The New England Patriots have upped their 2025 season record to 6-2 and sit alone atop the AFC East standings. They're in the thick of the playoff hunt, and for once, the Patriots need to be aggressive before the November 4 trade deadline. The top guy they should target is Bengals' edge, Trey Hendrickson. Their pass rush needs a boost, and if he's healthy, Hendrickson will provide it.
What a difference a year makes. A pro's pro, Mike Vrabel, was hired by owner Robert Kraft to run the football operation, and everything has changed. Vrabel knew he had the key ingredient in his precocious second-year quarterback, Drake Maye, and he just had to fill in the other pieces.