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Check out the top 5 photos from the Patriots Week 8 win against the Buffalo Bills presented by CarMax.

With less than a week till the opening of training camp, PFW looks at some of the lesser-known players who might open some eyes this summer in Foxborough.

The Patriots would like to create more pressure on the passer in 2018, but who will be the one leading the way?

From free agents to trade additions and draft picks the Patriots have plenty of new faces. Which one will make the biggest impact this season?

The Patriots have announced several jersey number changes.

The Patriots lost Nate Solder in free agency, leaving a hole at left tackle. Who will fill that role?

Patriots Football Weekly's staff offers up all you'll need to know about how the draft might unfold from a New England perspective.

The Patriots have reportedly shown interest in a number of the highly-rated quarterbacks in the draft. Which one would you like the see them draft?

The Patriots have plenty of draft capital to make a bold move in the first round, but should they?

The Patriots traded Brandin Cooks to the Rams but how will they replace his production?

The Patriots have reportedly talked to Johnny Manziel but should the Patriots be interested in signing him?

The Patriots have seen their share of comings and goings thus far in the offseason, but has the team improved?

The consensus seems to be that left tackle Nate Solder will be the most difficult to replace on the roster this season. With that in mind, the PFW writers are debating which player is the next-biggest loss.

With free agency set to open next week, which position should the Patriots focus on?

The Patriots need to improve on defense but which area should they focus on first?

Patriots.com has collected what the top 'experts' are predicting the Patriots will do in the first round come draft weekend.

The Patriots will need to find an heir apparent to Tom Brady, but is now the time?

Heading into the offseason, which pending free agent should be the Patriots top priority?

Super Bowl LII is right around the corner and all the matchups have been dissected and analyzed. Which one will decide the game?

The Eagles bring a balanced team to Super Bowl LII, but which side of the ball is most concerning?

Jacksonville's defense is as dangerous as any unit in football. Which element of that defense concerns you most?

What element of the Titans offense is most dangerous heading into Saturday night's divisional round game?

Other than Tom Brady, who is the Patriots MVP?

The 2017 NFL Playoff schedule has been announced. The New England Patriots will host a divisional round game in prime time on Saturday, January 13 at 8:15pm at Gillette Stadium.

It seems every year the Patriots receive contributions from an unexpected source in the playoffs. Which under-the-radar player could turn the trick this year?

The Patriots wrapped up another AFC East title but there are still some concerns heading into the playoffs. Which one has you concerned the most?

The Steelers have a lot of weapons but which one should be the Patriots priority on Sunday?

There will be plenty of job openings in the NFL this offseason and Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia will get some attention. Which one would be tougher for the Patriots to replace?

Three Patriots are among the semifinalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Which has the best chance?

The Patriots are in control of the AFC East and most of their remaining games are against division foes. Which one poses the biggest threat?

The Patriots are set to take on the Raiders in Mexico, but what international destination would make sense in the future?

The Patriots face a tough stretch of road games with the first two being played at altitude in Denver and Mexico City. Which game will be the toughest?

At the mid-point of the season the New England Patriots hold a 6-2 record. We take a look back at the highs and lows for both the offense and the defense in our midseason recap.

The Patriots made a surprising decision to trade Jimmy Garoppolo this week, but was it the right one?

With Dont'a Hightower lost for the season, which member of the defense needs to elevate his role the most for the Patriots to succeed?

Dion Lewis has been more productive of late. Does that mean it's time to expand his role?

The Patriots have gotten off to an abnormally slow start. Which area of the team is most responsible for that?

The Patriots struggled in the early going but which member of the team most needs to improve.

The Patriots defense has struggled in the early going. This week's debate asks why.

Few coaches are as willing to make trades as Bill Belichick, but which of his deals was the best?

The defense has gotten off to a rocky start, but is there reason to be concerned going forward?

The Patriots appear poised for another strong season but there are some concerns. Which one is highest on your list?

The defense is coming off one of its best years in recent memory, but who will be the MVP on that side of the ball in 2017?

The Patriots added to their receiving corps in the offseason, but will Brandin Cooks lead the team in receptions?

The Patriots made some big splashes in free agency this winter but which under-the-radar guy will make an impact?

Nothing gets Patriots fans more prepared for training camp better than PFW's annual primer, complete with the most comprehensive look at each and every area to keep tabs on this summer.

New England has the talent to potentially run away with another Super Bowl crown, but many members of the team also may have what it takes for a life on the runway.

With Tom Brady set as the cover athlete for Madden 18 we take a look at the top 25 Patriots according to the latest Madden player ratings.

Bill Belichick always keeps an undrafted rookie, but which one will it be this year?

We take a look back at Nate Ebner's 2016 season and offer our predictions for 2017.

David Harris became the latest to play for both the Jets and Patriots but he's certainly not alone. What would a team made up of players with ties to both teams look like?

The Patriots are poised for another successful season but what positions that could use some added depth?

New England has one of the most talented rosters in the NFL heading into 2017, but which of the team's position groups is the strongest?

The Patriots are prohibitive favorites in the AFC once again, but which team on their schedule might pose the most difficult challenge?

We take a look back at Rob Gronkowski's 2016 season and offer our predictions for 2017.

OTAs give us our first look at the 2017 team on the field, and it provides an opportunity to see how some youngsters might fit in going forward.

How will the addition of Brandin Cooks alter the distribution of receptions?

We take a look back at Devin McCourty's 2016 season and offer our predictions for 2017.

For the second year in a row a Patriot will don the cover of Madden. Will Tom Brady fall to the dreaded curse?

We take a look back at Malcolm Butler's 2016 season and offer our predictions for 2017.

With the draft now over and the roster taking shape, will the Patriots run the table and complete the perfect season?

We take a look back at Julian Edelman's 2016 season and offer our predictions for 2017.

The New England Patriots selected OT Conor McDermott in the 6th round (211 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots selected DE Deatrich Wise in the 4th round (131 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots selected DE Derek Rivers in the 3rd Round (83 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots selected OL Antonio Garcia in the 3rd round (85 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Patriots Football Weekly's staff offers up all you'll need to know about how the draft might unfold from a New England perspective.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the linebacker prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the cornerback prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the defensive line prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the offensive line prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

Which game on the 2017 schedule interests you most?

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the WR prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

Several draft experts have updated their predictions on what the Patriots may do with their two picks in round 3.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the tight end prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

We take a look back at Trey Flowers 2016 season and offer our predictions for 2017.

It's time to nominate three finalists for this year's Patriots Hall of Fame class, but who's the top pick?

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the running back prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the QB prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

Track all of the New England Patriots 2017 free agent signings and departures right here on our free agent tracker.