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TEAM
TALK
- Evan Lazar’s Super Bowl Notebook: Updates on Maye’s shoulder, Spillane’s ankle, Kuhr scouts Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker, and more as Super Bowl week kicks off.
- Alexandria Francisco hears from safeties Jaylinn Hawkins and Craig Woodson, who played college football together at the University of California, sharing their favorite Bay Area eats.
- Press Conferences: Mike Vrabel – Kayshon Boutte, Christian Elliss, TreVeyon Henderson, and Will Campbell.
- Patriots Unfiltered: Part 1 – Super Bowl LX week, Opening night recap; More. (2 hours)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Part 2 – Seahawks preview, Game keys/predictions, Frank Caliendo and Dianna Russini interviews. (2 hours)
- Photos: Patriots first practice at Stanford University ahead of Super Bowl LX.
- Photos: Patriots take center stage at Super Bowl LX Opening Night.
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian writes Mike Vrabel has the Patriots right where he wants them: Counted out.
- Doug Kyed analyzes the intriguing Christian Gonzalez-Jaxon Smith-Njigba matchup, noting that both players have outplayed their draft slots. ‘If Gonzalez can help neutralize Smith-Njigba’s impact, it would go a long way toward a Pats victory on Sunday.‘
- Zack Cox catches up with WR Kayshon Boutte, who credits Drake Maye for sparking the best season of his NFL career in 2025.
- Mark Daniels follows K’Lavon Chaisson’s journey from Jacksonville bust to Carolina castoff to Las Vegas practice squad player to Patriots starter. His is one of the best stories of the season.
- Mark Daniels notes 5-foot-8 Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas always knew he’d make it to the Super Bowl. The opportunity means everything.
- Chris Mason talks about how Mike Vrable made a strong impression on him over ‘4.5 hours of BBQ’.
- Alex Barth notes Mike Vrabel isn’t fielding any ‘dynasty’ questions.
- Clare Cooper finds that of the 12 Super Bowls the Patriots have made it to, this is the first in California.
- Zack Cox considers who will be the next Patriots’ Super Bowl hero.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Super Bowl LX running diary: Pats keep busy on day off. /Interesting tidbits.
- Nate Ryan recaps the Pats’ Super Bowl history: Appearances, wins, MVPs, opponents, scores, by year.
- Doug Kyed talks with Patriots OLB coach Mike Smith who details the backstory behind the Wes Welker-Rex Ryan foot beef.
- Sephen Landry reports that the Super Bowl confetti is manufactured in Gardiner, MA. Here is how they are preparing for Sunday.
- All Patriots Talk podcast: Mike D’Abate and Ethan Hurwitz welcome Matt Chatham to discuss Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, New England’s defense and More. (54 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Bradley Locker (PFF) Super Bowl 60: Keys to victory for Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots. The Patriots need Drake Maye to create explosives through multiple means: Continue scrambling effectively, plus connect on deep passes; More.
- Daire Carragher (PFF) Super Bowl 60 Preview: Rookies set to play pivotal roles.
- Ben Solak (ESPN) Key one-on-one matchups for Seahawks-Patriots. All eyes on JSN vs. Gonzalez; More.
- Zoltán Buday (PFF) How do the Patriots’ and Seahawks’ offenses compare to recent contenders?
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Rhamondre Stevenson: Drake Maye made a great jump this year in his leadership.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) A win on Sunday would give Mike Vrabel a first-year turnaround like no NFL coach, ever.
- Staff (ESPN) Super Bowl picks: Predicting Seahawks-Patriots score, MVP. 10 out of 48 pick Pats to win.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) High school stories of 11 Super Bowl stars and two coaches.
- Ryan McFadden (ESPN) From the tunnel to the runway: Inside NFL’s rise in fashion.
- Sean Keeley (Awful Announcing) Tom Brady jokingly wondering if he should be ‘a little concerned’ following Belichick, Kraft HOF snubs, “Maybe it’s not trending so well for ex-Patriots.”
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Hall of Fame voter Tony Dungy declines to comment on whether he voted for Bill Belichick.
