TEAM TALK
Roster Moves: Patriots release S Elliott Davison and sign RB Terrell Jennings to the practice squad.
Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense review, quick-hit film notes from the win. “…what is real and what isn’t real for these Patriots?.” /Good read.
Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus, 11 min. video)
WEEI Patriots Monday: Mike Vrabel (16 min. video) and Drake Maye (14 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
Andrew Callahan’s Patriots film review: How Drake Maye’s superpower let Pats escape Miami with a win.
Jerry Thornton gives us his knee-jerk reactions to Week 8: Patriots at Dolphins. “At the risk of being overly dramatic, if Maye hadn’t been able to produce almost 200 yards and 3 total touchdowns, we’d be sitting at 4-4 with a divisional loss on the record to a terrible team.”
Steve Balestrieri issues his Week 8 positional report card for the 24-19 win vs. Miami. The Patriots had a rough first half offensively…But they figured it out. TEs and special teams stay after class to clap the erasers.
Matt Vautour notes that while the Patriots survived Miami, they’ll need to be better with tougher games ahead.
Mike Reiss writes how Drake Maye digs the long ball: And if not for Maye’s deep-ball proficiency, the vibes around the 5-3 Patriots might be much different this week.
Nick Goss talks about how Drake Maye has put himself back into NFL MVP conversation.
Michael Hurley spotlights Pop Douglas and Kyle Williams who stepped up and delivered when Patriots needed some big plays in the second half.
Mark Daniels emphasizes how the backup receivers silenced critics with dominant performance in Miami.
Doug Kyed highlights Mike Vrabel offering the latest on AJ Brown after Sunday’s win.
Hector Longo reports Mike Vrabel and the Patriots are standing behind kicker Andy Borregales after another key field goal miss.
Karen Guregian’s Patriots Takeaways: Updates on A.J. Brown, Mack Hollins, Hunter Henry and more.
Phil Perry updates his Week 8 Stock Watch: Maye had to elevate everyone around him. And he did.
Doug Kyed tells us how Mike Vrabel explained curious roster move of signing RB Lan Larison to the 53-man roster ahead of Week 8, rather than simply elevating him off of their practice squad.
Pats Procrastination podcast: Chudders and Clare talk about the win in Miami, “It was looking a bit hairy in the first half” and look ahead to the match up against Green Bay at Gillette Stadium. (36 min.)
Title Talk podcast: Luke and Brycen discuss Drake Maye carrying the Patriots to a W over Dolphins, analyzing Maye Mountain, potential Pats trades? (97 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown: We’ll see how he progresses during the week.
Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel on Andy Borregales: Have confidence in him, but he’s got to make his kicks.
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) What stood out in Week 8. What I’m looking forward to in Week 9: Packers at Patriots. “…The quarterbacks are hot. Maye has produced four consecutive games with passer ratings of 110 or better, the longest streak for a Patriot since Brady’s roll in 2016. His five straight games with three TDs is longest by a Patriot since Brady’s streak of 10 consecutive games in 2007.” More.
Kevin Patra (NFL) Week 8 Sunday aftermath: Ravens’ season on the brink; can Vikings trust Kyler Murray?
Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Sizing up a wild Week 8: Lamar Jackson’s injury, Bucs’ win, Cowboys’ collapse.
Nate Davis (USA Today) 32 things we learned in Week 8: NFL’s two best divisions going in opposite directions?
Staff (The Ringer) The Winners and Losers of Week 8: Broncos took control of the AFC West, Cowboys collapsed late, and one team won without completing a pass on a thrilling NFL Sunday.
Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) NFL Panic Meter: Rams have to figure out a way to keep up.
Mike Kadlick (SI) Way-too-early NFL trade re-grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett deals aren’t paying off for Patriots, Rams.
Jay Busbee (Yahoo! Sports) NFC East is unwatchable, but it’s dominating prime time.
