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Tom Brady and coach Todd Bowles absent from Buccaneers practice

Brady took a hard hit on his throwing shoulder when he was sacked last Sunday, while missed practice for a personal reason and is expected back on Thursday.
ben volin | on football

Film review: Bailey Zappe showed enough that he should move up the depth chart

The rookie played with poise, made a few nice throws, and proved he can keep the Patriots competitive if he has to substitute for Mac Jones.
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Mac Jones takes reps at Patriots practice, but Brian Hoyer is absent

Jones is making progress in his rehab from a high ankle sprain, said coach Bill Belichick. Hoyer, meanwhile, is making his way through concussion protocol.
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Six things to know about Patriots practice squad quarterback Garrett Gilbert

If Brian Hoyer is unable to play this weekend, Gilbert could back up Bailey Zappe.

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Patriots throwing it back this weekend with return of ‘Pat Patriot’
New England will be wearing its throwback uniforms for Sunday’s home game against the Lions, the classic red jerseys with the familiar logo on the side of the helmet, created by Phil Bissell in 1960.

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Steelers name rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett the starter for Sunday’s game against the Bills
Mitchell Trubisky had started the first four games of the season for the struggling Steelers (1-3).

christopher l. gasper

With Patriots in soft part of the schedule, is Bailey Zappe the QB who can take advantage?

The Patriots simply must seize the opportunity presented by the next five games, but they find their quarterback situation in flux.
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Patriots are bringing back quarterback Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad

Gilbert was with New England in 2014 and again briefly in 2021 before he was plucked off the practice squad by Washington.
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Five things to know about Bailey Zappe, the Patriots quarterback suddenly thrust into the spotlight

The rookie went from being buried on the depth chart to directing the Patriots offense on Sunday, and his performance drew the praise of his teammates.
Ben Volin | On Football

NFL Week 4: Across the league, teams have hit the ground running this year

Five teams rushed for at least 200 yards this week, and all won. The league average of 4.44 yards per carry is the highest in history through four weeks.
49ERS 24, RAMS 9

Dynamic Deebo Samuel keeps 49ers rolling over rival Rams

San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay's offense and got enough big plays for the win, the biggest a 57-yard touchdown from Samuel.
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John Harbaugh sticking with fourth-down logic in Buffalo loss

“It’s easy to make a safe decision that just puts it on the players,” the Baltimore coach said after going for a touchdown helped cost the Ravens a victory. “You can do that. That’s easy. I’ve just never been one to take that route.”
PATRIOTS

Bill Belichick largely stays quiet on Patriots quarterback dilemma

The coach largely deferred questions after Brian Hoyer lasted fewer than 10 minutes in Sunday's loss. The Patriots are likely to add another QB this week.
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Patriots signing linebacker Jamie Collins to practice squad

To make room for Collins, an unsigned free agent since his Patriots contract expired in March, the team released linebacker Harvey Langi.
Tara Sullivan

Bailey Zappe has his teammates’ respect, and that’s vital because this might be his show to run

The Patriots will have to rally behind the 23-year-old fourth-round pick, who is currently their only healthy quarterback.
ben volin | on football

Bill Belichick and Aaron Rodgers matched wits, and one last postgame exchange

There's a mutual respect between Rodgers and Belichick that was on display after their third, and likely final, matchup.
Chad Finn | Unconventional Review

When is a loss impressive? When the Patriots are down to a rookie QB against Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field.

Bailey Zappe had his NFL initiation in the most overwhelming of circumstances, and the Patriots nearly pulled off the heist.
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Marcus Cannon helps ignite Patriots’ rushing attack, another positive out of Sunday’s loss

The veteran right tackle provided some extra ground game power as backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson played a key role Sunday vs. the Packers.

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