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Gets us back in the race. Josh is unbelievable. Felt like Drake went toe to toe with him.” — Mike Vrabel

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NE 29, BUF 26 ⭐️ Gritty win ↪️ Turns everything around 🪜Chism climbs it in clutch 🧊 Maye in 4Q ⬆️ Chism III, Davis, Doubs, Maye ⬇️ Run game 🚑 Hollins (calf) 🫵Forced touching rule saves fumble 😡🦓Vrabel to official 🎁3⃣ Gifted Bills FG end 2Q 🏴‍☠️ Next: vs. Raiders

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Efton Chism III ... YOU ARE RIDICULOUS.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 18h

Patriots injury announcements: CB Charles Woods (shoulder) and TE Eli Raridon (ankle), both questionable to return. WR Mack Hollins (calf) has not returned, while FB Reggie Gilliam (ankle) did return.

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From ESPN Insights: Drake Maye is the first Patriots QB with 7 interceptions in the team's first four games of a season since Tom Brady in 2003.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 19h

Bills 17, Patriots 14 (half): Competitive. Then gifted 3 points to Buffalo as work late in 2nd quarters has been below par. Missed hands-to-face penalty on Drake Maye lost fumble, and debatable defensive holding penalty on Marcus Jones on 3rd-&-16, hurts NE cause. NE gets ball.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 19h

Bill Vinovich slaps Mike Vrabel with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after Marcus Jones is called for defensive holding on third-and-16. Tough call. But can't put your team in a deeper hole as a result of it.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 19h

Patriots now minus-6 in turnover differential this season after that lost Drake Maye fumble as the pocket collapsed around him.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 20h

Patriots defensive starters OLB: Dre'Mont Jones DT: Milton Williams DT: Cory Durden DT: Daquan Jones LB: Robert Spillane LB: Christian Elliss LB Darius Muasua CB: Carlton Davis III CB: Marcus Jones S: Craig Woodson S: Kevin Byard III

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 20h

Patriots offensive starters LT: Will Campbell LG: Alijah Vera-Tucker C: Jared Wilson RG: Ben Brown RT: Morgan Moses TE: Caleb Lomu TE: Hunter Henry QB: Drake Maye RB: Rhamondre Stevenson WR: Mack Hollins WR: Pop Douglas

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 20h

FB Reggie Gilliam, the former Buffalo Bill, joining Patriots captains at midfield for the coin toss.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 21h

With Andy Borregales and the specialists warming up, a look at the silver pant/white jersey combination for the Patriots today.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 21h

Patriots inactives: OT Dametrious Crownover, TE Tanner Arkin, 3rd QB Behren Morton, CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder), DT Christian Barmore (shoulder), CB Channing Canada (hamstring)

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 22h

Drake Maye takes a walk on the field at the new Highmark Stadium.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 22h

Patriots QB Drake Maye arrives at the new Highmark Stadium on the second bus.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 23h

Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots off the busses as the team arrives at the new Highmark Stadium.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Weather forecast for Patriots-Bills kickoff at sparkling new Highmark Stadium (1 p.m. ET, CBS): 65 degrees, partly cloudy, no precipitation, wind around 10-11mph. Ideal day for football in Western New York.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (patience preached with WR Romeo Doubs and modest start; WRs/TEs 5th in NFL in "Open Score" rank; Drake Maye's analysis; NE seeing more zone; FB Reggie Gilliam on Buffalo return; eyes on KR job etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

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Patriots preach patience when it comes to receiver WR Romeo Doubs' modest start

After the Patriots signed him to a four-year deal in March, Doubs is searching for his footing in the offense entering Week 4.

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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Patriots Sunday 🏟️1 p.m. ET: at Bills NOTES: 1st time NE plays in new Highmark Stadium, which opened this year...3 players to declare inactive to join DT Christian Barmore, CB Christian Gonzalez and CB Channing Canada...Ref Bill Vinovich and crew gets call (3rd fewest flags).

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On the scene: Patriots fans in Western New York greet the team upon arrival.

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The Patriots have downgraded rookie CB Channing Canada (hamstring) to out for Sunday's road game vs. the Bills. Canada's primary contributions come as a gunner/vice player in the punting game. Next week, Brenden Schooler eligible to return. That is also a Schooler specialty.

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Patriots WR Mack Hollins was fined twice, on the same play (4Q/13:32), in last week's loss to the Jaguars: 🏈$11,941 for taunting 🏈$22,500 for unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet)

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Analysis: Mike Brown played on 4 core special teams units last week, and adds depth behind starting safeties Kevin Byard III/Craig Woodson (shoulder/questionable), as well as top backup Jaylen Reed. Meanwhile, Vildor bolsters CB depth without Christian Gonzalez, also ST help.

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Patriots transactions: 🏈Elevated from practice squad for Sunday's game: Safety Mike Brown and CB Kindle Vildor

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Off to Buffalo and appreciating the “Game Changers” exhibit in the B Terminal at Logan Airport … with acknowledgment of Pete Frates — a profile in courage and true champion.

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Patriots Saturday 🛫Mid-afternoon flight to Buffalo 🕓🛗4p deadline roster moves/PS elevations NOTES: 1 open roster spot...Mike Vrabel - QBs Tommy DeVito/Behren Morton helped by playing role of Josh Allen extending plays...Carlton Davis III - seen a more mature Charles Woods.

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Former Patriots RB Terrell Jennings, who had been placed on injured reserve Aug. 13, worked out for the Steelers today. Other former Patriots involved in the workout included LBs Chad Muma and Marte Mapu.

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CB Channing Canada (hamstring), LB Christian Elliss (chest), FB Reggie Gilliam (knee), OLB Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder), OT Morgan Moses (foot), TE Eli Raridon (thigh) and S Craig Woodson (shoulder) are all listed as questionable. QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) - no game status.

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Shoulder injuries sideline Gonzalez, Barmore as Pats ready for Bills

News story: Patriots to be without CB Christian Gonzalez and DT Christian Barmore vs. Bills. "Gonzo is a playmaker, for sure, so we know we're going to miss him out there," CB Carlton Davis III said. "But we preach all the time 'next guy up'..." www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

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The New England Patriots will be without starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore due to a shoulder injury when they visit the Bills on Sunday.

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From the lighter side: Weekly Patriots OL dinner Thursday took place at Karma Sushi. Sounds like Will Campbell picked up the check.

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Ben Brown is anticipated to start at right guard, per Mike Vrabel

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CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and DT Christian Barmore (shoulder) will not play against the Bills, per Mike Vrabel.

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CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) is not present for the start of practice Friday after also missing the last two days. His status for Sunday’s road game against the Bills is naturally in question. OT Morgan Moses returns. Mike Vrabel with the next update around 1:10p ET.

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Patriots WR Mack Hollins was named NFL Players Association Community MVP after he hosted/fully funded a “Special Olympics Family Field Day” for 125 athletes and their families. Hollins receives a $10,000 donation from the NFLPA to support his foundation or charity of choice

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Question: When you ran off the field like you did against the Steelers in Week 2, it looked like something that could be long-term. Were you pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t? Starting OLB Dre’Mont Jones (No. 5, returning to practice after missing a week):

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Patriots Friday 🏈11:35a: Practice 🎙️1:10p: Mike Vrabel 🔒🚪1:20p: Locker room NOTES: OC Josh McDaniels - no shift in QB Drake Maye's confidence...Maye (full participant) "dinged" shoulder vs. Jaguars on run...DC Zak Kuhr on Josh Allen - "MVP-caliber QB playing MVP football."

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Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr: Changing up looks and better technique among the top things to focus on when it comes to improving red-zone defense (5 TDs allowed in 5 trips last week).

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Patriots Thursday injury report:

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On the scene: Cornerbacks coach Justin Hamilton draws a media crowd after the Patriots practiced without Christian Gonzalez the last two days.

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CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) is not present at practice for the second straight day. OT Morgan Moses (foot), DT Christian Barmore (shoulder) and FB Reggie Gilliam (knee) also not spotted.

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