Every Friday, we will be releasing a Patriots mailbag, so if you have any questions on all things Patriots and the NFL, feel free to ask. You can tweet @sophieewellerr or reply to the weekly mailbag post on the New England Patriot Fan's Facebook page.

Let's get into your questions in this mailbag.

Miguel Benzan

How many practice squad players will be elevated for the Raiders game? Who will be inactive?

For Sunday's game against the Raiders, I would expect Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to be elevated again along with WR Jalen Reagor. Demario Douglas and JuJu Smith-Schuster most likely will be out due to the concussions they sustained in the loss to the New Orleans Saints, so the Patriots will need additional weapons on offense. 

Sam Beatty

Is there a certain level of stubbornness from Belichick when it comes to not exploring the possibility of playing Malik Cunningham? What are your thoughts on giving the rookie WR/QB a shot, even if it is just for a drive or two?

While I don't know exactly, my answer would be yes. Malik Cunningham clearly has potential and while I'm not saying he will come in and magically fix all the problems, I do think he deserves a chance. Especially considering the issues on offense right now, a running quarterback has the chance to catch opponents off guard and open up new options. 

So my opinion is simple: Give him a chance!  

@RollPats·

What's more important to the team? 

A. Offense scores 30+ with ease 
B. Pats win an ugly one 
C. Pats control LV, score 1st and never look back 
D. Tank 
E. Mac Jones has an amazing come from behind game-winning drive Thanks!

I think that the most important thing for the team would be C, which would show that they aren't getting out to a slow start again and are able to control the game. However, for this Sunday's game, I think the most likely outcome is B. The Patriots clearly have issues on offense and the players are all aware that they need to prove themselves after last week. But those problems haven't been solved and while they have the chance to find a way to win, I don't think it will be with ease. 

David Faulkner 

Is it time for a new coach and GM for the players to believe in? 

Bill Belichick is one, if not the best coach in the history of the National Football League. I don't think anyone can take that away from him. Where the Patriots have struggled in recent years is the drafting, which would fall on the GM. Separating those two roles could allow Belichick to stay on, while also moving the organization forward. Yet, it's unlikely that the longtime Patriots coach would go for it.

Jesse Franco

Do u want Mac Jones to request a trade? Because I do. I want him to go to a team with a real offensive scheme with an offensive line and weapons

Depending on how Sunday's game goes, Mac Jones could potentially request a trade at the end of the this season. This would be likely if he is benched again and the Patriots look to go with another starting quarterback for the season. However, after his poor performance, it's unknown what teams would be interested in the trade at this point. 

@Jasonblood2013

How do you feel about the rest of the season?

Sunday's game is going to truly answer the question about the remainder of the season. If Mac Jones has another poor performance, the offense is going to have to look towards the others as starters. Because of that, this question is still so unknown with changes expected to come depending on the outcome of the game against the Raiders. 

Kyle O 

Think we should be in the market for another higher level pass rusher with Matthew Judon being gone for an extended period of time? 

Very unlikely at this moment. While Judon is surely missed, there are so many other issues among the Patriots that need to take priority. They haven't quite moved Judon to IR so maybe there is even hope he returns this season. 

Shane

Will we make a push to trade for an offensive lineman?

If the Patriots do opt to trade for an offensive lineman, I would say that they will most likely would give up a late round pick. As for one who is currently available, the Patriots could make a move for former Cincinnati Bengals OT La'el Collins. He recently worked out for the Jets, but no deal has been made so they could look to bring him on. 

Mac Jones’ new attitude provides some hope after Patriots’ struggles

He’s persevering through it all.