Patriots links 10/16/25 – Why Pats will ‘go for the throat’ vs. Titans

TEAM TALK

• Game Preview: Patriots at Titans. Series history, Scouting the matchups, Tale of the tape.
• Patriots Gameplan: 3 keys to victory for the Patriots. ‘Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson’s defense caused Drake Maye to turn the ball over three times in a 20-17 OT loss for the Patriots in Tennessee last season. From a growth standpoint, how Maye handles Wilson’s system this time will be interesting.’
• Patriots-Titans Week 7 Injury Report.
• Broadcast Info: How to watch/listen to Patriots at Titans.
• Press Conferences: Mike Vrabel – Drake Maye – Stefon Diggs and Jaylinn Hawkins.
• All Access interview: Mike Vrabel (4 min. video)
• The Insiders interview: DeMario Douglas. (5 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Titans preview, Vrabel presser and reaction, Drake Maye. (2 hours)
• Patriots Catch-22: Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk 3 up/down vs. Saints, Drake Maye’s progression, Titans preview. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Matt Geagan tells us everything we need to know about Patriots vs. Titans: Mike Vrabel is making his return to Nashville and Drake Maye could crack the Patriots’ Top 10 in Week 7.
• Andrew Callahan says make no mistake, Mike Vrabel will be going for the throat in Tennessee.
• Mark Daniels writes a great piece on why Patriots coaches followed Mike Vrabel from Tennessee: Family first. /Good read.
• Doug Kyed looks into how Mike Vrabel changed the culture in New England. “I don’t know how he does it. But he got me to buy in, I’ll tell you that,” veteran WR Stefon Diggs said.
• Jerry Thornton finds it hard to imagine the Patriots being in a better position than they are right now.
• Michael DeVito calls attention to Drake Maye’s massive jump in PFF’s quarterback rankings. Pro Football Focus already has Maye as one of the NFL’s best.
• Ethan Hurwitz updates his Patriots Stock Watch: Young WRs developing fast.
• Ethan Hurwitz relays Mike Vrabel offering praise for punter Bryce Baringer’s leadership. /A post like this last year would have just been sad.
• Alex Barth reports the Patriots are getting another controversial referee crew for the Titans game, with Craig Wrolstad set to officiate in Week 7.
• Meghan Ottolini explains why a Patriots trade for A.J. Brown wouldn’t make sense right now.
• Darren Hartwell highlights ex-Pats QB Brian Hoyer making the case for New England to go all-in at the trade deadline.
• Hayden Bird hears Ty Law make a specific comparison between Drake Maye and Tom Brady.
• Joe Murray considers the odds of Mike Vrabel winning Coach of the Year.
• Kevin Stone mentions how the Patriots postgame breakdown after victories has evolved.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano (ESPN) NFL Week 7 latest buzz, questions, news and more.
• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Factors that will determine the Titans’ next head coach; Plus, Aaron Glenn on the hot seat and the Commanders’ long-term approach to their roster.
• Multiple Contributors (ESPN) Ranking...