# Mike Vrabel was ‘f–king terrible’ for Patriots in embarrassing loss: Bill Simmons

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mike-vrabel-was-f-king-terrible-for-patriots-in-embarrassing-loss-bill-simmons/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:28:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T17:42:11+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/mike-vrabel-was-f-king-terrible-for-patriots-in-embarrassing-loss-bill-simmons/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Packers beat the Patriots 45-27.
- Simmons called it Vrabel’s worst-coached game with New England.
- Watson and Golden each topped 100 receiving yards.

## Summary

Bill Simmons sharply criticised Patriots coach Mike Vrabel after New England lost 45-27 to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He called it Vrabel’s worst-coached game with the team, while acknowledging that Vrabel had helped establish a new culture and guide the Patriots to the playoffs last season.

Simmons said the Patriots failed to contain Green Bay’s two main receivers despite the Packers having little success on the ground. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden each had more than 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. Vrabel said his team had been outplayed, while quarterback Drake Maye accepted responsibility for his own performance; New England next play Detroit in Munich.

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