TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo reports the Patriots deal Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco for a 2018 second-round pick.
- Infographic: Breaking down the win over the Chargers by the numbers.
- Erik Scalavino breaks down the film, quarter-by-quarter, of the Patriots 21-13 win over the Chargers: New England is starting to get a little more confident in its risk-taking on defense.
- Paul Perillo tells us who won their matchups: Patriots do just enough to win.
- John Rooke's View from Above: Suddenly, the offense is an issue...nitpicking is habit-forming...and JR says it's time for players to turn the other cheek...
- Conference Call Transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Patriots locker room celebration following the win over the Chargers. (1.15 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss analyzes the shocking trade that leaves the Patriots with a stripped-down QB depth chart, and the major risk they are taking both short and long term.
- Jeff Howe states Tom Brady is the Patriots quarterback of the future (in case anyone is wondering.)
- Tom E. Curran waits until we pry our jaws off the floor and return our eyeballs to their sockets and then helps us make sense of the Jimmy Garoppolo stunner.
- Karen Guregian says that with no succession plan in place, the Patriots will ride Tom Brady to the end.
- Michael Hurley says this is great news for those who love Tom Brady being the Patriots quarterback.
- Kevin Duffy agrees the trade of Jimmy Garoppolo is unsurprising, but wonder about the timing and value of the way it went down.
- WEEI guest Adam Schefter talks about the Patriots attempted contract negotiations with Jimmy Garoppolo, and how signing him would be too difficult.
- Phil Perry notes Tom Brady's level of play seemed to be elevated soon after Garoppolo was drafted, but Brady's mindset won't change now that he's gone.
- Mike Giardi says the 49ers give Garoppolo 'the potential to write his own story.'
- Mike Giardi passes along a report that Jimmy Garoppolo has "long been hopeful of a trade" and he's "ready to roll."
- Adam Kurkjian reminds us of the Patriots history with backup QBs, and Jimmy G. fits right in.
- NBCSportsBoston presents a quick statistical look at the numbers behind the Garoppolo trade.
- Phil Perry finds that Bill Belichick was right: Good luck making predictions at the trade deadline.
- Adam Kurkjian relays Bill Belichick from Monday as he details how he identifies potential trade targets.
- Ryan Hannable passes along the kind of 'breaking news' we like: Chris Hogan isn't broken, won't need surgery on injured shoulder.
- Kevin Duffy with the latest Chris Hogan injury news: AC joint sprain is a possibility, per report.
- Mike Reiss talks about how the torch has been passed to Dion Lewis as the lead RB.
- Mike Reiss reports Bill Belichick leaves open the possibility of Malcolm Mitchell returning.
- Jeff Howe tells us how special teams are helping the team win games.
- Mike Reiss mentions Bill Belichick has been pleased with the team's effort in the first half of the season, and lightens their load on the Bye week.
- Jessica Heslam reports the Patriots hosted its first Halloween party for kids with cancer at Gillette Stadium, and for Nate Solder it was more personal than professional.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Patriots WR Chris Hogan avoids shoulder surgery.
- Albert Breer (SI) Jimmy Garoppolo trade: Why now, and why the Niners?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots now have one quarterback on the roster.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) 49ers cut Brian Hoyer after Garoppolo trade, return to New England would make sense.
- Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) Why the Patriots cashed in on Jimmy Garoppolo.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) 49ers, Patriots both big winners in Jimmy Garoppolo trade.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Patriots trading Jimmy Garoppolo to 49ers: Five winners, five losers from deal.
- Ann Killion (San Francisco Chronicle) Jimmy Garoppolo deal makes 49ers’ season suddenly more intriguing. /and more attractive.
- Riley McAtee (The Ringer) Jimmy Garoppolo is a worthy gamble for the 49ers.
- Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland.com) Jimmy Garoppolo, whom Browns coveted in offseason, traded to 49ers for 2018 2nd-round pick.
- Dennis Manoloff (Cleveland.com) Why is Jimmy Garoppolo not a Cleveland Browns QB today? (1.15 min. video)
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) Monday’s NFL trades were big. Are there more to come before Tuesday’s deadline?
- Conor Orr (SI) Six trades we'd love to see before the 2017 NFL trade deadline.
- Andy Gray (SI) Ten reasons why Bill Belichick is the perfect boyfriend.
- Alex Marvez (Sporting News) NFL midseason grades. Patriots: B+.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Michael McCann (SI) Why Ezekiel Elliott's suspension was reinstated, and does he have a shot of a reversal?
- Jenny Vrentas (SI) Ezekiel Elliott suspended: A win for the NFL, but not so much for Roger Goodell.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Jerry Jones wants “fair shake” for Ezekiel Elliott. /What, no trust the commish is all about 'integrity' and a 'level playing field' for all?
- Austin Knoblauch (NFL.com) Ezekiel Elliott suspension set to start again after ruling.