The Patriots are reportedly not interested in upgrading their running back position ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Later on in the program, Toucher & Hardy were joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN. Reiss was zooming in from the airport in Nashville and was champing at the bit to pick apart Sunday's game. He concurs that the team is indeed for real, but with a caveat.

The New England Patriots have surged to the top of the AFC East after securing their fourth consecutive victory, defeating the Tennessee Titans 31-13.

The New England Patriots’ resurgent season continued in Tennessee as quarterback Drake Maye led the team to a 31-13 win over the Tennessee Titans, moving the Pats to 5-2. It’s the team’s best start through seven games since 2019, when the Tom Brady-led Patriots started 7-0.

It is well-known that Giants GM Joe Schoen attempted to trade up in the 2024 NFL draft, but now his alleged offer to the Patriots is being reported.

• NFL locals: Efton Chism III secures return role with New England ( spokesman.com) — Efton Chism III, a Kirkland native, has secured a role as the kickoff return man for the New England Patriots. His impressive performance has garnered praise from coaches, highlighting his work ethic and potential for further contributions on the team.

Evans suffered both a broken clavicle and a concussion in the Bucs’ Monday night loss to the Lions. Coach Todd Bowles told ESPN, that the concussion would shelve Evans for a while. “He’ll be out mostly toward the end of the year,” Bowles said of a potential timetable for Evans to return. “We’ll see what happens.”

The Patriots have added a linebacker that has familiarity with head coach Mike Vrabel. New England announced on Monday that the club has claimed Caleb Murphy off waivers.