Today’s links continue to focus on the dog of a game vs. the Jaguars, why Drake Maye and the offense look so bad, and how key injuries and lack of depth are derailing everything. [Deep breath…]
Thankfully, the page has also been turned to look ahead to Sunday’s matchup in Buffalo. Definitely time to look ahead to Week 4.
Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky had a nuanced take on Drake Maye, too, that I’ll post in the comments. Go Pats!
Roster Moves: Patriots place OL Greg Van Roten on injured reserve and release LB Riley Wilson from the practice squad.
Game Preview, Patriots at Bills: Series history, breakdown, tale of the tape, what to watch for, players to watch.
Broadcast Info: How to watch and stream Sunday’s Patriots game vs. Bills.
Pawtriots Howl-ween dog parade and costume contest: October 30, 4-6 PM at Patriot Place.
Patriots Unfiltered: Jaguars breakdown/analysis, team/injury updates. (2 hours)
Patriots Catch-22: Jaguars recap, big picture, good/bad/stuff that gets you beat. (1 hour)
Alex Barth’s Week 4 opponent preview: Get to know the Buffalo Bills.
Hector Longo spotlights how a huge week lies ahead for Mike Vrabel, and the players know it.
Alex Barth notes Bill Vinovich and his crew will be the referees for Pats-Bills.
Mike Reiss cleans out the Pats-Jags notebook: Drake Maye has been pressing and its effects on the Patriots haw been wide-ranging; Maye as an error-repeater from a decision-making standpoint is shockingly unexpected; Maye’s turnovers changed everything; Keeping an eye on starting right tackle Morgan Moses today; OL injuries; Defense deserved better; Not-so-silver linings; Silver linings; More.
Kevin Stephan sees the Patriots’ biggest defensive weakness becoming impossible to ignore.
Matt Legros mentions the Patriots reportedly hosted two free-agent pass rushers for tryouts.
Kevin Stephan notes Jared Wilson earned PFF’s top center honor, presenting a bright-spot in New England’s offensive line.
Michael Hurley reports the Patriots offensive line depth has reached critical status.
Ethan Hurwitz talks about the Patriots losing another offensive lineman and will be without Greg Van Roten for at least four games while on IR.
Sara Marshall suggests the offense might have a bigger problem on their hands than just Drake Maye.
Ethan Hurwitz points out why despite consistent struggles, the Pats shouldn’t bench Drake Maye.
Conor Ryan highlights what Drake Maye said on WEEI about playing through potential shoulder injury.
Conor Ryan explains why Troy Aikman is defending Drake Maye, “There’s a lot going on within that offense that has to be better, and Drake’s a part of that.”
Doug Kyed’s Patriots mailbag: Is there hope for Drake Maye to bounce back this season?
Khari Thompson notes rookie Eli Raridon’s wife announced the death of the couple’s newborn son. /Very sad.
Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) What’s wrong with Drake Maye: Four reasons why he is struggling with turnovers.
Diante Lee (The Ringer) The Ball Knower’s Notebook: Let’s go to the tape to understand why Purdy is surging, Drake Maye is struggling, and more.
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) What stood out in Week 3. ‘Yes, forcing turnovers is usually the ticket to derail Allen, whose last playoff setback (at Denver) was punctuated by four giveaways.’
Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: Don’t sleep on Miami’s rookie class, even in a losing season; Plus, Travis Hunter’s usage, Laquon Treadwell’s story and more.
Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano (ESPN) NFL Week 4 latest intel, buzz, questions, news, QB panic meter; More. “Drake Maye and the Patriots had an ugly game Sunday, but Maye is hardly the only quarterback with a concerning start to the season. …“
Matt Verderame (SI) NFL Rookie Report. Top 10.
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Nate Davis (USA Today) 13 NFL players who could be trade targets.
John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 4 picks and score predictions. Bills win 30-20.
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 4 NFL picks. Bills win 30-17.
Iain MacMillan (SI) Patriots vs. Bills prediction, odds, spread, injuries, trends for NFL Week 4.
Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) More than 100 former players object to settlement of class action against NFL disability plan.
Kevin Seifert and Stephen Holder (ESPN) How NFL players cope with CTE risks, fears and internal debates.
Stephen Holder (ESPN) Would NFL players take a test that could diagnose CTE in the living?