Race to No. 1: Patriots in control of 2025 NFL Draft No. 1 pick after Giants’ Week 17 win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Race to No. 1: Patriots in control of 2025 NFL Draft No. 1 pick after Giants’ Week 17 win

New York Times  

The New England Patriots have overtaken the New York Giants in The Athletic’s projection for the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, potentially giving New England the franchise’s first No. New England Patriots — 53 percent GO DEEPER Chargers beat Pats 40-7 to make playoffs in Harbaugh's first year: Takeaways New England shifted atop the rankings with a 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers — the franchise’s fourth-worst loss by point differential since owner Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994. Tennessee’s strength of schedule gives it a good shot at the top pick should New England win next week. Week 18 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens New York Giants — 3 percent GO DEEPER Giants crush Colts' playoff hopes with 45-33 win: Takeaways After sitting at 63 percent odds in Week 16, the Giants have endured the single-largest drop since we began tracking odds.

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What should the Patriots do with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? Our experts debate
2 months ago

What should the Patriots do with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? Our experts debate

New York Times  

The New England Patriots have their next coach, but a long to-do list awaits Mike Vrabel and the front office. Or, if Hunter, Carter and a quarterback go in the first three picks, perhaps the Patriots could entice a quarterback-needy team to trade up, allowing New England to add early-round picks. In Brugler’s latest mock draft, he has the Patriots …

Updated 2025 NFL Draft order as regular season ends: Titans claim No. 1 pick
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Updated 2025 NFL Draft order as regular season ends: Titans claim No. 1 pick

New York Times  

The race for the 2025 NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick came down to the regular season’s final Sunday, and the Tennessee Titans — thanks to their loss to the Houston Texans coupled with the New England Patriots’ win over the Buffalo Bills — secured the top spot. The updated Round 1 order: GO DEEPER Russini’s what I’m hearing: All the …

Giants NFL Draft order scenarios: Can New York still land the No. 1 pick?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Giants NFL Draft order scenarios: Can New York still land the No. 1 pick?

New York Times  

Not all hope is lost — just most of it. Because of the New York Giants’ shootout win Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, their odds of picking first in the 2025 NFL Draft have dropped dramatically. Again, that’s because the Giants are likely to have the superior strength of schedule and would lose that tiebreaker to all three teams. That’s …

Giants NFL Draft: How big a price will New York pay for beating Colts? We’ll soon find out
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Giants NFL Draft: How big a price will New York pay for beating Colts? We’ll soon find out

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It’s too soon to know what exactly the cost of Sunday’s win will be, but it could be steep. Giants fans don’t need reminding that the team tried and ultimately failed to move up in the 2024 draft and pick Drake Maye. GO DEEPER Brian Daboll makes plea for keeping his job after Giants snap 10-game …

Giants crush Colts’ playoff hopes, shake up race for 2025 NFL Draft top pick with win: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Giants crush Colts’ playoff hopes, shake up race for 2025 NFL Draft top pick with win: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By James Boyd, Charlotte Carroll and Jelani Scott The New York Giants shook up the 2025 NFL Draft while crushing the Indianapolis Colts’ playoff hopes in the process with a 45-33 win on Sunday. — James Boyd, Colts beat writer Giants’ shot at top pick in peril The Giants broke a franchise record 10-game losing streak and avoided going winless …

Race to No. 1: Raiders win puts Giants in driver’s seat for top NFL Draft pick
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Race to No. 1: Raiders win puts Giants in driver’s seat for top NFL Draft pick

New York Times  

As we head through Week 16, the race for the No. Now four teams have leap-frogged the Raiders in the draft order, including two that had less than 1 percent odds for the top pick after Sunday’s early slate. Remaining schedule: Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills Jacksonville Jaguars GO DEEPER How Raiders' 19-14 win over Jaguars affects 2025 NFL Draft …

In race for No. 1 NFL Draft pick, two teams emerge as favorites in Week 14
3 months, 1 week ago

In race for No. 1 NFL Draft pick, two teams emerge as favorites in Week 14

New York Times  

A month remains in the NFL season, but about one-quarter of the league’s teams already have their eyes set on 2025. Las Vegas Raiders GO DEEPER Buccaneers take NFC South lead with 28-13 win over Raiders: Takeaways Despite losing their ninth straight game of the season, the Raiders lost ground in the race for the No. While the Giants have …

2025 NFL Draft: Projection model ranks 6 teams most likely to pick No. 1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

2025 NFL Draft: Projection model ranks 6 teams most likely to pick No. 1

New York Times  

With only five weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, we’re not only thinking about the playoff picture but about the 2025 NFL Draft, as well. Raiders remaining schedule Week Date Opponent Win Probability 14 Dec. 8 at Buccaneers 30% 15 Dec. 16 Falcons 36% 16 Dec. 22 Jaguars 63% 17 Dec. 29 at Saints 35% 18 TBD Chargers 33% …

Patriots turn their attention to the future after being eliminated from playoff contention
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots turn their attention to the future after being eliminated from playoff contention

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots are focused on the future following their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Though New England’s bye comes late in the season, coach Jerod Mayo said the timing is perfect for a team that is feeling the effects of its shortcomings. “A much-needed bye week, not only physically for the players but also mentally, just …

Patriots predictions at NFL midseason: Drake Maye improves but the No. 1 pick is in play
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots predictions at NFL midseason: Drake Maye improves but the No. 1 pick is in play

New York Times  

— The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the New England Patriots remained pretty quiet, because teams weren’t overly interested in what they were selling and because coach Jerod Mayo wants to build a culture with this roster while ideally winning some games down the stretch. Our NFL midseason All-Rookie team “He just wants to help the team win.” Jerod …

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
5 months, 1 week ago

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing streak under veteran journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. They have tried veterans like Cam Newton and draft picks like Mac Jones but have appeared …

Patriots 53-man roster projection: How does New England look after the NFL Draft?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots 53-man roster projection: How does New England look after the NFL Draft?

New York Times  

The New England Patriots’ roster-building portion of the offseason is largely complete. GO DEEPER Patriots 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Emphasizing offense to help QB Drake Maye Your 2024 New England Patriots Draft Class! pic.twitter.com/wCD2c0afgc — New England Patriots April 27, 2024 Quarterbacks In: Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Joe Milton Out: Bailey Zappe, Nathan Rourke The addition of Milton in the …

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks

Associated Press  

The 2024 NFL draft Catch up on the action from night one. Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels, QB, 6-3, 210, LSU Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Scouting report: Accurate deep passer and explosive runner with a slender frame. New England Patriots - Drake Maye, QB, 6-4, 223, North …

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots draft Drake Maye: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

After weeks of deliberation, the New England Patriots opted to hold onto the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and select Drake Maye, the quarterback they hope helps usher in a new era in Foxboro. The Patriots are hoping Maye can bring stability to the quarterback position, something they haven’t witnessed since Tom Brady …

New England Patriots NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New England Patriots NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

New York Times  

“The Beast,” Dane Brugler’s expansive guide to the NFL Draft, is here. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings About the Patriots • Head coach: Jerod Mayo • Last year’s record: 4-13 The Patriots don’t want to begin the post-Bill Belichick era with a multiyear rebuild. Offensive tackle: The Patriots are entering …

Patriots listening to teams looking to trade for No. 3 pick in NFL Draft: Sources
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots listening to teams looking to trade for No. 3 pick in NFL Draft: Sources

New York Times  

The New England Patriots are listening and taking calls from teams looking to move up to the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, league sources said. Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf is running point but New England president Jonathan Kraft is heavily involved in the decision making, according to those sources. Last week, Wolf, the man tapped by …

The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs
11 months ago

The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs

Associated Press  

— The 2024 NFL draft represents the next chapter in the remaking of the New England Patriots. Wolf wouldn’t divulge their internal ranking of the top quarterback prospects, but said “there’s a general consensus how we feel about these players.” The focus is getting quality players who can help turn the page on back-to-back losing seasons. Mayo said he has …

Patriots 2024 mock draft scenarios: What would a trade down from No. 3 look like?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots 2024 mock draft scenarios: What would a trade down from No. 3 look like?

New York Times  

So, what exactly constitutes “a bag” anyway? Either way, a move like this wouldn’t eliminate the Patriots from dipping into the quarterback waters — they’d just have to do it outside the presumed top four of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy. We can see what a trade like this would do for New England’s roster, which …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs A dramatic NFL Conference Championship Weekend wrapped Sunday night with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers headed to Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s an updated guess at how Round 1 might play out: Williams should hold pole position in every mock draft until we …

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Patriots, Cardinals flip spots; Where would QB3 land?
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Patriots, Cardinals flip spots; Where would QB3 land?

New York Times  

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo How did Week 13 of the NFL season shake up the possible 2024 NFL Draft order? The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order, plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances. But it was a big deal at the …

2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots up to No. 2; how picks 1-32 stand after Week 13
1 year, 3 months ago

2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots up to No. 2; how picks 1-32 stand after Week 13

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Steelers vs Patriots on Thursday Night Football. We’re well into the “to tank or not to tank” portion of the NFL season. Though the reality is that coaches and players have too much personally invested in their performances to roll over on Sundays, the bad teams tend to be … well, bad, and …

The Patriots’ best options in the NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. or a top quarterback?
1 year, 3 months ago

The Patriots’ best options in the NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. or a top quarterback?

New York Times  

The New England Patriots got pleasant news Monday night when the Chicago Bears upset the Minnesota Vikings, which improved the Bears’ record to 4-8. GO DEEPER NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Bears, Patriots land new QBs; Jayden Daniels crashes top 10 QB Caleb Williams, USC The defending Heisman Trophy winner was viewed as the clear-cut No. He wasn’t listed among Dane’s …

Only way for Patriots to salvage season is to finish in position to pick top QB in NFL Draft
1 year, 4 months ago

Only way for Patriots to salvage season is to finish in position to pick top QB in NFL Draft

New York Times  

The New England Patriots’ lost season, which has crumbled into an abyss of irrelevancy, will be measured by a single factor. The other alternative, if the Patriots can’t climb into the top two, would be drafting Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Georgia tight end Brock Bowers or one of the elite offensive tackles. GO DEEPER Howe: If you …

Patriots predictions at NFL midseason: No vote of confidence in Belichick and a top-5 pick?
1 year, 4 months ago

Patriots predictions at NFL midseason: No vote of confidence in Belichick and a top-5 pick?

New York Times  

Bill Belichick grumbled through another postgame news conference after another loss Sunday trying to find the answers for what had just happened. In those moments shortly after the New England Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Washington Commanders dropped them to 2-7, it may have been hard to remember this is only the halfway point. At this point, it’s hard to …

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense
1 year, 5 months ago

New England Patriots at the trade deadline: 7 deals that would make sense

New York Times  

Bill Belichick dodged a question Wednesday morning about how the New England Patriots’ 1-5 record might impact their thinking leading up to the Oct. 31 NFL trade deadline. The league’s compensatory pick formula has occasionally persuaded teams not to trade away talented players since they can typically get a draft pick in return once the player leaves in free agency. …

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Broncos, Giants settle into top 5 as Titans slide
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft order 2024 projections: Broncos, Giants settle into top 5 as Titans slide

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL Draft order projections. The simulation then runs 100,000 times after each day of games to give us, in this case, our projected top-10 draft order, plus each team’s projected win total and playoff chances. Fields dislocated the thumb on his right hand in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to Minnesota, and Chicago coach Matt Eberflus already declared …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 10 months ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now 259 players will begin to settle in with their new teams. “You’ve gotta make the quarterback look good.” — Joe Person | More Panthers takeaways Chicago Bears: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas It’s rare to hear anyone praise a player the way Bears area scout John Syty did for running back …

NFL Draft 2023: Patriots exec Matt Groh dishes on receivers, team speed, plans for pick 14
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL Draft 2023: Patriots exec Matt Groh dishes on receivers, team speed, plans for pick 14

New York Times  

As Matt Groh prepares for his second NFL Draft as the director of player personnel for the Patriots, he didn’t hide from the importance of what lies ahead. “You’re hoping there at 14 you can get a pretty good player,” Groh said. “I would not say that as a personnel staff we said, ‘Oh yeah, our personnel was good enough,’” …

Patriots 2023 mock draft 1.0: How early should they address wide receiver?
2 years, 1 month ago

Patriots 2023 mock draft 1.0: How early should they address wide receiver?

New York Times  

The Patriots head to Las Vegas this week to kick off their preparations for the 2023 NFL Draft. For the first time under Bill Belichick, the Patriots will supply the coaching staff for one of college football’s postseason all-star games, the Shrine Bowl, which serves as an early showcase for draft-eligible players. GO DEEPER How I'd fix the Patriots: An …

Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild
3 years, 3 months ago

Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Having watched the Patriots control the division for two decades, the Bills hoped that Tom Brady’s departure would clear the way for them to climb the AFC East standings and perhaps even contend for a conference title. After losing in the wild-card round in 2019 — Brady’s last game in a New England uniform — the Patriots plummeted …

Pro Picks: Are Bills ready to grab AFC East from Patriots?
5 years, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: Are Bills ready to grab AFC East from Patriots?

Associated Press  

Not since the pre-Tom Brady days have the Bills been such a factor in the AFC East. A victory Saturday at New England would lift Buffalo into a tie atop the division the Patriots have ruled for the last decade. Then again, we’ve seen New England seem vulnerable enough times in recent years yet somehow come through. “This is the …

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