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Patriots WR A.J. Brown arrives on the early/early bus, four hours before kickoff.

Patriots WR A.J. Brown arrives on the early/early bus, four hours before kickoff.

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Maxx Crosby … respect.

Maxx Crosby … respect.

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On the scene: WR A.J. Brown with the tennis balls, à la Julian Edelman.

On the scene: WR A.J. Brown with the tennis balls, à la Julian Edelman.

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CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) is not present at practice for the second straight day. OT Morgan Moses (foot), DT Christian Barmore (shoulder) and FB Reggie Gilliam (knee) also not spotted.

CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) is not present at practice for the second straight day. OT Morgan Moses (foot), DT Christian Barmore (shoulder) and FB Reggie Gilliam (knee) also not spotted.

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First play of 1-on-1s: Drake Maye tries a deep ball to A.J. Brown .. incomplete. Quinyon Mitchell in coverage. Can feel the energy here.

First play of 1-on-1s: Drake Maye tries a deep ball to A.J. Brown .. incomplete. Quinyon Mitchell in coverage. Can feel the energy here.

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Drake Maye, you are a good man. The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.

Drake Maye, you are a good man. The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.

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One silver-lining nugget to pass along on “film study”/reporting: Mike Vrabel called this the most instinctive play rookie OLB Gabe Jacas (50) has had since arriving in New England. Said Vrabel: “The unbalanced play in the red zone. They went with a speed break and a tackle over a little bunch into the boundary, and they tried to block down on him, and he just reacted across the guy's face and was able to make a tackle for just a few yard gain. “So I think that was probably the play that I was most pleased with and saying, ‘Hey, this is kind of, you are just out there playing. You are getting lined up. You are reacting. The guy blocks down on you and you cross his face and go make the tackle.’”

One silver-lining nugget to pass along on “film study”/reporting: Mike Vrabel called this the most instinctive play rookie OLB Gabe Jacas (50) has had since arriving in New England. Said Vrabel: “The unbalanced play in the red zone. They went with a speed break and a tackle over a little bunch into the boundary, and they tried to block down on him, and he just reacted across the guy's face and was able to make a tackle for just a few yard gain. “So I think that was probably the play that I was most pleased with and saying, ‘Hey, this is kind of, you are just out there playing. You are getting lined up. You are reacting. The guy blocks down on you and you cross his face and go make the tackle.’”

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Scene setter: WR Mack Hollins pulls a fan out of the crowd and races him about an hour after practice ended.

Scene setter: WR Mack Hollins pulls a fan out of the crowd and races him about an hour after practice ended.

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Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

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On the scene: Patriots fans in Western New York greet the team upon arrival.

On the scene: Patriots fans in Western New York greet the team upon arrival.

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Snapshot of something Mike Vrabel expressed frustration with this morning: He sees Hunter Henry (bottom of screen) trying to communicate with the official 15 yards away/do the right thing alignment-wise … and still get penalized. “I’ll have to try to get some clarification on that — how we are going to do this going forward,” Vrabel says. Earlier today, in his radio interview, Vrabel shared that he was irked with over-officiating at the line of scrimmage. “If our guys are going to look over; I get that we have to be legal. But for as long as I can remember in this league, the refs are going to try to officiate proactively and work with the players. “If it’s a hold, call a hold. If it’s defensive pass interference, call defensive pass interference. But at the line of scrimmage, if players are going to try to get the formation correct … we’re not going to tell them that they are either on the line of scrimmage or they have them off? They’re just going to sit there and tap their knee? “I don’t know what that is. That’s frustrating that we are that literal as an officiating department — if that is indeed what they are telling them. … “I didn’t know when we were going to start officiating the line of scrimmage and not communicate with our players. Because in the end, the relationship the players have with officials, I think can be really positive and they can explain the mechanics they’re looking for.”

Snapshot of something Mike Vrabel expressed frustration with this morning: He sees Hunter Henry (bottom of screen) trying to communicate with the official 15 yards away/do the right thing alignment-wise … and still get penalized. “I’ll have to try to get some clarification on that — how we are going to do this going forward,” Vrabel says. Earlier today, in his radio interview, Vrabel shared that he was irked with over-officiating at the line of scrimmage. “If our guys are going to look over; I get that we have to be legal. But for as long as I can remember in this league, the refs are going to try to officiate proactively and work with the players. “If it’s a hold, call a hold. If it’s defensive pass interference, call defensive pass interference. But at the line of scrimmage, if players are going to try to get the formation correct … we’re not going to tell them that they are either on the line of scrimmage or they have them off? They’re just going to sit there and tap their knee? “I don’t know what that is. That’s frustrating that we are that literal as an officiating department — if that is indeed what they are telling them. … “I didn’t know when we were going to start officiating the line of scrimmage and not communicate with our players. Because in the end, the relationship the players have with officials, I think can be really positive and they can explain the mechanics they’re looking for.”

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From the media tent: CB Christian Gonzalez seems tired of answering questions about his contract status … and shares some frustration on the overall situation while highlighting the theme of focusing on Week 1. Parts of the Q&A: Question: How frustrating is it on your part that no contract extension has been reached? Christian Gonzalez: “It’s frustrating, but I’m focused on the season. I’m focused on here now.” Question: Are you still optimistic things could get done? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on Week 1 at this point. I mean, it’s been all offseason …” Question: Are you prepared to play Week 1 if a deal isn’t reached? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on today, this practice, and we’ll see where we go.”

From the media tent: CB Christian Gonzalez seems tired of answering questions about his contract status … and shares some frustration on the overall situation while highlighting the theme of focusing on Week 1. Parts of the Q&A: Question: How frustrating is it on your part that no contract extension has been reached? Christian Gonzalez: “It’s frustrating, but I’m focused on the season. I’m focused on here now.” Question: Are you still optimistic things could get done? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on Week 1 at this point. I mean, it’s been all offseason …” Question: Are you prepared to play Week 1 if a deal isn’t reached? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on today, this practice, and we’ll see where we go.”

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On the scene: Shorthanded Patriots WR corps, without Mack Hollins and with A.J. Brown still on injured reserve, opens it up a bit at Thursday’s practice led by Pop Douglas.

On the scene: Shorthanded Patriots WR corps, without Mack Hollins and with A.J. Brown still on injured reserve, opens it up a bit at Thursday’s practice led by Pop Douglas.

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Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots off the bus and into Lumen Field.

Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots off the bus and into Lumen Field.

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One key storyline staying locked on: Injury status of starting LB/signal-caller Robert Spillane (ankle). Here he is upon arrival (white hat) in the Bay Area. Team will move around a bit today on the field. (P.S. — Good teammate making sure Harold Landry III received his hat.)

One key storyline staying locked on: Injury status of starting LB/signal-caller Robert Spillane (ankle). Here he is upon arrival (white hat) in the Bay Area. Team will move around a bit today on the field. (P.S. — Good teammate making sure Harold Landry III received his hat.)

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Robert Kraft: 32 years of ownership, 15 AFC Championship Game appearances.

Robert Kraft: 32 years of ownership, 15 AFC Championship Game appearances.

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Starting OLB Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), reserve OLB Quintayvious Hutchins (knee) and starting S Craig Woodson (shoulder) not spotted at media-access portion of practice. All 3 didn’t practice Wednesday. TE Eli Raridon (thigh), who was limited Wednesday, is also not spotted.

Starting OLB Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), reserve OLB Quintayvious Hutchins (knee) and starting S Craig Woodson (shoulder) not spotted at media-access portion of practice. All 3 didn’t practice Wednesday. TE Eli Raridon (thigh), who was limited Wednesday, is also not spotted.

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Stefon Diggs is the last player off the field and Mike Vrabel is there to greet him.

Stefon Diggs is the last player off the field and Mike Vrabel is there to greet him.

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Rob Gronkowski arrives, says hello to David Andrews, head athletic trainer Jim Whalen, director of scouting administration Nancy Meier as he is set to sign a ceremonial one-day contract. Rob Ninkovich and Brian Hoyer are among the former teammates here.

Rob Gronkowski arrives, says hello to David Andrews, head athletic trainer Jim Whalen, director of scouting administration Nancy Meier as he is set to sign a ceremonial one-day contract. Rob Ninkovich and Brian Hoyer are among the former teammates here.

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Mike Vrabel arrives, takes note a camera close by that isn’t usually there (for Amazon Prime pre-game show), and asks, “What do you got, Karen?”

Mike Vrabel arrives, takes note a camera close by that isn’t usually there (for Amazon Prime pre-game show), and asks, “What do you got, Karen?”

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Drake Maye on his end-zone INT to TE Eli Raridon — key play in the game.

Drake Maye on his end-zone INT to TE Eli Raridon — key play in the game.

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Mike Vrabel arrives and delivers an opening statement: My actions didn’t meet my standard … my family needs me this weekend.

Mike Vrabel arrives and delivers an opening statement: My actions didn’t meet my standard … my family needs me this weekend.

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Mike Vrabel arrives … 🐶🏈

Mike Vrabel arrives … 🐶🏈

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Mike Vrabel arrives, enjoys seeing Doug Kyed’s daughter Olivia, and then turns to Karen Guregian for an initial question on the status of OLB Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) and young OLB depth.

Mike Vrabel arrives, enjoys seeing Doug Kyed’s daughter Olivia, and then turns to Karen Guregian for an initial question on the status of OLB Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) and young OLB depth.

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Drake Maye arrives: “Unacceptable.”

Drake Maye arrives: “Unacceptable.”

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Robert Kraft on Christian Gonzalez: Patriots love him, made him offer as highest-paid CB, richest contract in franchise history, and hope he is with us for a long time.

Robert Kraft on Christian Gonzalez: Patriots love him, made him offer as highest-paid CB, richest contract in franchise history, and hope he is with us for a long time.

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Drake Maye arrives for his post-practice press conference, likes hearing the Celtics are winning, and answers a question on WR A.J. Brown’s response.

Drake Maye arrives for his post-practice press conference, likes hearing the Celtics are winning, and answers a question on WR A.J. Brown’s response.

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A.J. Brown, who says his status for Sunday’s game is “still up in the air”, on his return to practice:

A.J. Brown, who says his status for Sunday’s game is “still up in the air”, on his return to practice:

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WR A.J. Brown (1) loosens up along the far sideline as the Patriots’ indoor practice gets underway.

WR A.J. Brown (1) loosens up along the far sideline as the Patriots’ indoor practice gets underway.

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Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on the status of LT Will Campbell.

Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on the status of LT Will Campbell.

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Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on WR A.J. Brown’s status … with Vrabel saying they will make the decision whether to activate him Saturday.

Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on WR A.J. Brown’s status … with Vrabel saying they will make the decision whether to activate him Saturday.

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With Doug Kyed having daughter Olivia by his side Monday, Olivia gets the first question this morning … and asks Mike Vrabel about Taylor Swift :)

With Doug Kyed having daughter Olivia by his side Monday, Olivia gets the first question this morning … and asks Mike Vrabel about Taylor Swift :)

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Tom Brady … lighthouse … back at Gillette Stadium.

Tom Brady … lighthouse … back at Gillette Stadium.

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Players not spotted at practice included CB Channing Canada, CB Carlton Davis III, FB Reggie Gilliam, CB Christian Gonzalez, WR Mack Hollins, OT Morgan Moses, CB Karon Prunty and RB Rhamondre Stevenson.

Players not spotted at practice included CB Channing Canada, CB Carlton Davis III, FB Reggie Gilliam, CB Christian Gonzalez, WR Mack Hollins, OT Morgan Moses, CB Karon Prunty and RB Rhamondre Stevenson.

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Video: Patriots RBs coach Tony Dews on Lan Larison, who is a leading candidate to be elevated from the practice squad Wednesday as he has been a “security blanket” since coming back from a foot injury in August/2025.

Video: Patriots RBs coach Tony Dews on Lan Larison, who is a leading candidate to be elevated from the practice squad Wednesday as he has been a “security blanket” since coming back from a foot injury in August/2025.

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CB Christian Gonzalez turns the corner and talks about his 1-on-1 matchup with WR A.J. Brown, which escalated Thursday as the two almost needed to be separated at one point.

CB Christian Gonzalez turns the corner and talks about his 1-on-1 matchup with WR A.J. Brown, which escalated Thursday as the two almost needed to be separated at one point.

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Mike Vrabel arrives, checks on Phil Perry’s beverage choice, and turns to Karen Guregian for an initial question on WR Efton Chism III (who has earned more playing time).

Mike Vrabel arrives, checks on Phil Perry’s beverage choice, and turns to Karen Guregian for an initial question on WR Efton Chism III (who has earned more playing time).

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On the scene: Mack Hollins once again leading Patriots WRs through drills, followed by Romeo Doubs, Pop Douglas, Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams.

On the scene: Mack Hollins once again leading Patriots WRs through drills, followed by Romeo Doubs, Pop Douglas, Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams.

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Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

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