Mark Daniels
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Patriots beat writer for MassLive
Rookie Elijah Ponder has had a bigger role since the NFL trade deadline. The edge rusher has two sacks in three games. His position coach has been very impressed
"We’re lucky to get him. It was a great find." www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
"We’re lucky to get him. It was a great find." www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots coach says team ‘lucky’ to have rookie pass rusher
Rookie edge rusher Elijah Ponder is turning heads in New England, drawing high praise from his Patriots position coach
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November 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Rookie Elijah Ponder has had a bigger role since the NFL trade deadline. The edge rusher has two sacks in three games. His position coach has been very impressed
"We’re lucky to get him. It was a great find." www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
"We’re lucky to get him. It was a great find." www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
A veteran running back and core special teamer, the Patriots added more depth on Friday by signing Craig Reynolds www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots add veteran running back to roster
The Patriots added depth to their running back room and special teams unit by signing a veteran on Friday
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November 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A veteran running back and core special teamer, the Patriots added more depth on Friday by signing Craig Reynolds www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Josh McDaniels has coached some of the greatest players ever in the NFL. He explained why he's "incredibly fortunate" to coach Patriots tight end Hunter Henry www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Josh McDaniels praises Patriots veteran as ‘one of most unselfish’ players he’s coached
Hunter Henry has become Drake Maye's security blanket this season while providing leadership during the Patriots remarkable turnaround.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Josh McDaniels has coached some of the greatest players ever in the NFL. He explained why he's "incredibly fortunate" to coach Patriots tight end Hunter Henry www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Drake Maye says he's confident in Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown. Stefon Diggs says there are things the Patriots receivers can do to help also.
How they adjust to the Giants will be a big storyline on Monday www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
How they adjust to the Giants will be a big storyline on Monday www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots’ offensive line injuries: How will they protect Drake Maye against Giants?
Patriots backups Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown step in to protect Drake Maye against Brian Burns and the Giants' formidable defensive front on Monday night.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Drake Maye says he's confident in Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown. Stefon Diggs says there are things the Patriots receivers can do to help also.
How they adjust to the Giants will be a big storyline on Monday www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
How they adjust to the Giants will be a big storyline on Monday www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Brian Burns believes Drake Maye is "too poised" in the pocket, potentially exposing him to more sacks. Here's what Maye said about the comments: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots QB Drake Maye responds to criticism from Giants Pro Bowl pass rusher
A Pro Bowl pass rusher believes Drake Maye is "too poised" in the pocket, potentially exposing him to more sacks. Here's what the Patriots QB said:
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November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Brian Burns believes Drake Maye is "too poised" in the pocket, potentially exposing him to more sacks. Here's what Maye said about the comments: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Morgan Moses suffered an MCL injury last season. He talked about his advice to Will Campbell and why he's confident in the Patriots offensive line
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More from the veteran: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Veteran tackle mentors injured Patriots rookie Will Campbell after knee injury
Will Campbell will miss at least four games after Sunday's injury, while Patriots veteran Morgan Moses provides support and leadership to the reshuffled offensive line
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November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Morgan Moses suffered an MCL injury last season. He talked about his advice to Will Campbell and why he's confident in the Patriots offensive line
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More from the veteran: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Vederian Lowe revealed today that he played the last nine games of the 2024 season with a torn labrum.
He'll start at left tackle with Will Campbell on IR and said he's grateful for the opportunity.
“It means everything for me.” www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
He'll start at left tackle with Will Campbell on IR and said he's grateful for the opportunity.
“It means everything for me.” www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots tackle reveals he played 2024 with ‘major injury’
Now recovered from offseason surgery, Patriots veteran Vederian Lowe will start in place of injured rookie Will Campbell
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November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Vederian Lowe revealed today that he played the last nine games of the 2024 season with a torn labrum.
He'll start at left tackle with Will Campbell on IR and said he's grateful for the opportunity.
“It means everything for me.” www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
He'll start at left tackle with Will Campbell on IR and said he's grateful for the opportunity.
“It means everything for me.” www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
With Will Campbell expected to miss some time, the Patriots need to figure out who will replace him. Mike Vrabel was noncommittal this week.
The Patriots have 5 options on their roster with varying degrees of experience. Let's take a look: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
The Patriots have 5 options on their roster with varying degrees of experience. Let's take a look: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
5 tackles who could replace Patriots rookie Will Campbell
Will Campbell's knee injury forces the Patriots to turn to backups with mixed track records. Here's a look at five options:
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November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
With Will Campbell expected to miss some time, the Patriots need to figure out who will replace him. Mike Vrabel was noncommittal this week.
The Patriots have 5 options on their roster with varying degrees of experience. Let's take a look: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
The Patriots have 5 options on their roster with varying degrees of experience. Let's take a look: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
It was pretty clear to me, but it looked like Rhamondre Stevenson was still fighting through his toe injury last weekend.
I talked to him about the injury and through his words were revealing
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I talked to him about the injury and through his words were revealing
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Patriots running back reveals the painful truth about his ongoing injury struggle
Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is fighting through a painful injury that sidelined him for three weeks this season
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November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It was pretty clear to me, but it looked like Rhamondre Stevenson was still fighting through his toe injury last weekend.
I talked to him about the injury and through his words were revealing
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I talked to him about the injury and through his words were revealing
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After missing his first career field goal attempt, rookie Andy Borregales has become one of the NFL's most accurate kickers www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots rookie kicker rebounds from rough NFL start with perfect game
After missing his first career field goal attempt, rookie Andy Borregales has become one of the NFL's most accurate kickers
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
After missing his first career field goal attempt, rookie Andy Borregales has become one of the NFL's most accurate kickers www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Ben Brown made his first start at left guard this season. Vederian Lowe has played over 1,000 snaps at left tackle.
Both veterans say they're ready to step in for Will Campbell and Jared Wilson www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Both veterans say they're ready to step in for Will Campbell and Jared Wilson www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots veteran offensive linemen ready to step up for injured rookies
Mike Vrabel's 'next man up' philosophy will be tested as Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown step in for the injured rookies on the Patriots' offensive line
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November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ben Brown made his first start at left guard this season. Vederian Lowe has played over 1,000 snaps at left tackle.
Both veterans say they're ready to step in for Will Campbell and Jared Wilson www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Both veterans say they're ready to step in for Will Campbell and Jared Wilson www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Jared Wilson will miss extended time after suffering a high-ankle sprain www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots injury update: Rookie guard Jared Wilson to miss extended time (report)
Jared Wilson could miss the remainder of the Patriots regular season after suffering a high-ankle sprain
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November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Jared Wilson will miss extended time after suffering a high-ankle sprain www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
What was wrong with Drake Maye in Cincinnati? To me, it looked physical. That's not what Maye or Mike Vrabel are saying www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
What was wrong with Drake Maye in Cincinnati?
Drake Maye struggled against NFL's worst-ranked defense before recovering to lead his team to a 26-20 win in Cincinnati
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November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What was wrong with Drake Maye in Cincinnati? To me, it looked physical. That's not what Maye or Mike Vrabel are saying www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
"The only thing that saved me was the grind."
After seeing Will Campbell carted off with a knee injury, Stefon Diggs opened up about the emotional journey of recovering from his knee injury.
Diggs also shared his advice for Campbell www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
After seeing Will Campbell carted off with a knee injury, Stefon Diggs opened up about the emotional journey of recovering from his knee injury.
Diggs also shared his advice for Campbell www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Stefon Diggs has powerful advice for Patriots rookie Will Campbell after knee injury
After seeing Will Campbell carted off with a knee injury, Stefon Diggs opened up about the emotional journey of recovering from his knee injury
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November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"The only thing that saved me was the grind."
After seeing Will Campbell carted off with a knee injury, Stefon Diggs opened up about the emotional journey of recovering from his knee injury.
Diggs also shared his advice for Campbell www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
After seeing Will Campbell carted off with a knee injury, Stefon Diggs opened up about the emotional journey of recovering from his knee injury.
Diggs also shared his advice for Campbell www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
FINAL: Patriots 26, Bengals 20
This was a costly win for the Patriots, who lost the left side of their offensive line www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
This was a costly win for the Patriots, who lost the left side of their offensive line www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
12 takeaways as Patriots lose several starters in win over Bengals
The Patriots won Sunday, but it came with a big cost as Mike Vrabel's team lost several starters in Cincinnati. Here's what went down
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November 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
FINAL: Patriots 26, Bengals 20
This was a costly win for the Patriots, who lost the left side of their offensive line www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
This was a costly win for the Patriots, who lost the left side of their offensive line www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Andy Borregales hits the 52-yard field goal
Patriots 26, Bengals 20
Patriots 26, Bengals 20
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Andy Borregales hits the 52-yard field goal
Patriots 26, Bengals 20
Patriots 26, Bengals 20
Joe Flacco hits Mitch Tinsley for a 17-yard touchdown. The Bengals won't go away quietly.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Joe Flacco hits Mitch Tinsley for a 17-yard touchdown. The Bengals won't go away quietly.
The Patriots had five snaps at the 1-yard line and come away with zero points
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Patriots had five snaps at the 1-yard line and come away with zero points
Evan McPherson hits a 63-yard field goal to end the half. Wow.
Halftime: Patriots 17, Bengals 13
Halftime: Patriots 17, Bengals 13
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Evan McPherson hits a 63-yard field goal to end the half. Wow.
Halftime: Patriots 17, Bengals 13
Halftime: Patriots 17, Bengals 13
Andy Borregales hits the 41-yard field goal
Patriots 17, Bengals 10
Patriots 17, Bengals 10
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Andy Borregales hits the 41-yard field goal
Patriots 17, Bengals 10
Patriots 17, Bengals 10
Drake Maye hits Hunter Henry for a 28-yard touchdown. Good answer by Maye and the Patriots. Henry was wide open
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Drake Maye hits Hunter Henry for a 28-yard touchdown. Good answer by Maye and the Patriots. Henry was wide open
What is wrong with Drake Maye? He looks off.
That's an easy pick-6 for Geno Stone.
That's an easy pick-6 for Geno Stone.
November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What is wrong with Drake Maye? He looks off.
That's an easy pick-6 for Geno Stone.
That's an easy pick-6 for Geno Stone.
The Bengals with Joe Flacco and no Ja'Marr Chase go for it on fourth-and-5... and get K'Lavon Chaisson to jump offside.
Not a good start for the Patriots
Not a good start for the Patriots
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Bengals with Joe Flacco and no Ja'Marr Chase go for it on fourth-and-5... and get K'Lavon Chaisson to jump offside.
Not a good start for the Patriots
Not a good start for the Patriots
Evan McPherson hits the 54-yard field goal.
Bengals 3, Patriots 0
Patriots defense has allowed a score on their opponents first drive nine times in 12 games this season
Bengals 3, Patriots 0
Patriots defense has allowed a score on their opponents first drive nine times in 12 games this season
November 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Evan McPherson hits the 54-yard field goal.
Bengals 3, Patriots 0
Patriots defense has allowed a score on their opponents first drive nine times in 12 games this season
Bengals 3, Patriots 0
Patriots defense has allowed a score on their opponents first drive nine times in 12 games this season
Rhamondre Stevenson returns after missing three games. Kayshon Boutte and Christian Elliss are back after missing the last two.
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Rhamondre Stevenson returns to Patriots lineup after 3-week absence
After missing three weeks with a toe injury, Rhamondre Stevenson is active against Cincinnati as rookie Henderson comes off back-to-back multi-touchdown games.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Rhamondre Stevenson returns after missing three games. Kayshon Boutte and Christian Elliss are back after missing the last two.
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