New England Patriots links 9/03/25 – Season predictions

TEAM TALK

• Game Preview: Raiders at Patriots. Series history, Connections, Tale of the tape.
• Broadcast Info: How to watch/listen to Raiders at Patriots.
• Roster Move: Pats released DT Jahvaree Ritzie from the practice squad.
• WEEI Patriots Monday: Drake Maye. (13 min)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Recent moves/news, 2025 captains, Raiders preview. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Steve Balestrieri‘s Patriots–Raiders Week 1 key matchups as the Vrabel Era begins. 1. Patriots RBs vs. Raiders front seven: Edge New England.
• Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry gaze into their Patriots crystal ball to predict 2025 stats, storylines and more. 1. Stefon Diggs will finish the 2025 season with 71 catches for 816 yards and six TDs.
• Chris Mason posts the MassLive experts’ predictions for the Patriots’ record in 2025, Super Bowl and division winners.
• Andrew Callahan‘s 2025 NFL season preview: Super Bowl predictions, division picks and award winners. Bills win division. Coach of the year: Mike Vrabel. ‘The Patriots make the playoffs after four losing seasons in five years and back-to-back 4-13 campaigns. Enough said.’
• Alex Barth explains how from Day 1, the Patriots have a lot riding on their 2025 rookie class.
• Ryan O’Leary suggests Mike Vrabel is prioritizing culture over talent in Year 1 as Patriots head coach.
• Phil Perry points out Christian Gonzalez will be eligible for a contract extension next offseason and may want to play it safe with his hamstring in the early part of the season to ensure he can play up to his standards and secure his own payday in 2026.
• Meghan Ottolini notes Drake Maye feels he has ‘a lot to live up to’ as first-time Patriots captain
• Alex Barth reports Jack Westover has been playing fullback for much of the summer. Now, he has the jersey number to reflect his new position.
• Alex Barth reports the Patriots hosted a group of 7 WRs and DBs for free agent workouts.
• Mike D’Abate reports Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion, safety Duron Harmon retires.
• Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick react to the Patriots’ captains: Who were the biggest surprises, and which players were the biggest snubs? (5 min. video)
• Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders take us into Week 1 vs. the Raiders (38 min. video)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel expects Stefon Diggs to play in Week 1.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel: Wasn’t right time for Patriots to pursue Micah Parsons.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) 2025 NFL preview: The top 10 breakout candidates, highlighted by a pair of second-year quarterbacks. Drake Maye included. /Click for commentary.
• Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) NFL predictions 2025: Expert picks for final standings, playoffs, Super Bowl 60. Patriots 7-10, 2nd place in division. ‘Patriots have buzz but watch out for 2026 more with Mike Vrabel.’
• MMQB Staff (SI) 2025 NFL predictions: Super Bowl, playoffs and award winners.
• Staff (Yahoo! Sports) 2025 NFL predictions: Super Bowl champion,...