Overview
- New England reached 7-2 with a sixth straight win to take first place in the AFC East.
- In a fiery WEEI appearance, Mike Vrabel called schedule criticism “mind-boggling” and said he will not apologize for wins.
- Patriots opponents are 27-49 combined to date, though the run includes a road victory over the Bills.
- Drake Maye leads the NFL at 74.1% completions with 2,285 yards and 17 touchdowns against four interceptions, improving to 7-0 in his past seven starts.
- Concerns linger with 34 sacks allowed (second-most), three turnovers against Atlanta, and injuries to Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte, with a trip to the 6-2 Buccaneers up next before Buffalo and Baltimore.