There wasn't much post-trade deadline talk Wednesday or any playoff positioning. Just Vrabel keeping the focus on the next game.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel fired back at critics calling the team's NFL schedule a "joke" as New England rides a six-game win streak to a 7-2 record atop the AFC East.

DeMario Douglas has continued to persevere despite some big changes this season, and his hard work is paying off in recent weeks.

Rice joins receivers Jeremiah Webb and John Jiles on the practice squad. Along with Boutte, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III are currently on the active roster. Rice, who finished his collegiate career with 21 total receiving touchdowns, was a standout at Colorado and USC.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has a great way of looking at the trade deadline. The Patriots were widely expected to be buyers ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, but they did not end up making any significant moves.

Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams got a free rush and forced Penix to throw the ball away after it was snapped early. Trailing 24-23 at the time, the Falcons quarterback was flagged for intentional grounding. The Falcons punted two plays later, and the Patriots were able to put the game away.

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots have a huge game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. His wife Ann enjoyed a girls night out the Friday beforehand where she of course slayed her fit as usual.

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