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Analysis: Examining the Patriots Impending Free Agents Heading Into the 2026 Offseason K'Lavon Chaisson, Jaylinn Hawkins, and Khyiris Tonga headline the Patriots six unrestricted free agents this offseason.

Good analysis on the Patriots free agent class by @ezlazar.bsky.social who may or may not be allowed to post on BlueSky.

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After Further Review: Breaking Down QB Drake Maye, the Run Game and the Patriots Defense in Win Over Titans The second-year quarterback set a new franchise record for single-game completion percentage in the Patriots fourth consecutive win on Sunday.

In the first six weeks, the #Patriots saw a league-high rate of single-high safeties. On Sunday, that changed as defenses start to fear Drake Maye.

+Maye audio breakdown, Pats D struggles in man/vs. the script, quick-hit film notes, etc.

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Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte Emerging as One of the NFL's Most Efficient Deep Threats The third-year wideout has emerged as Drake Maye's go-to deep threat, ranking sixth among all receivers in average yards per reception (16.7).

A major college injury, eight straight healthy scratches as a rookie, offseason trade rumors: #Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has fought adversity in his football journey.

Now, he’s one of the NFL’s most efficient WRs & Drake Maye’s go-to deep threat.

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After Further Review: Breaking Down QB Drake Maye and the Patriots Defense in Sunday's Win Over the Saints in Week 6 The Patriots quarterback now ranks in the top-10 in several statistical categories through six weeks.

AFR: the #Patriots see a league-high single-high safety rate. Drake Maye was 11-17 for 190 yards & 3 TDs vs. single-high in NOLA. Will defenses adjust, and in turn, does that open up the run game?

+Maye audio breakdown, pass defense review, film notes.

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Patriots Linebackers Coach Zak Kuhr Stepping Up as Defense's Primary Play-Caller The Patriots inside linebackers coach is excelling in an expanded role as the primary defensive play-caller.

Very organized. He does a great job of being able to connect the front, the middle part of our defense, and the backend."

#Patriots ILBs coach Zak Kuhr is turning heads as the de facto DC. Plus, the coach who is taking on a larger role in the LB room.

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Patriots Gameplan: Previewing Sunday Night's Showdown Between QB Drake Maye and Bills QB Josh Allen in Week 5 Breaking down the chess match between the Patriots and Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday Night Football.

#Patriots gameplan: previewing Sunday's showdown vs. the Bills in Orchard Park.

- Can the Pats run game get going vs. Bills DEF
- Bills offensive innovation under Joe Brady
- Aggressive or bend-don't-break vs. Allen?
- Key matchups, Maye preview, etc.

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After Further Review: Breaking Down Patriots QB Drake Maye's Great Start to his Second NFL Season The Patriots second-year quarterback ranks fourth among quarterbacks in expected points added per drop-back through four weeks.

AFR: Although it's only a four-game sample vs. admittedly weaker defenses, #Patriots QB Drake Maye is putting up some eye-popping numbers – welcome to the year-two leap.

+Maye audio breakdown, defense review, quick-hit film notes, etc.

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Inactives Analysis: Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Set to Make Season Debut in Sunday’s Week 4 Matchup vs. the Panthers The Patriots star cornerback is officially active after being listed as questionable due to his hamstring injury.

#Patriots inactives: G Wilson (ankle/knee), WR Chism, G Wallace, OLB Ponder, DT Gregory, QB DeVito (3rd QB).

More on Christian Gonzalez making his season debut, WR rotation (not Chism time), Chaisson active, O-Line sans Wilson, etc.

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Patriots Gameplan: How do the Pats Get Back in the Win Column vs. the Panthers? What fixes do the Patriots need to make to get back into the win column vs. the Panthers on Sunday?

Previewing the schematic chess matches in #Patriots-Panthers on Sunday:

- Do the Pats generate enough 'X' plays?
- What did CAR do to confuse Penix in Week 3?
- Slowing down Bryce Young
- Key matchups, Drake Maye notes & more

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After Further Review: Breaking Down QB Drake Maye, the Pats Offense and More From Sunday's Week 3 Loss to the Steelers Although the Patriots didn't get the result they wanted, there's reasons to be optimistic about Maye and the offense moving forward.

AFR: Although the end result wasn't ideal, there was still plenty of good from #Patriots QB Drake Maye and the offense. But they need to eliminate the "sh*t that gets you beat."

+Maye audio breakdown, run defense review, quick-hit film notes, etc.

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Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Loss to the Steelers in Week 3 The Patriots struggles at home continued in a 21-14 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Game observations: 8 takeaways from the #Patriots loss to the Steelers. Despite out-gaining the Steelers, five turnovers do the Pats in on Sunday.

+Play of the game, Maye breakdown, RB issues/fumbles, defense laments, initial O-Line stats, etc.

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Roster Analysis: Patriots Downgrade CB Christian Gonzalez to Out for Sunday's Game vs. the Steelers The Patriots star cornerback’s season debut will have to wait at least another week.

More on the #Patriots downgrading CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) to OUT for Sunday’s game vs. the Steelers.

How do the Pats match up with Pittsburgh, and why a ramp-up period after 51 days without practicing makes sense for Gonzalez.

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Patriots Gameplan: Previewing Sunday's Matchup vs. the Steelers in Week 3 How can the Pats, QB Drake Maye build on last week's win to make it two straight vs. the Steelers in Week 3?

#Patriots gameplan: how can the Pats make it two-straight wins vs. the Steelers on Sunday?

- Pats offensive identity, pass defense
- Vrabel/McDaniels familiarity with the Steelers
- Does PIT's DEF play man coverage?
- Slowing down Rodgers, key matchups

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Patriots Catch-22 9/17: Takeaways from win over Dolphins, Drake Maye breakdown, Three up/down YouTube video by New England Patriots

Here’s today’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Sunday’s win over the Dolphins. A breakdown on the offensive scheme, Drake Maye and three up/down.

Plus, a Steelers preview and pass defense fixes.

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After Further Review: Patriots QB Drake Maye Delivers Best Performance as a Pro in Win Over Dolphins The Patriots second-year quarterback set new single-game bests in several statistical categories in Sunday's 33-27 win in Miami.

AFR: Maye. The motion. The boots. The duo/outside zone sequencing. The early designed shot plays. That was more like it from the #Patriots offense.

Breaking down the film on the Pats win (Maye audio review, pass defense, quick-hit film notes, etc.).

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Game Observations: Nine Takeaways From the Patriots Huge Road Victory Over the Dolphins in Week 2 The Patriots are heading home from Miami with the first victory of the head coach Mike Vrabel era, a 33-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

The first win of the HC Mike Vrabel era. The first win vs. Tua. The first win in Miami since 2019. The first 30-plus point performance in 46 games - a big boy win in Miami.

Nine takeaways from the #Patriots 33-27 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

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Injury Report Analysis: Patriots Rule Out Christian Gonzalez, Keion White and List Two Players as Questionable for Sunday’s Game vs. the Dolphins The Patriots will be down two contributors on defense while starting RT Morgan Moses (foot) is officially questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Dolphins.

The #Patriots ruled out CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) & DE Keion White (illness). Moses (foot) & Mapu (neck) are questionable.

Anfernee Jennings expected return to the lineup, rookie Marcus Bryant is the backup RT & more injury report analysis.

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Patriots Gameplan: Keys to Getting Back on Track in Sunday's Matchup vs. the Dolphins Previewing the schematic chess match between the Dolphins and Patriots on Sunday in Miami.

Keys to a #Patriots victory in Miami:

- Get the run game going (Indy blueprint)
- Prep Maye for Weaver’s exotic blitzes
- Take away the middle from Tua
- How will the Pats D match 21 personnel?

+key matchups and more in this week’s gameplan.

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After Further Review: Patriots Rushing Attack is the Key to Improving the Offense and More Takeaways From Sunday's Loss to the Raiders Breaking down the film on the Patriots run game, QB Drake Maye and more from Sunday's loss to the Raiders.

AFR: Sunday’s loss to Vegas showed how critical it is for the #Patriots to run the ball effectively. A career-high 53 drop-backs for QB Drake Maye isn’t a winning formula.

+Maye audio breakdown, defense review, quick-hit film notes (Campbell), etc.

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Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Season-Opening Loss to the Raiders in Week 1 The Patriots began the 2025 season with a 20-13 loss to the Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

Game observations: 8 takeaways from the #Patriots loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Just too inconsistent on both sides of the ball to get a win.

+Play of the game, Maye breakdown, Campbell+OL notes, Landry/Williams shine in Pats debuts, etc.

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Roster Analysis: Patriots Sign DT Cory Durden to Active Roster, Elevate Two Players From the Practice Squad for Sunday’s Opener vs. the Raiders The Patriots make a notable swap on the defensive line and add special teams reinforcements ahead of Sunday's opener vs. the Raiders.

More on the #Patriots swapping Cory Durden for Jeremiah Pharms on the D-Line and elevating two special-teamers from the practice squad.

Ballentine could be the gunner opposite Brenden Schooler on Sunday, while Durden serves as depth at 1T/NT.

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Patriots Catch-22 9/3: Season Predictions and Raiders Preview YouTube video by New England Patriots

Here’s this week’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Jabrill Peppers/latest news, our biggest questions heading into the season, some college football/draft talk and previewing the Raiders.

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Patriots Gameplan: Previewing the Regular-Season Opener vs. the Raiders How will New England match up against the Raiders in Coach Vrabel's regular-season debut as Patriots head coach?

The first #Patriots gameplan of the season is here. With new coaching staffs on both sides, Sunday's opener could come down to in-game adjustments.

+Game-planning Bowers/Jeanty/Crosby, Chip Kelly back in the NFL, McDaniels' history vs. Carroll, etc.

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Breaking Down the Slot Receiver Role With Patriots Past and Present With Josh McDaniels returning as offensive coordinator, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism III are bringing the slot receiver back to New England.

The slot receiver is back! With #Patriots OC Josh McDaniels returning, Pop Douglas and Efton Chism are next in line to be high-volume slots for New England.

Hear from @Edelman11, Pop, Chism & more on what makes the slot WR so dangerous in McDaniels’s scheme.

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Analysis: Patriots Add QB Tommy DeVito, CB Charles Woods and Fill Out Practice Squad The Patriots now have three quarterbacks on the active roster after claiming the former Giants quarterbacks off waivers on Wednesday.

Analysis: breaking down new additions QB Tommy DeVito and CB Charles Woods. Plus, thoughts on the Pats practice squad signings and the end of the Kendrick Bourne era.

Takeaways from watching some DeVito film included. Can he compete w/Dobbs for QB2?

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Analysis: Breaking Down the Patriots Initial 53-Man Roster for the 2025 Season After making a flurry of roster moves on cutdown day, the Patriots initial roster is set for the 2025 season. Here's a position-by-position breakdown of the 53-man roster.

A position-by-position breakdown of the #Patriots initial 53-man roster. Remember, the roster is fluid, with waiver claims and more moves possibly coming.

Defensive holdovers Dugger, Jennings, et al., stick for now.

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After Further Review: Breaking Down Kyle Dugger, Keion White and More Patriots Defenders in Thursday Night's Preseason Finale The Patriots fell to the Giants in their preseason finale, but there were a few notable performances from potential key contributors on Thursday night.

AFR: Although both teams played mostly backups, a few potential contributors played in Thursday's preseason finale. Breaking down the tape on Kyle Dugger, Keion White & other #Patriots defenders.

+Quick-hit film notes, pressure/coverage stats, etc.

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Patriots Catch-22 8/20: Drake Maye Breakdown, Takeaways from Vikings, Preseason Finale Preview YouTube video by New England Patriots

Here’s today’s #Patriots Catch-22 breaking down Drake Maye’s week, three up/down vs. the Vikings, Pats trade proposals, roster projections, Giants preview and more.

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After Further Review: Breaking Down QB Drake Maye, Patriots Rookies and More in Win Over the Vikings With two preseason games under their belts, what does Josh McDaniels have in store on offense this season?

AFR: With two preseason games in the books, it looks like the #Patriots could feature more outside zone schemes in OC Josh McDaniels's third stint. Why the shift? Here are my theories.

+Maye audio breakdown, quick-hit film notes, etc.

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Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Win Over the Vikings The Patriots continued to play with great energy in a 20-12 victory over the Vikings in Minnesota on Saturday.

Game obs: 8 takeaways from the #Patriots preseason win over the Vikings. Although the games don't count yet, you can see this team taking on the identity of its HC.

+EFTON CHISM, Maye breakdown, OL shuffling, Dugger/Jennings outlook, Henderson ⭐️, etc.

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