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December 5, 2025 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots The Patriots have raised expectations through the roof, now they have to meet them The Patriots' low preseason expectations are long gone. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Patriots Drake Maye joins elite company after Patriots’ Week 13 win Drake Maye’s performance in the Patriots’ 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday night helped put him in with some pretty elite company. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Which Patriots icon, Bill Belichick or Robert Kraft, is more Hall of Fame worthy? The Pro Football Hall of Fame is now the jury on Belichick vs. Kraft. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots legend among North American sports icons aiding Friday’s World Cup 2026 draw Tom Brady will be one of four North American sports icons aiding in the World Cup draw on Friday. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Bill Belichick reacts to being nominated for Hall of Fame alongside Robert Kraft A Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist in his first year of eligibility, Bill Belichick has responded to the recognition with a statement. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye earns weekly NFL honor, first Patriots QB to do so since 2017 The last time a Patriots quarterback earned the weekly honor was Tom Brady in 2017. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more       Get Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com PLUS Family Sharing, Ad Lite and the Online Newspaper   $20 for 6 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.