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TEAM TALK
- Scott Zolak is joined by Bill Belichick to talk about the Patriots’ upcoming game against the Chiefs. (3:32 video)
- Erik Scalavino writes that Josh Gordon is feeling more at home.
- Andy Hart reports from quarterback Tom Brady, who thinks the Patriots will have to score as many points as they can.
- Mike Hacku compiles game predictions for Patriots vs. Chiefs from around the NFL media world.
LOCAL LINKS
- Nora Princiotti (Boston Globe) analyzes how the Patriots are preparing for the Chiefs’ big-play offense.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) writes that Josh Gordon is building a bond with Tom Brady.
- Matt Chatham (The Athletic Boston) shows why Sony Michel has improved in recent week.
- Mark Daniels (Providence Journal) writes that learning the Patriots’ playbook has not been tough for Josh Gordon.
- Kristen Parker (Patriots Wire) lists three storylines heading into Sunday night.
- Rich Thompson (Boston Herald) notes that Patrick Mahomes is on New England’s collective mind.
- Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) thinks that the bond between Sony Michel and the offensive line has been instrumental in his development.
- Doug Kyed (NESN) writes that Josh Gordon is receiving wide-spread help when it comes to learning the Patriots offense.
- Evan Lazar (CLNS) asks if a Belichick-Saban creation could be the key to slowing down the Chiefs offense.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) reveals how Julian Edelman stayed sharp during his four-game suspension.
- Ben Volin (Boston Globe) wonders if the Patriots will be able to stop Kansas City’s run-pass option plays.
- Jeff Howe (The Athletic Boston) spoke with Devin McCourty, who knows he has to improve.
- Kevin Duffy (Boston Herald) sees Tom Brady and Josh Gordon developing a natural relationship.
- Doug Kyed (NESN) thinks that the Patriots could use some McCourty twin magic to stop Kansas City.
- Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) reports that Josh Gordon credits Tom Brady and his fellow wide receivers for helping him adapt to life in New England.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Geoff Schwartz (SB Nation) lists his six best and five worst offensive lines in the NFL right now. /the Patriots are mentioned
- Marc Sessler (NFL.com) reveals who matters most in week six.
- David Neumann (Pro Football Focus) ranks the NFL’s quarterbacks through five weeks.
- Christian D’Andrea and Adam Stites (SB Nation) debate whether Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes would be the better choice to lead a game-winning drive in 2018.
- Michael David Smith (Pro Football Talk) reports that the NFL’s referee association is glad Mike Tomlin got fined for his remarks about officiating.
- Elliott Harrison (NFL.com) publishes his week six picks.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) shares his four quarterback opinions he will fight you for.
- Kevin Clark (The Ringer) lists his four must-see matchups of week six.
- Christian D’Andrea, Ryan Van Bibber, Adam Stites, James Brady, Charles R. McDonald, and Sarah Hardy (SB Nation) list six playoff games we want to see this year.
- Jonathan Jones (Sports Illustrated) writes why the NFL’s lowering-the-helmet rule has barely been called so far this year.
- Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) ranks the NFL’s top quarterbacks under 25.
- Charles R. McDonals (SB Nation) thinks that you shouldn’t lose to the Bills if you want to be respected as a team.
- Gil Brandt (NFL.com) sees the Steelers and Lions among the last-place teams with the highest chances of making the playoffs.
- Maurice Moton (Bleacher Report) lists one player on each team that could be traded.