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Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes the ball while being pursued by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

While dealing with countless injuries throughout the roster, here are the biggest risers and fallers from the New England Patriots' 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) catches a thirty-four-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drake Maye (not pictured) against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses (35) during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Without Mack Hollins, some of the younger New England Patriots pass catchers stood out on Sunday.

Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs the ball against New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) in the second half quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots brought the heat, and then some, in their second home win of the season.

Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to throw a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Drake Maye has his best game of the 2026 season against the Raiders, proving the Patriots will compete with the best teams in the NFL.

Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots rode the back of their young quarterback en route to their third win of the season.

Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (18) runs after a catch for a touchdown against New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) and New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III (7) during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Here's which New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders won't be suiting up for their fifth game of the regular season.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Even after a slow start, the New England Patriots have the back of their quarterback — and his performance against the Buffalo Bills warrants it. Plus, added notes/thoughts from this week so far.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (86) makes a catch for a touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Davison Igbinosun (21) defends during the fourth quarter at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Here are a handful of the biggest risers, and a couple of the biggest fallers, from when the New England Patriots took down the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson (4) intercepts a pass intended Buffalo Bills wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the fourth quarter for at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots snatched it away from the Buffalo Bills in the final moments, and members of the secondary were overjoyed.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks with down judge Frank LeBlanc (44) during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots head coach cost his team 15 yards at the end of the first half.

The New England Patriots pulled off the upset thanks to some heroics from the young wide receiver.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes as Buffalo Bills cornerback Dee Alford (23) defends during the second quarter at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots were able to snap Buffalo's three-game win streak to open the season.

Nov 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) leaps over New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) on a carry in the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Here's which New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills won't be suiting up for their fourth game of the regular season.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) eludes Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) in the first quarter during an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

With an injury-riddled squad, here are the most important New England Patriots to keep an eye this week in Western New York.

Sep 27, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) walks on the field during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots quarterback hasn't looked good to start 2026, and it won't get any easier. Plus, added notes/thoughts from this week so far.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) loses the ball on a fumble turnover during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Here are some risers and plenty of fallers from the New England Patriots' 35-6 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to throw downfield during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots quarterback turned it over three more times in the team's Week 3 loss.

Sep 27, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws downfield under pressure from Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots have dropped their second game in three weeks, and it didn't look pretty in Jacksonville.

Sep 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (5) reacts after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Here's which New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars won't be suiting up for their third game of the regular season.

Sep 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to pass against New England Patriots linebacker Elijah Ponder (91) in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Here are the biggest risers and fallers from the New England Patriots' home opener win on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sep 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs the ball against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (22) at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots running back made an immediate impact in his season debut.

Sep 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) runs after a catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The veteran wideout put together a wonderful bounce-back showing for the New England Patriots.

Sep 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots offensive line Mike Onwenu (71) is carted off after an apparent injury in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots lost a key starter in the first quarter in their Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and now he might be out for the season.

Sep 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots sent their fans home happy with a grimy first win of the season.

Nov 2, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a touchdown catch against New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III (7)during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Here's which New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers won't be suiting up for their second game of the regular season.

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