Patriots' NFL coverage map news is a big sign for New England's rise originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New England Patriots continue to prove themselves to be a legitimate contender. For the first time this weekend, the NFL's broadcast coverage maps seem to agree.

There wasn't much post-trade deadline talk Wednesday or any playoff positioning. Just Vrabel keeping the focus on the next game.

John Saunders Jr. was in Miami getting ready for another day on the Dolphins practice squad when his phone rang. Eliot Wolf was on the other end, and he told the rookie safety that the Patriots were signing him to their 53-man roster.

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye earns high praise from Brian Baldinger for his elite accuracy, poise, and game-plan command in Year 2.

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was announced as one of nine coach category semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

Patriots center Garrett Bradbury commented on quarterback Drake Maye taking an exceptionally high number of sacks in games.

When Stevenson returns, Henderson's production is going to go down. ESPN's latest article believes that his disappointing season will continue

You can’t ask much more of the Patriots (aside from not losing to the Raiders at home in Week 1). Drake Maye has been near an MVP level, they have a huge win at Buffalo and lead the AFC East. New England has benefitted from a very soft schedule, but they’ve mostly handled business against bad teams.