In his first season with New England, tight end Hunter Henry is becoming a valuable addition to the Patriots offense. How his Arkansas roots and strong religious faith have helped him get here, and where he hopes to go next.

With five games down and 12 to go, here are the biggest questions standing between the Patriots and the playoffs.

The Patriots ability to shut down the Houston running game was the key to victory on Sunday.

Patriots fans want to know which players are the ones to build on, who on defense needs to step their game up and how much expectations should be adjusted after five games.

A variety of thoughts about the 2021 Patriots Week 5 comeback win over the Houston Texans.

A rapid-reaction examination of who will and won't suit up for the Patriots in Week 5 against Houston.

Analyzing the last-minute roster shuffling the Patriots have done in advance of their 2021 Week 5 visit to Houston Texans.

Tracing Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon's path from Division II prospect to Pro Bowler, while overcoming personal heartache along the way.

The game status of two Patriots starting offensive linemen is uncertain after landing on the COVID-19 list.

The time to trade Stephon Gilmore was the 2020 deadline, and now it looks like they'll get nothing in return.

Despite falling short, Bill Belichick doesn't regret opting for a 56-yard field goal instead of going for it on fourth down in the final minute.

In this week's mailbag, many fans need a pep talk after the Patriots came up short against the Super Bowl Champs in Foxborough.