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- Patriots-Raiders Wednesday Injury Report.
- Evan Lazar‘s Patriots Gameplan: Previewing Week 1 vs. the Raiders. How will New England match up? Patriots offense vs. Raiders defense: “…Assuming the Raiders continue to blend Carroll and Graham’s systems, their pass defense could be vulnerable to downfield crossers and running back routes.” … “McDaniels has also succeeded with scheming open running backs against Carroll’s defenses.” /Good read.
- Transcripts: Mike Vrabel (plus 11 min. video) – Drake Maye (plus 10 min. video).
- Press Conference
- Alexandra Francisco has the story of the Patriots selecting Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan as the team’s 2025 Adopt-A-School. Mack Hollins and Kyle Dugger were there to help make a special delivery for teachers and staff.
LOCAL LINKS
- Ethan Hurwitz talks about the Patriots’ plan to stop Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby.
- Andrew Callahan explains why the Patriots’ season opener will be more telling than most.
- Matt Vautour makes his pick for Week 1 Patriots vs. Raiders. Pats win 31-28; More on Maye, Diggs.
- Mike Reiss reports Stefon Diggs declared himself healthy and ready to go for the season opener.
- Karen Guregian highlights WR Stefon Diggs clearing the air on his media silence.
- Mark Daniels highlights Drake Maye who says he has noticed an increased intensity from Stefon Diggs as the Week 1 approaches. Maye says he’s excited to ‘get the rock’ to Diggs.
- Karen Guregian wirtes how Drake Maye has watched a lot of Tom Brady film to get a handle on Josh McDaniel’s offense, but to also glean the GOAT’s secrets to success.
- Doug Kyed looks at how CB Alex Austin has improved in the defense. Fortunately, Austin saw even more reps in the top defensive unit this summer than Gonzalez or Carlton Davis because of how much time the starters missed in training camp and preseason.
- Doug Kyed notes that WR Efton Chism III fully participated in practice despite a knee injury that sidelined him for the final week of training camp.
- Zack Cox hears from the newest Patriots rookie DT Eric Gregory, who’s hoping for opportunity after his ‘odd’ arrival in New England. Gregory is the 3rd undrafted rookie on the roster.
- Ian Logue‘s Patriots Notebook: Gonzalez sits out, Preparation gets underway for Raiders.
- Alex Barth notes WR Efton Chism and CB Charles Woods are listed alongside CB Christian Gonzalez on the Patriots’ first injury report of 2025.
- Jennifer Streeter notes Drake Maye and Tom Brady both pointing out the skill of the O-line.
- Alex Barth mentions the Pats added veteran LB Darius Harris with final open practice squad spot.
- Mike D’Abate highlights former safety Duron Harmon on his favorite Patriots memories.
- Jake Seymour says it’s the end of an era for NFL RedZone.
- Lauren Campbell notes Julian Edelman played in 156 total games as a Patriot, but the one he says sticks out the most is the 2018 AFC Championship Game vs. the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. /Good choice.
- Mike Reiss notes Robert Kraft plans to have a Bill Belichick statue at Gillette Stadium.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mason Cameron (PFF) NFL Week 1 Preview: Schedule, storylines, matchups to watch, betting spreads.
- Matt Verderame (SI) What to watch in NFL Week 1: Matchups that will decide six of the biggest games. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will hope to spoil Aaron Glenn’s regular-season debut with the Jets. Plus, Saquon Barkley looks to run up the score against the Cowboys and more from the opening slate.
- Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano (NFL.com) NFL Week 1 latest buzz, questions, news and fantasy tips. Patriots listed as an under-the-radar team that will make the playoffs.
- Thomas Valentine (PFF) NFL Week 1 power rankings. Patriots 25th. ’One player to watch in 2025: Maye earned a 70.1 PFF overall grade in 2024 and looked far more assured in the second half of the season. With a wealth of pass catchers and a much better run game, he could take a real step forward in 2025.’ /More.
- Nick Shook (NFL.com) NFL QB rankings, Week 1. Drake Maye in Tier 5, No. 23. “Many pundits might say Drake Maye is ranked too low here… We know he has the tools. I’d rather begin him here for the season, though, and let him climb instead of inflating his standing before we see how he actually benefits from an upgraded surrounding cast — and how he meshes with OC Josh McDaniels…“
- Cameron Filipe (Football Zebras) Week 1 referee assignments. Raiders at Patriots: Ron Torbert.
- Experts (NFL.com) Super Bowl LX predictions: Ravens, Chiefs among 8 favorites to win. No Pats.
- Alex Kennedy (ESPN) What is the oldest NFL stadium? Soldier to SoFi in age. Gillette Stadium 18th.
- Staff (ESPN) Who are the current NFL team owners?
- Matt Yoder (Awful Announcing) RedZone commercials is a step too far in the NFL’s infinite thirst for revenue.
- Sam Neumann (Awful Announcing) Rich Eisen addresses concerns about ESPN-NFL partnership, “It’s a different day and age, where a sports league and a [media] partner make a deal.”
