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Dana Samuelson, president of American Gold Exchange, discusses this year’s unusual market dynamics for gold and silver, saying there have been three big moves of physical metal.

‘To me, this is literally a run on the bank of gold globally — it’s global, it’s widespread and it’s deep, and I don’t see it changing anytime soon,’ he explained.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Mike Maloney: Gold, Silver Bull Run in Final Phase, I Expect “Spectacular” Prices

Mike Maloney, founder of GoldSilver.com, explains why this time really is different for gold and silver, pointing to factors including growing mainstream adoption.

‘This to me signals the beginning of the third and final phase of the bull market — and that is where you have the greatest amount of gains in the shortest period of time,’ he said.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Editor’s Picks: Gold and Silver Prices Rise as Government Shutdown Ends, Then Pull Back

The gold price was back in action this week, breaking above the US$4,200 per ounce level after spending about two weeks trading at lower price points.

Silver was on the rise again as well, pushing briefly past US$54 per ounce.

Both precious metals saw their biggest gains midway through the week as the US government shutdown came to an end. At 43 days, it was the longest in history, and finished on Wednesday (November 12) as eight Democrats broke ranks to vote in line with Republicans on a funding package.

US economic data has been scarce during the shutdown, and government agencies are now beginning to play catch up as workers return to their posts. While some reports are scheduled to come out next week, others could take weeks or may never be released at all.

‘Based on past shutdowns, we anticipate data originally scheduled for release in the first half of October — primarily data covering September — will be released fairly quickly. However, the timetable will vary depending on the normal data collection process for each indicator’ — Nancy Vanden Houten, Oxford Economics

From a gold perspective, all eyes are on numbers that may impact the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next month. While the Fed has now made two cuts in 2025, Chair Jerome Powell emphasized after the central bank’s last meeting that a December reduction is not guaranteed.

More recent commentary from other Fed officials points to continued dissent, and CME Group’s (NASDAQ:CME) FedWatch tool currently shows an almost even split between a cut or a pause.

That uncertainty weighed on gold and silver prices as the week drew to a close. Gold was at the US$4,080 level as of Friday (November 14) afternoon, while silver was around US$50.60.

Bullet briefing — New Orleans takeaways

For our bullet briefing this week, I want to share a few highlights from the New Orleans Investment Conference, which our team attended from November 2 to 5.

At the time, the gold price was around US$4,000 and the silver price was in the US$48 dollar range, and my main takeaway from the experts I heard from was that the pullback would be temporary.

Given this week’s price activity, it looks like that idea is already being proven right. That said, it’s worth noting that most of the people I heard from weren’t expecting such a quick turnaround — in general, the consensus was that prices could remain at lower levels for weeks or months, with some saying gold could fall as low as US$3,600.

Does that mean a deeper correction is coming? Time will tell…

On that note, another topic that came up at the event frequently was taking profits. Quite a few people discussed how they did some trimming in October, when gold and silver prices were really running, and then put the money to work in other parts of the market.

For example, Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media talked about how he sold 25 percent of his junior gold stocks at that time. Here’s how he explained his decision:

‘We were in a period five weeks ago where there were no asks, there were all bids. And I’ve learned in the market to do what’s easy. If there’s no bids, be a bid. If there’s no asks, be an ask. And the sector was white hot. There were so many junior financings, and when a company’s financing, they’re telling you that your cash is worth more than their stock. Well, they should know what their stock is worth. Since they were selling, I decided I would sell some too.

‘But what was most important to me was personal. I’ve been a heavy investor in the sector since 2020, and I was at a period of time where I could, by selling a quarter of my position, recoup all of my capital and pay the capital gains tax and have the rest for free. I can be very patient with that remaining 75 percent.’

He redeployed the cash he got from selling gold juniors into physical gold, Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM), Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV,NYSE:FNV), Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM) and oil and gas stocks.

Finally, while I’m always keen to understand what’s happening now, I also wanted to use this conference to start talking about what sectors will do well in 2026.

I asked almost all of my interviewees what they think next year’s top-performing asset will be, and I was surprised to get a fairly wide variety of responses.

Precious metals were definitely mentioned, with multiple people saying that while silver has made impressive moves this year, it hasn’t truly had a chance to shine.

But copper was also brought up numerous times, as was uranium. And I got a couple of outlier responses, including emerging markets, which Peter Schiff of Euro Pacific Asset Management discussed, and oil and gas, which Rule said would be his pick for top-performing asset in terms of risk to reward.

Rule also highlighted small-scale community banks in the US.

You can view the full New Orleans Investment Conference playlist here.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Top 5 Canadian Mining Stocks This Week: Adex Mining Jumps 157 Percent on Tungsten Support

On Thursday (November 13), Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a second round of nation-building projects that will be referred to the Major Projects Office. The office was established earlier in the year to streamline the regulatory and funding processes for projects deemed to be in the national interest.

The first set of projects, announced on September 11, included support for the expansion of Newmont’s (NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) Red Chris mine in Northern British Columbia, LNG Canada’s phase 2 expansion of its facility in Kitimat, BC, and Foran Mining’s (TSX:FOM) McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc project in Saskatchewan.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the new set of projects represents more than C$56 billion in new investment and supports the creation of 68,000 new jobs.

Critical mineral projects on the list consist of:

Outside of critical minerals projects, the announcement included support for the Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (LNG) project near Prince Rupert in Northwest BC. The Nisga’a First Nation is leading the project and, when complete, it will become Canada’s second-largest LNG facility after LNG Canada’s Kitimat facility. According to the PMO, the project is expected to generate almost C$30 billion in investment and create thousands of jobs.

Additionally, support will be made available for the North Coast Transmission line, which will provide low-cost electricity and improved telecommunications to communities along BC’s north coast. Likewise, the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit hydro energy project will receive support to provide hydroelectric energy to communities in Nunavut and reduce the reliance on diesel imports.

For more on what’s moving markets this week, check out our top market news round-up.

Markets and commodities react

Canadian equity markets were mixed this week.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) rose 1.89 percent over the week to close Friday (November 14) at 30,326.46.

Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX) rebounded to gain 1.33 percent to 879.88. The CSE Composite Index (CSE:CSECOMP) had another bad week, plunging 9.01 percent to close at 150.19.

The gold price rose significantly this week, climbing from its open of US$4,000 to US$4,243 by Thursday morning. However, it pulled back to end the week up 2.01 percent at US$4,080.64 per ounce by 4:00 p.m. EST Friday.

The silver price performed even better. After opening at US$48.35, it tested all-time highs at US$54.31 Thursday before ultimately ending the week up 4.57 at US$50.56.

Meanwhile, in base metals, the copper price gained 1.79 percent to US$5.11 per pound.

The S&P Goldman Sachs Commodities Index (INDEXSP:SPGSCI) rose 1.28 percent to end Friday at 559.27.

Top Canadian mining stocks this week

How did mining stocks perform against this backdrop?

Take a look at this week’s five best-performing Canadian mining stocks below.

Stocks data for this article was retrieved at 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday using TradingView’s stock screener. Only companies trading on the TSX, TSXV and CSE with market caps greater than C$10 million are included. Mineral companies within the non-energy minerals, energy minerals, process industry and producer manufacturing sectors were considered.

1. Adex Mining (TSXV:ADE)

Weekly gain: 157.14 percent
Market cap: C$40.63 million
Share price: C$0.09

Adex Mining is an exploration company that holds a 100 percent stake in the Mount Pleasant project in Southwest New Brunswick, Canada.

The property contains two main deposits: the Fire Tower zone, which hosts tungsten and molybdenum mineralization, and the North zone, which hosts tin, zinc and indium.

The asset consists of 102 mineral claims covering 1,600 hectares, as well as equipment and facilities from historic mining operations conducted by BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) between 1983 and 1985.

According to its most recent investor presentation released on June 11, the property hosts the world’s largest indium reserve and North America’s largest tin deposit. Indicated resources for the North zone demonstrated contained metal values of 47 million kilograms of tin, and 789,000 kilograms of indium from 12.4 million metric tons with average grades of 0.38 percent tin and 64 parts per million indium.

Additionally, the company engaged Moneta Securities in June to oversee selling the mine following a strategic review.

Adex has not released news in the past week. However, its Fire Tower zone bears similarities to Northcliff’s Sisson tungsten-molybdenum project in New Brunswick, which the Canadian government referred to the Major Projects Office on Thursday.

2. Trident Resources (TSXV:ROCK)

Weekly gain: 118.82 percent
Market cap: C$42.58 million
Share price: C$1.86

Trident Resources, formerly Eros Resources, is a gold and copper exploration company focused on projects in Saskatchewan, Canada.

A three-way merger in early 2025 between Eros Resources, MAS Gold and Rockridge Resources allowed the companies to consolidate a portfolio of assets in Saskatchewan, including the Contact Lake and Greywacke gold projects in the La Ronge gold belt as well as the Knife Lake copper project.

Its primary focus has been on its flagship Contact Lake gold project, a 21,440 hectare property located near La Ronge, Saskatchewan. The project hosts four primary deposits: Contact Lake, Preview SW, Preview North and North Lake.

On Wednesday (November 12), the company released assay results from diamond drilling at Contact Lake, the first exploration conducted on the property in nearly 30 years. Highlights from the initial three holes included one hole with 7.03 grams per metric ton (g/t) gold over 43.25 meters, including an intersection of 30.06 g/t gold over 9.25 meters.

The company noted that, while it was still in the early stages of exploration at the property, it was encouraged by results that bore similarities to early results of other significant high-grade discoveries in the region.

3. Northcliff Resources (TSX:NCF)

Weekly gain: 116.22 percent
Market cap: C$279.18 million
Share price: C$0.4

Northcliff Resources is a development and exploration company advancing its Sisson tungsten-molybdenum project in New Brunswick, Canada.

The 14,140 hectare property has seen extensive exploration dating back to the early 1980s.

A 2013 mineral reserve estimate demonstrated total proven and probable quantities of 22.2 million metric tons of tungsten oxide and 154.8 million pounds of molybdenum from 334.36 million metric tons of ore with average grades of 0.07 percent tungsten oxide and 0.02 percent molybdenum.

The project is currently in the development stage, and on Friday, it announced it was granted a five-year extension to the construction commencement timeline by New Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Climate Change. Construction is now anticipated to begin in December 2025.

The project was also one of six that were included in the second-tranche of Canadian nation-building projects referred to the Major Projects Office on Thursday. The inclusion on the list will give Northcliff access to a streamlined regulatory process and open funding assistance to facilitate the development of Sisson.

Commenting on the news, Northcliff Chairman, President and CEO Andrew Ing indicated the company is excited with its inclusion and that its goal is to contribute to building a resilient critical mineral supply chain.

The release also outlined significant financial funding received since the start of the year, including US$15 million from the US Department of Defense and C$8.21 million from Natural Resources Canada.

4. Canada Nickel (TSXV:CNC)

Weekly gain: 61.54 percent
Market cap: C$334.66 million
Share price: C$1.68

Canada Nickel is an exploration and development company advancing its flagship Crawford nickel sulphide project in Ontario, Canada.

The property consists of 116 crown patents and 150 single- and multi-cell mining claims covering an area of approximately 9,600 hectares near Timmins and has seen exploration dating back to the 1960s.

A feasibility study released in October 2023 demonstrated the project’s economics, with a post-tax net present value of US$2.48 billion and an internal rate of return of 17.1 percent.

The included ore reserve estimate reported proven and probable reserves of contained metal values of 3.7 million metric tons of nickel, 9.7 million metric tons of chromium, 215,000 metric tons of copper, 777,000 ounces of palladium, and 519,000 ounces of platinum.

The metal is contained in 1.72 billion metric tons of ore with average grades of 0.22 percent nickel, 0.57 percent chromium, 0.013 percent copper, 0.014 g/t palladium and 0.01 g/t platinum.

Shares in Canada Nickel rose sharply this week after Crawford was included in the second round of projects referred to the Canadian government’s Major Project Office.

In its release following the announcement, Canada Nickel’s CEO said that the company looks forward to working with the government and the MPO to secure financing and permits to begin construction at Crawford by the end of 2026.

He also stated that the project represents a secure, domestic supply of critical minerals, including nickel and North America’s only source of chromium.

5. Gold Terra Resources (TSXV:YGT)

Weekly gain: 57.89 percent
Market cap: C$51.71 million
Share price: C$0.15

Gold Terra is an exploration company advancing the Con Mine gold property in the Northwest Territories, Canada.

The project was initially acquired as part of a 2021 agreement with Newmont that gave Gold Terra the option to earn a 100 percent interest in the asset for meeting certain exploration milestones and regulatory approvals, along with a C$8 million cash payment to Newmont.

The agreement was then amended in September 2024, extending the timeline by 2 years to November 21, 2027.

The property consists of 138 mining leases and 165 claims covering a total area of 79,046 hectares and hosts the historic Con Mine, which produced more than 6.1 million ounces of gold.

A mineral resource estimate included in an October 2022 technical report demonstrated a total inferred resource of 1.21 million ounces of gold from 24.3 million metric tons with an average grade of 1.54 g/t gold.

Shares in Gold Terra gained this week after the company announced a C$6.3 million non-brokered private placement that included a new strategic investment from Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV,NYSE:FNV) Co-Founder David Harquail and existing shareholder Eric Sprott.

The company said it will use proceeds for general corporate purposes and to fund a drilling program scheduled for January 2026 at the southern end of the Campbell Shear target at the Con Mine property. The program aims to expand the property’s indicated and inferred resources.

FAQs for Canadian mining stocks

What is the difference between the TSX and TSXV?

The TSX, or Toronto Stock Exchange, is used by senior companies with larger market caps, and the TSXV, or TSX Venture Exchange, is used by smaller-cap companies. Companies listed on the TSXV can graduate to the senior exchange.

How many mining companies are listed on the TSX and TSXV?

As of May 2025, there were 1,565 companies listed on the TSXV, 910 of which were mining companies. Comparatively, the TSX was home to 1,899 companies, with 181 of those being mining companies.

Together, the TSX and TSXV host around 40 percent of the world’s public mining companies.

How much does it cost to list on the TSXV?

There are a variety of different fees that companies must pay to list on the TSXV, and according to the exchange, they can vary based on the transaction’s nature and complexity. The listing fee alone will most likely cost between C$10,000 to C$70,000. Accounting and auditing fees could rack up between C$25,000 and C$100,000, while legal fees are expected to be over C$75,000 and an underwriters’ commission may hit up to 12 percent.

The exchange lists a handful of other fees and expenses companies can expect, including but not limited to security commission and transfer agency fees, investor relations costs and director and officer liability insurance.

These are all just for the initial listing, of course. There are ongoing expenses once companies are trading, such as sustaining fees and additional listing fees, plus the costs associated with filing regular reports.

How do you trade on the TSXV?

Investors can trade on the TSXV the way they would trade stocks on any exchange. This means they can use a stock broker or an individual investment account to buy and sell shares of TSXV-listed companies during the exchange’s trading hours.

Article by Dean Belder; FAQs by Lauren Kelly.

Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Lauren Kelly, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Gold’s Long Game: New Orleans Panelists See More Upside Ahead

During the Mining Share panel at the New Orleans Investment Conference, participants underscored that the gold bull market will continue — however, just where we are in that bull run was up for debate.

For conference host and Gold Newsletter editor Brien Lundin, there is still some way to go.

“The gold bull market is still in place. We don’t know how long it’s going to last. That’s the hard part. I think gold’s going to US$6,000 to US$8,000 (per ounce) in the cycle, maybe more. (The) mining share bull market, I would say we’re probably in the fourth inning, fifth inning, maybe. But you know, we could go to extra innings,” he said.

Strategic investor Jeff Phillips also believes the gold bull market is at an early stage.

‘I would say that we are in the third or fourth inning,” he said. “This is early on in the bull market, but I do think there’ll be a rain delay, since we’re talking about baseball terminology. I think this is an epic bull market that we’re in.”

Phillips went on to compare today’s setup to past cycles, noting the strong run gold saw between 2003 and 2007, before the financial crisis briefly derailed momentum. Although he anticipates another correction at some point, he remains confident in the broader bull market and said he is continuing to buy and stay patient.

For Jordan Roy-Byrne, understanding the difference between a secular and cyclical bull market is imperative.

“Secular — that’s the major long-term trend that usually lasts a decade or longer. Cyclically, it can be anywhere from two to five years or so,’ explained the editor and publisher of the Daily Gold.

“I think the cyclical bull has three or four more years left. The risk when that gets long in the tooth is then you have what happened at 1975 to 1976, and also 2008 — that’s when you have your 65 or 60 percent decline in the shares.”

Although Roy-Byrne believes that type of correction is “far off into the future,” he was adamant that something like that will happen before the current secular bull market comes to an end.

Jennifer Shaigec, principal at Sandpiper Trading, said central bank buying shows the bull market is in its infancy.

“I think we’re still actually in fairly early innings,” she said. “The underlying fundamentals for why central banks have been buying gold have not changed. In fact, I can see it accelerating.”

Shaigec went on to acknowledge that gold often experiences a seasonal dip at this time of year, and that some investors may be waiting for a pullback. But she emphasized that the broader fundamentals remain strong.

Drawing a parallel to 2008, when gold fell about 22 percent before rebounding above previous highs within six months, she urged investors to keep a long-term perspective and be mentally prepared for short-term volatility. Shaigec also pointed out that gold has historically been among the first assets to recover after market downturns.

Rounding out the panel, Nick Hodge, publisher at Digest Publishing, told attendees that the gold correction has found short-term support at the US$4000 level, but longer-term support is around US$3,600.

“All the fundamental drivers, ie. the debt, central bank buying, etc., are still in place and haven’t abated,” he said. “Silver hasn’t had its move yet, so that tells me we still have some time to go. And GDX, GDXJ just started outperforming the gold price in August, so it’s still early to the middle days in the precious metal bull market.”

What’s next for the gold price?

From there, panel moderator and well-known investor Rick Rule, proprietor at Rule Investment Media, emphasized that the recent pullback in gold is minor in the context of a much larger, long-running bull market.

Rule agreed with Roy-Byrne’s distinction between cyclical dips and broader secular trends, noting that many investors seem rattled by what is essentially a normal fluctuation.

He pointed out that gold is still up dramatically over the past year, and that past cycles have seen far sharper drops — including a 50 percent decline in 1975 — that ultimately didn’t break the long-term trend.

Noting that precious metals cycles tend to follow a familiar pattern, beginning with strength in gold and moving outward into other segments, Rule asked the panel participants which companies in the gold sector — explorers, developers or potential M&A targets — are now best positioned as the market progresses.

For Hodge, exploration and brownfields development are a strong choice as the precious metals cycle evolves.

He noted that the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX) outperformed gold over the summer, prompting some investors to take profits and rotate capital into earlier-stage opportunities — momentum he expects to continue.

Hodge added that market cycles now move faster due to the speed of information, accelerating the shift from producers to companies further down the value chain as miners look to replace reserves.

Additionally, he pointed to a growing influx of risk-tolerant investors who cut their teeth in crypto and are increasingly drawn to gold and mining equities as they learn about fiat currency and counterparty risk. Their appetite for speculation, he said, is likely to push more capital into smaller, higher-risk exploration names over the next year.

Shaigec echoed Hodge’s sentiment.

“I agree there’s a lot of speculative money that has yet to rotate over to precious metals,” she said.

“I’m seeing a lot of oversubscribed private placements. I just think that juniors are still the place to be. There’s some grassroots exploration, which actually hit an all-time low in 2023, and we’ve still had decades of lack of investment in exploration. We have a lot of room yet to run there,’ Shaigec added.

Roy-Byrne advised watching silver, underscoring the value that gold’s sister metal has yet to gain.

“Silver, after this correction, has a chance to make a historic move,” he told the audience. “We’re probably going to see a lot of money jump in next year when that happens.”

Referring to an analogy he once heard, Phillips compared a precious metals bull market to the crack of a whip: producers move first, followed by mid-tier and single-asset developers, with exploration companies snapping into action at the very end. In his view, the market is only just reaching that final stage, and explorers have yet to see real upside.

Phillips also echoed other panelists’ comments that younger crypto investors are becoming more aware of inflation, money printing and the value of hard assets.

That shift, he said, is already showing up in unconventional moves, from stablecoin companies buying gold royalties to major tech firms and even governments directing capital into mining-related assets.

All of that suggests the speculative end of the sector is only beginning to come alive, he said.

Expert stock picks — Gold, silver, copper, nickel and uranium

Toward the end of the discussion, Rule asked each panelist to provide stock picks for the attentive audience.

First was Lundin, who praised the list of more than 100 exhibitors at the 51st New Orleans Investment Conference.

He recommended Delta Resources (TSXV:DLTA,OTCQB:DTARF), highlighting its “large, still undefined, gold resource in the Thunder Bay region.” He also likes Getchell Gold (CSE:GTCH,OTCQB:GGLDF), a company focused on gold in Nevada, and Seabridge Gold (TSX:SEA,NYSE:SA), which he dubbed a “permanent optionality play.”

For Phillips, Empress Royalty’s (TSXV:EMPR,OTCQB:EMPYF) management team, cashflow-positive status and focus on gold and silver puts the company at the top of his list.

Almadex Minerals (TSXV:DEX,OTCQX:AAMMF), where management has a history of finding multimillion-ounce deposits, and prospect generator Headwater Gold (CSE:HWG,OTCQB:HWAUF), were also among his stock selections.

Shaigec veered away from precious metals in recommending SPC Nickel (TSXV:SPC,OTCQX:SPCNF), a company with good geology and a management team that owns 36 percent of the firm’s shares.

She also mentioned Pacifica Silver (CSE:PSIL,OTCQB:PAGFF) citing the company’s recent private placement, which included First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG,NYSE:AG). Her last stock pick and “absolute favorite” is Camino Minerals (TSXV:COR,OTCID:CAMZF), a Peru-focused copper company with good management.

Rounding out the list were Hodge’s selections, starting with Northshore Uranium (TSXV:NSU) due to its US deposit. He also chose Kincora Copper (TSXV:KCC,OTCQB:BZDLF), citing its small market cap, strong investor interest and robust portfolio, and Kingsmen Resources (TSXV:KNG,OTCQX:KNGRF), a company that has seen its share price grow from C$0.25 to C$0.75 in the last year.

Securities Disclosure: I, Georgia Williams, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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More than 1,000 Starbucks workers strike at 65 stores on Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers went on strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.

The strike was intended to disrupt Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year. Since 2018, Starbucks has given out free, reusable cups on that day to customers who buy a holiday drink. Starbucks Workers United, the union organizing baristas, said Thursday morning that the strike had already closed some stores and was expected to force more to close later in the day.

Starbucks Workers United said stores in 45 cities would be impacted, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, San Diego, St. Louis, Dallas, Columbus, Ohio, and Starbucks’ home city of Seattle. There is no date set for the strike to end, and more stores are prepared to join if Starbucks doesn’t reach a contract agreement with the union, organizers said.

Starbucks emphasized that the vast majority of its U.S. stores would be open and operating as usual Thursday. The coffee giant has 10,000 company-owned stores in the U.S., as well as 7,000 licensed locations in places like grocery stores and airports.

As of noon Thursday on the East Coast, Starbucks said it was on track to meet or exceed its sales expectations for the day at its company-owned stores.

“The day is off to an incredible start,” the company said in a statement.

Around 550 company-owned U.S. Starbucks stores are unionized. More have voted to unionize, but Starbucks closed 59 unionized stores in September as part of a larger reorganization campaign.

Here’s what’s behind the strike.

Striking workers say they’re protesting because Starbucks has yet to reach a contract agreement with the union. Starbucks workers first voted to unionize at a store in Buffalo in 2021. In December 2023, Starbucks vowed to finalize an agreement by the end of 2024. But in August of last year, the company ousted Laxman Narasimhan, the CEO who made that promise. The union said progress has stalled under Brian Niccol, the company’s current chairman and CEO. The two sides haven’t been at the bargaining table since April.

Workers say they’re seeking better hours and improved staffing in stores, where they say long customer wait times are routine. They also want higher pay, pointing out that executives like Niccol are making millions and the company spent $81 million in June on a conference in Las Vegas for 14,000 store managers and regional leaders.

Dochi Spoltore, a barista from Pittsburgh, said in a union conference call Thursday that it’s hard for workers to be assigned more than 19 hours per week, which leaves them short of the 20 hours they would need to be eligible for Starbucks’ benefits. Spoltore said she makes $16 per hour.

“I want Starbucks to succeed. My livelihood depends on it,” Spoltore said. “We’re proud of our work, but we’re tired of being treated like we’re disposable.”

The union also wants the company to resolve hundreds of unfair labor practice charges filed by workers, who say the company has fired baristas in retaliation for unionizing and has failed to bargain over changes in policy that workers must enforce, like its decision earlier this year to limit restroom use to paying customers.

Starbucks says it offers the best wage and benefit package in retail, worth an average of $30 per hour. Among the company’s benefits are up to 18 weeks of paid family leave and 100% tuition coverage for a four-year college degree. In a letter to employees last week, Starbucks’ Chief Partner Officer Sara Kelly said the union walked away from the bargaining table in the spring.

Kelly said some of the union’s proposals would significantly alter Starbucks’ operations, such as giving workers the ability to shut down mobile ordering if a store has more than five orders in the queue.

Kelly said Starbucks remained ready to talk and “believes we can move quickly to a reasonable deal.” Kelly also said surveys showed that most employees like working for the company, and its barista turnover rates are half the industry average.

Unionized workers have gone on strike at Starbucks before. In 2022 and 2023, workers walked off the job on Red Cup Day. Last year, a five-day strike ahead of Christmas closed 59 U.S. stores. Each time, Starbucks said the disruption to its operations was minimal. Starbucks Workers United said the new strike is open-ended and could spread to many more unionized locations.

The number of non-union Starbucks locations dwarfs the number of unionized ones. But Todd Vachon, a union expert at the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, said any strike could be highly visible and educate the public on baristas’ concerns.

Unlike manufacturers, Vachon said, retail industries depend on the connection between their employees and their customers. That makes shaming a potentially powerful weapon in the union’s arsenal, he said.

Starbucks’ same-store sales, or sales at locations open at least a year, rose 1% in the July-September period. It was the first time in nearly two years that the company had posted an increase. In his first year at the company, Niccol set new hospitality standards, redesigned stores to be cozier and more welcoming, and adjusted staffing levels to better handle peak hours.

Starbucks also is trying to prioritize in-store orders over mobile ones. Last week, the company’s holiday drink rollout in the U.S. was so successful that it almost immediately sold out of its glass Bearista cup. Starbucks said demand for the cup exceeded its expectations, but it wouldn’t say if the Bearista will return before the holidays are ove

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LeBron James continues to practice with Lakers’ G-League affiliate

LeBron James continues his preparation as he works toward his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers.

James practiced with the South Bay Lakers, the NBA team’s G-League affiliate, for a second time on Thursday.

The four-time MVP did not experience any residual effects from his workout on Wednesday, according to ESPN. It was the first time James was said to have played 5-on-5 since the first round of the playoffs in April.

The Lakers are finishing out the final two games of a five-game road trip this weekend. James did not make the trip.

James, who will turn 41 years old at the end of December, has played at least 70 games in each of the past two seasons.

Will LeBron James play for South Bay Lakers?

The South Bay Lakers started the season with a pair of wins on the weekend of Nov. 8 against the Valley Suns at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California.

The team will play against the Rip City Remix on Nov. 16 at home. James is not expected to play for the team.

What is sciatica?

Sciatica is a pain caused by some level of irritation, pinching, or compression of the sciatic nerve, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

The nerve is located in the lower back and runs down the back of the left and right leg. It begins from the lower part of the spinal cord and extends through the buttocks, back of the thigh and down to the feet. The area of pain can range anywhere along the back of the leg.

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What are Patriots wearing? New England debuts new uniforms Thursday

The New England Patriots will debut new ‘Rivalries’ uniforms against the New York Jets.
The ‘Nor’easter’ themed uniforms pay homage to New England’s weather and nautical history.
For 2025, all teams in the AFC East and NFC West will wear their ‘Rivalries’ uniforms once.

Currently riding a seven-game winning streak that is tied for the best in the NFL − as is their 8-2 record − the New England Patriots pretty clearly don’t need a nor’easter to suddenly blow in from the Atlantic Ocean in order to ground the New York Jets when they meet on ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Prime Video.

Yet ‘Nor’easter’ is going to be a theme for this contest regardless as the Pats, who are 13-point favorites, per BetMGM, become the fourth team this season to take the field in their new ‘Rivalries’ uniforms conceived by Nike. They are designed to pay homage to New England’s infamous weather, nautical history and a proud football lineage.

What’s new about the Patriots’ ‘Rivalries’ uniforms?

The Pats’ new jerseys will feature a predominantly ‘Storm Blue’ colorway, which looks like something of a compromise between the club’s traditional blue muted by gray and is symbolic of the regional fog. A new ‘NE’ logo on the sleeves serves as a clean double entendre. Silver striping on the shoulders and pants is meant to represent beams from a lighthouse, like the one built into Gillette Stadium’s superstructure and also have an embedded netting pattern in honor of the area’s fishermen. Six red stars embroidered around the jersey’s neckline represent New England’s six states and the organization’s half-dozen (for now) Lombardi Trophies.

‘We Are All Patriots,’ famously proclaimed by owner Robert Kraft following the Patriots’ first Super Bowl win in 2002 − just months after the Sept. 11 attacks − is stitched inside the collar. The jersey numbers are perforated as a callback to the uniforms the Patriots used in the 1990s, when Drew Bledsoe was the quarterback and Bill Parcells the head coach. The matte white helmets and silver facemasks are a tribute to the snow and ice that typically blankets that part of the country in wintertime.

What are NFL ‘Rivalries’ uniforms by Nike?

Think of them as the football version of the sports apparel company’s NBA ‘City Edition’ uniforms or Major League Baseball’s ‘City Connect’ jerseys. Signaled during the NFL draft and unveiled in August, Nike has strived to create something that further strengthens NFL teams’ bonds to their unique civic environments. And, as “rivalries” would suggest, all of them will be worn in intra-divisional matchups.

‘The 2025 Rivalries uniforms will celebrate storied local traditions and unite fan communities with designs unique to select cities and teams,” Nike announced during the rollout.

‘The designs are rooted extensively in the legacies and inspirations true to each team, serving as authentic, competitive expressions of community pride while giving athletes and fans an opportunity to connect like never before.’

Which NFL teams have ‘Rivalries’ uniforms?

Eventually all of them. But for 2025, each team in the AFC East and NFC West is scheduled to wear its “Rivalries” unis one time this season. Two additional divisions will be added to the rotation in each of the next three seasons, and the “Rivalries” option then becomes part of a team’s closet for the following three years.

When will NFL teams wear ‘Rivalries’ uniforms in 2025?

Los Angeles Rams: Nov. 16 vs. Seattle Seahawks

New York Jets: Dec. 7 vs. Miami Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers: Jan. 4, 2026 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks: Dec. 18 vs. Los Angeles Rams

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Colorado athletics director who hired Deion Sanders to step down next year

Colorado athletic director Rick George is stepping down next year to take on a new advisory role at the university.
George’s tenure will be largely defined by his hiring of football coach Deion Sanders to revive the program.
In his new position, George will focus on revenue-generating initiatives for the athletic department.

Colorado athletic director Rick George said on the day that he announced the hiring of Deion Sanders that Sanders would be the last football coach he hired for the Buffaloes.

George, 65, had already hired two football coaches that didn’t work out before Sanders. Now George is stepping down as athletic director next year to take a new position at the university as emeritus athletic director and special adviser to the university chancellor.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as athletic director for the University of Colorado for the last 13 years, but after considerable thought and discussions with my family dating back to last spring, I have decided it is time for new leadership to guide the department,” George said in a statement Thursday Nov. 13.

The announcement said he was stepping down as athletic director at the end of the current academic year, which runs through June 2026.

Rick George’s tenure defined by Deion Sanders hiring

His tenure in charge of Colorado athletics still will be defined by his hiring of Sanders, who revived a football program that had hit rock-bottom under George’s watch. But Sanders’ team since has struggled after going 9-4 last season. The Buffs are 3-7 this year in Sanders’ third season in Boulder.

George introduced Sanders as the school’s new head coach on Dec. 4, 2022, installing him to resuscitate a football program that went 1-11 in 2022. George previously hired Mel Tucker, who left after one football season in 2019 to become coach at Michigan State. To replace Tucker, George hired Karl Dorrell, who went 8-15 in three seasons before his firing in 2022.

On the day Sanders was introduced as Colorado’s next head coach, George was asked if he was confident he wouldn’t need to hire another coach in another few years, in case Sanders left or didn’t pan out.

“I won’t be here that long from the standpoint of I’m going to be here as long as Coach Prime is here,” George said that day. “He’s got a five-year deal, and so I’ll be here that long at least, Beyond that, I’m not gonna hire another coach, and I don’t think we’ll have to.”

He said in a statement Thursday he made this announcement now to give the university time to find his successor. He also mentioned Sanders, who had developed a special rapport with George.

“I also wanted to time my announcement so that I could support Coach Prime and our football team this season, which I’m looking forward to continuing in my new role,” the statement said.

Rick George to help with ‘vital’ revenue-generation

George was hired at Colorado in 2013, taking over for previous athletic director Mike Bohn. His current contract extension was approved just days after Sanders’ electric debut as Colorado’s head coach in September 2023 and set to expire in June 2027 at a starting annual pay rate of $1.1 million.

This move ends his tenure as athletic director one year earlier than his contract term, but it includes a provision that he can transition to another position before then upon mutual agreement with the university.

One of his biggest accomplishments was spearheading the building of the UCHealth Champions Center, a showcase facility for Colorado athletics. The university described it as the product of “the most successful fundraising campaign in department history,” which generated $100 million for the project.

In 2023, he helped make the decision to rejoin the Big 12 Conference amid uncertainty about the future of the Pac-12, which Colorado had joined in 2011. The Colorado football team finished with a 27-76 record in 12 seasons in the Pac-12 but started its return to the Big 12 with a first-place tie to finish the regular season in 2024.

Financial issues still pressured Colorado athletics, as they do for many universities in the new era of college sports. George’s department has had to rely on significant university support in recent years to help fund it. In September, the university said it was “TBD,” or to be determined, when asked how it would pay for rising expenses during the current fiscal year, including the new five-year contract the school gave Sanders in March worth more than $10 million annually.

The news release of George’s change in positions said he will “continue to assist CU athletics in his new role, participating in revenue-generating initiatives for the department during a time when revenue generation is vital for success.”

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Patriots vs. Jets takeaways, highlights: Drake Maye’s MVP case grows

The New England Patriots extended their NFL-best winning streak to eight games with a 27-14 win over the New York Jets on ‘Thursday Night Football.’

The Patriots used the formula that has often worked for them throughout the 2025 NFL season to beat the Jets. Their defense put together a strong effort, limiting Justin Fields and Co. to two touchdown drives, while Drake Maye’s efficiency through the air allowed the Patriots offense to outgain the Jets 336-245 during the game.

It wasn’t just Maye (25 of 34 passing, 281 yards and one touchdown) who played well for the Patriots. Running back TreVeyon Henderson also put together a productive game. The second-round rookie handled a career-high 24 touches and scored all three of the Patriots’ touchdowns, two on the ground and one through the air.

Henderson wasn’t particularly efficient between the tackles. He averaged just 3.3 yards per carry and didn’t log a carry longer than 9 yards. However, Henderson showed good power in the red zone, pushing the pile to score his first touchdown of the day, and held up well in the passing game, catching all five of his targets for 31 yards and a score.

The Patriots (9-2) now stand alone atop the AFC standings, having briefly broken the three-way tie they were in with the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts entering Week 11. That stands as a testament to the quick turnaround Mike Vrabel has led within the organization after several years of mediocrity under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights and more from the ‘Thursday Night Football’ tilt between the Jets and Patriots in Foxborough. All times are Eastern.

Patriots vs. Jets TNF takeaways

Drake Maye’s accuracy, efficiency and pressure avoidance make the Patriots’ offense hard to stop. The Jets did a solid job coming up with some stops against New England. Still, they could only hold the Patriots down so often. Maye was able to feather excellent touch passes to Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry over the middle of the field frequently while also continuing to show off his elite deep accuracy. As long as he can avoid turnovers and continue to navigate the pocket and thrive against pressure, New England will remain one of the NFL’s most efficient offenses.
TreVeyon Henderson is capable of handling a full workload. Henderson has played a lion’s share of the Patriots’ snaps at running back in Rhamondre Stevenson’s absence. Against the Jets, Henderson handled a career-high 24 touches, turned them into 93 yards and scored three touchdowns. While his game-breaking speed wasn’t on display as often against the Jets, he showed solid power throughout the night. He has all the tools needed to be a workhorse for the Patriots – as needed.
Justin Fields remains a top-tier scrambler. Fields didn’t have a lot of success as a passer against the Patriots. He logged just 116 yards through the air. On the ground, Fields was far more impactful. The Jets’ first touchdown drive was created by his ability to find success on the read option, while his willingness to scramble kept several drives alive throughout the evening. If the Jets continue to start Fields, they will need to draw up more designed runs for him. They are where he is at his best.
Jets WR gambles could pay off. New York acquired two receivers ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline: John Metchie III from the Eagles and Adonai Mitchell from the Colts. Both flashed during Thursday’s game. Metchie was the more productive of the two, logging three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Mitchell had just one catch for 10 yards, but he showed excellent separation skills and should only get better as he gets acclimated to his new team. Both should see plenty of action with Garrett Wilson sidelined, and each could prove to be an important piece for the team next season.

Drake Maye stats vs. Jets

25-of-34 (73.5% completion rate)
281 passing yards
1 passing touchdown
0 interceptions
107.6 passer rating
4 rushing attempts
2 rushing yards
0 rushing touchdowns

TreVeyon Henderson stats vs. Jets

19 rushing attempts
62 rushing yards
2 rushing touchdowns
5 receptions
31 receiving yards
1 receiving touchdown

Stefon Diggs stats vs. Jets

9 receptions
105 receiving yards
0 receiving touchdowns

Justin Fields stats vs. Patriots

15-of-26 (57.6% completion rate)
116 passing yards
1 passing touchdown
0 interceptions
81.6 passer rating
11 rushing attempts
67 rushing yards
0 rushing touchdowns

Drake Maye NFL MVP odds

Odds from BetMGM on Thursday night after Patriots win over Jets:

Matthew Stafford (+250)
Drake Maye (+260)
Patrick Mahomes (+500)
Jponathan Taylor (+550)
Josh Allen (+800)
Sam Darnold (+1000)
Jalen Hurts (+2000)

Patriots vs. Jets final score: Patriots 27, Jets 14

TreVeyon Henderson gets first down, setting Patriots up to bleed clock

Henderson handled three carries and turned them into 12 yards. That was enough to run out the clock on the Jets and finish off a 27-14 win for New England.

Jeremy Ruckert drops fourth-down pass as two-minute warning arrives

Justin Fields moved the Jets down the field after the Patriots’ field goal, but a sack set up a fourth down in the red-zone. Fields hit Ruckert beyond the sticks, but the tight end couldn’t hold onto the ball.

The Patriots will get the ball back after the turnover on downs. There’s 1:57 left in regulation, but the Jets have all three of their timeouts remaining. As such, the game isn’t over… yet.

Patriots vs. Jets score: Andy Borregales makes chip-shot 26-yarder to extend Patriots lead

The Patriots weren’t able to get a first down or into the end zone after Michael Clemons knocked down a third-down pass Drake Maye appeared to be aiming at Hunter Henry in the corner of the end zone.

Borregales was called on to attempt a field goal and he made it. The Patriots now lead 27-14 with 6:36 left in regulation.

Patriots 27, Jets 14

Justin Fields can’t handle low snap, fumbles and Patriots recover

On the first play of their drive, Jets center Josh Myers sent a low snap back to Fields. The veteran quarterback couldn’t handle it, and the ball bounced forward. The Patriots jumped on it, setting up a red-zone drive for the AFC East leaders.

Brandon Stephens punches deep shot out of Mack Hollins’ hands, forcing Patriots punt

It momentarily looked like Maye had hit Hollins for a massive, downfield gain on a third-and-15. Stephens managed to catch up to the veteran receiver and punched the ball out of his hands from over his shoulder just after Hollins tried to bring in the pass.

That brought Bryce Baringer in to punt. The Jets will get the ball back at their own 15-yard line, trailing by 10 with 7:43 left in the game.

Jets stall out after Patriots field goal, forced to punt

Justin Fields did a nice job weaving past two defenders for a 2-yard gain to get a first down at the start of the Jets’ drive. The team only moved backward after that, and a third-and-long incompletion forced the Jets to punt.

Austin McNamara’s punt skittered through the end-zone for a touchdown, so the Patriots will get the ball back at their own 20-yard line, leading 24-14 with 9:08 left in regulation.

Patriots vs. Jets score: Andy Borregales makes 44-yard field goal to give Patriots 10-point lead

Borregales missed a 45-yard field goal earlier in the night. His attempt from 44 yards was true, giving the Patriots a 24-14 lead with 12:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Jets were able to force the Patriots to attempt a field goal after sacking Drake Maye for the first time. That put New England into a third-and-long where Maye checked the ball down to TreVeyon Henderson.

Patriots 24, Jets 14

Patriots leading Jets 21-14 entering fourth quarter

The Patriots have outgained the Jets 297-187 through three quarters, but New York has managed to stay in the game with a couple of Justin Fields-led touchdown drives. The Jets haven’t produced much offensively outside of those drives, but they are within an arm’s length of New England entering the final 15 minutes.

Drake Maye has enjoyed a quality game for the Patriots, completing 22 of 27 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown. He has connected well with Stefon Diggs (seven catches, 70 yards) and Mack Hollins (four catches, 64 yards) but running back TreVeyon Henderson has all three of the team’s touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving).

The Patriots have the ball at the Jets’ 41-yard line and are facing a third-and-5 to open the fourth quarter. They will look to keep their drive going and get into scoring range in the hopes of building upon their one-possession lead.

Who is John Metchie III?

Metchie, who just caught the Jets’ first passing touchdown of the day, is a fourth-year receiver who was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He missed his rookie season while battling leukemia.

Metchie played the 2023 and 2024 seasons for the Texans before being traded to the Eagles ahead of the 2025 campaign. He was then dealt to the Jets ahead of the NFL trade deadline as part of the package for the Eagles to acquire defensive back Michael Carter II.

Metchie entered Thursday’s game having recorded 45 catches for 433 yards and a touchdown across 37 career games.

Patriots vs. Jets score: Justin Fields finds wide-open John Metchie for TD

The Jets were able to answer the Patriots’ most recent scoring drive with one of their own. Fields led New York on a nine-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in him finding Metchie wide open on a third-and-6 after safety Craig Woodson fell on the play.

Nick Folk made the extra point following the 22-yard touchdown and the Jets are down 21-14 with 3:10 left in the third quarter.

Patriots 21, Jets 14

Patriots vs. Jets score: TreVeyon Henderson logs third TD on 6-yard pass from Drake Maye

Henderson recorded his first multi-TD game in Week 10 against the Buccaneers. He has now one-upped his career-best effort, catching his third score of Thursday’s game on a 6-yard strike from Maye.

Andy Borregales makes the extra point and the Patriots have extended their lead to 21-7 midway through the third quarter.

Patriots 21, Jets 7

When was Justin Fields drafted?

Fields was a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears selected him 11th overall, making him the fourth quarterback selected behind No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence, No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson and No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance.

Jets punt after penalties derail drive

The Jets started the second half strong, gaining some yards with Breece Hall and Justin Fields on the ground. However, Fields was whistled for intentional grounding following a first-down audible, putting the Jets behind the chains and eventually forcing a fourth-and-28 after a Joe Tippman personal foul penalty.

Austin McNamara’s punt traveled just 33 yards, giving the Patriots the ball back at their own 31-yard line.

Stefon Diggs can’t haul in third-down pass from Drake Maye, Patriots punt

The Patriots have gone three-and-out to start the second half. Maye attempted three passes, but just one was completed, as Diggs managed to briefly catch a third-down pass over the middle of the field before the ground jarred it loose.

Bryce Baringer hit a 50-yard punt that Isaiah Williams returned 19 yards to the Jets’ 32-yard line. New York will get a chance to tie the game, trailing 14-7.

Justin Fields stats at halftime

Fields got off to a strong start, leading the Jets on a touchdown drive during their first possession of the game. However, New York failed to log a first down after their first drive and Fields finished the half completing 4 of 7 passes for 23 yards. His five scrambles for 28 yards and a touchdown all came on the first drive.

Drake Maye stats at halftime

Maye has been efficient against the Jets. He completed his first 11 passes and finished the half having completed 14 of 16 throws for 140 yards. He has a 103.1 passer rating and has also added five rushing yards on two carries.

Andy Borregales misses 45-yard field goal, giving Patriots 14-7 halftime lead

The Patriots weren’t able to capitalize on the Jets’ penalty, as Drake Maye hit Stefon Diggs coming over the middle of the field to put the team in field goal range. However, Borregales’ kick sailed wide right, allowing the Jets to stay within one possession at halftime.

New England has outgained New York 184-93 thus far and will get the ball to start the second half. TreVeyon Henderson has both of the Patriots’ touchdowns, while Justin Fields punched in the Jets’ lone score with his legs.

Brandon Stephens illegal contact penalty wipes out third-down Quincy Williams sack

The Jets appeared to have stopped the Patriots after Williams sacked Drake Maye on a third-and-6. However, Stephens was whistled for illegal contact against Mack Hollins, which kept the Patriots offense on the field with 27 seconds remaining in the first half.

Justin Fields and Adonai Mitchell can’t connect on third down, forcing another punt

Mitchell dropped his last third-down opportunity. This time, Fields couldn’t get the ball to the wide-open receiver, throwing it behind him and forcing the Texans product to make a tough adjustment to try to catch the ball. He couldn’t quite make the play, and the Jets punted again.

Austin McNamara’s punt was fair caught at New England’s 41-yard line. The Patriots will have 1:48 to score before halftime.

Drake Maye throws first incompletion, forcing first Patriots punt

Maye completed his first 11 passes during Thursday’s game. He finally threw an incompletion after he failed to connect on a downfield shot to Stefon Diggs – who appeared to get banged-up during the play – on third-and-9.

Bryce Baringer’s punt traveled 56 yards to the Jets’ 14-yard line. Isaiah Williams returned it 17 yards, but that was nullified by a holding penalty against New York.

Justin Fields and Co. will start their next drive on their own 7-yard line with 3:19 remaining in a fast-moving first half.

Jets go three-and-out after Justin Fields, Adonai Mitchell fail to connect on third down

Mitchell ran a great route against Christian Gonzalez on a third-and-4, beating the star cornerback deep and gaining a step on him. Fields’ throw to Mitchell was a solid one but the second-year wide-out wasn’t able to reel it in despite it hitting his hands.

Austin McNamara was called upon to punt again. He launched a 41-yarder to the New England 15-yard line, where it was fair caught by Marcus Jones.

Who are Drake Maye’s brothers?

Maye has three brothers: Beau, Cole and Luke Maye. Basketball fans may recognize Luke’s name, as he was a four-year player at UNC and averaged 9.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game over 141 career games with the school.

Patriots vs. Jets score: TreVeyon Henderson scores second 7-yard TD run of first half

Henderson capped off the Patriots’ first drive with a 7-yard touchdown. He did the same thing on the team’s second drive, giving fans a sense of deja vu after he followed a big block from a pulling Mike Onwenu to get in for the score.

Andy Borregales made the extra point again, and the Patriots have their first lead of the day at 14-7.

Patriots 14, Jets 7

Jets go three-and-out on second drive

New York’s second drive wasn’t nearly as successful as its first. Justin Fields misfired on a second-and-9 to put the Jets behind the sticks. He managed to hit Mason Taylor for a 6-yard pass on third down, but that wasn’t enough to pick up the first time.

Austin McNamara came on to punt and uncorked a 45-yarder that was fair caught by Marcus Jones. The Patriots will begin their second drive from their own 17-yard line.

TreVeyon Henderson’s 40 time

Henderson ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds at the 2025 NFL Combine. That was tied for the seventh-fastest time among running backs to perform in the drill.

Patriots vs. Jets score: TreVeyon Henderson powers in 7-yard TD to answer Jets

The Jets opened the game with a 14-play TD drive. The Patriots followed it up with a 13-play TD drive that saw Henderson make a nice cut to avoid contact in the backfield before bulling his way into the end-zone with the help of his offensive linemen.

Andy Borregales’ extra point is good, and the Patriots and Jets are tied 7-all with 14:17 left in the second quarter.

Patriots 7, Jets 7

Jets lead Patriots 7-0 after fast-moving first quarter

Both the Jets and the Patriots moved the ball well on their opening drives. The Jets had a methodical, 14-play touchdown drive to open the game, while New England is facing a third-and-1 in the red zone on an 11-play drive.

Justin Fields is off to a good start on the ground, logging 28 yards and a touchdown on five carries. He threw only twice but completed both passes for 16 yards.

Meanwhile, Drake Maye has started the game, completing all five of his passes for 23 yards while adding four yards on a scramble. TreVeyon Henderson continues to look good as New England’s backfield leader, racking up 17 yards on four carries to supplement Maye’s production.

Patriots convert fourth-and-2 to keep drive alive

The Patriots were at the edge of field goal range when facing a fourth-and-2 on their opening drive. Mike Vrabel opted to go for it, and Drake Maye found an open Pop Douglas beyond the line to move the sticks.

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. whistled for personal foul for throwing Stefon Diggs to the ground

Brownlee managed to stop Stefon Diggs short of the line to gain on a second-and-10 catch, but the cornerback proceeded to pull back the veteran receiver and throw him to the ground following the whistle.

Brownlee was flagged for unnecessary roughness, giving the Patriots an extra 15 yards following the play.

Jets taking run-heavy approach on offense to open game

The Jets ran the ball 11 times on the opening drive and attempted just three passes. It appeared that Aaron Glenn and Tanner Engstrand were trying to get Justin Fields comfortable and in rhythm by letting him use his legs.

Fields ended up logging five carries for 28 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive of the game. The Patriots have allowed just 79.2 rushing yards per game this season – the fewest in the NFL – but New York racked up 56 on its opening drive.

Patriots vs. Jets score: Justin Fields takes read option for TD to open scoring

The New York Jets took the ball first on ‘Thursday Night Football’ and marched it down the field with ease. The Jets ran a 14-play, 72-yard drive that culminated with a 5-yard Justin Fields touchdown run on a read option.

Nick Folk makes the extra point, and the Jets have a 7-0 lead with 6:56 left in the first quarter.

Jets 7, Patriots 0

Who is the New York Jets starting quarterback?

Justin Fields is set to start at quarterback for the New York Jets. Fields has been the team’s starter throughout his first season in New York, leading the team to a 2-7 record in his first nine games.

Fields has completed 63.5% of his passes for 1,143 yards, six touchdowns and one interception this season while adding 316 yards and three scores on the ground. However, Fields is averaging just 97.3 passing yards per game over his last four starts and grades 26th out of 37 qualified quarterbacks for the 2025 NFL season, per Pro Football Focus.

Where do the New England Patriots play?

The Patriots play at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The stadium is located about 40-45 minutes south of Boston and is also home to the New England Revolution of the MLS.

When was Drake Maye drafted?

Drake Maye was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the third quarterback taken behind Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) and Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders).

What time is the Patriots vs. Jets game tonight?

Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET

The Patriots and Jets are set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday night. The Jets travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts for the matchup.

What TV channel is the Patriots vs. Jets game on tonight?

TV channel (national): N/A
TV channel (New York market): Fox 5
TV channel (Boston market): ABC 7

The Patriots vs. Jets matchup will not air on TV, as it will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers in the New York market can watch via Fox, while those in the Boston TV market can catch it on ABC 7.

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Patriots vs. Jets live stream

Stream:Amazon Prime Video | Fubo (local market)

Amazon Prime Video will air the Jets-Patriots ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup. Those in local TV markets can use Fubo to watch the matchup.

Patriots vs. Jets prediction

Drake Maye is entering the MVP discussion with his 19-touchdown, five-touchdown season, eschewing any calls of a ‘sophomore slump.’ The Jets are coming off a pair of wins vs. scuffling teams, but their incremental improvements on defense, special teams and coaching have been apparent all season. Offensively, the Jets are still a wreck, and the injury to Garrett Wilson again limits the offense to just a single playmaker, running back Breece Hall. The Patriots and Mike Vrabel will take the win as they make an easy night of their division rival.

Prediction: Patriots 24, Jets 10

Patriots vs. Jets live betting odds, moneyline, O/U

Jets inactives vs. Patriots

Patriots inactives vs. Jets

New England Patriots uniforms today

The Patriots are debuting their ‘Nor’easter’ uniform on ‘Thursday Night Football’ against the Jets. They are another example of Nike’s ‘Rivalries’ uniforms for the NFL.

Patriots 2025 schedule

Jets 2025 schedule

Is Garrett Wilson playing tonight vs. Patriots?

The Jets ruled Wilson out on Nov. 12 for their Week 11 game against the Patriots on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ The following day, they placed him on IR, meaning he will miss at least four games because of his knee injury.

Is Rhamondre Stevenson playing tonight vs. Jets?

The veteran running back will not play on ‘Thursday Night Football’ against the Jets. The Patriots have not provided a concrete timetable for Stevenson’s return, though he was ruled out for the Patriots’ Week 11 game against the Jets because of a toe injury. It will mark the third consecutive game the 27-year-old running back has missed because of the ailment.

Patriots vs. Jets injury report

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AFC East standings

New England Patriots (8-2)
Buffalo Bills (6-3)
Miami Dolphins (3-7)
New York Jets (2-7)

AFC playoff picture entering Week 11

No. 1 seed: Indianapolis Colts (8-2, AFC South leader)
No. 2 seed: Denver Broncos (8-2, AFC West leader)
No. 3 seed: New England Patriots (8-2, AFC East leader)
No. 4 seed: Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4, AFC North leader)
No. 5 seed: Los Angeles Chargers (7-3, second in AFC West)
No. 6 seed: Buffalo Bills (6-3, second in AFC East)
No. 7 seed: Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4, second in AFC South)

In the hunt: Kansas City Chiefs (5-4), Houston Texans (4-5), Baltimore Ravens (4-5)

AFC No. 1 seed odds

New England Patriots (+210)
Indianapolis Colts (+220)
Buffalo Bills (+500)
Denver Broncos (+500)
Kansas City Chiefs (+850)

Sauce Gardner trade details

Colts receive:

CB Sauce Gardner

Jets receive:

WR Adonai Mitchell
Two first-round picks

The Colts sent Mitchell and two first-round picks to the Jets in exchange for Gardner. Presumably, the picks will be Indianapolis’ 2026 and 2027 first-rounders, though that has not yet been confirmed.

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