New England visits Jacksonville on Sunday seeking its first winning streak of 2026, with quarterback Drake Maye making a fast start a priority. The Jaguars are 8-2 at home since Liam Coen took over and led Cleveland 24-0 at halftime in a 34-10 home-opener win.
New England’s opening drive against Pittsburgh reached midfield before Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled after a Drake Maye checkdown. Safety Craig Woodson (shoulder) and tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) are questionable; Woodson was limited Friday, while Raridon missed Thursday and Friday practices. Safety Mike Brown was elevated from the practice squad. Outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) is out, with Jose Ramirez joining the rotation.
Jacksonville receiver Parker Washington has a 36.7% target share, second only to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and running back Bhayshul Tuten leads the league with 12 runs above 15 mph. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Trevor Lawrence has become more decisive and comfortable; New England may use the blitz to pressure him, as Lawrence ranks 27th of 32 qualified quarterbacks in EPA against blitzes and has two turnover-worthy throws.
