Patriots links 11/13/25: Pats-Jets matchups, Keys to victory

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Jets updated Injury Report.
• Evan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: 3 Keys to victory vs. the Jets. “…the Patriots are playing the schedule as much as they’re playing the Jets, with their bye still a ways off in Week 14. … the Jets are playing better football as winners of two straight games under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn.” More!
• Mike Dussault gives us three to watch: Key matchups for Patriots-Jets Week 11 clash on Thursday Night Football. 1. Stop Breece Hall. Hall accounted for 125 of the Jets 169 total yards last week, including a 42-yard receiving touchdown.
• Evan Lazar‘s Injury Report analysis: The Patriots ruled out TE Austin Hooper (concussion), WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), and LB Christian Elliss (hip) for tonight.
• Paul Perillo has the story of how after an illustrious nine years in New England, Rob Gronkowski returned to Foxborough to sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a Patriot.
• One-on-One with Kyle Williams. (3 min. video)
• Top 10:Rob Gronkowski’s best plays as a Patriot. (3 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Thomas Murphy’s Monster Keys to a Patriots victory over the Jets. “This is an AFC East thing, a pride thing,  and I can’t stand losing to the AFC East – especially the f-ng Jets…” 1. The Fields Medal. /Heh heh.
• Steve Balestrieri‘s Patriots-Jets Keys to the game, Key matchups. With a win on Thursday night, the Patriots would move to 9-2 and would clinch their first winning season since 2021. Patriots RBs vs. Jets front seven — Edge: New England; More!
• Doug Kyed points to 10 things he’ll be watching tonight in Pats-Jets. Maye has been intercepted in three straight games after a four-game stretch with no picks. The Patriots have continued to win, but it would be nice to see some turnover-free performances from the young quarterback; More!
• Khari Thompson tells us what the Patriots are doing to make sure their seven-game winning streak reaches eight vs. the Jets in a short week.
• Alex Barth‘s Five Things: Patriots face short week test against Jets
• Bob George shares 16 NFL thoughts coming off Week 10. 1) So many wonderful and positive elements are returning to Patriot Nation; More!
• Mike Reiss identifies Five things that make Drake Maye an MVP favorite. 1. Leadership.
• Karen Guregian talks about how Stefon Diggs leadership is becoming more evident with each week.
• Mark Daniels explains how a 335-pound defensive tackle became a surprise fullback.
• Mark Daniels spotlights undrafted rookie pass rusher Elijah Ponder who has made the most of his increased opportunity after the Patriots traded Keion White before the deadline.
• Ethan Hurwitz hears from rookie Will Campbell about getting acclimated to the trials of an NFL schedule, preparing to play on Thursday Night Football and adjusting to a shorter week of practice.
• Mark Daniels credits safety Craig Woodson‘s instinctive third-down breakup against Tampa Bay for helping the Patriots secure their seventh straight win.
• Mike D’Abate introduces us to former United States Army Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts, who will be the team’s honorary captain for Week 11.
• Doug Kyed‘s Patriots mailbag: Should TreVeyon Henderson keep starting running back role?

NATIONAL NEWS

• Eric Edholm (NFL.com) Game Preview: Jets vs. Patriots.Three must-know storylines for Thursday’s Week 11 prime-time game.
• Cameron Filipe (Football Zebras) Week 11 referee assignments. Patriots-Jets: Alen Eck.
• Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) NFL Week 11 injury report including Jets at Patriots.
• Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) Week 11 NFL QB Power Rankings. Drake Maye No. 3: The chemistry with just about every one of the Patriots’ wideouts is noticeable. The vision and placement on deep shots is MVP-caliber. But here’s the best part: At just 23, he never seems out of control.
• Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) Every NFL team’s rookie hits and misses: Who’s been the best and most disappointing draft pick so far in 2025. Patriots Best: Will Campbell. Most Disappointing: Kyle Williams.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) Breaking down when Bengals QB Joe Burrow could be back on the field. Week 12: Patriots at Bengals. Verdict: Burrow almost certainly won’t play versus New England.
• Andrew Gruttadaro (The Ringer) Is the look good, play good theory real? A Ringer Investigation.
• Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) 2026 NFL free agency: Early top-25 ranking and predictions.
• Analysts (SI) NFL straight-up picks for every game in Week 11. Eight of eight pick Pats to win.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 11 picks and score predictions. Patriots win 24-13.
• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 11 NFL picks. Patriots win 30-10.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: “Potential renewed momentum” for YouTube TV-Disney deal.

VIEW FROM NEW YORK

• Brian Costello (NY Post) Jets vs. Patriots: Preview, prediction, what to watch for in Week 11. Marquee matchup: Jets RB Breece Hall vs. Patriots front seven.
• Brian Costello (NY Post) Jets get first look at reinvigorated — and formidable — Patriots in Thursday night showdown. “This is going to be a fight,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn said. “It’s going to be a fight, but we welcome the fight, we welcome it. So, [I’m] looking forward to it.”
• Zach Pressnell (SI-Jets) Jets lose 2 key starters ahead of Week 11 Rivalry Game vs. Patriots. WR Garrett Wilson (knee), CB Azareye’h Thomas (concusion) ruled out.
• Nick Wojton (Jets Wire) New York Jets at New England Patriots: 5 storylines to watch for in Week 11.
• Justin Fried (The Jet Press) Jets have quietly built the best special teams unit in the NFL.
• Jack Bell (NewYorkJets) Jets RB Breece Hall poised to eclipse 3,000 rush yards in Week 11 game.
• Rich Cimini (ESPN) Jets’ 2022 draft class lacks wins despite individual success.
• John Pullano (NewYorkJets) Week 11 Jets-Patriots: Know your foe.