TEAM TALK
Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense review, and quick-hit film notes from Week 5 win over Raiders. “…we’re now seeing the method to [Josh McDaniels’] madness as the Patriots continue to spice things up, sequencing plays and building different presentations to protect their core concepts.”
Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus, 12 min. video)
WEEI Patriots Monday: Mike Vrabel (15 min. video) and Drake Maye (15 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
Andrew Callahan’s Patriots film review: How Drake Maye made
magic with an undermanned offense.
Mike Reiss details Drake Maye’s dramatic turnaround from the first three games of the season.
Andrew Callahan writes how Drake Maye dominated and the team honored – then emulated – the 2001 Patriots.
Hector Longo lays out a feast of Key Sunday Numbers: How the Patriots decimated Las Vegas. Drake Maye’s rating, a huge step up on the corner, unheralded receiver work, and more.
Jerry Thornton gives us his knee-jerk reactions to Week 5 Pats-Raiders. “The Patriots have quickly reestablished themselves as one of the NFL’s superpowers. Drake Maye is asserting his dominance once more.”
Hector Longo lauds the coordinators as McDaniels and Kuhr put on a coaching clinic in Patriots victory.
Chad Finn notes how against the Raiders, the Pats looked a bit like the 2001 underdogs we celebrated Sunday.
Matt Dolloff talks about how Kyle Williams gets the confidence boost he needed in Sunday’s win.
Khari Thompson spotlights Elijah Ponder who went from undrafted prospect to ‘dominant force’ on the edge, and now looks like a steal for the Patriots.
Kevin Stephan calls attention to how unsung heroes Kyle Williams, Eli Raridon, and Efton Chism unlocked New England’s offense.
Phil Perry updates the Patriots Stock Watch: Maye, Ponder shine in Week 5 rout of Raiders.
Brycen welcomes everyone back to the fold after doubting Drake Maye and the Patriots.
Ethan Hurwitz notes the Patriots don’t have a clear update on TreVeyon Henderson’s ankle injury just yet.
Mark Daniels explains how the Patriots locker room mural captures what’s fueling their turnaround.
Doug Kyed’s Patriots extra points: Mike Vrabel evaluates Drake Maye’s performance.
Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders celebrate the Pats big Week 5 win. (34 min.)
Title Talk podcast: Luke, Brycen and Drake on the Patriots dominating the Raiders; Drake Maye’s elite performance; Forgiving the Drake Maye traitors. (2 hours)
NATIONAL NEWS
Ben Solak (ESPN) Seven thoughts entering Week 6: “Kirk Cousins will get one more start before Fernando Mendoza time: Cousins has been totally solid for the Raiders this season…there has been nothing disappointing about his play. That said, the Patriots went after him Sunday…” /Hee hee… yes they did. Click for commentary.
Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel: There’s a chance A.J. Brown returns this week.
Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) What we learned in NFL Week 5: Mike Evans is perfect fit with Brock Purdy, Josh Allen extends MVP lead; Plus, this NFL Draft class is looking excellent early.
Kevin Patra (NFL) Week 5 Sunday aftermath: Commanders melt down in tie; Three QBs have bounced back in a big way. Drake Maye included. /Click for commentary.
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Monday Morning JB: From super Snoop to stunning ineptitude, what stood out in Week 5. Super Stud: Drake Maye.
Nate Davis (USA Today) 32 things we learned in Week 5: Star quarterbacks are playing better – finally. Drake Maye included.
Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Who can win Super Bowl 61? Identifying contenders outside of top tier that can hoist Lombardi Trophy. No. 3 Patriots. /Click for commentary.
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) Winners, losers for Week 5. Winner: Drake Maye.
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Gilberto Manzano (SI) Bills’ and Rams’ fatal flaws exposed again in classic shootout.
Andy Nesbitt (SI) Rams lineman seen punching a Bills player in ugly moment after OT thriller.
Qwame Skinner (Awful Announcing) Tom Brady driving record numbers for Fox Sports social channels.
Nate Brinkerhoff (USA Today) Jason Kelce, ESPN trying to eliminate one broadcast habit viewers keep noticing, removing the “we”. /Might help to not use the Lord’s name as a curse word too.
