Kayshon Boutte’s professionalism a lesson to use for Todd Downing

August 16, 2026

Image courtesy of New England Patriots  FOXBOROUGH – Hearing your name in trade rumors during a contract year is nothing new for NFL players, but it doesn’t make it any easier. The uncertainty of waking up in a certain city one day and possibly having to move your whole life to another is as stressful as it gets. Kayshon Boutte has been living that professional nightmare pretty much all offseason,…

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Patriots offense shines in latest camp practice

August 15, 2026

FOXBOROUGH – Despite being a ticketed event – along with media members being allowed to bring their families for the day – the stands were still packed for the latest Patriots training camp practice on Saturday. Those that came out may have been a bit miffed that the team did most of its work on the field furthest away from them (selfishly it was great for us), but as long…

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Quintayvious Hutchins reflects on first NFL game

August 14, 2026

Image courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – The lights at Gillette Stadium are just a little brighter than the ones at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill. On Thursday night, former BC linebacker/EDGE Quintayvious Hutchins got to live out a dream, playing in his first NFL game when the Patriots hosted the Colts in the preseason opener for both squads. Following his two-tackle performance, I caught up with Hutchins…

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Patriots 13, Colts 13: Patriots kick off preseason with tie in a mistake-filled game

August 14, 2026

AP PHOTO FOXBOROUGH — Preseason openers in the modern NFL rarely provide definitive answers, but they always offer a baseline. On a muggy Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts rested the majority of their projected starters and played to a 13-13 tie in their 2026 preseason opener. With starting quarterback Drake Maye and 30 other key Patriots watching from the sideline following an intense week of…

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Dudes & Duds from Patriots-Colts preseason opener

August 13, 2026

FOXBOROUGH – For the first time since the AFC Divisional round, there was real football at Gillette Stadium on Friday night. The Patriots hosted the Colts for the first preseason game of 2026, with (RESULT). Here’s our Dudes and Duds from a fairly entertaining night in Foxborough… DUDES Tommy DeVito The darling of training camp so far didn’t set the world on fire, but did have a good night, playing…

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10 Patriots to watch in tonight’s preseason game against the Colts

August 13, 2026

Courtesy of the New England Patriots As the New England Patriots prepare for their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, all eyes are on the younger talent and incoming rookies competing for roster spots and starting roles. With roster construction in full swing under Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf, the depth chart offers plenty of compelling position battles. Here are 10 Patriots players to watch when the lights go on…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Indianapolis Colts (0-0) at New England Patriots (0-0)

August 13, 2026

Kickoff: Football is officially back in Foxborough. Following a physical joint practice session earlier in the week, the New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium for their 2026 preseason opener. With the majority of the starters getting their primary work during practice, and out for this game, tonight’s game shifts the spotlight entirely onto the fringe roster battles, developmental prospects, and position group depth.  Four Downs 1st…

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New Balance Athletic Center a game changer for the Patriots

August 13, 2026

Courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH- For over two decades, the New England Patriots defined excellence through culture, coaching, and an uncompromising mindset. Yet, as the modern NFL evolved into an arms race of sports science, nutrition, and player amenities, the franchise’s legacy infrastructure began to show its age. The opening of the New Balance Athletics Center marks a monumental shift. Unveiled in August 2026, this 160,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility…

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5 coaching observations from the Colts-Patriots joint practice

August 12, 2026

Joint practice sessions offer a crucial early-season look into scheme execution, structural adjustments, and individual matchups. Analyzing tape from the joint practice session between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots reveals five distinct coaching observations on both sides of the ball. 1. Patriots Interior D-Line Struggled Against Zone Run Schemes The Patriots defensive front faced significant challenges defending inside the tackles when tasked with halting inside zone and…

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Everything you need to know from Patriots-Colts joint practice

August 11, 2026

FOXBOROUGH – Well, that was fun. For just over two hours, the Patriots and Colts got after it in a productive, efficient joint practice out on the fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday morning. Christian González not participating was the biggest news of the day, while Mike Vrabel (unsurprisingly) also announced Drake Maye won’t play in the first preseason game on Thursday night. Presumably, a lot of guys won’t, which…

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