Zac Ventola

Joined: Jul 29, 2026

Zac Ventola is a beat writer for Patriots On SI. As a Broadcast and Digital Journalism student at Syracuse University, Zac has gained experience both on-air and in production through organizations such as CitrusTV and WAER 88.3 FM. He has covered events including the Senior Bowl and Patriots Training Camp before officially joining On SI in 2026.

Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (82) runs the ball against Chicago Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Oct 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) runs with the ball after a catch in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) is unable to make a catch in the end zone in the first half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Here are the New England Patriots who had the biggest impacts -- both positive and negative -- in the team's 26-19 win over the New York Jets.

Sep 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; aNew England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) runs a route against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Here are the most important New England Patriots to watch as they aim to win their second divisional game of the season against the New York Jets.

Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (86) makes a touchdown catch against New York Jets cornerback Jordan Clark (33) during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Let's predict how the New England Patriots' Week 6 game unfolds against the New York Jets.

Sep 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas (50) celebrates with defensive tackle Joshua Farmer (92) after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots' 2026 draft class was recently ranked 24th in the NFL, far too low for its contributions thus far.

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.

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

With four cornerbacks ruled out, two contributing receivers on injured reserve and countless other losses throughout the roster, here are the most important New England Patriots to watch on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53) makes a tackle on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Let's predict how the New England Patriots' Week 5 game unfolds against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass while under pressure from Buffalo Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau (15) during the third quarter at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

After a slow start to his season, the New England Patriots quarterback earned Player of the Week honors for the second time of his career.

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.

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.

Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Let's predict how the New England Patriots' Week 4 game unfolds against the Buffalo Bills.

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.

Zac Ventola

Joined: Jul 29, 2026

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