Concise New England Patriots coverage: game recaps, contracts and roster moves, and the stories around the team.https://patsdigest.comen-ushttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-dolphins-week-8-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-dolphins-week-8-recapNew England trailed 13-3 at halftime in Miami, then scored 21 straight to win 24-19 and move to 5-3, losing Hunter Henry along the way.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-dolphins-week-8-previewhttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-dolphins-week-8-previewNew England visits 1-5 Miami on Sunday as a 7-point favorite, with A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson and Christian Elliss questionable and the call coming Saturday.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/analysis/treveyon-henderson-usage-week-7https://patsdigest.com/analysis/treveyon-henderson-usage-week-7TreVeyon Henderson played 13 of New England's 54 offensive snaps in the 30-24 loss at Chicago, and his snap share has been falling since Week 2.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysisThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-bears-week-7-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-bears-week-7-recapDrake Maye threw for 321 yards but his end-zone interception swung it, the defense missed 16 tackles, and Cairo Santos put it away from 58. New England is 4-3.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-bears-preview-week-7https://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-bears-preview-week-7Two 4-2 teams on a short week at Soldier Field. Both New England guards sat out Tuesday, the Bears have 17 sacks, and three of four forecasters take Chicago.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/vrabel-press-conference-oct-19https://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/vrabel-press-conference-oct-19Vrabel said the Patriots are signing Andrew Rupcich and Jacob Rizy to the practice squad, wouldn't reveal the emergency plan if a fourth lineman had gone down, and took the blame for the two fumbles.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOff the FieldThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-jets-week-6-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-jets-week-6-recapDrake Maye threw three more touchdown scores and Charles Woods picked off Geno Smith, but New England lost three offensive linemen to injury in a 26-19 win.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-jets-prediction-week-6https://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-jets-prediction-week-6Almost every forecaster picks New England. The line has come down from -9.5 to -7, and the Jets just sacked a quarterback eight times.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/aj-brown-return-practice-windowhttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/aj-brown-return-practice-windowBrown returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the season opener, opening a 21-day window. He is eligible to play Sunday against the Jets.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/mike-vrabel-press-conference-week-6https://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/mike-vrabel-press-conference-week-6Vrabel gave no timeline on Will Campbell, said A.J. Brown has a chance to return this week and confirmed the Efton Chism lateral was designed.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOff the FieldThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/treveyon-henderson-ankle-injuryhttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/treveyon-henderson-ankle-injuryAdam Schefter reported Tuesday that the Patriots running back will miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain and will not need surgery.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/analysis/patriots-offense-turnaroundhttps://patsdigest.com/analysis/patriots-offense-turnaroundDrake Maye has gone from 28th in EPA per drop-back to first. The bigger change is that Josh McDaniels started showing defenses a different picture before the snap.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysisThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-raiders-week-5-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-raiders-week-5-recapDrake Maye threw for 374 yards and four scores and ran for a fifth as New England won its second straight, but lost Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson to first-half injuries.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/will-campbell-knee-injuryhttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/will-campbell-knee-injuryThe Patriots left tackle hurt the same right knee he tore an MCL in as a rookie. Ian Rapoport reported a believed sprain and an MRI; Mike Vrabel said he does not know how long Campbell will miss.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-raiders-prediction-week-5https://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-raiders-prediction-week-5Nearly every analyst picks New England to beat Las Vegas at Gillette Stadium, but the line has fallen from -8.5 to -3.5 and the Patriots ruled out four cornerbacks on Friday.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/drake-maye-afc-offensive-player-of-the-weekhttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/drake-maye-afc-offensive-player-of-the-weekDrake Maye took the Week 4 honor for his 269-yard, three-touchdown game at Buffalo. The Raiders, 3-1 and winners of the last three meetings, are next.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOff the FieldThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-bills-week-4-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-bills-week-4-recapEfton Chism III caught the winner with 1:50 left and Craig Woodson sealed it, as New England won in Buffalo without Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore and A.J. Brown.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-bills-prediction-week-4https://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-bills-prediction-week-4Every analyst and model in our Week 4 roundup picks Buffalo at Highmark Stadium, and all of them picked before Vrabel ruled out his best cornerback and a starting defensive tackle.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/mike-vrabel-interview-week-4https://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/mike-vrabel-interview-week-4Vrabel spoke on WEEI and then at Gillette on Monday. Across both he called one throw a terrible decision, rejected the word 'discipline,' and said almost nothing is going to change this week.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOff the FieldThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/drake-maye-struggleshttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/drake-maye-strugglesEvery rate that improved between his first and second seasons has gone backwards. But New England is 12th in the league in yards per drive and last in points per drive, which locates the problem.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOff the FieldThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-jaguars-week-3-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-jaguars-week-3-recapMaye turned it over three times and gave way to Tommy DeVito, and a defense that had allowed 16 points in two games gave up 35. New England is 1-2.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/patriots-practice-squad-elevationshttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/patriots-practice-squad-elevationsNew England elevated a safety and a defensive tackle for Sunday at Jacksonville, after losing three starters to injured reserve in four days. Plus how elevations work.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/patriots-injury-reporthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/patriots-injury-reportThe official New England Patriots practice report for Week 8 at the Miami Dolphins, both teams, plus every player on injured reserve and when each is eligible to return.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-jaguars-prediction-week-3https://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-jaguars-prediction-week-3Three of four picks in our Week 3 roundup take New England or the points, while the model takes Jacksonville. Plus the matchup, the Wednesday injury report and how to watch.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/mike-onwenu-injured-reservehttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/mike-onwenu-injured-reserveNew England lost its longest-tenured player to an ankle injury in Week 2. ESPN reported X-rays showed a break; Mike Vrabel would not say whether the season is over.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/vrabel-drake-maye-commentshttps://patsdigest.com/off-the-field/vrabel-drake-maye-commentsThe Patriots coach told the Globe's Ben Volin 'you're not going to ruin my Sunday,' then came back the next morning with a detailed answer about Maye's decisions and the offensive line.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOff the FieldThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/patriots-depth-charthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/patriots-depth-chartThe New England Patriots depth chart for Week 8 at the Miami Dolphins, offense, defense and special teams, plus the current injury report and every player on a reserve list.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-steelers-week-2-recaphttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-steelers-week-2-recapNew England got to 1-1 behind a fumble-return touchdown, four sacks of Aaron Rodgers and a 39-yard TreVeyon Henderson run, and lost right guard Mike Onwenu to a broken ankle.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-steelers-prediction-week-2https://patsdigest.com/previews/patriots-steelers-prediction-week-2No analyst or model in our Week 2 roundup picks Pittsburgh to win at Gillette Stadium, but three like the Steelers to cover a line that has climbed from -4.5 to -5.5.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame PreviewsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/stephon-gilmore-retirementhttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/stephon-gilmore-retirementThe 2019 Defensive Player of the Year chose the four seasons in New England over the five in Buffalo, and named the two plays he wants to be remembered by.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/treveyon-henderson-week-2-returnhttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/treveyon-henderson-week-2-returnThe second-year running back practiced in full Wednesday and is set to return against Pittsburgh after an ankle injury cost him Week 1.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/christian-gonzalez-contracthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/christian-gonzalez-contractFour years and $135 million with $102 million guaranteed makes Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-seahawks-week-1https://patsdigest.com/game-recaps/patriots-seahawks-week-1Seattle scored 13 unanswered points to win the opener 13-10. Drake Maye threw a pick on each of New England’s final three drives.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame RecapsThe Pats Digesthttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/aj-brown-ankle-injuryhttps://patsdigest.com/roster-moves/aj-brown-ankle-injuryX-rays came back negative for a fracture. An MRI will determine how long New England is without its new receiver.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTContracts & Roster MovesThe Pats Digest