COACHING MASTERCLASS: Sunday's win represented more than individual accomplishment. After a slow start to the season, Mike Vrabel has the machine rolling again. Ben Volin examines how the coaching staff altered the trajectory of the Patriots season the last two weeks.
UNCONVENTIONAL REVIEW: With A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins out, the Patriots wide receivers are hardly a star-studded group. But on Sunday, they were exactly what Maye needed them to be on one of the finest days (374 passing yards, five total touchdowns) of his young career. Chad Finn shares his thoughts from Sunday's win.
NEXT MAN UP: The list of injured players keeps growing for the Patriots. In the second quarter Sunday, TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and Will Campbell (knee) both got shaken up and couldn’t return. Nicole Yang looks at how they weathered the significant absences.
TIGHTLY WOUND: While the injuries piled up, the Patriots tight ends played an outsized role in the win, picking up the offensive production and helping to slow down Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. Christopher Price takes a closer look at their strategy.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: New England honored the 2001 Patriots in a pregame ceremony, saluting the team on the 25th anniversary of the season that saw the organization win its first Super Bowl. Conor Ryan has more on the festivities.
INSTANT ANALYSIS: The Patriots of October have flipped the switch. Now 3-2 with consecutive wins over the Bills and Raiders, they are looking dangerous, writes Ben Volin.
AS IT HAPPENED: The Globe provided live updates throughout Sunday's win. Here's how the game unfolded.
SEE YOU IN A MONTH: Ahead of Sunday's game, the Patriots placed wide receiver Mack Hollins (calf) and fullback Reggie Gilliam (ankle/knee) on injured reserve, meaning each will miss a minimum of four games. Christopher Price has more.
FIRING THEM UP: Christopher Price looks at how Vrabel is using a clip of Hall of Fame boxing trainer Teddy Atlas to motivate the Patriots this season.
OVERWHELMED OFFICIALS: Christopher L. Gasper believes NFL officials are at the forefront of angst, controversy, and acrimony, far too visible for the good of the game or their own good.
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