Patriots links 12/11/25: ‘Uniquely unselfish’ receiving corps key to success

Patriots links 12/11/25: ‘Uniquely unselfish’ receiving corps key to success
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  • Chris Mason points out how although the Patriots have amassed the NFL’s second-most receiving yards entering Week 15, they don’t have a pass catcher in the Top 25. Stefon Diggs explains the uniquely unselfish receiving corps in New England.
  • Doug Kyed explains how Drake Maye reached Josh Allen’s level of play much sooner than expected.
  • Karen Guregian suggests Drake Maye and Josh Allen could make Patriots-Bills the next great rivalry.
  • Chris Mason mentions the bit of fumbling kryptonite that has popped up for Bills star RB James Cook in recent weeks, and says the Pats won’t hesitate to take advantage.
  • Alex Barth reports the first injury report since bye week shows the Patriots are getting healthier.
  • Andrew Callahan notes DT Khyiris Tonga participated in a second straight practice, a good sign for his chances of returning from a one-game absence with a chest injury.
  • Mark Daniels writes how after years of losing seasons following Tom Brady’s departure, long-tenured Patriots players have a chance to win their first division championship
  • Andrew Callahan makes the case that Sunday is about more than a division title for the Patriots. It’s about renewing a rivalry with Buffalo, the same team that replaced them atop the AFC East.
  • Doug Kyed highlights Stefon Diggs on why he is happy the Pats are underdogs this week against the Bills.
  • Mike D’Abate relays Drake Maye sending love to Pats fans after Pro Bowl votes show him leading all players.
  • Matt Vautour says that while he feels the Patriots ‘can win’ vs. the Bills, he picks the Bills to win on Sunday. Bills 31-28. /Click for the explanations.
  • Karen Guregian notes Mike Vrabel offered condolences to Patriots great Kevin Faulk over the loss of his daughter.

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