New England’s youngest players stepped up in the Patriots’ 19-3 win over Chicago on Sunday, and coach Jerod Mayo was quick to praise their performances. “ [Maye] still continues to go out there and make plays,” Mayo said. “He’s going to make mistakes, but this is part of his evolution, his growth and development.”

Due to injuries and individual struggles, the Patriots have been forced to use multiple different lineups along the offensive front on nearly a weekly basis. Guard Sidy Sow has been banged up this season, and center David Andrews suffered a season-ending injury.

Take a bow, Jerod Mayo. What happened at Soldier Field was unexpected. Not necessarily the win, but the way his New England Patriots won. Pressured the opposing, overmatched rookie quarterback. Ran the football.

Jerod Mayo has notes on what's gone right and wrong in his first season as Patriots head coach, and is vowing a big jump in Year 2.

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo gave an update on safety Kyle Dugger’s ankle injury. Dugger has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears after missing practice the entire week.

Jerod Mayo admitted that he's filing away lessons he's learned throughout his first season as the Patriots' head coach.

Midway through his Friday morning press conference, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo took a curious detour. He pivoted, voluntarily, from discussing the merits of choosing a go-ahead two-point conversion versus a game-tying extra point to his personal growth as a head coach.

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo explained why "very explosive" rookie WR Javon Baker is being used as a kick returner.

Not only that, but Maye's ability to extend plays and use his legs has been a trait not seen from a Patriots quarterback in generations. In the last two games, Maye has rushed for

Five Patriots-related thoughts to recap the week that was in Foxborough, Mass., and a look ahead to Sunday’s kickoff: