TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Broncos at Patriots. Scouting the matchups, series breakdown, more.
- Broadcast Information: Patriots vs. Broncos.
- Press Conference transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Mike Dussault Unfiltered Notebook 10/13: Pats staying fluid and flexible.
- Paul Perillo’s Week 6 NFL Notes: COVID has everyone adjusting.
- Patriots Unfiltered 10/13: Broncos game re-scheduled, NFL Week 5 recap. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed reports the Patriots alter their practice schedule, still plan to open the facility Wednesday.
- NBC Sports Boston reports Bill Belichick told reporters during his video press conference Tuesday that “we’re on track to play on Sunday.”
- Zack Cox tells us why Patriots-Broncos could be a very different matchup after rescheduling.
- Andy Hart lays out how Patriots vs. Broncos could differ from the originally scheduled matchup.
- Ryan Hannable discusses the Patriots tweaking their plans as they prepare for Broncos.
- Ryan Hannable reports players have actually received more individualized coaching being away from Gillette.
- CBS Boston relays a Cam Newton update directly from Cam Newton’s Instagram: ‘Boogie is as Boogie does’
- NBC Sports Boston explains how the Titans’ rout of the Bills last night will look familiar to the 2007 Patriots.
- Dakota Randall passes along a Greg Bedard report suggesting that the Patriots are losing confidence in their rookie tight ends.
- Doug Kyed says it would be insane for the Patriots to trade for A.J. Green before the deadline. The Pats need WR help, but this isn’t an option.
- Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry hand out Pats superlatives through 4 weeks. Offensive MVP: Cam Newton.
- Phil Perry issues his Patriots Report Card through four weeks: What’s worked and what hasn’t.
- Michael Hurley details the latest “source-off”: Adam Schefter refutes Stephon Gilmore’s wife, and stands by his report of Gilmore-Newton dinner
- Doug Kyed reports Stephon Gilmore’s wife disputes ESPN’s report of dinner out with Cam Newton. “There was no dinner out, I’m going to help you out so you guys stop reporting false news.”
- Logan Mullen passes along a report that Bill Belichick has been ‘vocal’ with the league about his COVID-19 concerns and making his stance clear.
- NBC Sports Boston believes the Falcons may be an ideal destination for Josh McDaniels and Nick Caserio.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Dak Prescott injury actually puts NE in danger of losing Cam Newton to the Cowboys.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) A look back at the Patriots 2013 win over the Saints on Boston’s “Comeback Day”.
- Ken Laird tries to make the case for a Jimmy Garoppolo, Bill Belichick reunion.
- Nick O’Malley updates us on how some former Patriots are doing: QB Jimmy Garoppolo benched, More.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Dr. Jessica Flynn discuss the Patriots ability to prevent a viral outbreak, the NFL’s revised COVID protocols and a brief injury update on Sony Michel; More. (33 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Bill Belichick “not sure exactly what the schedule is” for Cam Newton, Stephon Gilmore.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Patriots have no new positive COVID-19 tests.
- Jeff Legwold (ESPN) ‘A student of everything’: What a 26-year-old Bill Belichick learned as a Broncos assistant.
- Courtney Cronin and NFL Nation (ESPN) Inside NFL’s ‘new norm’: What game day sounds and feels like in 2020.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Jets announce they will cut Le’Veon Bell.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Seven possible team fits for Le’Veon Bell following release from Jets. Patriots included.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Why these Jets might be worse than Rich Kotite’s 1996 disaster.
- Howie Kussoy (NY Post) Adam Gase will consider giving up Jets play-calling duties.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 6 picks and odds. Patriots 27-17.
- Bill Bender (Sporting News) NFL picks, predictions for Week 6. Patriots 28-19.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Goodell: Titans didn’t “willingly” violate COVID-19 protocol.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Roger Goodell: Titans investigation focused on safety, not punishment.
- Jason Owens (Yahoo! Sports) NFL open to delaying Super Bowl, opposed to playoff bubble to deal with COVID-19.
- Elizabeth Swinton (SI) NFL Rumors: Los Angeles, Dallas among cities being considered to host playoff bubbles.
- Kevin Seifert (ESPN) NFL’s chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills against shifting to bubble environment.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Fifteen positive COVID-19 tests from October 4-10.