Patriots links 12/26/25: Pats-Jets matchups, Keys to victory

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Jets updated Injury Report.
• Evan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: 3 keys to victory in final regular-season road game vs. the Jets. 1. Offense Key: Preparing for what worked for the Jets defense in Week 11 matchup.
• Mike Dussault‘s Three to Watch: Key matchups in Patriots vs. Jets on Sunday. Depth must step up.
• Broadcast Info: How to watch/listen to Patriots at Jets.
• Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus 12 min. video)
• Press Conferences: Stefon Diggs, Christian Gonzalez, Kyle Williams, Marcus Jones, Jaylin Hawkins, Brenden Schooler.
• Mic’d Up: Craig Woodson (10 min. video)
• Do Your Job: Patriots equipment staff supports player safety, comfortability and swag. (12 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Week 17 picks, Jets preview, Mike Vrabel press conference reaction. (2 hours)
• Patriots Catch 22: Takeaways from win over Ravens, film breakdown, 3 up/down, Jets preview. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Thomas Murphy posts his Monster Keys to victory over the Jets. ‘Christmas is a time of miracles. And I’m not going to give Gangrene a chance at a a Christmas miracle.‘ 1. Keep Drake Maye upright.
• Andrew Callahan’s Friday Five: The Patriots’ No. 1 seed chase, 2026 staff and more Week 17 thoughts.
• Jeremy Brener explains why the Pats have a bigger test than you think against the Jets.
• Mike D’Abate highlights Mike Vrabel revealing his specific and season-long expectations for the Pats.
• Ethan Hurwitz looks at the Drake Maye, Kyle Williams connection that’s been paying off.
• Doug Kyed reports five players practiced after suffering injuries vs. Ravens: Douglas, Henderson, Moses, Munford and Woods.
• Karen Guregian writes how Stefon Diggs’ big-game brilliance should suit Patriots well in playoffs
• Karen Guregian sees Stefon Diggs bringing playoff experience, and a cautionary message to the team.
• Ian Logue notes Stefon Diggs is quietly closing in on a significant milestone: With two games remaining, Diggs is just 131 yards away from 1,000 yards for the season.
• Doug Kyed‘s Patriots mailbag: What obvious upgrades should Pats make in new year?

NATIONAL NEWS

• Gilberto Manzano and Matt Verderame (SI) The Good, Bad and Ugly, NFL Week 17: Broncos survive scare, Vikings end Lions’ season.
• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 17 picks. The Jets have been awful the past two weeks and wouldn’t seem like much of a threat here. But the Patriots are coming off a big victory against the Ravens and might not be as focused. OK, forget it. This is going to be an easy ride for the Patriots. Blowout city. Pats 36-9.
• Multiple Contributors (ESPN) Week 17 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, more. What’s at stake: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win and a Bills loss. All 3 pick Pats to win. /Click for more commentary.
• Matt Verderame (SI) Key matchups, predictions for Week 17 games.
• MMQB Staff (SI) Week 17 picks. All six pick Pats to win.
• Cameron Filipe (Football Zebras) Week 17 referee assignments. Pats-Jets:...