{"id":36562,"date":"2025-10-27T23:13:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T23:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=36562"},"modified":"2025-10-27T23:13:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T23:13:40","slug":"patriots-confidence-soars-in-midst-of-5-game-win-streak-under-1st-year-coach-mike-vrabel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=36562","title":{"rendered":"Patriots&#8217; confidence soars in midst of 5-game win streak under 1st-year coach Mike Vrabel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.hdnux.com\/photos\/01\/54\/74\/65\/28560743\/3\/960x0.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) \u2014 It\u2019s too early to know whether the New England Patriots have gotten back on track following the tumultuous end of Bill Belichick&#8217;s coaching tenure and the failed one-year regime of successor Jerod Mayo.<\/p>\n<p>But at 6-2 following Sunday\u2019s 32-13 win over Cleveland and riding a five-game win streak that&#8217;s the Patriots&#8217; longest since last qualifying for the playoffs in 2021, it has created confidence throughout the team facility that first-year coach Mike Vrabel believes is a positive sign.<\/p>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t have expectations. We just have things that we want to try to focus on and improve on,\u201d Vrabel said. \u201cI think that they believe in themselves, that they believe that they\u2019re going to make some plays, that they\u2019re not really panicking, signs of complementary football and signs of preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p>It showed against the Browns when, despite allowing an opponent to score on its opening drive for the sixth time in eight games, the Patriots offense was able to reel off three unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter to take control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p>That was underscored by a defense that forced two turnovers and helped New England possess the ball for nearly 13 more minutes than Cleveland for the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just dope having that camaraderie and that unity as a team from both sides,\u201d safety Jaylinn Hawkins said. \u201cI feel like it\u2019s special, man, and we can keep harping on that and keep growing.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<h2>What\u2019s working<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">Despite being sacked six times by the Browns\u2019 top-ranked defense, Drake Maye maintained the same command of the offense that he has shown throughout the winning streak. He completed 18 of 24 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns. He also connected with seven receivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<h2>What needs help<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">It didn\u2019t wind up factoring into the final score, but the Patriots\u2019 special teams unit couldn\u2019t corral Browns kicker Andre Szmyt\u2019s onside kick with 4:06 remaining. Szmyt got a perfect bounce to flutter out of the reach of tight end Austin Hooper and into hands of Gage Larvadain. It was only the second onside kick recovery by the kicking team all season in the NFL.<\/p>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<h2>Stock up<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">Stefon Diggs had only three catches for 14 yards. But one of them was a 1-yard touchdown catch, his first of the season. It ended his career-high, seven-game drought without a TD to open a season. The only other time he had a drought of even two games without recording a touchdown was his rookie season in 2015 with Minnesota.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<h2>Stock down<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">Rookie left tackle Will Campbell was expecting a tough challenge opposite Browns All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett. He got it, allowing Garrett to beat him on two of his career-high five sacks. In each instance, the Patriots attempted to provide Campbell with some extra support via an extra chip block from tight end Hunter Henry. Both times it did little to slow Garrett.<\/p>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">\u201cHe\u2019s a really good player. He beat me a few times and that is just part of the game,\u201d Campbell said. \u201cHe gets paid a lot of money, and he got me a couple times. I just had to keep coming back and keep fighting, which is why we got the win.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<h2>Injuries<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">Defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga left in the second half with a knee injury and did not return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<h2>Key number<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r1udwkp5 d1uy5mhj articleBody mb32\" data-block-type=\"text\" data-dropcap=\"false\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Article - Paragraph links\">177 \u2014 The Patriots rushed for a season-high 177 yards against Cleveland, following a 175-yard rushing performance at Tennessee the previous week. 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