That was quickly filled by rookie pass rusher Bradyn Swinson, who has resided on the practice squad this season and would have had opportunities to leave town for another team’s active roster. Continuing his development in New England, however, was part of the decision to sign him.

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The Buffalo Bills trail the New England Patriots by 1.5 games in the AFC East standings, and they face even more of an uphill climb thanks to NFL schedulemakers

Mike Vrabel, the likely coach of the year, has New England playing winning football and will be a tough out in the playoffs.

Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams will miss four games after being placed on injured reserve, but Mike Vrabel is optimistic about the depth.

The Jets, after starting the season 0-7, have won 2 games in a row. They are coming off a 27-20 home win over the Cleveland Browns as 2-point underdogs. The Jets returned both a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the game.

The New England Patriots will have new uniforms when they play the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Thursday Night Football. This will be the only time the Patriots will wear their alternate "nor'easter" rivalry jerseys this season.

For the first time with a quarterback not named Tom Brady, the Patriots (9-2) have won eight straight games. And they seem to have another star quarterback -- and an emerging sidekick -- on their hands. Drake Maye played another strong game, TreVeyon Henderson scored three touchdowns, and New England cruised past the Jets, 27-14.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kayshon Boutte discussed the new Patriots era under Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, as well as his new Charmin partnership.

The team lately seems to have found that elusive balance of confidence and calm, accountability and community. Where did it come from?

The Patriots have a tricky situation at the linebacker position, and they appear to be looking at a potential emergency free-agent addition.