Patriots links 11/07/25: Pats-Bucs matchups, Keys to victory

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Buccaneers updated Injury Report.
• Evan Lazar‘s Patriots Gameplan: 3 keys to victory in Sunday’s game vs. the Bucs in Tampa Bay. Patriots offense key: Prep for Bucs HC Todd Bowles’ exotic blitz package; More.
• Mike Dussault gives us Three to Watch Sunday against the Buccs in Tampa Bay. 1. Don’t let Baker bake.
• Game Preview: Mike Dussault & Evan Lazar scout the matchups between the Pats and Bucs. (7 min. video)
• All Access Interview: DeMario Douglas and Terrell Jennings. (5 min. video)
• One-on-One with Khyiris Tonga. (3 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Buccaneers preview, Mack Hollins in-studio, Week 10 league picks.

LOCAL LINKS

• Thomas Murphy gives us his Monster Keys to a Patriots victory in Tampa Bay. This is going to be a tough task. But not impossible. 1. Protect the face. ‘…Todd Bowles will bring the house Sunday time and again. Keep Maye upright and looking pretty.’
• Steve Balestrieri posts his Pats-Bucs Keys to the game, Key matchups. The Bucs defense is outstanding, ranking #7 overall and equally as strong in both the running and passing games. … They are +7 in the turnover department. Patriots RBs vs. Bucs front seven — Edge Tampa Bay; More.
• Chad Finn’s Unconventional Preview: The Buccaneers are rested and at home. Is this where the Patriots’ six-game winning streak comes to an end?
• Andrew Callahan‘s Friday Five: Big game on Sunday; Mike Vrabel’s new message; More!
• Alex Barth’s Friday 5 things: Patriots face a true tough test in Tampa, a team with explosive playmakers on both sides of the ball. 1. Bucs come in rested.
• Matt Vautour‘s Friday Outtakes: Hall-of-Fame-worthy takes for Hall-of-Fame season. Top 5 Questions about Tom Brady cloning his dog and how this too will go wrong for the Jets.
• Karen Guregian says the Patriots own the worst red zone defense in the league; Can they fix it?
• Doug Kyed notes the Patriots are facing a unique challenge against an exhausting Buccaneers defense.
• Andrew Callahan looks back to take accountability for what he got wrong about the 2025 Patriots.
• Doug Kyed relays Josh McDaniels with an update on rookie WR Kyle Williams.
• Mike Reiss talks about how the 7-2 Patriots can improve on turnovers, red zone defense.
• Karen Guregian reports the defenders she talked with all know they’re in for a dogfight with Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield.
• Mike D’Abate writes how it’s alarming how Drake Maye has been sacked 34 times in nine games this season.
• Doug Kyed explains how Drake Maye is right: Most of his sacks are not on the O-line.
• Mark Daniels notes starting center Garrett Bradbury (hip) was back at practice on Thursday.
• Mike D’Abate notes WR Kayshon Boutte missed his second-straight practice.
• Mark Daniels points out Patriots dodged a bullet with Chris Godwin, and found a gem in Stefon Diggs.
• Doug Kyed helps us get to know rookie starter...