Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has vowed the second half of New England's season will be focused on making positive steps toward that future.

That mind-set was on full display whe Jacoby Brissett stepped in after Drake Maye left the game with a concussion.

Fox Sports' Peter Schrager reports that New England also won't be willing to trade away Kyle Dugger or Davon Godchaux. It's unclear why the Patriots aren't more willing to part with some veteran assets, perhaps like running back Rhamondre Stevenson.