In terms of the Patriots’ odds to play for the Super Bowl, ESPN’s FPI gives them the sixth-best odds to represent the AFC (6.8 percent). DraftKings Sportsbook has the Patriots tied for the sixth-best odds to win the conference, too (+1200).

Marcus Jones had an October to remember and was rewarded for it on Thursday by the NFL. The Patriots ’ shutdown cornerback and All-Pro punt returner was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month. It is the first Player of the Month honor for the Patriots since 2021 when J.C. Jackson earned it in November.

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly acquired safety Kyle Dugger in a trade with the New England Patriots on Tuesday.

A few days before the league's trade deadline, the New England Patriots are reportedly interested in staying active on the market. Earlier in the week, the team

The New England Patriots could benefit from having an interior blocker like Atlanta Falcons' All-Pro guard Chris Lindstrom on the offensive line.