TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Chargers Thursday Injury Report.
- Transaction: Patriots claim LB Jack Cichy off waivers from Tampa Bay.
- Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 12/3: Attitude and focus for Adam Butler; Anfernee Jennings returns, full attendance at practice; More.
- Press Conference transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Players to Watch: Patriots at Chargers.
- From the NFL: 32 players nominated for 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Patriots: Matthew Slater.
- One-on-One with James White. (3 min. video)
- Belestrator: Preparing for the Chargers. (5 min. video)
- Coffee with the Coach: Planning for an entire week on the road. (1.12 min. video)
- Patriots Playbook: Chargers preview and predictions for Week 13. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Thomas Murphy (DiehardBostonSportsFans) Monster Keys to Patriots vs San-LA-Diego Super Chargers: Early bird gets the W.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Chargers Week 13 Key Matchups: Who has the razor’s edge? “The Patriots’ passing game remains a very limited air attack. As much as we admire Jakobi Meyers, he and Damiere Byrd are not a 1-2 punch that is going to keep opposing defensive coordinators up nights.”
- Trevor Hass tells us four things to know about the Los Angeles Chargers, who have shown potential but struggled in close games. 1. Justin Herbert has made it clear he has a promising future.
- Matthew Geagan tells us what to watch for on Sunday: This doesn’t have the hype of a Patriots-Chargers matchup of yesteryear, but it’s a big game for New England.
- Karen Guregian says the Pats can’t afford another bad Cam Newton game, but it might be coming anyway. The Chargers Cover-3 scheme is not exactly suited to Newton’s strengths.
- Andrew Callahan notes Cam Newton says he wants to play his best football, but he’s running out of time.
- Mark Morse (PatsFans) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. “Hide” – Two Patriots who need to step up this week.
- Dakota Randall NFL Rumors: Patriots not considering starting Jarrett Stidham over Cam Newton.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Practice Notes: Rookie LB Anfernee Jennings returns from illness; Rookie TEs Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene could be returning off of injured reserve.
- Andrew Callahan mentions the Patriots changed their practice schedule to spark the offense to faster starts.
- Sean T. McGuire relays Damien Harris on how the offense can overcome defenses stacking the box against them.
- Conor Roche highlights Damien Harris: ‘I want to be like James White when I grow up.’
- Zack Cox looks at which teams to root for in Week 13 that will help the Pats win a playoff spot.
- Nick Stevens offers a fans’ Week 13 rooting guide for the Pats’ road to the playoffs.
- Andrew Callahan reports David Andrews leads the center position in Pro Bowl voting.
- Doug Kyed addresses his Friday Patriots Mailbag: Which ‘weapons’ should be targeted in the offseason?
- Mike Reiss talks about New England’s search for a QB to build around long term, and the Chargers’ young starter is a reminder of how tough one is to find.
- Zack Cox wonders if Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor could be an option for the Patriots in 2021.
- Tom E. Curran offers a comprehensive look at QB options for the Patriots in 2021.
- Matt Cassel suggests if the Pats draft a QB, his football IQ will be as critical as his arm.
- Adam London notes Pro Football Focus predicts the Bengals will sign Cam Newton in 2021 free agency.
- Eric Wilbur has the roundup of what the NFL experts are predicting for Sunday’s Patriots-Chargers game.
- Michael Hurley makes his Week 13 picks. Chargers (+1) over Pats. “I’m all over the place with this one, but the Chargers are the best 3-8 team in NFL history. I stand by that.”
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and David Drogemeier (Locked On Chargers) preview Sunday afternoon’s Pats-Bolts showdown. (47 min.)
- Pats Pod: Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth discuss QBs for the Patriots, now and later. (44 min.)
- The Gridiron and Beyond podcast: Bob Socci previews Patriots/Chargers with Rich Ohrnberger. (29 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Week 13 Game Plan: Pittsburgh Steelers’ attitude, depth have them at 11-0; Plus, open jobs in Detroit and Jacksonville, a further look at Bud Dupree’s injury, power rankings and more. /”They had to wait for their Thanksgiving game to be rescheduled” Oh, the humanity!
- Staff (ESPN) NFL Week 13 game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips, odds, injuries and more.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) Your NFL Week 13 Matchup Guide. Pats-Chargers: The Chargers have running back Austin Ekeler back from injured reserve, but the game could be decided by coaching.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) 7 NFL teams positioned to be playoff spoilers in 2020. Patriots included. /Pffttt... : P
- Ali Bhanpuri, et al (NFL.com) QB Index, Week 13. No. 22 Cam Newton, No. 8 Justin Herbert.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) The 2021 NFL draft WR class could be as special as 2020’s.
- Peter Botte (NY Post) Adam Gase admits his Sam Darnold failure. /Trevor Lawrence’s life flashes before his eyes.
- Phil Mushnick (NY Post) CBS duo shows a smart NFL broadcast isn’t impossible.
- Mike Freeman (USA Today) Don’t think there are enough NFL head coaching candidates of color? Here are 20.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) NFL Week 13 game picks. Patriots 23-20.
- Sports staff (USA Today) Week 13 NFL picks. Five of seven pick Pats to win.
VIEW FROM LOS ANGELES
- Jason Reed (BoltBeat) Why Justin Herbert will have a massive day vs. Patriots.
- Gavino Borquez (ChargersWire) Chargers offense preparing for familiar face Adrian Phillips.
- Gavino Borquez (ChargersWire) 3 key things to know about Chargers’ Week 13 opponent, Patriots.
- Devon Auriemma (BoltBeat) Getting to know the New England Patriots.
- Staff (Chargers.com) Patriots – Chargers Game Preview.
- Staff (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for November.
- Chris Hayre (Chargers.com) 10 Insights: Breaking down Joey Bosa’s dominance.
- Gavino Borquez (ChargersWire) Chargers EDGE Melvin Ingram done for remainder of 2020 season.
- Gavino Borquez (ChargersWire) Could Patriots OC Josh McDaniels replace Anthony Lynn as Chargers’ head coach?
- Michael Peterson (BoltsFromTheBlue) Tyrod Taylor will not file grievance against team doctor.