TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Patriots at Chargers. Series history; Scouting the matchups; Tale of the tape.
- Broadcast Information: Patriots vs. Chargers.
- Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 12/1: Pats prep turns to Herbert, Bosa and Chargers.
- Paul Perillo Week 13 NFL Notes: Patriots haven’t lost any toughness.
- Megan O’Brien tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Which players on IR might return?
- Erik Scalavino tells us what it’s like at Gillette on game days when no one’s around.
- Conference Call transcript: Bill Belichick.
- My Cause, My Cleats: Your Patriots chosen charities.
- Conference Calls: Bill Belichick (20 min.) - Josh McDaniels (14 min.) - Cameron Achord (7 min.) - Demarcus Covington (7 min.)
- Sights and Sounds: Week 12 vs. Arizona Cardinals. (3 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed tries to determine if the 2020 Patriots are exceeding expectations, underperforming, or both.
- Evan Lazar details how the defense and special teams were able to help (finally) the limited offense.
- Justin Leger wonders if the Patriots should consider finishing the season with a Cam Newton/Jarrett Stidham platoon system at quarterback. /No.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Cam Newton’s resilience proves Patriots could still build around him.
- Karen Guregian finds Bill Belichick told reporters the Patriots plan on staying out in Los Angeles as they play the Chargers on Sunday, then follow with the Rams on Thursday night.
- Chris Mason notes Bill Belichick calls Chargers DE Joey Bosa a ‘one man wrecking crew.’
- Matt Dolloff points to a hilarious clip that shows why Bill Belichick and the Patriots should coach circles around Anthony Lynn.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) The Chargers have a problem that may favor the Patriots Sunday.
- Zack Cox revisits the Patriots’ pre-draft interest in Chargers QB Justin Herbert.
- Patrick McAvoy notes the Patriots open as underdogs entering their Week 13 must-win clash vs. the Chargers.
- Zack Cox suggests the ‘next step’ for struggling N’Keal Harry.
- Zack Cox Patriots Notes: How New England prepared for Kyler Murray in practice; Plus: How Donte Moncrief became New England’s kick returner. Moncrief had just two career kick returns under his belt before Sunday and said he hadn’t consistently practiced in that role since his rookie year in 2014.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Bill Belichick needs to save Zach Ertz from Eagles in offseason.
- Dakota Randall says New England is in line for a higher first-round pick than it’s used to.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots quarterback options in 2021.
- CBS Boston notes Bill Belichick addresses the team’s slow starts: “Thanks for pointing that out, I appreciate it.”
- Michael Hurley relays Josh McDaniels on being ‘absolutely’ confident in Cam Newton, despite inconsistent results.
- Dakota Randall points out a video that shows the absurdity of Chase Winovich’s flop against the Cardinals.
- NBC Sports Boston thumbnails the Patriots candidates for their 20 Under 25 list.
- Alexandra Francisco reports Brandon Copeland cracks 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 sports list.
- One Patriots Place podcast: Matt Chatham, joins Steve, Murph and Clare to recap the Patriots big win over the Cardinals, look ahead to the Chargers, and more. (44 min.)
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Steve Balestrieri discuss some of Sunday’s unsung heroes and examine the 2020 season futures of RB Sony Michel and WR Julian Edelman. (41 min.)
- Patriots Talk Podcast: Tom. E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss why fearless Kyle Dugger deserves our appreciation. (46 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Patriots need more from first-rounder N’Keal Harry to improve lackluster passing attack.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Patriots will practice at UCLA next week between West Coast games.
- Highlights (NFL.com) True View: Best plays from Week 12. (3.34 min. video) Nick Folk’s winning field goal included.
- Tom Schad (USA Today) NFL on Wednesday? Ravens-Steelers game provides a midweek rarity.
- Kevin Boilard (CBS Sports) NFL Week 12 numbers to know: Browns break embarrassing streak, Raiders reveal their weakness; More.
- Jeff Legwold (ESPN) Coaching disciples of Andy Reid have hard time replicating his success. /So... it’s not just Belichick’s?
- Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Worst NFL playoff teams in history: 2020 NFC East champion set to join list.
- Charley Casserly (NFL.com) What NFL teams with GM vacancies must prioritize this offseason.
- Tom Schad (USA Today) Will more NFL teams decide to quarantine a quarterback?
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) If a COVID-19 pause in NFL is necessary, it’s now clear someone else is going to have to force it.
- Report (AP) Women plead guilty in sex sting involving Patriots owner Robert Kraft.