Patriots at 5-3 after 24-19 win in Miami, with Nov. 10 Trade Deadline ahead

Colts reportedly send Quenton Nelson to Seattle instead

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h2 min read

What happened: New England beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 on Nov. 1 and holds the AFC's seventh seed at 5-3. The Patriots have already added A.J. Brown, Jaylen Reed, Corey Kiner and Walter Rouse this season, and the NFL trade deadline falls Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: The Patriots have matched last year's loss total but remain in the AFC playoff picture while injuries have thinned the roster. Several players are expected back from injured reserve, and the club has used the trade market more than once in 2026. Quenton Nelson will reportedly not land in New England: the Colts, in a fire sale after firing general manager Chris Ballard, are said to have traded the All-Pro guard to Seattle for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder.

By the numbers: Drake Maye has completed 141 of 214 passes for 1,784 yards, 13 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 2026 through 7 games. Corey Kiner has 35 carries for 151 yards in 2026 through 7 games. Indianapolis is 2-6 after a 42-7 loss at Jacksonville. Josh Downs, Maye's former college teammate, has 26 catches for 307 yards in 2026 through 7 games, and receiver-needy teams have reportedly called the Colts about him.

What to watch: Eight days remain until the deadline, with the Patriots weighing further additions or sales.

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Yahoo NFL Nov 02, 2026 · 11:39 UTC

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Patriots at 5-3 after 24-19 win in Miami, with Nov. 10 Trade Deadline ahead

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