What happened: The New England Patriots scheduled Wednesday media sessions for head coach Mike Vrabel, cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and quarterback Drake Maye around an afternoon practice. The workout begins preparations for the Green Bay Packers' first visit to New England since Nov. 4, 2018. Former Patriots assistants Cam Achord and DeMarcus Covington return on Green Bay's coaching staff.

Why it matters: New England enters at 5-3 following a 24-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins, holding the AFC's No. 7 seed. Green Bay arrives with an identical 5-3 record and the NFC's No. 7 seed after beating the Carolina Panthers 27-19. The matchup carries interconference wild-card stakes for two teams entering the second half of the 2026 season on one-game winning streaks.

What to watch: Vrabel addresses reporters at 1:05 p.m., followed by player availability and practice before Maye speaks at 4:15 p.m.