The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> are on a highly positive streak. Unfortunately, they are now facing a major setback, as a key teammate of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a> has landed on injured reserve.



Against all odds, the Patriots sit atop the AFC with an impressive 9-2 record. However, their aspirations have taken a major blow, as they will be without a crucial player for at least four games.



On Saturday, the Patriots placed Milton Williams on IR due to an ankle injury. The defensive tackle joined the club this year and has been a key asset in New England’s strong defensive unit.



<h2>Milton Williams suffers ankle injury: How many games will he miss?</h2>



Earlier this year, the Patriots decided to add Milton Williams, who hit free agency after the Philadelphia Eagles opted not to offer him a new contract.



Williams signed a four-year, $104 million deal with New England after playing a significant role in helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. He was one of the most sought-after free agents on the market.



His ankle injury will sideline him for at least four weeks after being placed on IR. Fortunately for New England, he will only miss three games, as the Patriots have a bye in Week 14.


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If he recovers within the expected four-week window, Williams would miss matchups against the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, and Buffalo Bills.



Williams has had a very solid 2025 season. With 3.5 sacks so far, he was on pace to break his personal best of five—but this injury may get in the way of that goal.

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New England Patriots</a> have become one of the best stories of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. Boasting a league-best 9-2 record, they hold the No. 1 seed in the AFC, at least until the Indianapolis Colts return to action on Nov. 23 against the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp;



Led by Drake Maye and a solid offense, the Pats are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak for the first time without Tom Brady on the roster. They are making strides to be a perennial contender for the foreseeable future and fans are bracing for a potential new dynasty in Foxborough.&nbsp;



Maye isn’t the only one making a strong impact on the team, but his level of display has certainly helped his teammates.&nbsp;



<h2>Patriots defender on how this team has gotten so much better</h2>



In the wake of the 27-14 win over the New York Jets, linebacker Robert Spillane was asked when he felt the Patriots were good enough to have lost only two games after 11 duels.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251115_BUS_527290_Mike-Vrabel-looks-on-1024x576_abf0f829.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots" class="wp-image-492094" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots </figcaption></figure>



“People have asked me this question in the past, but I have something called like ‘player delusion.’&nbsp; Every year I felt like I was going to be 11-0 after 11 games. It’s part of my confidence, I guess. It’s part of my process. Every game I’ve ever gone into, I expect to win the game. And we have a bunch of guys that are just like that, too. No one feels outmatched. We’re never going to feel like an underdog. We’re going to continue playing team defense, team offense, team football, and let the chips fall where they may,” he said.



While some have criticized their schedule, saying it has been weak, others noted that they went to Highmark Stadium and beat the Buffalo Bills in Week 5 and went to Raymond James Stadium and beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. They have cashed in on the ease of the schedule, but that doesn’t mean they have backed down against stronger opponents.&nbsp;

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark made a bold statement about Drake Maye’s impact on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> this season. The second-year quarterback has taken his talents to a new level, leading the Pats to a 9-2 record, including eight consecutive wins for the first time without Tom Brady on the roster.&nbsp;



After a 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday, Maye confirmed that he is playing at a different level and the Patriots aren’t playing around with their playoff chances. While some have criticized the strength (or lack thereof) of their schedule, others have given the quarterback his flowers.



During Friday’s episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” Clark, Mina Kimes, and Dan Orlovsky discussed who deserved more credit for the Patriots’ turnaround this campaign.&nbsp;



<h2>Ryan Clark says Drake Maye deserves more credit for Patriots’ turnaround&nbsp;</h2>



Clark went with Maye, comparing Maye to Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and all the expectations surrounding him ahead of this season.&nbsp;



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“It’s Drake Maye,” Clark said. “Coming into the season, the question was, ‘Can Drake Maye do enough for what we feel is gonna be a great rushing attack for this offense to compete?’ I said the one thing we’re not talking about enough is the possibility of Drake Maye’s ascension. And the push back to me was, ‘Not this year, because he doesn’t have enough around him.’ When that’s the pushback, and then the team does this, and Drake Maye is in the MVP conversation, leading the MVP conversation, you can’t go, ‘Man, it’s everybody else!&apos;”



In 11 games, Maye has gone 230 of 320 for 2,836 yards and 20 touchdowns against five interceptions. His improvement is clear, as he’s gone from 66.6% completion to 71.9%, an 88.1 passer rating to 113.2, and a 55.2 QBR to 74.1.&nbsp;



The Patriots are one of the best teams in the AFC, and Maye is one of the best players in the league.&nbsp;

Ryan Clark credits Drake Maye for Patriots’ turnaround instead of Mike Vrabel

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> won their eighth-straight game on Thursday Night Football after easily handling the New York Jets. After the game, one of the team leaders praised quarterback Drake Maye for another masterful performance in the gridiron.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stefon-diggs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stefon Diggs</a> is enjoying life with Drake Maye as his signal-caller. Diggs caught nine passes for 105 yards. After the game, he still praised how composed Maye is. “Being the commander of the offense, getting everybody lined up,” Diggs applauded. “Sometimes I go the wrong way, I don’t do things perfect, but he has the line of communication of being the quarterback, being the leader, he’s one of the pillars of the offense that keeps us in the right spot.” 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maye</a> ended up completing 25-of-34 passes for 281 yards and one touchdown. The Pats also were 6/12 in third down efficiency and 1/1 in fourth downs. Maye solidified once again his stance as possible MVP of the league. He is dominating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> in his sophomore year.



<h2>Maye is not the only star the Patriots found lately</h2>



It took a while, but the Patriots eventually got rookie running back, TreVeyon Henderson ready to roll. After giving him the RB1 slot on the team, the second round pick has exploded.



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Henderson has surpassed 75 scrimmage yards in his last four games, including a 147 yards appearane against Tampa Bay last week, and a 93 scrimmage-yards game alongside a three touchdown-performance against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jets</a>. The Pats not only have their QB, but also their RB, both in rookie contracts.


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<h2>The Pats defense is underrated</h2>



Only once has this defense allowed more than 24 points in the season. At the same time, the Pats have allowed 20 or less points in seven games. Yes, the schedule has been somewhat easy, but when you really look at it, you can see some decent units unable to move the chains.



The Bills were limited to only 20 points, the Steelers to 21 and the Buccaneers to 23. Hence, it’s time to give credit where credit is due. After all, offense wins games, but a complete roster can actually dream with something way bigger.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a> is putting up MVP-caliber numbers week after week, and New England Patriots fans are fully aware of it. After a big Week 11 win over the New York Jets, the young quarterback finally addressed whether he agrees with the praise coming his way.



In the 27–14 victory, Maye once again showcased his poise and efficiency. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> fans at Gillette Stadium erupted with “MVP” chants every time the offense took the field — but Maye continues to deflect the attention.



“I think it was a big time for him stepping up, and it’s been great for him to get all these reps, to keep getting these reps,” Maye said about the MVP chants being for rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, via a transcript from the team. “He wants to be great. He’s just showing up every day and asking questions. Get out here, rookie. Yeah, sorry about that. Yeah, I think just continuing for him to keep going the oncoming weeks and know that him and Mondre and our backs, we can create a good one-two thing going. Looking forward to have Mondre back, but TreVeyon stepped up huge.”



<h2>Drake Maye can’t avoid the MVP conversation much longer</h2>



If there’s a team shocking the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> this season, it’s New England. Few expected the Patriots to return to contention so quickly, especially with a second-year quarterback and a new head coach at the helm.



But Mike Vrabel has completely transformed the franchise. His system has unlocked Drake Maye’s full potential, and that pairing has proven to be a winning formula.



On Thursday night, Maye delivered another elite performance, finishing with a 73.5% completion rate, 281 yards, one touchdown, and a 107.6 QB rating. At this point, those numbers almost feel routine.


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Through 11 weeks, Maye has been one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the league. He leads the NFL in passing yards (2,836) and completion percentage (71.9%), is tied with Jared Goff for the most passing touchdowns (20), and owns the sixth-best QB rating (113.2 among qualified QBs).



Last week, after the road win over the Buccaneers, Maye also heard MVP chants and jokingly claimed they were for Baker Mayfield. But with the way he’s playing, it’s clear who the fans are really cheering for.



<h2>What’s next for the Patriots?</h2>



At 9–2, the Patriots currently hold the best record in the NFL (with the rest of Week 11 still to be played). And their path only gets smoother before their Week 14 bye.



New England is set to face the Bengals and the Giants — two matchups in which the Patriots could realistically extend their win total. If everything goes their way, they could head into the bye with an impressive 11–2 record.


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For many football fans, there has never been a greater player than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>. However, Terry Bradshaw refuses to share that opinion — and believes there’s someone else who deserves the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>’s GOAT title.



Tom Brady completely changed the NFL. Over 23 seasons, he won seven Super Bowl rings — six with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — cementing his place in history.



Nevertheless, NFL legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/terry-bradshaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terry Bradshaw</a> doesn’t think that’s enough to crown Brady as the greatest of all time. Now, the Pittsburgh Steelers icon has revealed his own pick — and it might surprise many fans.



<h2>Terry Bradshaw says Super Bowl rings don’t make Tom Brady the GOAT</h2>



The NFL has seen plenty of legendary quarterbacks, and fate has brought two of them together at Fox: Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady, both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl</a> champions and two of the best signal-callers the league has ever seen.



While the two get along well, Bradshaw doesn’t believe in blindly praising his peers — and he just made that clear.



During an appearance on the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast, Bradshaw was asked who he believes is the greatest quarterback of all time. The Steelers legend questioned why so many fans automatically call Tom Brady the undisputed GOAT.


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“People always say, ‘Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play.’ Okay — is he really?” Terry Bradshaw said. “Otto Graham might be the greatest quarterback to ever play. How many titles did Otto win? Ten? Look it up. And Tom lost three.”



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Otto Graham won seven titles with the Cleveland Browns, though several came before the NFL’s modern era. His first four were in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), which had just eight teams. He later won three more in the NFL, which then had only 12 to 13 franchises.



Tom Brady, meanwhile, claimed his seven championships in the Super Bowl era — competing against 31 and later 32 teams. Both quarterbacks share the same number of titles, but they achieved them under entirely different circumstances.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> didn’t care that they were the away team or that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were coming off a bye week. They went and won and that caused quarterback Baker Mayfield to be very critical of his team.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mayfield</a> accused the Bucs to be complacent and that is something they need to change. “We are a good team, but to be great, when you score on the opening drive, you know what it looks like, you set the tone, you’re not satisfied with it… Right now, I think we are lacking that on offense and it comes down to me — that is my job to get that fixed and I will do that.” When asked what is it exactly what the team’s missing, he simply said, “killer instinct.”



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bucs</a> are due to recover some key names on the offense but Mayfield is right. After scoring quickly on a six-play drive, the team couldn’t replicate that explosiveness and they saw how the Patriots quickly turned the game around.



<h2>Injuries are really taking its toll</h2>



Star players always play with a chip on their shoulders, but the Bucs are playing with third-string weapons in some areas right now. Also, star players are stars for a reason, they are difference makers. 



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Running back Bucky Irving is the key piece the Bucs are missing the most. Backup Rachaad White was good a coulpe of years ago and still is a solid RB2 on a team. However, as RB1, his 3.7 yards per attempt is just not good enough. Irving, for instance, is a career 4.9 yards per attempt back. Without being able to establish the run game, the offense turns much more predictable.


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<h2>What’s next for the Bucs?</h2>



Tampa Bay’s next two games are tough. First, the Bucs must visit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Josh Allen</a> and the Buffalo Bills. Then, they visit the Los Angeles Rams, who are arguably the best team in the NFC right now.



Both of those offenses have plenty of firepower and both teams have elite quarterbacks. Therefore, if the Bucs don’t play with killer instinct, it will be a deja-vu experience for the team.

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Baker Mayfield reveals what is wrong with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after loss to the New England Patriots - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a> may not have had a perfect game on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but his performance was once again enough to propel the New England Patriots to an 8-2 record this season. However, when asked about the MVP chants he heard, he insisted they were not for him.



Maye refused to put himself on a pedestal and accept the crowd’s recognition, claiming the chants were intended for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Buccaneers</a>‘ Baker Mayfield. “They may be for Baker. Baker played his b— off. Big fan of Baker’s game, and they’re a good football team,” said the Patriots quarterback, who has racked up 2,555 yards this season.



Beyond his humble denial of MVP consideration, Maye’s statistics have been genuinely impressive, closely mirroring Mac Jones’ rookie season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a>. At his current pace, Maye could surpass Jones’s 2021 marks of 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns.



<h2>Maye unconcerned with Bills matchup</h2>



Tracy Wolfson asked Maye if he was concerned at all about the Patriots’ upcoming Week 15 game against the Bills. The young quarterback quickly dismissed the thought, saying, “We’re not worried about Buffalo, we’re worried about Thursday night [vs Jets].”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Are you kiddingggg me Drake Maye. What a god damn throw with a body right in his face. The touch and ball placement from a slightly awkward opened up arm slot. All against tight coverage too. <a href="https://t.co/0IkL4FCPct">pic.twitter.com/0IkL4FCPct</a>— Carter Donnick (@CDonnick1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDonnick1/status/1987591679684297192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote></div>



It is worth noting that the Patriots will enter their Week 11 TNF game riding a seemingly unbreakable seven-week winning streak. Moreover, Maye’s comment about the Bills might ring true, as New England already defeated Buffalo on the road back in Week 5.


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The game against the Buccaneers was a landmark performance for Maye. “Players in NFL HISTORY to have 2500+ passing yards, 70.0+ completion %, 250+ rushing yards &amp; 5 or fewer interceptions through 10 games of a season: Drake Maye (2025),” wrote Greg Harvey on X.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield">Baker Mayfield</a> didn’t hold back after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots. The quarterback’s tone was firm as he reflected on the team’s missed chances and lack of urgency. “I’m hoping our guys do get pissed off about this,” Mayfield said. “This isn’t the end of our season. I know that. We have a very important game ahead of us.”



For Mayfield, the defeat was more than just another mark in the loss column, it was a wake-up call. “Games like this, when you don’t win them, it should sting. It should really, really hurt,” he emphasized. His message was clear: the team’s response to adversity would define their season moving forward.



The veteran quarterback also called out the importance of pride and accountability. “You have to have some pride,” Mayfield said. “The fear of messing up for your teammates… you have to have that responsibility and accountability for the guys around you and get it fixed.”



<h2>Coach Todd Bowles takes responsibility</h2>



Todd Bowles also did not hold back when discussing the loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a>. “There were four [big plays] in obvious situations that we didn’t make, obviously didn’t play it well enough,” he stated clearly. However, the coach did not lay all the blame on the players, also pointing fingers at the coaching staff: “Definitely didn’t coach it well enough, and I definitely didn’t coach it well enough, and that starts with me.”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield: “I’m hoping our guys do get pissed off about this. This isn’t the end of our season. I know that. We have a very important game ahead of us. Games like this, when you don’t win them — it should sting. It should really, really hurt.” <a href="https://t.co/6JUTWyT40L">pic.twitter.com/6JUTWyT40L</a>— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JennaLaineESPN/status/1987647232045187468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote></div>



Bowles warned during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers">Buccaneers</a> press conference that such breakdowns are unacceptable. “Those things can’t happen if you’re playing against a good team like that or any team in this league.” He delivered a clear message to both the roster and the staff: “Inexcusable on our part. Bad on the coaching, bad on the players.”


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<h2>Critical stretch ahead for Buccaneers</h2>



Mayfield and all his teammates know the loss to the Patriots was painful, but at a 6-3 record, their overall standing is not dire. The real challenge lies in the next two games on their schedule: both are on the road against the Bills and the Rams. The Bills recently suffered a loss, while the Rams are currently riding high with a 7-2 record this season.

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Mayfield warns Buccaneers teammates after tough loss vs Patriots

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> and Drake Maye beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield in a very good game of NFL football. After the game, Maye referred to Mayfield as they are both MVP candidates.



Speaking to Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports after the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maye</a> was asked about MVP chants going on during the game. He sent a message of admiration to Mayfield in his reply. “MVP [chants] for Baker. Baker is playing his butt off. I’m a big fan of Baker’s game, they are a very good football team, but we travel well, that’s the Patriots, that’s us!”



The Pats won 28-23 against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buccaneers</a>. However, the QB duel was unbelievable. Maye completed 16/31 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns and one intercpetion. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baker-mayfield" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mayfield</a> ended the game completing 28/43 passes, 273 yards, three touchdowns and no picks. Overall, It was top-tier quarterbacking from both signal-callers.



<h2>The Pats unleashed a new weapon</h2>



Despite the Pats’ good season, much was said about why the Patriots didn’t give rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson that many snaps. However, as starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson missed the game due to injury, it was his chance to show the world his talent and boy he did.



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Henderson had 14 rushes for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Both of his touchdowns were massive runs as well. His first score was a 55-yard foot race. The second one was a 67-yard house call. Elite potential from the Ohio State product.


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<h2>Maye is the new odds-on favorite for the MVP</h2>



After the game, Drake Maye rose to be the favorite according to Vegas’ odds to win the MVP award. He is now set at +250, followed by Rams’ Matthew Stafford (+350) and Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor (+500).



After the loss, Baker Mayfield’s odds took a massive hit, falling all the way to a +3000 price tag. Those are the same odds that Lamar Jackson and Jared Goff have. Mayfield will have to remake his MVP case now.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. Unfortunately for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a>, three crucial teammates have been ruled out for this matchup.



In Week 10, the Patriots will look to improve their record to 8-2, but the Buccaneers will do their best to prevent that. New England will have to take on Baker Mayfield’s squad without three key players.



On Friday, the Patriots announced that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, and linebacker Christian Ellis have all been ruled out for this week’s game.



<h2>A tough test for the Patriots</h2>



New England faces a highly challenging test in Week 10. Not only will they travel to Tampa Bay, but they’ll also go up against a well-rested Buccaneers team.



Baker Mayfield has led the Buccaneers to success since joining the team. This season, the NFC South club sits at 6-2 and will look to secure its seventh win at home.



The Buccaneers may have the advantage this week thanks to their recent rest, but without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Bucky Irving, Mayfield’s offense will face a tough challenge against the Patriots’ defense.


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<h2>Stefon Diggs must step up</h2>



In Week 5, Stefon Diggs delivered an outstanding performance against the Bills — arguably his best game so far in a Patriots uniform. Now, New England will need him to rise to the occasion once again.



With Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined, the veteran wide receiver must prove his value and become the reliable weapon Drake Maye needs in this matchup.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> grew up as a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers. That’s why, after winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> six times with the Patriots and another with the Buccaneers, the legendary quarterback admitted it hurt him deeply that the team he loved didn’t consider him and instead chose another player at his position in the 2000 NFL Draft. It all happened during an interview with Fox.



“You know, my allegiance to the 49ers left when they skipped over me six times in the 2000 Draft. So, every time I wanted to play the 49ers, I just wanted to make sure that the coaches who were out there at the time, you chose a goat farmer (Giovanni Carmazzi) over me. I never forgot that.”



In the end, Bill Belichick and the Patriots selected Brady in the sixth round, and the rest is history. New England became the winningest franchise in the NFL, tying the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, while the 49ers haven’t won a championship in more than three decades.



<h2>What was Tom Brady’s draft pick?</h2>



Tom Brady was the 199th overall pick in the 2000 Draft, a decision that forever changed the history of the NFL. Months later, taking advantage of an injury to Drew Bledsoe, the young prospect from Michigan took the league by storm, becoming the greatest player of all time.


 

 


The legend noted that the fact 31 teams didn’t see him as a franchise quarterback motivated him throughout his entire career. Brady also always kept in mind that even the Patriots took their time before drafting him.



“I will say they all passed over me six times and in fact the Patriots passed over me five times. So, they were just one less than everybody else which is, you know, that’s okay. It all worked out. There were not a lot of people clamoring for my ability to go out there and play quarterback for them.”


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a>‘ turnaround from the 2024 NFL season has been remarkable. Mike Vrabel took over as head coach after a tumultuous season under Jerod Mayo, taking the team to the top of its division and the conference.



At 7-2, the Patriots share the top of the AFC with the Indianapolis Colts, but they’re not stopping there. Drake Maye’s second season with the team has been nothing but remarkable, as the former North Carolina quarterback has gone 189 of 255 for 2,285 yards and 17 touchdowns against four interceptions.&nbsp;



This team has made fans dream about much more than a playoff berth, and one of its former stars believes they are on the right track to compete for a championship.&nbsp;



<h2>Rob Gronkowski hypes up Patriots’ Super Bowl chances amid 7-2 season&nbsp;</h2>



During Wednesday’s edition of Kay Adams’ “Up &amp; Adams” show, legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski made his thoughts clear on the Patriots’ chances to go all the way to the Super Bowl. The four-time champion sees the Pats’ roster as one that can achieve the goal.&nbsp;



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“I truly believe that half of the rosters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> have the potential to make it to the Super Bowl if those teams come together,” Gronkowski said. “Everyone needs to be on the same page, and the Patriots are one of those teams with a roster that can achieve this. In the end, it’s all about staying healthy, playing your best football, getting everything together, and ensuring that everyone is on the same page.”



The competition won’t be easy, but New England has shown it can compete against anybody. Halfway through the season, they look as good as anybody, but they need to maintain the level to arrive in the postseason with real chances to win it all.

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The <a href="http://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots </a>had a quiet trade deadline. They didn’t make any deals amid a strong 7-2 start to the season. While they are playing at a high level, the Patriots could have used help at running back or wide receiver.&nbsp;



They are set to face the second half of the season and confirm that their good moment isn’t a fluke. New England wasn’t the only team that didn’t make a trade, and insider Phil Perry explained that the team didn’t want to spend more than necessary, although they were willing to make moves.&nbsp;



“Here’s my understanding of the situation: The Patriots were willing to trade; they simply weren’t going to be so aggressive that they went beyond the prices they felt were reasonable,” Perry wrote.&nbsp;



Another factor may have been the other team’s reluctance to make deals with New England.&nbsp;



<h2>Mike Vrabel could be the reason why Titans won’t make deals with Patriots</h2>



According to Mike Giardi (via Savage Sports on X), the Tennessee Titans, who dealt Dre’Mont Jones to Baltimore, have no interest in negotiating with the Patriots, citing their past history with Mike Vrabel, the Pats’ current head coach.&nbsp;



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“I was also told there has been some conversation league-wide that Tennessee might be unwilling to make deals with New England because the owner, Amy Adams Strunk, continues to think too much about how things ended with Vrabel and is not inclined to help his new team. We’ll find out soon enough with the likes of edge Arden Key, RB Tony Pollard, and even WR Calvin Ridley available,” he said.



Perry, however, insists that the Titans have no animosity towards New England, and they discussed potential deals with the Patriots, but it couldn’t be done in the end.&nbsp;

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Tuesday in the NFL was action-packed, with several franchises making smart moves to bolster their rosters ahead of the trade deadline. Much was expected regarding the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>, who ultimately chose to stay the course.



Rumors circulating in Foxborough suggested that the Patriots might pursue an elite pass rusher to solidify themselves as serious Super Bowl contenders. That didn’t happen, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel">Mike Vrabel</a>’s team will continue the rest of the season with the same 53-man roster.



When asked by the media how close New England came to reaching a deal with any player, it was Vrabel himself who offered an interesting metaphor about what transpired during the process.



“First, I would say deals are like being pregnant,” the head coach said on Wednesday, via MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “You either are or you’re not. It’s either a deal or it’s not. I don’t know how close you can be.



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“I know that everyone worked hard, that we investigated and looked in, and made phone calls, what personnel departments do. In the end, we decided this was what we were going to do. Decided to move forward.”



<h2>Going all in with what they’ve got</h2>


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The New England Patriots, under the leadership of new head coach Mike Vrabel, are laser-focused on returning to Super Bowl contention, relying on a revamped roster featuring veteran acquisitions and young talent. 



The entire offense is being built around the continued development of quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a>, whose high ceiling and consistent play are expected to be the catalyst that drives Vrabel’s squad back into the elite conversation of the AFC.



<h2>Focusing on what’s ahead</h2>



The New England Patriots, currently battling to maintain their top spot in the AFC East, face a challenging trio of games that could define their early season success. The tough run kicks off with a road trip to the Sunshine State to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 



They then return home for a crucial divisional clash against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium, before heading back on the road to face a competitive AFC opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals.

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