TEAM TALK
Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense review and quick-hit film notes. ‘The Patriots star players had to elevate a depleted roster…[but the Pats’] “blue-chip” players were a mixed bag.‘
Patriots This Week: Bob Socci, and Scott Zolak react to the Thursday night loss to the Bears. Plus, Socci, Zo, and Mike Dussault look back on the win over the Jets. (20 min. video)
Forged In Foxborough: Episode 4, The Answer. (24 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
Andrew Callahan considers how at 4-3, do we
know how good the Patriots are yet?
Karen Guregian shares 7 thoughts on the Patriots after 7 games: What to make of AJ Brown, Caleb Lomu needs to play, fourth down aggressiveness, Maye vs. Williams; More.
Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Patriots must improve turnover differential if they want to win; A.J. Brown’s quite return, Alijah Vera Tucker missing at least four games means he loses out on at least $1 million, TreVeyon Henderson’s playing time, four points with second-year center Jared Wilson; More.
Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News/Notes: Positional Report Card in Bears loss. “Tackling, zone discipline, and some semblance of a run game top the list. So does health and production from the WRs. That’s a lengthy list.”
Andrew Callahan’s Patriots film review: Why Drake Maye was better than you thought in Chicago.
Ethan Hurwitz analyzes the Patriots Week 7 snap counts: Why didn’t TreVeyon Henderson play as much?
Jerry Thornton gives us his knee-jerk reactions to Week 7 Pats-Bears: ‘In some aspects, the Pats played extremely well. But time and time again, the Bears came up with a clutch play in high-leverage situations and did more to win’.
Andrew Callahan tells us what Mike Vrabel had to say about AJ Brown’s start in New England.
Kevin Stephan explains why A.J. Brown’s integration into the Patriots’ passing game will take time.
Doug Kyed hears from Mike Vrabel on TreVeyon Henderson’s lack of usage in Chicago.
Kevin Stephan evaluates TreVeyon Henderson’s concerning Year 2 regression.
Hector Longo notes how question marks on defense have resurfaced at an inopportune time for the Pats.
Ethan Hurwitz thumbnails 3 positions the Patriots may address at the trade deadline: RB, OG, CB.
Kevin Stephan looks at how beyond the QB, Chicago’s playmakers decided the Bears-Patriots outcome.
Sara Chats Pats podcast: Sara Marshall highlights what the Pats can take as a win, despite the loss. (16 min.)
Title Talk podcast: Luke and Brycen break down the loss to the Bears: Ben Johnson Mogs Vrabel; Maye and Caleb ball out; More. (90 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
Matt Verderame (SI) The intrigue Caleb Williams and Drake Maye‘s latest duel leaves behind.
NFL Nation (ESPN) Week 7: Big takeaways, questions and more. Dolphins get first win, beat Jets. 28-25.
Albert Breer (SI) Week 7 Takeaways: One hidden reason the Lions are dangerous; Plus, Michael Penix Jr. as franchise QB, the Bengals’ ceiling, J.J. McCarthy’s big day and more.
Around the NFL (NFL) Week 7: What we learned from Sunday’s games.
Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Cover 32: There is a very clear Jonathan Taylor trade destination, plus game balls, biggest gaffes from Week 7. /Jets included.
Gilberto Manzano (SI) Week 7 Lessons: Don’t be fooled by the Steelers’ three-game winning streak; Plus, the 49ers are battling injuries and a simple approach leads Rams to a win.
Dan Graziano (ESPN) Judging overreactions to Week 7: Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense are back, baby! Verdict: Overreaction. More.
Eva Geitheim (SI) Week 7 Winners and Losers: Seahawks spoil Kenneth Walker III’s return to Seattle; Plus, Cam Skattebo rebounds, the Bengals’ come back to beat the Ravens and a tough day for kickers across the league.
Matt Verderame (SI) Week 7 Good, Bad and Ugly: Ravens continue hallmark issue against Bengals; Plus, Falcons and Michael Penix Jr. handed the unbeaten 49ers their first loss of the season.
Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Sizing up Week 7: Time to trust the Giants? Start Mendoza? Worry about Henry? More.
Jared Dubin and Carter Bahns (CBS Sports) Chiefs vs. Seahawks takeaways: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City offense shut down in first loss. /Just for yuks, lol.
Tim McManus (ESPN) David Andrews’ blood clot diagnosis illuminates what’s going on with Jalen Hurts.
