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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 04: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.

Can the Patriots Protect Drake Maye Without Shrinking the Passing Game?

With the offensive line still in flux, New England faces a short-week test in Chicago: keep Drake Maye upright without turning the passing attack into a conservative shell.

By Patriots Fan Zone · Published October 21, 20263 min read

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DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Mack Hollins #13 of the New England Patriots makes a catch against Dre Greenlaw #57 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter in the AFC Championship Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

News

Patriots’ Week 1 fallout is already becoming a depth test

New England’s opening loss in Seattle is only part of the story. The bigger early-season question is whether the Patriots have enough offensive stability to survive the next stretch while the roster keeps shifting.

Published September 13, 20263 min read

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Rylie Mills #98 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

Analysis

Patriots’ opener showed the 2026 question right away: can they finish?

A one-score loss in Seattle wasn’t just a missed chance. It was an early test of New England’s late-game identity, with a young offensive spark offering a small reason for optimism.

Published September 13, 20264 min read