FOLLOW ALONG: With the NFL trade deadline set for Tuesday at 4 p.m., we’ll have live updates on all the biggest moves — in Foxborough and elsewhere — with analysis and commentary from the Globe staff.
SNAP JUDGEMENTS: Kayshon Boutte played only 18 snaps before leaving Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. Headed into Week 9, Boutte had been on the field for 71.8 percent of the offense’s snaps — the most among Patriots wide receivers. Nicole Yang breaks down the snap counts from the Patriots' sixth straight win.
POSITIVE APPROACH: While Mike Vrabel noted there was plenty of room for improvement after Sunday's win, he was quick to praise his players’ progress and professionalism during his media appearances Monday. Emma Healy and Hayden Bird have more from the Patriots coach.
NEXT MAN UP: While Boutte could miss some practice time as he deals with his hamstring injury, Vrabel told reporters that rookie Kyle Williams is expected to have a bigger role in the offense this week. Khari Thompson has more in the Patriots notebook.
BRISSETT DELIVERS: Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Cardinals stopped a five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over the Cowboys on Monday night.
BOSTON GLOBE SPORTS REPORT: Are the Patriots really as good as they seem? Ben Volin and Alex Speier debate whether the team's 7-2 record is indicative of the the talent on the roster or the product of an easy schedule. Watch the video here.
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