Chad Graff
@chadgraff.bsky.social
Senior writer at The Athletic covering the Patriots. Adjunct professor at Northeastern. High-handicapped golfer, low-rated tennis player, seeker of a good old fashioned.
The Patriots sent a message by beating the Bucs — with seven straight wins, they’re one of the best in the NFL. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
With win over Buccaneers, Patriots show they're one of NFL's top teams
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November 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Patriots sent a message by beating the Bucs — with seven straight wins, they’re one of the best in the NFL. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The Patriots open as 12-point favorites for Thursday Night Football against the Jets.
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Patriots open as 12-point favorites for Thursday Night Football against the Jets.
A win on the road in Tampa makes one thing clear — the Patriots are one of the best teams in the NFL. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
With win over Buccaneers, Patriots show they're one of NFL's top teams
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November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A win on the road in Tampa makes one thing clear — the Patriots are one of the best teams in the NFL. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
In a span of 49 seconds of game time, the Patriots went from a 10-7 deficit to beating the Buccaneers 21-10.
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In a span of 49 seconds of game time, the Patriots went from a 10-7 deficit to beating the Buccaneers 21-10.
Impressive 14-play, 78-yard drive from the Patriots to take the lead at the end of the half. Unreal catch by Stefon Diggs.
Drake Maye is up to 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Drake Maye is up to 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Impressive 14-play, 78-yard drive from the Patriots to take the lead at the end of the half. Unreal catch by Stefon Diggs.
Drake Maye is up to 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Drake Maye is up to 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Patriots RB Terrell Jennings is questionable to return due to a knee injury.
That could be a big blow to a Patriots team that already lacks RB depth.
That could be a big blow to a Patriots team that already lacks RB depth.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Patriots RB Terrell Jennings is questionable to return due to a knee injury.
That could be a big blow to a Patriots team that already lacks RB depth.
That could be a big blow to a Patriots team that already lacks RB depth.
Kyle Williams entered this game with two catches for 20 yards.
With more playing time today while Boutte is out, Williams just hauled in a 72-yard touchdown from Drake Maye.
Pats 7, Bucs 7.
With more playing time today while Boutte is out, Williams just hauled in a 72-yard touchdown from Drake Maye.
Pats 7, Bucs 7.
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Kyle Williams entered this game with two catches for 20 yards.
With more playing time today while Boutte is out, Williams just hauled in a 72-yard touchdown from Drake Maye.
Pats 7, Bucs 7.
With more playing time today while Boutte is out, Williams just hauled in a 72-yard touchdown from Drake Maye.
Pats 7, Bucs 7.
Tough sledding on the ground for the Patriots so far.
Terrell Jennings has 4 carries for 5 yards.
No carries yet for TreVeyon Henderson.
Terrell Jennings has 4 carries for 5 yards.
No carries yet for TreVeyon Henderson.
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tough sledding on the ground for the Patriots so far.
Terrell Jennings has 4 carries for 5 yards.
No carries yet for TreVeyon Henderson.
Terrell Jennings has 4 carries for 5 yards.
No carries yet for TreVeyon Henderson.
Easy first drive for the Bucs.
The Patriots' offense has been tested against some good defenses.
But the Pats' defense has played a lot of bad offenses. This is a big test today.
Bucs 7, Pats 0
The Patriots' offense has been tested against some good defenses.
But the Pats' defense has played a lot of bad offenses. This is a big test today.
Bucs 7, Pats 0
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Easy first drive for the Bucs.
The Patriots' offense has been tested against some good defenses.
But the Pats' defense has played a lot of bad offenses. This is a big test today.
Bucs 7, Pats 0
The Patriots' offense has been tested against some good defenses.
But the Pats' defense has played a lot of bad offenses. This is a big test today.
Bucs 7, Pats 0
Patriots inactives in Tampa:
WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe)
LB Christian Elliss (hip)
S John Saunders
DT Eric Gregory
G Caedan Wallace
QB Tommy DeVito
WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe)
LB Christian Elliss (hip)
S John Saunders
DT Eric Gregory
G Caedan Wallace
QB Tommy DeVito
November 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Patriots inactives in Tampa:
WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe)
LB Christian Elliss (hip)
S John Saunders
DT Eric Gregory
G Caedan Wallace
QB Tommy DeVito
WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe)
LB Christian Elliss (hip)
S John Saunders
DT Eric Gregory
G Caedan Wallace
QB Tommy DeVito
Patriots mailbag: When does the Super Bowl window realistically open? Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Patriots mailbag: NFL trade deadline deals they should (and shouldn't) have made
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November 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Patriots mailbag: When does the Super Bowl window realistically open? Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
The Patriots had five players who didn’t practice today:
WR Kayshon Boutte
C Garrett Bradbury
LB Christian Elliss
DT Joshua Farmer
RB Rhamondre Stevenson
WR Kayshon Boutte
C Garrett Bradbury
LB Christian Elliss
DT Joshua Farmer
RB Rhamondre Stevenson
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Patriots had five players who didn’t practice today:
WR Kayshon Boutte
C Garrett Bradbury
LB Christian Elliss
DT Joshua Farmer
RB Rhamondre Stevenson
WR Kayshon Boutte
C Garrett Bradbury
LB Christian Elliss
DT Joshua Farmer
RB Rhamondre Stevenson
Patriots RB Rhamomdre Stevenson and WR Kayshon Boutte won’t practice today, Mike Vrabel said.
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Patriots RB Rhamomdre Stevenson and WR Kayshon Boutte won’t practice today, Mike Vrabel said.
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Patriots mailbag: Submit your post-trade deadline questions now for reporter Chad Graff
Leave your NFL trade deadline questions below for Patriots writer Chad Graff to answer in a story set to post later this week.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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A look at why the Patriots didn’t make any trades before the deadline, and what it means. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Why the Patriots didn’t make a deal before the NFL trade deadline
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November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A look at why the Patriots didn’t make any trades before the deadline, and what it means. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The NFL trade deadline is over and the Patriots didn't make any trades, per source.
They're rolling with what they've got and what has them at 7-2.
They're rolling with what they've got and what has them at 7-2.
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The NFL trade deadline is over and the Patriots didn't make any trades, per source.
They're rolling with what they've got and what has them at 7-2.
They're rolling with what they've got and what has them at 7-2.
The Patriots are 7-2 and showed they can win ugly.
Now it’s time for them to be buyers before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Now it’s time for them to be buyers before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
As Patriots top Falcons to move to 7-2, it's time to make a trade before the deadline
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November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The Patriots are 7-2 and showed they can win ugly.
Now it’s time for them to be buyers before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Now it’s time for them to be buyers before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The Patriots are 7-2, tied for the best record in the NFL.
It’s time for them to make a splash before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
It’s time for them to make a splash before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
As Patriots top Falcons to move to 7-2, it's time to make a trade before the deadline
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November 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The Patriots are 7-2, tied for the best record in the NFL.
It’s time for them to make a splash before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
It’s time for them to make a splash before the trade deadline. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez walked gingerly off the field and straight into the injury tent.
November 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez walked gingerly off the field and straight into the injury tent.
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is questionable to return to this game due to a hamstring injury.
November 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is questionable to return to this game due to a hamstring injury.
Drake Maye's MVP-caliber play continues.
So far, Maye is 9-of-13 for 157 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 INTs.
So far, Maye is 9-of-13 for 157 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 INTs.
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Drake Maye's MVP-caliber play continues.
So far, Maye is 9-of-13 for 157 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 INTs.
So far, Maye is 9-of-13 for 157 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 INTs.
It's crazy how good the Patriots' deep passing game is.
Especially with a group of receivers that -- at least before the season -- weren't ones that really scared you deep.
Especially with a group of receivers that -- at least before the season -- weren't ones that really scared you deep.
November 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It's crazy how good the Patriots' deep passing game is.
Especially with a group of receivers that -- at least before the season -- weren't ones that really scared you deep.
Especially with a group of receivers that -- at least before the season -- weren't ones that really scared you deep.
The Falcons took advantage of a mismatch there, hitting 6-foot-4 Drake London for a touchdown on a jumpball over 5-foot-9 Marcus Jones.
Patriots 7, Falcons 7
Patriots 7, Falcons 7
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Falcons took advantage of a mismatch there, hitting 6-foot-4 Drake London for a touchdown on a jumpball over 5-foot-9 Marcus Jones.
Patriots 7, Falcons 7
Patriots 7, Falcons 7
No shortage of touches for TreVeyon Henderson early for the Patriots.
He's touched the ball on six of their first 12 plays.
He's touched the ball on six of their first 12 plays.
November 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
No shortage of touches for TreVeyon Henderson early for the Patriots.
He's touched the ball on six of their first 12 plays.
He's touched the ball on six of their first 12 plays.
Just about a perfect start for the Patriots.
Falcons go three-and-out
Pats go 75 yards over 10 plays for a TD
Patriots 7, Falcons 0
Falcons go three-and-out
Pats go 75 yards over 10 plays for a TD
Patriots 7, Falcons 0
November 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just about a perfect start for the Patriots.
Falcons go three-and-out
Pats go 75 yards over 10 plays for a TD
Patriots 7, Falcons 0
Falcons go three-and-out
Pats go 75 yards over 10 plays for a TD
Patriots 7, Falcons 0