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Patriots Upset Bills on Chism’s One-Handed TD — 3dEfton Chism III's one-handed 23-yard TD catch late in the fourth gave the Patriots a 27-26 lead in a 29-26 win over the Bills.

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Maya Lindstrom The Patriots showed real fight pulling off the upset after trailing late, Bills defense just fell apart on that drive.

Patriots’ Mack Hollins Fined $34,441 Twice on One Play — 4dPatriots receiver Mack Hollins was fined $34,441 for taunting and unnecessary roughness on the same play against the Jaguars, after gesturing at safety Eric Murray and being judged to have used his helmet. Hollins also earned recognition for hosting a Special Olympics field day.

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Tom Gallagher Gesturing at the safety probably crossed into taunting, but fining him twice on the same sequence feels excessive.

Trump Says Super PAC Will Cover Cost of Patriotic TV Ads — 1dTrump said MAGA Inc. will fund at least 13 campaign-style ads, including King of the Jungle, after $10.1M in taxpayer spending.

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Marcus Bell The initial use of government funds for ads featuring Trump was a clear ethics problem no matter how they try to spin it as public service.

Boeing Wins $14.7B Patriot Seeker Contract — 2dBoeing says Lockheed awarded it a ~$14.7B seven-year UCA to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production, formalizing an April Pentagon framework; hundreds of Huntsville jobs expected.

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Nicole Hardy This deal should create solid jobs in Alabama while boosting our ability to counter missile threats.

Vrabel Flagged, Bills Score to Tie Game — 3dMike Vrabel was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after a sideline tirade lip-read as cursing a holding call; Josh Allen tied the game before the Patriots won 29-26.

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Rachel Meyers Vrabel's tirade over that holding call was unnecessary and probably fired up the Bills more than it helped his own team.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Bills enter Patriots matchup with Benford and Davis questionable — 5dThe Bills enter their Week 4 game against the Patriots with cornerback Christian Benford questionable after a toe injury and running back Ray Davis questionable with a hamstring issue; coach Joe Brady plans to assess Benford through game day. Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders is doubtful, while Davison Igbinosun could fill in for Benford and quarterback Josh Allen has no injury designation.

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Marcus Bell Sanders being doubtful adds pressure on the defensive line to hold up without extra depth.

Short-Handed Patriots Prepare for Bills, Allen — 6dThe injury-depleted Patriots face a major challenge against Buffalo’s high-scoring offense, with Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore ruled out. New England’s defenders say they must stop the run, force turnovers and stay in coverage when Josh Allen extends plays beyond the initial snap.

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Patriots Fall 35-6 as Maye’s Turnovers Mount — Sep 27, 2026Patriots quarterback Drake Maye lost a bizarre, unpressured fumble while winding up to pass against the Jaguars, adding to a rough start that has included five turnovers in three games. The 2025 MVP runner-up’s struggles have raised concerns about New England’s offense, though the team is not considering drastic changes.

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Vrabel Denies Report of Rift With Maye — Sep 30, 2026Vrabel denied a WEEI rift report, saying unnamed sources are his favorite and he took the Patriots job because Maye was QB; Maye has a league-high 7 turnovers in a 1-2 start.

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Tom Gallagher If there's really no rift then the team needs to show it by winning games instead of talking about reports.

Patriots, Jaguars Set for AFC Showdown — Sep 24, 2026New England visits Jacksonville in a matchup of AFC contenders, with both teams looking to build on strong 2025 seasons. The Patriots will need to contain Jaguars receiver and returner Parker Washington, whose receiving production and big-play ability make him a key threat.

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Patriots' Onwenu Carted Off With Ankle Injury — Sep 20, 2026Patriots RG Mike Onwenu was carted off and ruled out with an ankle injury after T.J. Watt fell on his leg in the first quarter vs. Pittsburgh on Sept. 20, 2026.

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Derek Foss Hope the trainers got a good look and it's only a sprain instead of something worse.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Reports: Analysts Compare Purdy to Brady, Young — 4dBrock Purdy has led the 49ers to a 3-0 start with 789 passing yards and nine touchdowns through three games, drawing praise as he produces despite questions about the team’s supporting cast. Analyst Dan Orlovsky compared his play to Tom Brady’s Patriots peak, while former players T.J. Ward and James Jones said Purdy’s passing, running and ability to elevate teammates recall 49ers great Steve Young.

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Ex-PM Says Putin Knows Ukraine Invasion Was Mistake but Won’t Negotiate — 4dFormer Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov says Vladimir Putin recognizes his 2022 invasion of Ukraine was based on faulty assumptions but is unwilling to admit it or negotiate, encouraged by high oil prices and divisions between the United States and Europe. Kasyanov says fear and disagreement over how to end the war persist among Russian elites, and urges Western countries to stay united and provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptors.

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Dana Whitfield Western unity plus Patriot deliveries is the only pressure that might force Moscow to reconsider.

Chiefs Pursue Tyreek Hill Reunion — Sep 30, 2026Free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s posts about returning to work and being ready for cold weather have fueled speculation about a possible NFL comeback, though he has not identified a team and is recovering from a major knee injury. Potential destinations mentioned include the Chiefs, Packers, Patriots, Bills and Ravens, with several reports noting that a contender could appeal to him.

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White House video on patriotism draws online attention for simple message — Sep 15, 2026The clip shows images celebrating American pride in country freedom and football. It is spreading for its straightforward message on patriotism from an official government account. @WhiteHouse

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Patriots Win as Drake Maye, Offense Sputter — Sep 20, 2026The Patriots’ defense carried a 20-3 win over Pittsburgh, but the offense still stagnates, with Drake Maye throwing multiple interceptions and the team scoring only two offensive touchdowns in two games. Injuries to right guard Mike Onwenu, plus ongoing inconsistencies at receiver and in the passing game, have New England scrambling to fix the operation before their next test, while coach Mike Vrabel emphasizes accountability and improvement.

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Field Hockey Results, Rankings Span Multiple RegionsSports — Sep 27, 2026Mt. Blue edged Bangor 2-1 in Maine high school field hockey, while Maine Heal Point standings and Section 2 power rankings offered snapshots of teams’ positions. In NCAA play, recent highlights included Yale’s first loss, Iowa’s rebound and changes in American’s Patriot League momentum.

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Patriots rule out running back Henderson for Seahawks openerSports — Sep 8, 2026

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Instant grades for Christian Gonzalez contract extension with PatriotsSports — Sep 8, 2026

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Patriots sign Christian Gonzalez to record extension before Seattle opener — Sep 8, 2026

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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Earns Week 1 Team HonorsSports — Sep 17, 2026Christian Gonzalez’s record-setting extension has cemented him as one of the NFL’s top-paid cornerbacks as he prepares for a challenging matchup against DK Metcalf in Week 1. The Patriots’ historic cornerback lineage underpins expectations, and Gonzalez already earned strong PFF praise for his Week 1 performance, signaling he’s living up to the mega-salary.

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Sources: Christian Gonzalez, Patriots reach 4-year, $135M dealSports — Sep 8, 2026

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Steelers Fall 20-3, Rodgers Calls for Ownership — Sep 20, 2026Patriots beat Steelers 20-3 as Rodgers went 23 of 39 for 187 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT and 4 sacks, called for player ownership, and drew Deebo's "We are cooked!!!!!"

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Derek Foss The fumble returned for a score and constant third down failures show the offense has deeper issues than just one game.

Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10 — Sep 10, 2026The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.

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Dana Whitfield Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.