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October 21, 2025 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Fear factor rankings: For Patriots, which AFC contenders pose scariest threat? | Karen Guregian Assessing which potential AFC playoff teams look the scariest for Mike Vrabel's Patriots. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com Read more Patriots Future Patriots’ opponent loses a key player to injury Tampa Bay hosts New England in Week 10. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye knows Patriots win over Titans ‘just means more’ to Mike Vrabel Mike Vrabel didn’t make too much of his return to Tennessee in Week 7, keeping his focus on the Patriots and their game plan. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots claim Chargers LB with Mike Vrabel ties and a crazy NCAA record Mike Vrabel is bringing another one of his former linebackers to Foxborough. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots ‘Little more swag:’ As Drake Maye enters MVP conversation, Patriots veteran impressed by growth as a leader, too One Patriots pass catcher says Drake Maye is elevating his game as a leader as well as raising the bar on the field. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots coach offers good news on Drake Maye’s status The Patriots quarterback briefly left Sunday's game to be evaluated for a concussion. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now