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- Even with Patriots WR A.J. Brown on IR, you cannot get @fftylero.bsky.social on board with trusting Romeo Doubs in fantasy football 😂 Listen in as Tyler O and @popesffh.bsky.social preview these New England pass-catchers in Week 2 action
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Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Week 2.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 1d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) TreVeyon Henderson off injury report, will play
- 1d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Week 2.
- Patriots injury report notes:
- Rap: Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is expected to make his season debut in Week 2.
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Injury Report Analysis: RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to play, CB Carlton Davis III officially questionable for Week 2 vs. Steelers
Henderson (ankle) is expected to return for the Patriots, but New England could be down its starting cornerback vs. the Steelers on Sunday.
18 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- 1d Mike Reiss (X) Patriots injury report notes: 🏈 No. 4 OT Dametrious Crownover (knee) ruled out; could bump Walter Rouse up to 48-man game-day roster for depth/FB protection unit 🏈 OLB Dre’Mont Jones (foot/questionable) limited all week; seemed to be in good spirits/routine in locker room … position thin overall 🏈 CB Carlton Davis III (neck/questionable) doesn’t practice all week, but team holds out hope soreness subsides 🏈 Full clearance for RB TreVeyon Henderson and LB Robert Spillane
- 1d Patriots Team Site Injury Report Analysis: RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to play, CB Carlton Davis III officially questionable for Week 2 vs. Steelers
- 1d Patriots Team Site Patriots Honor Stephon Gilmore's Legacy as One of the Greatest Cornerbacks in Franchise History
- 1d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Stephon Gilmore holds up his ceremonial contract to retire as a Patriot, saying it was important to him because he had his greatest success in New England.+1
- 1d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Stephon Gilmore signs his last contract, and says he chose to retire here because he grew into himself in New England.
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Patriots could be down one of their starting cornerbacks. Conversely, the Steelers might be down Michael Pittman Jr., so could be a big game for Germie Bernard and Roman Wilson to show what they can do. · Quoting Taylor Kyles: Mike Vrabel says Carlton Davis (neck) will be questionable ahead of Sunday’s game against the Steelers
- 1d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Mike Vrabel arrives, is a fan of the shirt Taylor Kyles is wearing, and turns to @kguregian.bsky.social for the first question on the status of CB Carlton Davis III (neck/questionable).+1
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Mike Vrabel says Carlton Davis (neck) will be questionable ahead of Sunday’s game against the Steelers
- 1d ESPN NFL News Gilmore, '19 NFL DPOY, retires as member of Pats
- 1d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Rob Gronkowski has surprising response to Romeo Doubs taking his Patriots number
- 1d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Devaughn Vele, Stefon Diggs, Mike Evans, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Romeo Doubs, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Marvin Harrison Jr., Alec Pierce
- 1d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck) is not present for the media-access portion of practice Friday. Davis has yet to practice this week. Charles Woods next on the depth chart, and Marcus Jones has flex to play outside when not in the slot.+1
- 1d Patriots Team Site Stephon Gilmore Returns to Foxborough to Retire a Patriot
- 1d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) "I don't think you can replace a guy like A.J. ... I know Romeo [Doubs] is looking to have a big impact. And Mack [Hollins] will continue to work. Get Pop [Douglas] going and get Kyle [Williams] some touches. That's where we're at." -- Mike Vrabel, to Patriots All-Access (Friday, WBZ-TV, 7 p.m. ET)
- 1d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Patriots Friday 🏈11:35a: Practice 🎙️1:15p: Mike Vrabel 🔒🚪1:25p: Locker room 🖊️📜2:10: Stephon Gilmore signs ceremonial contract NOTES: Key day for starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck/DNP)...WR Romeo Doubs on Week 2 rebound - "What happened in past must stay in past."+1
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Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) said he's “ready to go,” via Evan Lazar.
11 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- 2d Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) For a second time this year, Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is facing backlash over comments made on social media.
- 2d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) More about Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, who missed the season opener due to an ankle injury, being set to return for Sunday’s home opener against the Steelers, via @MikeReiss:+1
- 2d ESPN NFL News Pats RB Henderson declares self 'ready to go' after missing Week 1
- 2d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) RB TreVeyon Henderson: “I’m ready to go.” Click to see original repost
- 2d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Kaelon Black, RJ Harvey, Saquon Barkley, TreVeyon Henderson, Emmett Johnson, Ashton Jeanty, Chris Brooks, Alvin Kamara
- 2d Pro Football Talk TreVeyon Henderson declares himself ready to go for Week 2
- 2d Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers will face the #Patriots RB1 this Sunday. · Quoting Mike Reiss: RB TreVeyon Henderson: “I’m ready to go.”+1
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) said he's “ready to go,” via Evan Lazar.
- 2d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) RB TreVeyon Henderson: “I’m ready to go.”
- 2d Mike Reiss (X) RB TreVeyon Henderson: “I’m ready to go.”
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Vrabel: TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) "will do some more" in practice Wednesday.
14 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- 3d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) for Week 2+4
- 3d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, so barring a setback, it looks like he's tracking to play Sunday against the Steelers.+1
- 3d FFToday TreVeyon Henderson expected to play in Week 2
- 3d Pro Football Talk Mike Vrabel: TreVeyon Henderson will increase practice workload on Wednesday
- 3d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Vrabel: TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) "will do some more" in practice Wednesday.
- 3d Alan Saunders (X) It’s going around. · Quoting Taylor Kyles: Mike Vrabel says TreVeyon Henderson will do more in practice today+1
- 3d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Mike Vrabel on how RB TreVeyon Henderson responded to his return to practice: Making progress and should be able to do even more today.+1
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Week 2 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB
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Week 2 Injury Report: Patriots vs. Steelers
The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers announce the following player injuries and practice participation ahead of their Week 2 game.
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Week 2 Injury Report (Patriots)
A look at player injuries and practice participation for Week 2
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On Monday, the Patriots practiced with just 2 QBs, as rookie Behren Morton was sidelined due to an illness. Mike Vrabel said he expects Morton back at practice today.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 3d Albert Breer (X) Mike Vrabel is coaching against Aaron Rodgers again this weekend. And because I’m a dork about this stuff—I figured out that Vrabel actually had a sack-and-half on Rodgers 20 years ago. Patriots beat the Packers 35-0, and Brett Favre got dinged up, pressing Rodgers into action.
- 3d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) On Monday, the Patriots practiced with just 2 QBs, as rookie Behren Morton was sidelined due to an illness. Mike Vrabel said he expects Morton back at practice today.+1
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From the nitty-gritty stuff that interests me: Practice squad WR Kyle Dixon, wearing a No. 4 scout-team jersey in the locker room as he prepares to play the role of Steelers WR DK Metcalf, studied film of Metcalf to prepare for the assignment.
One word stands out - physical.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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2026 NFL Week 2 injury panic meter: Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold sidelined with lower body issues
Gauging the outlook for some of the league's biggest Week 1 injuries
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- 4d RotoBaller NFL When Is A.J. Brown Coming Back - Week 2 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2026)
- 4d FantasyPros (YouTube) 5 Moves You NEED to Make Week 2: Fantasy Football Buy/Sell Trade Advice (2026)
- 4d Razzball NFL Settle Down…It’s Only One Week
- 4d CBS Sports NFL Headlines 2026 NFL Week 2 injury panic meter: Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold sidelined with lower body issues
- 4d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) The Patriots knew the road would be rockier in 2026, but A.J. Brown's high ankle sprain means their injury luck is already worse than it was last year. Now, Mike Vrabel must do more with less — which is exactly what he was hired to do in the first place. Column:
- 4d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) An 0-1 start. No A.J. Brown for 6+ weeks. A tough schedule on the other side of Sunday. Mike Vrabel must do now what the #Patriots hired him to do in the first place AKA his calling card in Tennessee: win from a losing position. Column:
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Roster moves:
Jets signed CB Jordan Clark to their active roster.
They also signed veteran WRs Sterling Shephard and Tyler Johnson, along with S John Saunders, to their practice squad.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 4d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Roster moves: Jets signed CB Jordan Clark to their active roster. They also signed veteran WRs Sterling Shephard and Tyler Johnson, along with S John Saunders, to their practice squad.+1
- 4d Aaron Wilson (X) #Jets worked out Tyler Johnson, John Saunders, Sterling Shepard, JuJu Smith-Schuster
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Patriots Re-Sign S Elliott Davison to the Practice Squad; Release TE Shane Zylstra from the Practice Squad
The Patriots announced today that they have re-signed S Elliott Davison to the practice squad and released TE Shane Zylstra from the practice squad.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 4d Aaron Wilson (X) #Patirots sign Elliott Davison to practice squad, released Shane Zylstra+1
- 4d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Patriots transactions: 🏈 Signed to practice squad: Safety Elliott Davison 🏈 Released from practice squad: TE Shane Zylstra+1
Game Plays 5 touchdowns, sacks, drives — live action, not lineup news
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As part of the lead-up to the Patriots' game in Munich later this season, Adam Vinatieri will attempt a record-breaking field goal attempt at the Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps on Sept. 22.
In case you're wondering where that is, it's here, at an elevation of 11,332 feet (3,454 meters).
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 1d Patriots Team Site Pro Football Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri to Kick off the Patriots Countdown to Munich by Attempting a Guinness World Record on the Jungfraujoch
- 1d Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) As part of the lead-up to the Patriots' game in Munich later this season, Adam Vinatieri will attempt a record-breaking field goal attempt at the Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps on Sept. 22. In case you're wondering where that is, it's here, at an elevation of 11,332 feet (3,454 meters).
- Kevin Byard has intercepted 28 different quarterbacks in his career. He is hoping to make it 29 on Sunday.
- Marvin Mims Jr. averages the BEST punt return average in NFL history. Marvin's 15.9 yards/punt return is over 1.6 yards more than 2nd place (Marcus Jones).
- Former #Steelers LB Robert Spillane is looking forward to facing Aaron Rodgers in Week 2 — and why wouldn’t he be? Spillane picked off Rodgers in the last game between the #Patriots and Steelers. "Still can sling the ball from sideline to sideline, fifty yards down the field, quick trigger, his mobility seemed to be better than it was last year, so, he’s gonna be a fun challenge for us this weekend.”
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Khyris Tonga and his 11 snaps at FB last season with the Patriots getting some early mention on Monday Night Football as he's involved in helping the Chiefs convert on fourth down.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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Patriots Elevate P Mitch Wishnowsky from the Practice Squad
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 12h Aaron Wilson (X) #Patriots elevate Mitch Wishnowsky+3
- Steelers make roster moves ahead of Patriots game
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Kaelon Black, Jeremiyah Love, Jordan Addison, Blake Corum, TreVeyon Henderson, Bucky Irving, Omarion Hampton, Rashid Shaheed
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The #Patriots said they don't know how the NFL will defend Drake Maye this season. This is what they can expect.
On the Pats' Cover 6 problem and possible solutions with insight from the locker room and an NFL defensive assistant who faced NE last year:
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- 14h Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) "Then you go to 3rd down, where most teams know what type of protection we use and our rules, so it's always a trial to work through ... and that our calls, whatever our rules (are), cover everything that we can get from a defense." — Pats RG Mike Onwenu www.bostonherald.com/2026/09/19/t... · Quoting Andrew Callahan: The #Patriots said they don't know how the NFL will defend Drake Maye this season. This is what they can expect. On the Pats' Cover 6 problem and possible solutions with insight from the locker room and an NFL defensive assistant who faced NE last year:
- 14h Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Inside: why Cover 6 specifically gives Drake Maye problems, potential solutions and why Sunday's game vs. Pittsburgh is the perfect test case for whether NFL teams will continue copying the same game plan against the #Patriots www.bostonherald.com/2026/09/19/t... · Quoting Andrew Callahan: The #Patriots said they don't know how the NFL will defend Drake Maye this season. This is what they can expect. On the Pats' Cover 6 problem and possible solutions with insight from the locker room and an NFL defensive assistant who faced NE last year:
- 14h Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) The #Patriots said they don't know how the NFL will defend Drake Maye this season. This is what they can expect. On the Pats' Cover 6 problem and possible solutions with insight from the locker room and an NFL defensive assistant who faced NE last year:
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Carlton Davis III (NE) CB -- Out
12 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- 11h Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Roster analysis: With Mitch Wishnowsky elevated, and OT Dametrious Crownover and CB Carlton Davis III ruled out, the Patriots will declare 4 more players inactive. Projected -- Behren Morton (3rd QB); T/G Walter Rouse or C Ben Brown (knee); LB Erick Hunter; DT Joshua Farmer.+2
- 12h Patriots Team Site Roster Analysis: Patriots downgrade CB Carlton Davis III to out, elevate P Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad for Week 2 vs. Steelers
- 13h Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Injury news: — Patriots CB Carlton Davis III has been downgraded to out vs the Steelers. — Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) won’t practice today and will be questionable for MNF. — Packers DT Javon Hargrave (knee/concussion) downgraded to out, but edge Lukas Van Ness has cleared concussion protocol.
- 13h Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers lose Pittman, the Patriots lose Davis. Both losses to the respective skill rooms. · Quoting Mike Reiss: Starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck) has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game. Charles Woods likely the next-man up, while Marcus Jones can play outside when not in the slot. Kindle Vildor an option on practice squad.
- 13h Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck) has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game. Charles Woods likely the next-man up, while Marcus Jones can play outside when not in the slot. Kindle Vildor an option on practice squad.+1
- 13h NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Patriots] CB Carlton Davis III has been downgraded to OUT for PIT vs. NE.
- 14h Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Steelers downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out for Sunday’s game vs New England due to his foot injury.+1
- 14h ESPN NFL News Steelers rule out WR Pittman Jr. vs. Patriots with foot injury
- 14h Mike Reiss (X) With the status of Patriots CB Carlton Davis III (neck) in question, the Steelers not having one of their top WRs adds a wrinkle to the matchup. Michael Pittman played 59 of 67 offensive snaps in Week 1, totaling 3 receptions for 58 yards. · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Steelers have downgraded Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) to OUT for tomorrow’s game vs. NE. Pittman popped up on the injury report Wednesday and DNP Thursday and Friday. He had an undisclosed lower-body injury during training camp that forced him to miss a significant chunk of time
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- Rain right now expected to start coming down around noon tomorrow and into the start of Steelers-Patriots. Could be a sloppy game in the elements.
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Patriots Saturday
🚶♂️🏈Day-before-game walkthrough
🕓🛗4p ET deadline roster moves/p-squad elevations
NOTES: No practice all week for starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck/questionable)...Mike Vrabel on CB Charles Woods - "Great energy; if he has to go in there, he'll be ready."
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- Just listened to this entire show. Incredible work from Zain and @MattFtheOracle. An amazing blend of macro and micro views on matchups and players. Must listen. And I think Zain might be the 1.01 in matchup analysis in all of fantasy right now. · Quoting Zain Dhanani: Matchups Matter in Fantasy Football, especially teasing out signals & noise from Week 1 @MattFtheOracle and I went DEEP to put together a pod that's longer than Titanic Should you start Rhamondre Stevenson this week? We have a few alternative options..
- Dametrious Crownover (NE) OT -- Out
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? C.J. Stroud, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Justin Herbert, Carson Wentz, Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Jacoby Brissett
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- 1d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Tucker Kraft, Harold Fannin, Mike Gesicki, Hunter Henry, Travis Kelce, TJ Hockenson, Dalton Schultz, Michael Mayer, Brenton Strange
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The Steelers have ruled Joey Porter Jr out for Sunday's game against the Patriots with a back injury
6 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- 1d Albert Breer (X) Not Injury Related/Conditioning/Back is quite the trifecta. · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. is OUT vs. Patriots Michael Pittman Jr, who didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, is questionable, while Troy Fautanu was a full participant and also questionable.
- 1d Pro Football Talk Steeler rule Joey Porter Jr. out again this week
- 1d Adam Schefter (X) Pittsburgh missing Joey Porter Jr. for the second straight week. · Quoting Brooke Pryor: Joey Porter Jr. is OUT vs. Patriots Michael Pittman Jr, who didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, is questionable, while Troy Fautanu was a full participant and also questionable.
- 1d Nick Farabaugh (X) Joey Porter Jr. is OUT against the Patriots. LT Troy Fautanu (ankle) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) are QUESTIONABLE...
- 1d Mark Kaboly (X) The Steelers have ruled Joey Porter Jr out for Sunday's game against the Patriots with a back injury
- 1d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Pryor] Joey Porter Jr. is OUT vs. Patriots Michael Pittman Jr, who didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, is questionable, while Troy Fautanu was a full participant and also questionable.+1
- Hard to argue. Josh Allen looking like the best QB in the NFL. https://t.co/BUg59FJHzW · Quoting Kalshi Sports: NEW: The Buffalo Bills are now the favorites to win it all on Kalshi: 13% — Bills, Rams 8% — Ravens, Niners 7% — Chiefs, Seahawks 5% — Bears, Bengals, Eagles 4% — Broncos, Texans, Jaguars, Patriots, Cowboys 3% — Packers, Chargers, Vikings, Giants, Lions Is Buffalo legit?
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From the lighter side: Patriots OL are continuing their ‘25 tradition of Thursday dinners together — with this week’s taking place at Capital Grille.
An 8-ounce filet with lobster tail among the menu picks players said they enjoyed.
Greg Van Roten, as oldest, picks up 1st bill.
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- NEW: The Buffalo Bills are now the favorites to win it all on Kalshi: 13% — Bills, Rams 8% — Ravens, Niners 7% — Chiefs, Seahawks 5% — Bears, Bengals, Eagles 4% — Broncos, Texans, Jaguars, Patriots, Cowboys 3% — Packers, Chargers, Vikings, Giants, Lions Is Buffalo legit?
- A son's memory, a mother's mission: Susan Shaw wins grand prize as Patriots honor 26 volunteers at 2026 Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards
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Sunday marks the first of at least four games without AJ Brown for the Patriots.
We talked through the next options up at WR…
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- 1d Mike Reiss (X) "I don't think you can replace a guy like A.J. But I know guys are willing to step up. I know Romeo [Doubs] is looking to have a big impact. And Mack [Hollins] will continue to work. Get Pop [Douglas] going and get Kyle [Williams] some touches. That's where we're at." -- Mike Vrabel, to Patriots All-Access (Friday, WBZ-TV, 7 p.m. ET) · Quoting Field Yates: Sunday marks the first of at least four games without AJ Brown for the Patriots. We talked through the next options up at WR…
- 1d Field Yates (X) Sunday marks the first of at least four games without AJ Brown for the Patriots. We talked through the next options up at WR…
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The Friday 5: The easy button the #Patriots can hit for Drake Maye, plus …
🤔Josh McDaniels: Discipline > patience
🙇♂️Christian Gonzalez: Why a trade crossed his mind during contract talks
🚨Jaylen Reed update
📖Pats vet tells Aaron Rodgers stories
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- 1d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) The Friday 5: The easy button the #Patriots can hit for Drake Maye, plus … 🤔Josh McDaniels: Discipline > patience 🙇♂️Christian Gonzalez: Why a trade crossed his mind during contract talks 🚨Jaylen Reed update 📖Pats vet tells Aaron Rodgers stories
- 1d Pats Pulpit (Bluesky) Josh McDaniels knows defenses are adjusting to Drake Maye. Now the Patriots must respond.
- Expert Predictions: Week 2 Picks for Steelers at Patriots
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Here was McDaniels' full answer today.
I asked him about patience possibly being the last step in QB development, and he turned to discipline and how the #Patriots expect teams to play them much differently now with a full season of tape on Drake Maye in this offense. Thought this was very cool.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 2d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Drake Maye vs. Aaron Rodgers, Pats-Steelers pick, game keys and more. Rolling on NBC Sports Boston until 10:45.
- 2d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Here was McDaniels' full answer today. I asked him about patience possibly being the last step in QB development, and he turned to discipline and how the #Patriots expect teams to play them much differently now with a full season of tape on Drake Maye in this offense. Thought this was very cool.
- Trade away AJ Brown?
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@LombardiHimself Why is cmc over used? No one else behind him can stay healthy. This is Elijah Mitchell all over again
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- 2d David Lombardi (X) Why don’t we just wait to see what’s up here before making sweeping conclusions? Could just be minor … I am just reporting the 49ers’ mandatory injury listing · Quoting Steve Details: @LombardiHimself Why is cmc over used? No one else behind him can stay healthy. This is Elijah Mitchell all over again
- 2d David Lombardi (X) @LombardiHimself Why is cmc over used? No one else behind him can stay healthy. This is Elijah Mitchell all over again
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I asked #Patriots RB TreVeyon Hendrson about a post he made on Twitter/X about a Massachusetts legal battle over an allegedly transitioning 17-year-old, who has been separated from their parents for almost 2 years following assault charges against the father.
Here's what he had to say:
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- 2d Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) "I'm still doing research" is Henderson waiving the intellectual white flag in this conversation. · Quoting Andrew Callahan: I asked #Patriots RB TreVeyon Hendrson about a post he made on Twitter/X about a Massachusetts legal battle over an allegedly transitioning 17-year-old, who has been separated from their parents for almost 2 years following assault charges against the father. Here's what he had to say:
- 2d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) I asked #Patriots RB TreVeyon Hendrson about a post he made on Twitter/X about a Massachusetts legal battle over an allegedly transitioning 17-year-old, who has been separated from their parents for almost 2 years following assault charges against the father. Here's what he had to say:
- Matchups Matter in Fantasy Football, especially teasing out signals & noise from Week 1 @MattFtheOracle and I went DEEP to put together a pod that's longer than Titanic Should you start Rhamondre Stevenson this week? We have a few alternative options..
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Xavier Newman-Johnson is here in the Patriots’ locker room today. Looks like he will join the practice squad. · Quoting Mike Reiss: The Patriots had free-agent guard Xavier Newman-Johnson (Baylor/Titans-Jets) in for a visit.
Newman-Johnson, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022, was released from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday.
4 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 2d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Patriots transactions: 🏈 Signed to practice squad: G/C Xavier Newman-Johnson 🏈 Released from practice squad: C Jacob Rizy+1
- 2d Aaron Wilson (X) Signed to practice squad: #Panthers E.J. Williams, #Packers Cordell Volson, #Patriots Xavier Newman-Johnson #GIants Jaden Robinson Terminated from practice squad: #Patriots Jacob Rizy #Giants Ryan Schernecke
- 2d Patriots Team Site Patriots Sign OL Xavier Newman-Johnson to the Practice Squad and Release OL Jacob Rizy from the Practice Squad
- 2d Mike Reiss (X) Xavier Newman-Johnson is here in the Patriots’ locker room today. Looks like he will join the practice squad. · Quoting Mike Reiss: The Patriots had free-agent guard Xavier Newman-Johnson (Baylor/Titans-Jets) in for a visit. Newman-Johnson, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022, was released from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday.
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Stephon Gilmore is returning to New England tomorrow to retire a Patriot. Press conference expected at 2:15 p.m.
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- 2d Patriots Team Site Stefon Gilmore Returns to Foxborough to Retire a Patriot
- 2d Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) Stephon Gilmore is returning to New England tomorrow to retire a Patriot. Press conference expected at 2:15 p.m.
- #Patriots WR Romeo Doubs kept it short and, uh, semi-sweet when discussing his struggles last week and looking ahead to next Sunday. "It'll be exciting." "Complementary football." "What happened in the past must stay in the past. So, thank you."
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CB Carlton Davis III (neck) was not spotted at the media-access portion of practice today. Davis did not practice Wednesday.
CB depth chart:
🏈 Christian Gonzalez
🏈 Davis III
🏈 Marcus Jones (slot)
🏈 Charles Woods
🏈 Channing Canada
🏈 Karon Prunty
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🏈 Kindle Vildor (PS)
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Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 2 (2026): Fantasy Football Pickups for Caleb Douglas, Emmett Johnson, Dontayvion Wicks, Mack Hollins, Pat Bryant, Eli Raridon, more
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- 2d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Jadarian Price, DeMario Douglas, Carnell Tate, Rashod Bateman, Jeremiyah Love, Denzel Boston, Keenan Allen, Pat Bryant, Antonio Williams
- 2d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) On the scene: Mike Vrabel spent a period in practice devoted to special teams working specifically with rookies Gabe Jacas (50), Eli Raridon (82) and Tanner Arkin (88, as scout-team player) and second-year player Elijah Ponder.+1
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- 2d RotoBaller NFL Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 2 (2026): Fantasy Football Pickups for Caleb Douglas, Emmett Johnson, Dontayvion Wicks, Mack Hollins, Pat Bryant, Eli Raridon, more
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“Patience and repetition. I know no one wants to talk about that.” — offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, to @MikeGiardi, when asked about how he can help Drake Maye make better split-second decisions against defenses that change the picture after the snap
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- 3 to Watch: Patriots Look to Get on Winning Track vs. Steelers
- Source: #Patriots have informed rookie OL Jacob Rizy of their plans to waive him to open a spot on their practice squad.
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Question (from Wednesday’s locker room): How pleased were you with the way you started the season?
LT Will Campbell: “It doesn’t matter. We lost the game. I just gotta do more and clean up the stuff that wasn’t good. All I care about it winning. That’s all that matters to me.”
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- Matt's Stats: Week 2 at Patriots
- 2026 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 2 Start, Sit Running Backs
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3 Players to TRADE in Week 2 of Fantasy Football! #shorts
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- 2d The Leap Matthew Golden picked up right where Romeo Doubs left off in Week 1 loss to the Vikings
- 2d FantasyPros (YouTube) 3 Players to TRADE in Week 2 of Fantasy Football! #shorts
- So long as the #Patriots must blitz to create pressure, and Aaron Rodgers melts the moment he's hurried, the blitz will be Sunday's biggest battleground. Whoever wins most of the snaps when the Pats come after Rodgers will win the game. Column:
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Patriots Thursday
🎙️12:45p: ST Jeremy Springer
🗣️1:05p: OC Josh McDaniels
🔒🚪1:15p: Locker room
🏈2:10p: Practice
🗣️4p: DC Zak Kuhr/D assistants
NOTES: Drake Maye -- "I need to elevate my game; strive to have games like last year where I am close to completing every pass."
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- 2d Patriots Team Site Patriots Gameplan: Is a Blueprint Forming vs. Drake Maye and the Patriots Offense?
- 2d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Patriots Thursday 🎙️12:45p: ST Jeremy Springer 🗣️1:05p: OC Josh McDaniels 🔒🚪1:15p: Locker room 🏈2:10p: Practice 🗣️4p: DC Zak Kuhr/D assistants NOTES: Drake Maye -- "I need to elevate my game; strive to have games like last year where I am close to completing every pass."+1
- Macklemore, Robert Kraft make significant donations to Palestinian relief
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Dametrious Crownover (NE) OT -- Questionable
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- 3d ESPN NFL Injury Report Dre'Mont Jones (NE) DE -- Questionable+2
- 3d ESPN NFL Injury Report Carlton Davis III (NE) CB -- Questionable+2
- 3d ESPN NFL Injury Report Dametrious Crownover (NE) OT -- Questionable
- 3d Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) The Patriots were without CB Carlton Davis (neck) and OT Dametrious Crownover (knee) during Wednesday's practice. TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was a full participant.
- Robert Spillane (NE) LB -- Questionable
- Week 2 Blog: Throw your hands in the air
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The Patriots had free-agent guard Xavier Newman-Johnson (Baylor/Titans-Jets) in for a visit.
Newman-Johnson, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022, was released from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday.
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- 3d Aaron Wilson (X) #Patriots hosted Xavier Newman-Johnson for visit+3
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Week 2 NFL QB Power Rankings: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson rise to the top; Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford tumble
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- 3d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Question: How does having the longer time period since Wednesday’s opener make it easier or harder to move on? Drake Maye:+1
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, Bryce Young, Jared Goff, CJ Stroud, Dak Prescott, Jaxson Dart, Baker Mayfield
- 3d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from @kguregian.bsky.social on Drake Maye and balancing “not getting bored doing the right thing” and being too conservative.+1
- 3d Erik Lambert (X) Drake Maye is rated higher than Caleb. “Outside of three bad interceptions that got progressively worse and the fact the last one took away a kick to at least tie the game, pretty efficient” Just wild.
- 3d Patriots Team Site Teachers at Providence elementary school surprised with generous back-to-school donation from Drake & Ann Michael Maye
- 3d CBS Sports NFL Headlines Week 2 NFL QB Power Rankings: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson rise to the top; Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford tumble
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Chuba Hubbard, Bhayshul Tuten, MarShawn Lloyd, JK Dobbins, Quinshon Judkins, Jaylen Warren, Rhamondre Stevenson, Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle
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- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Isaiah Likely, Juwan Johnson, Mike Gesicki, Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce, Jake Ferguson, TJ Hockenson, Hunter Henry, Pat Freiermuth
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Michael Pittman, Drake London, DK Metcalf, Dontayvion Wicks, Jakobi Meyers, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Rashee Rice
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Chuba Hubbard, Bhayshul Tuten, MarShawn Lloyd, JK Dobbins, Quinshon Judkins, Jaylen Warren, Rhamondre Stevenson, Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle
- The NFL declared DT Zxavian Harris, who worked out for the Packers on Tuesday, ineligible to visit, try out, or sign with a team during the 2026 season, according to @tompelissero.bsky.social. Harris was one of the players who tried to join LSU this season after signing with an NFL team. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The Packers worked out the following players on Tuesday: DT Zxavian Harris DT Jalen Hunt WR Nick Nash WR Bryce Oliver WR Quincy Skinner DE Cruz Smith
- #Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez: “You’ve got to be a little bit crazy in the head to play DB. You like when there’s no help, for real.”
- Ranking 5 NFL teams that need a win the most in Week 2, including the Cowboys and Patriots
- I mean, was it Justin Herbert, or a top-five overall and top-10 scoring defense that carried the Chargers to a playoff berth, before losing 16-3? · Quoting Stinky Dog: Ya he just carried an historically bad OL into a playoff spot. Surely an unexpected week 1 loss is the end of the world just like it was for the Patriots against the Raiders in 2025
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Patriots, Mack Hollins agreed to make his 2026 incentives harder to earn
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- 3d Mike Reiss (X) On the scene: Mack Hollins once again leading Patriots WRs through drills, followed by Romeo Doubs, Pop Douglas, Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams.+1
- 3d Bernd Buchmasser (Bluesky) The Patriots, as first reported by @jpasteris-nfl.bsky.social, have tweaked the incentives structure in Mack Hollins' contract.
- 3d Pro Football Talk Patriots, Mack Hollins agreed to make his 2026 incentives harder to earn
- Prisco's Week 2 NFL picks: Bills beat Lions in shootout; Chargers, Patriots, Cowboys bounce back
- This week on The Yinziders with @jennaharner.bsky.social: • Where do Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers go from here? • Noticeable changes under McCarthy in Week 1. • Alex Barth joins us from Boston for a scouting report on the Pats. • Zeke’s picks!
- Predicting the entire NFL playoff bracket after Week 1, including a surprise Super Bowl winner
- Pats-Steelers, 2 stats, 1 lie and who knows what else coming up on @985TheSportsHub until 9! Grab a coffee, come hang:
- Fantasy football cheat sheet: What Week 1 busts have in common, A.J. Brown advice, more
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Patriots Wednesday
🎙️1:05p: Mike Vrabel
0⃣🗣️ 1:15p: Christian Gonzalez
🔒🚪1:15p: Locker room
🏈 2:10p: Practice
🔟🗣️4:15p: Drake Maye
NOTES: Vrabel notes DT Cameron Heyward/OLB T.J. Watt total 64 PBUs in last 5 years...Coordinator clash: Josh McDaniels vs. Patrick Graham.
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The Steelers Now: Steelers Night Shift Space is LIVE in less than 10 minutes!
Join @ASaunders_PGH and @Jobeyfootball to discuss Week 1’s win and onto to Week 2 in New England!
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- 4d Alan Saunders (X) Join me and @JobeyFootball for our @PghSteelersNow Tuesday night X space. · Quoting Steelers Now: The Steelers Now: Steelers Night Shift Space is LIVE in less than 10 minutes! Join @ASaunders_PGH and @Jobeyfootball to discuss Week 1’s win and onto to Week 2 in New England!
- 4d Alan Saunders (X) The Steelers Now: Steelers Night Shift Space is LIVE in less than 10 minutes! Join @ASaunders_PGH and @Jobeyfootball to discuss Week 1’s win and onto to Week 2 in New England!
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#Patriots worked out T.J. Maguranyanga, Da'Metrius Weatherspoon
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- 4d Mike Reiss (Bluesky) The Patriots had the following players in for tryouts: 🏈 Linebacker/edge T.J. Maguranyanga (St. Stithians HS/South Africa — Commanders) 🏈 Offensive tackle Da'Metrius Weatherspoon (Syracuse — Bills)+1
- 4d Aaron Wilson (X) #Patriots worked out T.J. Maguranyanga, Da'Metrius Weatherspoon
- Kraft Family, Patriots Foundation and Gillette Donate $275,000 in the Names of 2026 Myra Kraft Community Mvp Award Winners
- #Titans worked out Marte Mapu, Chad Muma
- Should I Drop Romeo Doubs? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 2 (2026)
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The Packers worked out the following players on Tuesday:
DT Zxavian Harris
DT Jalen Hunt
WR Nick Nash
WR Bryce Oliver
WR Quincy Skinner
DE Cruz Smith
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- 4d Jacob Westendorf (X) Former LSU Legend Zxavian Harris. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The Packers worked out the following players on Tuesday: DT Zxavian Harris DT Jalen Hunt WR Nick Nash WR Bryce Oliver WR Quincy Skinner DE Cruz Smith
- 4d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) The Packers worked out the following players on Tuesday: DT Zxavian Harris DT Jalen Hunt WR Nick Nash WR Bryce Oliver WR Quincy Skinner DE Cruz Smith+1
- NFL Week 1 overreactions and exaggerations
- Robert Kraft bans Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium over "hate speech"
- The difference between JPJ, Christian Gonzalez, and Devon Witherspoon is that the latter had their fifth-year option picked up earlier in the season. They went into negotiations already at $21M and $18 M locked in. JPJ was $4 million gtd as he was talking about an extension. Big difference.
- Game Preview: Patriots vs. Steelers
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Carnell Tate, Kaelon Black, Chris Bell, Kenyon Sadiq, Emmett Johnson, Ted Hurst, Kaytron Allen, Antonio Williams, Elijah Sarratt, Eli Raridon
- This was commentary on WEEI this morning about #Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s controversy with #Macklemore: Thoughts? · Quoting WEEI: Overreacting to one game? Should the Patriots still be considered amongst the top in the AFC? After week 1, who should be favored to win the conference? Jacksonville a darkhorse? Houston? Where is NE on the power rankings? #NFL #PowerRankings #AFC #Football #WeekOne
- Overreacting to one game? Should the Patriots still be considered amongst the top in the AFC? After week 1, who should be favored to win the conference? Jacksonville a darkhorse? Houston? Where is NE on the power rankings? #NFL #PowerRankings #AFC #Football #WeekOne
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With all Week 1 games completed:
➕turnover differential: 13-0
➖ turnover differential: 0-13
Even turnover differential: 3-3 · Quoting Mike Reiss: Did You Know: Every team with a plus turnover differential won, and every team with a negative turnover differential lost.
Patriots, at minus-3, tied for last in the NFL with Buccaneers.
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- Tried something new in Week 1: a day-in-the-life POV look at working the day *after* a #Patriots game. Come along for my Seattle flight to Boston ➡️mid-flight film study ➡️ film breakdown ➡️ live podcast ➡️ TV hit ➡️drive home #patriots #nfl #ditl
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Patriots Tuesday
📴 Standard day off
NOTES: Players had meetings Sunday, then fundamental-based practice Monday...RB Rhamondre Stevenson -- "Lot of plays I want to have back"...LB Robert Spillane on QB Aaron Rodgers -- "Still can sling ball sideline to sideline; quick trigger."
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