TEAM TALK
Patriots-Packers Week 9 Injury Report.
Roster Moves: Patriots sign S Elliott Davison to the practice squad.
Mike Dussault notes Robert Kraft advances as Pro Football Hall of Fame contributor candidate, class of 2027.
Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus, 13 min. video)
Press Conferences: Drake Maye – Christian Gonzalez, Kevin Byard III, Rhamondre Stevenson, Dre’Mont Jones.
Game Preview: Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar break down the Patriots matchup vs. the Packers. (9 min. video)
Patriots Unfiltered: Packers preview,
Gronk HOF weekend, team/league updates. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
Thomas Murphy gives us the Monster Keys to victory over the Cheese Heads. 1. Set the edge: “…Matt Lafleur wants to run the football , he wants to get…Josh Jacobs going. He wants to set up playaction. …Shutting down the outside zone runs is the first key on the ring for a reason. I need that edge set, I need gaps shot through, I need timing upset. … Make them one dimensional.”; More.
Andrew Callahan calls out underachievement and says it’s time for the Patriots’ highest-paid players to step up for Drake Maye.
Doug Kyed explains how the Patriots are viewing Week 9 Packers matchup as a ‘measuring-stick’ game.
Hector Longo looks at how the Packers pose a supreme challenge: Can Drake Maye find a way against a big time defense?
Ethan Hurwitz notes the Patriots know they’ll need to slow down Packers QB Jordan Love.
Kevin Stephan highlights Mike Vrabel offering high praise for Jordan Love ahead of Week 9.
Andrew Callahan reports AJ Brown was among 7 Patriots missing at Wednesday practice before Packers game.
Michael DeVito says the Pats have a tall task ahead to repeat as AFC East Champions this season.
Colby Shannon sees Mack Hollins’ return revitalizing a broken WR room.
Karen Guregian points out Albert Breer’s trade deadline chatter about the team being sellers isn’t adding up. ‘Whatever the source, the Patriots, at 5-3, should be looking to buy, not sell.’
Mark Daniels’ Patriots Takeaways: Christian Barmore, Carlton Davis trade rumors, A.J. Brown update; More.
Colby Shannon points out the Patriots have to travel more than almost any other team over next 4 games.
Ryan O’Leary notes Drake Maye keeps exposing the flaw in the NFL’s favorite criticism about the Patriots.
Doug Kyed’s Patriots Mailbag: Where are biggest areas of need ahead of NFL trade deadline?
Mark Daniels’ Week 9 Patriots Mailbag: Will Mike Vrabel’s team make a move before the trade deadline?
The Gronk & Jules Show: Julian Edelman talks with Drake Maye about the Pats getting hot at the right time and more. (67 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
Eva Geitheim (SI) The biggest question for every game in Week 9. Packers at Patriots: Which quarterback will win the duel? /Click for commentary.
Sean Leahy (Yahoo! Sports) Robert Kraft to miss Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction while recovering from back surgery.
Bill Barnwell (ESPN) What 18 contenders should do at the trade deadline. Patriots in the “Should be selectively adding” category. Positions of need: DT, OL, CB. Bargain targets; More. /Click for commentary.
Jamison Hensley (ESPN) Ravens look to stabilize crumbling season with QB Jacoby Brissett.
Kevin Patra (NFL) Eagles to start former Patriots QB Joe Milton over Tanner McKee in Week 9 vs. Giants.
Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: What’s next between Lamar Jackson, Ravens after yet another injury?
Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) NFL playoff picture: Five games with the biggest postseason implications as Packers face pivotal test. 1. Packers at Patriots.
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Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Week 9 upset alert: Texans allow Chargers their first win, Vikings overtake Josh Allen’s Bills. “With a potentially limited cast around Maye, Green Bay’s strength could end up winning the day and the game.”
Jordan Dajani & Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Week 9 picks. Both pick Packers to win. /Click for commentary.
Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Week 9 picks against the spread, predictions for every game. Packers win. /Commentary included.
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 9 NFL expert picks. Packers win 19-16. /Click for commentary.
MMQB Staff (SI) Week 9 picks. Five out of eight pick Pats to win.
Carter Bahns (CBS Sports) Week 9 Super Bowl stock report: Jeffery Simmons trade legitimizes Bears, QB injuries tank Ravens. Packers-Patriots included as a game to watch. /Commentary included.
