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Kyle Williams thought he should've had a touchdown in Cincinnati. The rookie knows he needs to make the most of his limited opportunities.

The receiver did that on Monday night

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Patriots rookie receiver making most of limited targets
Patriots rookie Kyle Williams made the most of his limited opportunity against the Giants, hauling in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Giants have two Pro Bowlers on their defensive line. The Patriots started two backups on the left side.

The offensive line showed off its depth on Monday night with an impressive performance www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots backup offensive linemen step up in Monday night win vs. Giants
With two backups in the starting lineup, the Patriots offensive line stepped up against a talented Giants defensive line.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
“I definitely noticed the identity shift and the culture change the moment Vrabes stepped in.”

The Patriots have a great coach-quarterback combo. The players have completely bought in.

Mike Vrabel has transformed the Patriots into legit contenders www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Mark Daniels: Mike Vrabel’s culture change transformed Patriots into legit contenders
At 11-2 with 10 consecutive wins, Patriots players have fully embraced Mike Vrabel's culture change
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December 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
FINAL: Patriots 33, Giants 15

The Patriots are 11-2. Impressive. www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
10 takeaways from Patriots' Monday night win over New York Giants
The Patriots won their tenth straight game on Monday night. Here's what happened against the Giants:
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December 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Andy Borregales hits the 23-yard field goal and the Patriots up 33-15.

Mike Vrabel's team is about to win their tenth-straight game. The last time that happened in New England was 2015.
December 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Jaxson Dart kind of looked like Drake Maye in Tennessee on that 2-point conversion

Patriots 30, Giants 15
December 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Giants run a wildcat formation and Devin Singletary runs in for 22-yard touchdown
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Andy Borregales hits the 28-yard field goal

Halftime: Patriots 30, Giants 6

Wow, guys
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Andy Borregales hits the 30-yard field goal

Patriots 27, Giants 7
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Drake Maye hits Kyle Williams for a 33-yard touchdown.

Another one of those 'wow' moments for Maye. What a throw. What a catch.
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Patriots taking their foot off the gas here. They need to lock in.

- Personal foul, 30-yard touchdown allowed
- Fail on third-and-1
- Shanked punt for 22 yards
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Bad couple of moments for the Patriots defense.

Jaxson Dart hits Darius Slayton for a 30-yard touchdown
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Drake Maye hits Kayshon Boutte for a 3-yard touchdown. That's touchdown No. 6 for Boutte.

Patriots 17, Giants 0
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Marcus Jones becomes the fourth player in Patriots history to return two punts for touchdowns joining Troy Brown, Irving Fryer and Mike Haynes
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
“I’ve watched so many people turn their backs on him.”

Kayshon Boutte never stopped believing. The receiver overcame a devastating injury at LSU and admitted he needed to mature in New England

More on Boutte and his evolution as a person and player www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
The evolution of Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte: From broken ankle to NFL success
Once projected as a first-round pick, Kayshon Boutte is finding success in his third season with the Patriots after overcoming injuries and setbacks at LSU.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Rookie Elijah Ponder has had a bigger role since the NFL trade deadline. The edge rusher has two sacks in three games. His position coach has been very impressed

"We’re lucky to get him. It was a great find." www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots coach says team ‘lucky’ to have rookie pass rusher
Rookie edge rusher Elijah Ponder is turning heads in New England, drawing high praise from his Patriots position coach
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November 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A veteran running back and core special teamer, the Patriots added more depth on Friday by signing Craig Reynolds www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots add veteran running back to roster
The Patriots added depth to their running back room and special teams unit by signing a veteran on Friday
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November 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Josh McDaniels has coached some of the greatest players ever in the NFL. He explained why he's "incredibly fortunate" to coach Patriots tight end Hunter Henry www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Josh McDaniels praises Patriots veteran as ‘one of most unselfish’ players he’s coached
Hunter Henry has become Drake Maye's security blanket this season while providing leadership during the Patriots remarkable turnaround.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Drake Maye says he's confident in Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown. Stefon Diggs says there are things the Patriots receivers can do to help also.

How they adjust to the Giants will be a big storyline on Monday www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots’ offensive line injuries: How will they protect Drake Maye against Giants?
Patriots backups Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown step in to protect Drake Maye against Brian Burns and the Giants' formidable defensive front on Monday night.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Brian Burns believes Drake Maye is "too poised" in the pocket, potentially exposing him to more sacks. Here's what Maye said about the comments: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots QB Drake Maye responds to criticism from Giants Pro Bowl pass rusher
A Pro Bowl pass rusher believes Drake Maye is "too poised" in the pocket, potentially exposing him to more sacks. Here's what the Patriots QB said:
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November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Morgan Moses suffered an MCL injury last season. He talked about his advice to Will Campbell and why he's confident in the Patriots offensive line

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Veteran tackle mentors injured Patriots rookie Will Campbell after knee injury
Will Campbell will miss at least four games after Sunday's injury, while Patriots veteran Morgan Moses provides support and leadership to the reshuffled offensive line
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November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Vederian Lowe revealed today that he played the last nine games of the 2024 season with a torn labrum.

He'll start at left tackle with Will Campbell on IR and said he's grateful for the opportunity.

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Patriots tackle reveals he played 2024 with ‘major injury’
Now recovered from offseason surgery, Patriots veteran Vederian Lowe will start in place of injured rookie Will Campbell
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November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
With Will Campbell expected to miss some time, the Patriots need to figure out who will replace him. Mike Vrabel was noncommittal this week.

The Patriots have 5 options on their roster with varying degrees of experience. Let's take a look: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
5 tackles who could replace Patriots rookie Will Campbell
Will Campbell's knee injury forces the Patriots to turn to backups with mixed track records. Here's a look at five options:
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November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It was pretty clear to me, but it looked like Rhamondre Stevenson was still fighting through his toe injury last weekend.

I talked to him about the injury and through his words were revealing

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Patriots running back reveals the painful truth about his ongoing injury struggle
Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is fighting through a painful injury that sidelined him for three weeks this season
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November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
After missing his first career field goal attempt, rookie Andy Borregales has become one of the NFL's most accurate kickers www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots rookie kicker rebounds from rough NFL start with perfect game
After missing his first career field goal attempt, rookie Andy Borregales has become one of the NFL's most accurate kickers
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM