The New England Patriots sent a message to the entire NFL last night with their win over the Buffalo Bills. Drake Maye looks like an absolute superstar at the quarterback position, the defense is firing on all cylinders,

The NFL’s Nov. 4 trade deadline is right around the corner. As the New England Patriots currently find themselves at 4-2 and in first place in the AFC East, they have an opportunity to be aggressive and bolster the roster through the trade market for a potential playoff push. Head coach Mike Vrabel, however, would not unveil the team’s plans.

It’s hard to find too much fault with the Patriots, but their run game needs to improve. Drake Maye led the team in rushing Sunday. The Patriots' 3.5 yards per carry ranks 29th in the NFL. And they’re winning despite those issues running the ball.

There's a new team sitting atop the AFC East with the end of Week 6, and it's the New England Patriots. The Buffalo Bills handed the Patriots the top spot after

New England exits Week 5 at 3-2 on the season, and the road ahead sets the franchise up to go on a significant run. The Patriots possess the easiest remaining strength of schedule in the NFL, with their opponents possessing a combined win percentage of .

The Patriots dipped back to their defensive identity with Mike Vrabel leading the way. But now hit this rare moment.

Mike Vrabel acknowledges the shift in the AFC East rivalry between New England and Buffalo since his time as a Patriots linebacker. The Patriots' first-year coach fully appreciates the challenge