TEAM
TALK
- Patriots-Bills updated Injury Report.
- Alexandra Francisco has the story of how Patriots players were touched by a gift from a young patient during Children’s Hospital visit.
- Press Conferences: Josh McDaniels – Jeremy Springer – Carlton Davis III, Antonio Gibson, Kyle Dugger, Jared Wilson and K’Lavon Chaisson.
- All Access: Mike Vrabel interview (5 min. video)
- One-on-One: Marcus Jones (3 min. video) – Mack Hollins (3 min. video)
- Scouting the Matchups: Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar break down Week 5 vs. the Bills. (8 min. video)
- Player Poll: What is something fun you do on an off day? (1 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Final Bills preview, Jack Gibbens interview, NFL Week 5 picks. (2 hour video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Thomas Murphy presents his Monster Keys to a Patriots victory over the Bills and busting the Mafia. 1. Ball Control: “…Keeping Josh Allen off the field is paramount to grabbing a W on Sunday night. Now for the shocking deep cut to this key. SLING IT – yes, Sling it – I know the numbers. …” More!
- Steve Balestrieri’s Week 5 Pats-Bills matchups, keys to the game. 1. Patriots RBs vs. Bills front seven — Edge New England. “… Shortening the game and having a good running game that allows for play action passing is the Patriots best chance of hanging with Buffalo.” More!
- Alex Barth’s Friday 5 Things: Patriots face a measuring stick test in Buffalo Bills. “Don’t beat ourselves. That’s what happened last year at their place,” Drake Maye recalled this week when asked about the Bills having won the turnover battle in 26 games in a row.
- Andrew Callahan‘s Week 5 thoughts: Why Josh McDaniels is the Patriots’ key to a Bills upset and more.
- Hayden Bird relays ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky on why the Patriots are a ‘dangerous’ matchup for the Bills this week, “Their defense is struggling right now, so I think it’s dangerous.”
- Ryan O’Leary points to the inconsistent run game as the Patriots’ biggest concern going into Week 5
- Jerry Thornton suggests now would be a good time for the doubters to admit how wrong they were about Will Campbell.
- Chris Mason explains how Patriots captain Hunter Henry has been ‘irreplaceable’ and showing leadership beyond the box score.
- Karen Guregian notes that even if Stefon Diggs isn’t the same receiver he was in Buffalo, what he’s becoming in New England has promise and works just fine.
- Mark Daniels spotlights LB K’Lavon Chaisson, as the 26 year-old former first-round pick is reviving his career in New England.
- Chris Mason notes Carlton Davis may be new to the AFC East, but the veteran cornerback knows how dangerous Josh Allen can be.
- Graham Wilker points out how the Patriots found unexpected weapons that are reshaping their season.
- Alex Barth reports DT Milton Williams took a step back, missing practice on Thursday after being limited Wednesday.
- Darren Hartwell wonders if Milton Williams’ ankle injury is cause for concern for Sunday night.
NATIONAL NEWS
- John Wawrow (AP) The new-look Patriots under coach Mike Vrabel face a big test in preparing to play the AFC East-leading Bills.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) Drake Maye could tie Tom Brady in the NFL record book if he can pull off this feat against the Bills in Week 5
- Anthony Gharib (ESPN) NFL Week 5 uniforms: Bills debut Rivalry all-white “Cold Front” uniforms vs. Patriots.
- Matt Verderame (SI) NFL Week 5: Key matchups, predictions. Pats at Bills included. “It has not been easy running against New England this season.”
- Ali Bhanpuri, et al (NFL.com) NFL Week 5 picks. Five of five pick Bills to win.
- Conor Orr (SI) Quarter season NFL awards: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and More. No Pats.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) Biggest roster need for all 32 NFL teams after one month. Patriots: Cornerback. /Begins with dissing the running backs, finishes with the ‘more disconcerting’ cornerbacks.
- JP Acosta (CBS Sports) Back to the future: Schematic shifts defining first quarter of 2025 NFL season reminiscent of early 2000s.
- Report (AP) Roger Goodell: NFL to launch professional flag football leagues ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
VIEW FROM BUFFALO
- Nick Sabato (Niagara Gazette) Don’t expect the Bills’ No. 1 rushing offense to back down from Patriots’ No. 2 run defense.
- Nick Wojton (BillsWire) Bills vs. Patriots: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 5. 1. WR Khalil Shakir vs. CB Marcus Jones.
- Nick Wojton (BillsWire) 5 storylines to watch for in Week 5. Facing a winning opponent: Technically, this is the first team the Bills are facing in 2025 that has won a game. Even on opening day, the Baltimore Ravens were 0-0. /Interesting.
- Sean Murphy (Buffalo Rumblings) Five Patriots to watch at the Bills: Can the Bills spoil Stefon Diggs’ return to Highmark Stadium?
- Sean Murphy (Buffalo Rumblings) 5 Bills to watch vs. the Patriots: Primetime Josh is ready to be unleashed once again.
- Rachel Auberger (Buffalo Rumblings) Bills defense looks like a medical clinic roster as two more exit practice
- Sal Maiorana (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Big-time play showcases growth of Bills’ safety for NFL’s top-ranked passing defense.
