hamilton Tiger‑Cats, appeared in two games for New England, tallying a tackle and a quarterback hit. Rizy, a former Harvard and Florida State lineman, played 155 preseason snaps before his release. The moves come ahead of the Patriots’ next divisional game against the Miami Dolphins.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel gives the latest injury rundown after a week off. Guard Alijah Vera‑Tucker lands on injured reserve with a hamstring strain and is out at least four games, though not necessarily for the season. Guard Ben Brown returns to practice after missing the Jets game with a knee injury. The team must decide on tackle Marcus Bryant before his 21‑day IR window expires, while guard Greg Van Roten and safety Dell Pettus are slated to rejoin practice this week. With only six IR return slots left, the Patriots juggle depth at multiple positions, including missing Rhamondre Stevenson and several defensive starters.
The New England Patriots could use some help in pass rush, but they shouldn't want to pay as much as it might take to land Maxx Crosby.
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel made a point to avoid drawing any further ire from the NFL league office in the wake of a six-figure fine for his conduct on the sideline.
The Patriots release veteran punter/holder Bryce Baringer from injured reserve on Oct. 26, 2026, ending his tenure that began with the 2023 draft. The move hands the kicking duties to 34‑year‑old Mitch Wishnowsky, who’s already logged 22 punts at a 47.1‑yard gross average and a 41.2‑yard net, plus a recent onside‑kick attempt. With Baringer gone, the special‑teams rotation shifts to younger holder Andy Borregales and long snapper Julian Ashby, while the team still has six IR‑return spots to allocate among players like Reggie Gilliam and Mack Hollins. The departure also removes another link to the Bill Belichick era, leaving only ten pre‑2024 players on the roster, a core that still features stars such as Rhamondre Stevenson and Hunter Henry.
On Thursday Night Football, the Chicago Bears edged out the defending AFC champion New England Patriots thanks to three key factors. First, an unmistakable belief across the roster and coaching staff fueled clutch plays from newcomers like D’Marco Jackson and veterans returning from injury. Second, running back D’Andre Swift delivered a grinding 78‑yard, one‑touchdown performance that wore down the Patriots’ defense. Third, rookie wideout Luther Burden III exploded for a team‑high 130 yards from scrimmage, averaging over 30 yards per catch. The Bears’ collective confidence and fresh playmakers proved decisive in the upset.
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Bill Belichick, Garrick McGee, Jelani Thurman, Demon June and Coleman Bryson met with the media on Monday to preview Saturday night's home game against top-ranked Miami.
There is a chance the Patriots are exploiting a loophole by releasing Bryce Baringer.
The NFL can be a tough business. Some would even say it’s cutthroat, as decisions are made based on what’s best for the organization. One of those tough choices was made on Monday, as the New England Patriots made a roster cut decision on a player who had just bounced back from injury. Reports indicate […]
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The New England Patriots are working through their mini-bye after losing a heartbreaker on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears, 30-24. Now, the Patriots are sitting at 4-3 and are still right in the middle of the AFC playoff picture. Of course, one of the stories of the last few weeks in New England was […]
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The New England Patriots made a controversial decision to trade Kayshon Boutte before the season, but it may be working out for them.
The New England Patriots cut punter Bryce Baringer, who joined as a 2023 sixth‑round pick and appeared in all 55 regular‑season and playoff games over three years. Baringer logged 247 punts with a 47.1‑yard gross average and a 40.6‑yard net before an undisclosed injury in the 2026 preseason sidelined him. After placing him on IR, the Patriots signed veteran Mitch Wishnowsky, who has already punted 22 times this season at a 47.1-yard gross and 41.2-yard net average. The move comes as the 4‑3 Patriots prepare to travel to Miami for a matchup against the 1‑5 Dolphins.
After a disappointing 17-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Oct. 22, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel defends sophomore running back TreVeyon Henderson, who saw limited snaps and is suspected of entering a sophomore slump despite a strong rookie year. The article breaks down the game’s key moments, highlights other Week 7 matchups, and compiles reactions from analysts, podcasts, and Patriots insiders, noting concerns over turnover differentials, AJ Brown’s integration, and potential mid‑season roster upgrades at RB, OG and CB.