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Patriots updated roster and depth chart for 2026 regular season
The New England Patriots’ regular season is underway, which also means that their roster and practice squad will undergo near-constant change. For reference, between the opener and regular season finale alone last season, the eventual conference champions made 102 different transactions. It remains to be seen how many there will be in 2026, but things […]
Patriots activate Brenden Schooler, place two veterans on injured reserve amid series of moves
The New England Patriots closed in on the Las Vegas Raiders matchup with a long line of moves. The organization activated special teams ace Brenden Schooler to the 53-man roster on the eve of Sunday’s game as part of them. Schooler, 29, missed all of training camp due to a back issue and remained on […]
3-Point Stance: Josh McDaniels’ diversified offense gets Patriots back on track
Thirty-second in pre-snap motion rate and 29th in play-action rate. Those numbers became a frequent topic of conversation after the New England Patriots’ lopsided 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. The figures were cited to explain why the Patriots’ offense ranked near the bottom of the NFL in scoring (31st), averaging just […]
5 questions and answers about Patriots vs. Raiders
You know what they say: revenge is a dish best served during the 1 p.m. window of a mid-October regular season game. The New England Patriots will get some chance for pay-back on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, after they spoiled Mike Vrabel’s first game with the organization last fall. Of course, these are […]
Patriots cornerback depth chart, updated ahead of Raiders game
The New England Patriots ruled out six players for their upcoming Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and four of them are members of their cornerback group. Starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis will miss the contest due to respective shoulder and neck injuries, as will backups Karon Prunty and Channing Canada, who […]
Patriots vs. Raiders Friday injury report: Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III among six ruled out
The New England Patriots will be down six members of the active roster against the Las Vegas Raiders, including Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III. Both perimeter starters have been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup along with fullback Reggie Gilliam, wide receiver Mack Hollins and fellow cornerbacks Karon Prunty and Channing Canada. “We got six […]
Patriots News: Patriots-Raiders key matchups – Stop the pass, run wild
Sunday’s a big one. Raiders see it as a get-right game after losing a close one to the Chiefs last week. They’re banking on Drake Maye helping them return to their takeaway defense. The Pats hope to keep the Raiders offense one-dimensional, making Kirk Cousins hesitate enough to disrupt his passing game. Plenty of great […]
‘Dominant force’ Maxx Crosby the latest test for Patriots O-line
Had the offseason gone as planned, the New England Patriots would not be going up against Maxx Crosby this Sunday. Instead, the Las Vegas Raiders star would be playing for the Baltimore Ravens this weekend. However, Baltimore famously backed out of the deal after Crosby failed his physical, retaining two first-round draft picks while seeing […]
Patriots preparing for mental challenge against Raiders QB Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins has never been known as the most athletically-imposing quarterback in football. And yet, he has found success through his 15-year career in the NFL. Whether it was Washington, Minnesota or Atlanta, he continued to play his style of football and keep himself. Nothing flashing, but consistently performing at a steady level. It’s the […]
Patriots mailbag: Will injuries force an addition at wide receiver?
The New England Patriots are looking to build off of their big win against the Buffalo Bills, and now return home for a matchup against the surprising 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders. So, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. Hey Brian. Do you think there’s a move made at wide receiver if the team gets […]
Patriots vs. Raiders weather forecast for NFL Week 5
Last year’s meeting between the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium was a wet affair. There is a chance this week’s game between the two clubs is as well, but it does not seem particularly likely. According to NFL Weather, there is a “slight chance of rain showers” throughout the […]
Patriots offense looking for consistency after finding its stride in Buffalo
The New England Patriots offense took a major step forward last Sunday in Buffalo. The unit looked different, scoring a season-high 29 points as the four touchdowns it scored doubled the amount they previously had through the first three weeks. According to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, however, not much changed. “I just think staying consistent. […]
What signing Mike Brown to the 53-man roster means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots have started filling the openings on their active roster, and Thursday saw them make the first such move. Safety Mike Brown, who began the regular season on the practice squad, was promoted to the 53-man team. Let’s assess what the move means for the Patriots heading into their Week 5 game […]
Patriots vs. Raiders Thursday injury report: Reggie Gilliam added to list of five non-participants
As the New England Patriots headed back to practice, four absences became five. Fullback Reggie Gilliam joined the list of non-participants during Thursday’s work on the Las Vegas Raiders after being limited with ankle and knee injuries to begin the week. Alongside the March signing, wide receiver Mack Hollins and cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis […]
Patriots promote safety Mike Brown to 53-man roster after consecutive elevations
The New England Patriots stood with two open roster spots. One remains. The organization announced the promotion of safety Mike Brown from the practice squad on Thursday after the vested veteran served as a back-to-back standard elevation. Brown, 27, reverted as the week began. The 6-foot-1, 218-pound safety has played 12 snaps on defense and […]
Patriots vs. Raiders: Who has the edge in Week 5?
After back-to-back road contests, the New England Patriots return home in Week 5 for what will on paper be a marquee matchup. On the one side, you have the reigning AFC champions, who just improved to 2-2 on the year; on the other side, you have the upstart Las Vegas Raiders and their 3-1 record. […]
Patriots news: Pats-Raiders keys to victory, building on success
Week five is inching closer. The Monster Keys to victory have been delivered, plenty of videos and podcasts are out to preview and break down the matchup. Also a couple of columns – one on Efton Chism III’s parents and how they travel to watch him play, and the other on Milton Williams being inspired […]
Gabe Jacas keeps eyes forward as big plays start piling up for the Patriots rookie
Former New England Patriots research director Ernie Adams once compared a good football team to a racehorse with its blinders on, not being distracted by anything in its surroundings and remaining focused on what lies ahead. That description also can be applied to one of the current Patriots’ most promising players. Four games into his […]
Patriots treating Raiders TE Brock Bowers like a wide receiver this week
As New England Patriots practice squad wide receiver Kyle Dixon took the field Wednesday, he donned the No. 89 jersey, signaling his practice responsibilities for the week: Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. It’s a sign of how the Patriots plan to treat the All-Pro tight end ahead of their Week 5 matchup. “Really, Brock is […]
Patriots vs. Raiders series history ahead of Week 5 game
For the New England Patriots, Sunday will be a celebration. The franchise will honor the 25th anniversary of its first ever Super Bowl-winning team as well as recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Adam Vinatieri. It is a fitting day to do so given that the Las Vegas Raiders are in town. The Raiders, […]
Patriots vs. Raiders preview for NFL Week 5
Coming off a big win in Buffalo, the New England Patriots are returning back home in Week 5. The team of head coach Mike Vrabel, now in possession, of a 2-2 record, will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders have been one of the surprise teams of the season thus far. […]
Patriots vs. Raiders Wednesday injury report: Three cornerbacks among New England’s sidelined
The New England Patriots are not out of the woods yet. Wide receiver Mack Hollins as well as cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Karon Prunty and all stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s practice in Foxborough. The active roster’s four absences were joined by a long line of limited participants to begin work on the […]
Mike Vrabel gives a status update on Patriots WR Kyle Williams
Kyle Williams seemed poised for a bigger role this season. The New England Patriots’ second-year wide receiver had flashed in preseason, been on the receiving end of some considerable praise from his head coach, and saw fellow wideout Kayshon Boutte get traded to the Houston Texans. The stage therefore appeared set for Williams to take […]
Efton Chism focused on opportunity ahead, not Bills trash talk
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III was asked about Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s postgame comments on Wednesday. The wide receiver decided not to jab back. “He’s a great player. They’re a great team. I got a bunch of respect for him, but we’re excited for this week, looking forward to the Raiders,” Chism […]
Patriots’ Drake Maye earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his resurgence at Highmark Stadium. The New England Patriots captain completed 22-of-37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in last Sunday’s 29-26 AFC East upset against the Buffalo Bills. He added a team-high and season-high 54 rushing yards to lead the conference’s […]
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