Nicole Yang

LONDON — With the NFL hosting three games and five teams in London this year, a British reporter has been asking players and coaches why fans in the UK should want to support their organization.

Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (right) was targeted three times but had zero receptions. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff

FOXBOROUGH — As some outside the organization judge Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's decision to call his team “soft,” those inside aren't questioning his choice of words.

Production among the receivers this season is down across the board, and that has led to some grumbling.

Maye got shaken up on a tackle after his 18-yard scramble on the drive prior to leaving the field. He stayed in the game for four more plays.

The veteran quarterback orchestrated a game-winning drive to beat the Jets.

The Patriots are trading linebacker Joshua Uche to Kansas City in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, a league source confirmed Monday.

Let's take a look at who's up, who's down, and whom to watch headed into Week 9 of the Patriots season … Three up

FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots already have made a move ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, shipping linebacker Joshua Uche to Kansas City , so what else could be in store?

FOXBOROUGH — Five thoughts on the Patriots head of their Week 9 matchup in Tennessee . . .