A longtime NFL head coach likes what he’s seen from the New England Patriots this season.

The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy shortly after the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo in January. The Super Bowl champion missed out on the chance to coach Drake Maye, who’s led New England to seven straight wins entering Thursday night’s game against the New York Jets.

McCarthy applauded New England’s success during a Thursday appearance on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.” He noted a resemblance to past Patriots champions under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

“The similiaitres definitely just...

The New England Patriots have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye. How many NFL teams wish they rostered the rising star instead?

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky caused a stir on Thursday’s “First Take” when ranking the top-five quarterbacks drafted since 2020 that he’d most want to start a franchise around. To the surprise of his colleagues, the former quarterback put Maye in his No. 1 spot.

Orlovsky placed Jalen Hurts second, followed by Jayden Daniels, Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud.

“I love this guy,” Orlovsky said of Maye. “I loved calling his games. I fell in love with the character....

Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak will attempt to lead the Boston Bruins to their eighth-straight win when the team takes the ice against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. However, they aren’t the only team looking to win their eighth-straight game in the New England region.

In the NFL, the New England Patriots, who are also riding a seven-game win streak, will square off against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. If all goes according to plan, both of these teams will keep their win streaks alive on Thursday.

Adding to the excitement for the Pats game is...

The New England Patriots are scorching hot as they prepare for their Week 11 action. Seven straight wins have pushed their record to 8-2, and at the center of their success is second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

In his first full season as a starter, Maye has turned himself into a legitimate MVP candidate. Through 10 games, Maye has thrown for 2,555 yards and 19 touchdowns, while also rushing for 283 yards and another pair of scores.

There’s no doubt that Maye’s play under center is helping New England win games. If you ask former Pro Bowl wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson,...

The New England Patriots are not only expected to win, but win big on “Thursday Night Football.”

New England enters the primetime game as a 13-point favorite over the New York Jets, the largest line of the Week 11 slate. The Athletic’s Vic Tafur picked the Patriots to cover the double-digit spread.

“There is no value in laying all those points with the Patriots, but they have taken care of business against dregs like the Titans and Browns,” Tafur wrote. “Mike Vrabel can do no wrong.”

Tafur is also excited to see more of his “favorite rookie running back.” TreVeyon...

The New England Patriots will attempt to extend their winning streak to eight games when they face the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.

Since falling to the Steelers on Sept. 21, the Pats have been rolling through their opponents, most recently beating the Buccaneers in a back-and-forth battle. Drake Maye bolstered his MVP case with 270 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 28-23 victory.

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If New England can defeat New York, which has won its last two games, it will move to 3-0 in AFC East...

The New York Giants let go of head coach Brian Daboll on Monday, sparking speculation that former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick might be a candidate for the position.

During a recent appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” former Patriots safety Devin McCourty addressed a question from the hosts about the Giants. They asked him whether he would hire Bill Belichick if he were in charge of the team.

“I would have Belichick in,” McCourty said on Thursday. “I thought the craziest thing was that when he was free as a coach before is teams didn’t meet...

The New England Patriots could take over sole possession of first place atop the NFL standings with a win over the New York Jets on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 11.

If the Patriots win, the Denver Broncos will get their chance on Sunday to match New England at 9-2 entering Week 12, while the Indianapolis Colts are on their bye week.

Mike Jones of The Athletic wrote on Thursday morning, however, that he believes the Patriots are the only one of the three top teams that are true “contenders.”

“Perhaps no one outside of the Patriots organization could have...

The New England Patriots‘ hectic week got even busier on Wednesday when former tight end Rob Gronkowski signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the franchise. Considering all that Gronk accomplished during his time in New England, it was a fitting move to officially bookend his career.

Selected in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Gronkowski quickly established himself as one of the most dominant tight ends in the history of the league. During his time with the Pats, Gronk was a four-time First-Team All-Pro who helped the team win its three most recent Super...

It’s been a busy week for the New England Patriots. Just a couple of days ago, they earned their seventh-straight win with a 28-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since then, they have had to quickly prepare for a Thursday Night Football contest with the New York Jets, while also unveiling their new Nor’Easter “Rivalries” jerseys.

To top it all off, the team signed former tight end Rob Gronkowski to a one-day contract on Wednesday, allowing him to retire as a member of the franchise he began his historic NFL career with. And as it turns out, that’s not...

Count Tom Brady among those buying into the surging New England Patriots.

For the second straight week, Brady moved the Patriots up his personal top-10 power rankings. The iconic quarterback bumped his longtime franchise from No. 6 to 3 with a Week 10 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“New England breaks into the top three with a convincing win in Tampa,” Brady said. “What more is there to say? The knock on this team had been their schedule, but they went into a hostile environment and beat a great team that was playing well heading into the game.”...

Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season for the New England Patriots may as well be known as “Rob Gronkowski week.” On Wednesday, Gronkowski signed a one-day contract with the Patriots to retire as a member of the franchise. On Thursday, his good friend Julian Edelman joined in on the fun with a video that will surely catch fans’ attention.

The Pats have crammed a lot into their short week, as they will square off against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. Not only is Gronkowski a member of the team for a brief 24 hours, but he...