New England Patriots links 11/01/19 - Week 9 Patriots-Ravens: Put Sony on speed-dial, QB Jackson on hold

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Ravens Thursday Injury Report.
• Broadcast Information: Patriots at Ravens.
• Mike Dussault shares the news, notes and locker-room buzz from Thursday at Gillette: Gilmore earning praise as NFL’s top cornerback.
• Mike Dussault gives us the Keys to the Starting Lineup: 1. Sorry Mr. Jackson, the Boogeymen are for real.
• What they’re saying: Baltimore Ravens.
• Award: Stephon Gilmore named AFC Defensive Player of the Month.
• Press Pass: Ben Watson, Justin Bethel, John Simon, and Terrence Brooks discuss their return to Baltimore this Sunday. (1 min. video)
• One on One with Julian Edelman. (3.43 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Evan Lazar’s Patriots Game Plan: Why the New England defense should pay zone against Lamar Jackson; More.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Ravens Week 9 key matchups: Who has the razor’s edge? Pats RBs vs. Ravens front seven: Razor’s edge Baltimore.
• Thomas Murphy (DiehardBostonSportsFans) Monster keys to Pats-Ravens: Force them to chase.
• Andy Hart’s Patriots 6-pack Preview: Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson a unique test; More.
• Phil Perry explains how if N’Keal Harry is activated for Sunday’s game, the geometry of the Patriots offense changes. His impact would be immediate.
• Matt Chatham and Doug Kyed discuss why this could be a heavy-workload game for Sony Michel (1.08 min. video)
• Zack Cox point out that the challenges of the Ravens offense extend beyond Lamar Jackson.
• Christopher Mason talks about how New England’s pass rush can attack Lamar Jackson without getting burned.
• Adam Kilgore is intrigued to know how Bill Belichick, ‘the NFL’s ultimate problem-solver’ will tailor his defensive game plan to limit Lamar Jackson.
• Ryan Hannable hears from Rodney Harrison who is still in ‘wait and see mode’ with this Patriots defense.
• Nick O’Malley chimes in with his Pats-Ravens anti-analysis: The Ravens have a player named Fish Smithson, who cannot swim. /I needed to know this.
• Eric Wilbur tells us what the experts are predicting for Patriots at Ravens. “The 2019 NFL season finally starts for the New England Patriots, after going an amazing 12-0 during their preseason schedule.” /Actual record is 11-1, but it’s the thought that counts.
• Matt Cassel explains how Bill Belichick motivates his teams without fiery speeches.
• Mike Reiss delves into the Bill Belichick-John Harbaugh relationship, and their fierce competitiveness that fuels this rivalry.
• Justin Leger highlights the best of the Patriots-Ravens rivalry.
• Ryan Hannable reports the Patriots have perfect attendance at Thursday’s rainy practice. /Good sign.
• Doug Kyed addresses his Friday Patriots Mailbag: Could Josh Gordon be heading to the Dolphins on waivers?
• WEEI’s Off Day Mailbag: How will the Patriots defend Lamar Jackson?
• Matt Dolloff’s Notes From Foxboro: It’s true, the Patriots really haven’t faced a quarterback like Lamar Jackson.
• Tom E. Curran wonders if the 2019 Patriots defense can break the 2000 Ravens’ record for points allowed.
• Chris Grenham notes Kyle Van Noy praises Bill Belichick’s energy and ‘next level’ football IQ.
• Matt Dolloff reports Josh Gordon hits waivers after the Patriots released him off injured reserve.
• Isaiah Houde (PatriotsWire) Report: Josh Gordon’s work ethic was a growing concern for Patriots.
• Locked on Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate participates in some Monster musings with Murph. (32 min.)
• Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Russ Goldman, Derek Havens and Steve Balestrieri preview Pats-Ravens. (1 hour program)

FanPulse: Week 9

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) How do the Patriots prepare for Lamar Jackson?
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady quickly exits injury report.
• Cameron Filipe (FootballZebras) Week 9 referee assignments. Patriots-Ravens: Carl Cheffers.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Update: Josh Gordon was indeed waived Thursday.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Gronkowski hasn’t “thought about” a 2019 return.
• Michael Renner (Pro Football Focus) PFF 2019 Midseason NFL All-Pro Team.
• Dan Graziano (ESPN) Life after Brady, Brees and the era’s best QBs: What could the NFL look like?
• Ryan Young (Yahoo! Sports) Tom Brady takes hilarious shot at Peyton Manning, joins other athletes in costume for Halloween
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) 49ers’ defense threatening 1991 Eagles’ record for fewest yards allowed.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) In 28 London games, NFL has never matched two winning teams.
• Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Trent Williams reveals he had cancer from growth that started six years ago; Redskins release statement. /This is nuts.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Trent Williams’ tumor underscores longstanding question: How skilled are team doctors?
• MMQB Staff (SI) Week 9 NFL picks. Six of six pick New England to win

VIEW FROM BALTIMORE

• Mike Preston (Baltimore Sun) Patriots’ Bill Belichick vs. Ravens’ Lamar Jackson is one of the NFL’s best matchups of the year.
• Jonas Schaffer (Baltimore Sun) Ravens film study: Lamar Jackson creates problems for every run defense. Is New England’s up to speed?
• Childs Walker (Baltimore Sun) Ravens vs. Patriots scouting report for Week 9: Who has the edge?
• Ryan Mink (BaltimoreRavens) Ravens defense looks to the 2018 Patriots for inspiration.
• Childs Walker (Baltimore Sun) A year after the injury that gave him a starting role, Lamar Jackson has the wider football world excited about the Ravens.
• Daniel Oyefusi (Baltimore Sun) ‘I really like the direction we’re going in’: Defensive turnaround has Ravens feeling confident, comfortable.
• Clifton Brown (BaltimoreRavens) News & Notes: Earl Thomas stoked to match wits with Tom Brady.
• Jonas Shaffer (Baltimore Sun) Ravens safety Earl Thomas says he’ll play vs. Patriots; WR Willie Snead IV ‘really excited’ to re-sign.
• Staff (Baltimore Sun) Ravens vs. Patriots staff picks: Who will win Sunday night’s game? Four of seven pick Pats.