New England Patriots links 10/29/18 - Patriots defense has chance to shine vs. Bills

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Bills Sunday Injury Report.
• Andy Hart’s Keys to the Starting Lineup: Pats execution beats Buffalo emotion.
• Press Pass: Players on Josh Gordon adjusting to New England. (1.35 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Pats haven’t broken stride on one-year anniversary of Jimmy G. trade; Josh Gordon trade value; More.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Sunday Patriots news, AFC East notes: ‘Did you know? Since 2000 when losing the turnover battle the Patriots are 38-37, or slightly over .500. But the rest of the NFL when losing the T.O. battle is just 713-2765-8’.
• Ryan Hannable’s Sunday 7: CB Jonathan Jones explains video of three-year-old daughter that went viral.
• Tom E. Curran glances at the record and explains why Tom Brady’s historic mastery over the Bills is likely to continue tonight.
• Kevin Duffy gives us five things to watch tonight: Real measuring stick for the defense.
• Matt Dolloff talks up the Bills’ defense that might keep tonight competitive.
• Zack Cox offers his Patriots vs. Bills preview: Expect a heavy workload for James White.
• Andrew Callahan previews Pats-Bills: Predictions, game plans, matchups; More.
• Karen Guregian warns the Patriots to drop the turnover habit. /Agreed!
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Bills Week 8 Monday Night Football: Players to watch.
• Mike Reiss reports Rob Gronkowski will travel with the Patriots, but adds Gronk stopped short of saying he’d play Monday night against the Bills as he recovers from a back injury.
• Evan Lazar takes a solid look at LT Trent Brown, who is happy to be in New England and proving to be a rock on Tom Brady’s blind side.
• Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) NFL Films profiles Danny Shelton’s path to the NFL and how being a parent to four dogs has helped him through his career.
• NBC Sports Boston passes along a report that the Patriots have ‘had internal discussions’ about reacquiring Jamie Collins.
• Ryan Hannable mentions the rumor that the Pats are interested in adding a premium WR at the trade deadline, possibly Demaryius Thomas.
• Rich Thompson Patriots Notebook: Gronkowski is ‘good’ for homecoming vs. Bills; Michel doubtful; Injury upate; More.
• Karen Guregian NFL Notes: Even without a trade, Patriots still the favorite as usual.
• Matt Chatham (Real Thing Patriots Podcast) Buffalo Preview: MNF mismatch, how Patriots keep Bills down. (41 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Andy Benoit (SI) Patriots-Bills preview: Can Buffalo pull the upset on Monday Night Football?
• Preview Team (Pro Football Focus) NFL Week 8 New England @ Buffalo preview.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Rob Gronkowski indicates he will play on Monday night.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Nine Patriots are questionable for Monday night.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Devin and Jason McCourty honored by NFLPA for community work.
• Albert Breer (SI) Monday Morning QB: Redskins rising, Rams relentless, Vinatieri on top: Week 8 in the NFL.
• Peter King (ProFootballTalk) Football Morning in America: On the role a Rolex played in keeping the Rams perfect.
• Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Sorting the Sunday Pile: Old-school Redskins could win NFC East, Cam Newton dissects top defense.
• Danny Kelly (The Ringer) The seven plays that explain NFL Week 8.
• Nate Davis (USA Today) 32 Things we learned from Week 8 of the 2018 NFL season.
• Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) The winners and losers from NFL Week 8.
• Jason La Canfora (CB Sports) Week 8 NFL insider notes: Seahawks quietly contenders with new-look offense, Steelers can’t bench Conner.
• Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Trade deadline has potential to be most active ever, with Pats, Eagles, Steelers in mix.
• Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) NFL trade deadline: Seven deals that contending teams should make in 2018.
• Conor Orr (SI) ‘The Bill Bilcheck’ is running for probate judge, and of course he’s a Patriots fan.
• Robert Whitney (TheAOSN) The NFL’s scariest teams at midseason. Patriots 3rd.
• Brandon Thorn (USA Football) How offensive tackles keep edge rushers on their toes.
• Lorenzo Reyes (USA Today) NFL Week 8 winners, losers: Browns coach Hue Jackson could be in trouble.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 8 grades.
• Dana Hunsinger Benbow (IndyStar) Former Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano lands NFL job, has his eye on a different one. “Hated Patriots? Of course, of course, it’s a deep hatred...”
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Chuck Pagano hopes to coach next year, beat the hated Patriots. /Pats would love to see you coaching again too Chuck.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) TNF ratings up in comparison to ’17, way down in comparison to ’15.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL keeps teasing London with the possibility of its own team.
• Kevin Seifert (ESPN) The NFL fires an official and opens Pandora’s box. What’s next?

VIEW FROM BUFFALO

• Vic Carucci (Buffalo News) Bills vs. Patriots doesn’t qualify as a rivalry.
• Anthony Gulizia (ESPN) 28 wins, 13 opposing QBs: Inside Tom Brady’s Bills dominance.
• Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) Do the Bills have a Monday night miracle in them? It’s highly unlikely.
• Alan Pergament (Buffalo News) Bills fans should root for ‘Tess Effect’ on Monday night.
• Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) The 10 most unforgettable Monday Night Football games in Buffalo Bills history.
• Mike Rodak (ESPN) Patriots past helps guide OC Brian Daboll in Buffalo.