TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Bengals Thursday Injury Report.
- Broadcast Information: Patriots vs. Bengals.
- Erik Scalavino has the latest news, notes and locker room buzz from Thursday at Gillette: Gronk-Bennett duo just getting started.
- Paul Perillo scouts the matchups: Brady too much for Bengals.
- What They're Saying: Cincinnati Bengals.
- Press Conference Transcript: Rob Gronkowski.
- Patriots Today - Martellus Bennett (6.29 min. video) and Julian Edelman (3.27 min. video)
- Paul Perillo breaks down three key factors in Sunday's matchup. 1. Could A.J. Green spoil Brady's homecoming? (3.05 min. video)
- Belichick Breakdown: Top plays from Patriots at Browns. (5.05 min. video)
- One-on-one with Patrick Chung. (3.17 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Matt Dolloff looks at some notable Pats-Bengals matchups to look forward to in Week 6.
- James Toscano gives us 3 things to watch vs. Bengals. 1. Spreading the love.
- Mike Petraglia explains how Bill Belichick will take away A.J. Green. Hint: Take a close look at DeAndre Hopkins.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Bengals key matchups: Who has the razor's edge?
- Doug Kyed focuses on how the Patriots' multiple alignments are keeping all front-seven defenders happy.
- Jeff Howe sees the Patriots as a resilient team emerged from Tom Brady's suspension
- CBS Boston calls Gronk & Marty an unstoppable force on the field and an entertaining one off it.
- Mike Reiss notes Bill Belichick comments how it's 'really hard to defend' both Gronk and Bennett.
- Kevin Duffy reports Rob Gronkowski said he "felt like himself" last Sunday, not what opposing NFL defenses want to hear.
- Ryan Hannable hears Martellus Bennett say New England is "a place I feel like I belong."
- Phil Perry notes Tom Brady called Brandon LaFell "spectacular," but he hopes that he doesn't play too well against the Patriots on Sunday.
- Mike Reiss appreciated Brandon LaFell being a straight shooter in the locker room, and relays LaFell's reflections on his rise - and fall - with the Patriots.
- Adam Kurkjian points out that Julian Edelman hasn't broken out yet this season.
- Rich Garven mentions how rookie DT Woodrow Hamilton helped the Patriots shut down the Browns' running game.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Jimmy Garoppolo steps back into old role but will be ready to step up if needed; Injury updates; More.
- Zack Cox Patriots Notes: Martellus Bennett explains failed 'pumpkin' vs. Browns; More.
- Jeff Howe Friday 6-pack: Chris Hogan vs. Brandon LaFell; Chris Long's future; examining trade deadline moves; More.
- NESN reporter Michaela Vernava catches up with Mat Chatham, who explained why Martellus Bennett is more like Randy Moss than you'd think. (1.38 min. video)
- Chris Warner (Boston Sports Media) Pats Thursday observations: Loosen up your too tights; More.
- Ryan Hannable suggests that home-field advantage in AFC playoffs could be decided over the next few weeks for the Patriots.
- Alykins (BostonSportsPub) The state of the AFC East.
- Nick O'Malley notes Broncos QB Trevor Siemian was disappointed when the Patriots drafted Jimmy Garoppolo because he wanted to be mentored by Tom Brady.
- Jim Lazar foresees the biggest celebration ever for Tom Brady's homecoming, and makes his Week 6 picks. Patriots win 40-14.
- Nick O'Malley posts the MassLive NFL Week 6 picks. 5 of 5 pick Patriots to win.
- Sean Glennon (This Football Blog) Week six picks. Pats win by two touchdowns.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jeff Dooley (Washington Post) The four main reasons the Patriots are the NFL’s best team.
- Nathan Jahnke (Pro Football Focus) 30 NFL rookie stats to know for Week 6. 12. Patriots DT Vincent Valentine leads all rookie defensive tackles in pass-rushing productivity this season.
- Tyler Sullivan (247 Sports) Patriots Week 6 breakout pick: Chris Hogan.
- Matt Chatham (Football by Football) Breakdown: Can Bengals protect Andy Dalton vs. Patriots? (2.25 min. video)
- Kyle Hightower (AP) Bengals looking to spoil Tom Brady's New England homecoming.
- Josh Dungan (The Sports Quotient) Which Week 6 NFL games will shape the playoff picture?
- Chris Chase (Fox Sports) Ranking the best and worst home-field advantages. Patriots 12th. /Formula doesn't work in NE's case.
- Tyler Sullivan (247 Sports) Tom Brady rookie card sold for a ridiculous price on eBay.
- Ross Tucker (Sports on Earth) All hail the O-lines.
- Robert Mays (The Ringer) Marvin Lewis's new reality.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) The future of football is here, and it's flexible.
- Kevin Clark (The Ringer) Dawn of the planet of the receivers.
- Todd Archer (ESPN) Jason Witten reacts to Martellus Bennett saying he 'hated' Cowboys tight end.
VIEW FROM CINCINNATI
- Jim Owczarski (Cincinnati.com) Bengals look to solve the puzzle of the Patriots.
- Geoff Hobson (Bengals.com) Matchup of the Game: Pats test Bengals' versatility.
- Zach Buchanan (Cincinnati.com) New England’s tight end duo a new challenge for Bengals.
- Paul Dehner Jr. (Cincinnati.com) Bengals in Focus with PFF: Problems on the offensive line.
- Geoff Hobson (Bengals.com) Six degrees for Bengals-Pats.
- Paul Dehner Jr. (Cincinnati.com) Walkthru: Bengals not beating the best.
- Jim Owczarski (Cincinnati.com) Bengals try to ‘ignore the noise,' Green back at practice.
- Geoff Hobson (Bengals.com) Thursday hits: Green returns; No Eifert sighting as TE summit looms in Foxboro.
DUMPSTER DIVE
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Michael O'Keeffe and Christian Red (NY Daily News) How Roger Goodell mishandled domestic violence and what NFL has changed since. /NFL DV 'policy' is a farce.
- Frank Pallotta (CNN Money) Tough coverage: It's not one thing hurting the NFL's ratings -- it's everything.
- Sean Keeley (Awful Announcing) Is ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown's ratings drop cause for concern or part of the process?
- Sheilla Dingus (Defenders of the Wall) Why did the NFL deny an eleven-year player's disability claim?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL may soon have to start turning over evidence regarding concussion issue.