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Patriots links 11/18/25: Health a huge factor down the stretch

Patriots links 11/18/25: Health a huge factor down the stretch
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TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Alex Barth reports the Patriots added rookie TE CJ Dippre to the roster in a series of transactions.
  • Mike D’Abate notes the Pats are hoping to get Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) back for the Week 12 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Meghan Ottolini highlights how Drake Maye responded when asked about Cam Newton, his childhood hero, saying that the Patriots have “fool’s gold written all over them.”
  • Mark Daniels writes OL Jared Wilson didn’t allow a single pressure against the Jets last Thursday night, but the rookie explains why he’s “unsatisfied” with his first season.
  • Mark Daniels spotlights rookie safety Craig Woodson, who is proving to be a draft day steal.
  • Mike D’Abate hears from Mike Vrabel on the Pats plan to replace the injured depth on the defensive line.
  • Mark Daniels explains the Patriots opted to sign edge rusher Bradyn Swinson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to prevent other teams from poaching him.
  • Jerry Thornton hears from a salary cap expert explaining how the Patriots are ‘a well-oiled machine’ with everything they need to get even better in 2026.
  • Hayden Bird relays Devin McCourty making the case for calling the Patriots the best team in the NFL.
  • Jerry Thornton writes how if the Chiefs dynasty isn’t dead, it’s definitely on life support and we’ll be pulling the plug soon.
  • Jake Seymour‘s Ex-Pats Report: How did notable former Patriots perform in Week 11?

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Ben Solak (ESPN) Tuesday Look Ahead: Ranking best NFL coaching hires; Mailbag; Stats; More! No. 2 Mike Vrabel: The promise: A steady CEO of personnel and culture who would elevate the team’s floor. The return: A bigger boost than even the most faithful Patriots fan could have expected; More.
  • Albert Breer (SI) Week 11 NFL takeaways: Why the Rams don’t ‘have any ceiling’; Plus, Baltimore’s fake tush push, Brock Purdy’s return and the surprising Bears.
  • Joe Smith (Touchdown Wire) Patriots Rookie TreVeyon Henderson becomes second-ever rookie to achieve milestone.
  • Gilberto Manzano (SI) Quarterbacks dominate the top five candidates for NFL MVP through Week 11. No. 1 Drake Maye. “…Maye’s composure throughout games might be more impressive than his stellar numbers”
  • Nate Davis (USA Today) 32 things we learned in NFL Week 11: Some stars bloodied as others soar.
  • John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 11 grades. Patriots: B, Jets: C. *“Drake Maye took his MVP campaign into prime time on Thursday and he showed a national audience what makes him so good. … The Patriots are...
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