TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Saints Wednesday Injury Report.
- Transaction: Patriots sign CB Ryan Lewis to the practice squad.
- Press Conference Transcripts: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
- Conference Call Transcript: Tom Brady.
- Press Pass: Patriots on the Saints. (1.10 min. video)
- What to watch for: New Orleans Saints. (1.01 min. video)
- Sights and Sounds: Week 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs. (3.52 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran scouts the same old Saints: Lots of O, little D.
- Mike Giardi says the Patriots are still trying to figure out what they have on offense.
- Jeff Howe sees a golden opportunity for Brandin Cooks and Malcoom Butler to show the Saints what they're missing, even if neither player will admit it.
- Kevin Duffy looks at how close the Saints were to trading for Malcolm Butler.
- Ryan McNeil (OffTheMonsterSports) Chris Hogan has switched lockers so he can be directly next to Tom Brady.
- Mike Reiss gets the sense Brandin Cooks won't let himself get too hyped for his return to New Orleans.
- Ryan Hannable hears Tom Brady describe Brandin Cooks as a 'pretty unique' wide receiver.
- Zack Cox notes the Patriots rushing strategy will require the running backs to be unselfish.
- Tom E. Curran highlights Tom Brady on the upcoming matchup with the Saints: "It's up to us to go do something."
- Mike Reiss notes that six days after Tom Brady called out the team's attitude and competitiveness he said that Sunday will determine if they have answered challenge.
- Zack Cox focuses on Tom Brady and Drew Brees, the NFL's two oldest active QBs, still going strong 18 years after their first matchup.
- Doug Kyed looks at who replaces Dont'a Hightower if he can't play Sunday.
- Karen Guregian says the biggest issue plaguing the defensive unit heading into Week 2 is death by running back.
- Adam Kurkjian wonders who will be fielding punts if Danny Amendola is injured.
- Kevin Duffy offers a breakdown of how the Patriots have fared after losses, showing how hard it is to beat them twice in a row.
- Danny Cox warns retribution may not come easy against a Saints team looking for the same.
- CBS Boston finds that Bill Belichick continues to love punters more than anyone else.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Tom Brady hopes team brings winning attitude to New Orleans.
- Rich Garven Patriots Journal: Dion Lewis doesn't let trade talk bother him.
- Mike D'Abate (Cover32) Top ten surprises in Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Game Plan: Jared Goff, LA Rams progressing; Plus more NFL notes. 8. Don’t be surprised if the Patriots shop for front-seven pieces between now and the trade deadline.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots check out skill-position players.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Patriots have worked out four quarterbacks lately, signed none.
- Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent's Take: The 15 contract-year players who can cash in with a big 2017 season.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) The NFL's crisis on offense.
- Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) Which Week 1 NFL performances were flukes?
- Tim Taylor (SI) Measuring muscles like batteries: NFL teams turn to ultrasound, seeking an edge.
- Aaron Wilson (Houston Chronicle) Texans' Brian Cushing suspended 10 games for violating NFL’s PED policy.
- Curtis Crabtree (ProFootballTalk) Lawyer sentenced to 18 months in jail for defrauding NFL players including Adalius Thomas, Ray Lewis.
VIEW FROM NEW ORLEANS
- Amos Morale III (Times-Picayune) Saints cornerback De'Vante Harris expecting to be targeted, confident he can make plays.
- Josh Katzenstein (Times-Picayune) Saints look forward to seeing -- and hope to slow down -- Patriots' Brandin Cooks.
- Herbie Teope (Times-Picayune) Sean Payton, Bill Belichick set aside friendship for a week to prepare for Sunday's game.