Official Were onto a new Era – Weekend Free Chat Thread

Good Morning r/Patriots

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**Free place to chat and a good place to discuss whatever you like with other sub users**

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# Key dates on the 2023 [NFL / Patriots calendar](https://www.patriots.com/news/key-dates-on-the-2023-nfl-patriots-calendar).

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# 2023 NFL roster cuts [Tracker](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/8/27/23847775/patriots-2023-nfl-roster-cuts-tracker-news-rumors-trades-analysis).

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# New England Patriots News Link Catchup – [Pats-Chiefs: Previews, matchups, keys to victory](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/12/15/24001987/patriots-news-links-12-15-23)

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* **Patriots-Chiefs** updated [**Injury Report**](https://www.patriots.com/news/week-15-injury-report-chiefs-at-patriots).
* **Broadcast Info**, [**Chiefs at Patriots:**](https://www.patriots.com/news/how-to-watch-listen-chiefs-at-patriots) How to watch/listen.
* **Evan Lazar** spotlights how Anfernee Jennings is a ‘big part’ of the Patriots [**top-ranked run defense**](https://www.patriots.com/news/anfernee-jennings-is-a-big-part-of-the-patriots-top-ranked-run-defense).
* **What They’re Saying:** [**Kansas City Chiefs**](https://www.patriots.com/news/what-they-re-saying-kansas-city-chiefs-x2399).
* **Press Conferences:** [**Myles Bryant**](https://www.patriots.com/video/myles-bryant-on-travis-kelce-12-14-always-have-to-keep-an-eye-on-him) \- [**Mike Gesicki**](https://www.patriots.com/video/mike-gesicki-12-14-ready-to-roll) \- [**David Andrews**](https://www.patriots.com/video/david-andrews-on-the-chiefs-they-re-good-in-all-areas) \- [**Anfernee Jennings**](https://www.patriots.com/video/anfernee-jennings-12-14-i-ve-learned-a-lot).
* **Belestrator:** How the Patriots can [**slow down Patrick Mahomes**](https://www.patriots.com/video/belestrator-how-the-patriots-can-slow-down-patrick-mahomes-and-travis-kelce) and Travis Kelce. (3 min. video)
* **Patriots Unfiltered on TV:** [**Chiefs preview**](https://www.patriots.com/video/patriots-unfiltered-on-tv-12-14-chiefs-preview-steelers-top-takeaways-1-on-1-wit), [**Steelers**](https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/) top takeaways, 1-on-1 with Jonathan Jones. (22 min. video)
* **NFL Week 15 player to watch:** [**Ezekiel Elliott**](https://www.patriots.com/video/nfl-week-15-player-to-watch-ezekiel-elliott). (1.43 min. video)
* **Community:** Patriots host 30th Annual [**Children’s Holiday Party**](https://www.patriots.com/video/patriots-host-30th-annual-children-s-holiday-party). (1 min. video)
* **Patriots Unfiltered:** NFL Week 15 Picks, [**Previewing the Chiefs**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/patriots-unfiltered-12-14-nfl-week-15-picks-previewing-the-kansas-city-chiefs-th), Thursday practice updates. (2 hours)
* **Patriots Catch-22:** [**Key matchups to watch**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/patriots-catch-22-12-14-keys-matchups-to-watch-vs-chiefs-3-up-down-from-st-x5601) vs. Chiefs, 3 up/down from Steelers, Quarterback reset. (2 hours)
* **Taylor Kyles**’ [**Scouting Report:**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/scouting-report-keys-to-the-patriots-containing-the-chiefs/) Keys to the the Patriots containing the Chiefs and tipping the scales in its favor with a sneaky upset.
* **Murph** releases his [**Monster Keys**](https://diehardbostonsportsfans.com/monster-keys-to-patriots-victory-over-the-chiefs/) to a Patriots victory over the Chefs – great googly moogly.
* **Matt Geagan** tells us [**what to watch for**](https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/patriots-chiefs-what-to-watch-for-mad-patrick-mahomes-travic-kelce-taylor-swift-defenses-sacks-turnovers-belichick-reid-nfl/) in Sunday’s Patriots-Chiefs matchup. Could the Patriots pull off an upset? Crazier things have happened in the NFL this season. 1. Protecting Zappe.
* **Doug Kyed** points out the Patriots defense ranks 12th overall this season in EPA per play against, but they’re 2nd since Week 10. They’ve allowed just 44 points in that span – the fewest in the NFL. The [**Chiefs will present the defense’s first true test**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/15/bill-belichick-jerod-mayo-patriots-defense-have-something-to-prove-vs-chiefs/) since Week 8 when they lost 31-17 to the [**Dolphins**](https://www.thephinsider.com/).
* **Andrew Callahan** wonders if Bill Belichick has [**any tricks left**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/15/callahan-what-tricks-does-bill-belichick-have-left-for-patrick-mahomes/) for Patrick Mahomes.
* **Ian Logue** (PatsFans) [**Five thoughts**](https://www.patsfans.com/patriots/blog/2023/12/13/five-thoughts-ahead-of-patriots-vs-chiefs-showdown/) ahead of Patriots vs Chiefs showdown. 3) Heading into Sunday’s game, this is going to be a significant test for Zappe against one of the top teams in the Conference.
* **Nick O’Malley**’s [**Patriots-Chiefs anti-analysis:**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/12/tabloids-blame-patriots-game-for-travis-kelce-missing-taylor-swifts-birthday-anti-analysis.html) Tabloids blame Patriots game for Travis Kelce missing Taylor Swift’s birthday.
* **Eric Wilbur** rounds up [**what the experts are predicting**](https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/12/15/patriots-chiefs-nfl-week-15-odds-line-spread-predictions/) for Sunday’s Patriots-Chiefs game. Some think the Pats can keep it close.
* **Matt Vautour** posts the [**AP Pats-Chiefs preview**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/12/patriots-vs-chiefs-picks-against-the-spread-matt-vs-jim.html) and MassLive’s Patriots vs. Chiefs picks against the spread. Matt: Chiefs win, Pats cover. Jim: Chiefs win.
* **Mark Daniels** relays Bailey Zappe explaining why he always [**believed he’d win the QB job**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/12/why-bailey-zappe-always-believed-hed-win-patriots-qb-job.html), even after he was cut.
* **Conor Ryan** highlights former NFL GM and ex-Patriots staffer [**Michael Lombardi who believes**](https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/12/14/ex-patriots-staffer-robert-krafts-plan-for-belichick-is-not-a-completely-done-decision/) that Robert Kraft’s call on Bill Belichick’s future isn’t set in stone.
* **Alex Barth** reports New England is dealing with an [**illness in the locker room**](https://985thesportshub.com/2023/12/14/new-england-patriots-dealing-with-illness-ahead-of-chiefs-game/) ahead of Sunday’s game.
* **Chris Mason** reports the Patriots were missing [**Brenden Schooler and Trent Brown**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/12/patriots-missing-3-key-pieces-ahead-of-chiefs-game.html) on Thursday – they both practiced Wednesday. Rhamondre Stevenson remained out.
* **Mike D’Abate**’s [**Pats Tracker:**](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-pharaoh-brown-pay-away-layaway-brockton-citi-trends) TE Pharaoh Brown ‘pays it forward’ to Holiday shoppers; More.
* **Chris Mason**’s [**Patriots mailbag:**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/12/patriots-mailbag-who-has-most-to-gain-in-final-month.html) Who has most to gain in final month?
* **Mike Kadlick** spotlights [**three former Patriots**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/3-former-patriots-shine-in-raiders-route-of-chargers) who were part of the action last night when the Raiders beat up on the [**Chargers**](https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/) in historic fashion.