Patriots links 12/10/25: Pats need Stevenson at his best

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Patriots links 12/10/25: Pats need Stevenson at his best

TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Ian Logue says the Patriots didn’t get much help during the Bye week; Tough road remains ahead.
  • WEEI guest Tom E. Curran highlights two parts of Drake Maye’s game that can still improve.
  • Mike D’Abate looks at how Drake Maye is ready for the upcoming heavyweight QB matchup vs. Bills.
  • Lauren Campbell highlights Drake Maye praising Josh Allen ahead of Sunday’s matchup. Preparing to play the Bills is different when they have reigning MVP.
  • Michael DeVito explains why it would benefit the Patriots if Rhamondre Stevenson will be able to contribute in the final four regular-season games and playoffs; Realistically, he has to.
  • Michael DeVito makes the case rookie WR Kyle Williams still has time to change everything before the playoffs; All he needs is the ball to bust open more long gainers.
  • Sara Marshall notes Bills’ DE Joey Bosa may return for Sunday’s game.
  • Bob George shares 20 NFL thoughts from Week 14. 9) …Wake me up when the Chiefs are totally eliminated from the playoffs. If that happens. Low-seeded playoff teams sometimes win Super Bowls. Ask the Patriots if that ever happens.’
  • Doug Kyed‘s Patriots mailbag: What coverages has Drake Maye thrived against this season?
  • Alex Barth‘s Patriots Mailbag: Hats, t-shirts, and roster questions.
  • Ian Logue writes how Pats-Ravens were flexed into the spotlight as the NFL looks for compelling match-ups to close out the season.
  • Alex Barth offers his opinion on the Colts signing 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers out of a five-year retirement to try to salvage their season.
  • Sara Marshall discusses the opportunity for the Patriots to trade for superstar WR Justin Jefferson in 2026, but they will have to consider if it’s the right move. The Pats receivers playing above their pedigree may shut down the need for a blockbuster move.
  • Ryan O’Leary believes young tight end Isaiah Likely makes perfect sense for New England in 2026 free agency.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Steven Ruiz (The Ringer) Week 14 QB Notebook: The Chiefs are breaking Patrick Mahomes; Jayden Daniels is breaking himself; Baker Mayfield is struggling, C.J. Stroud is surging, and I’m still not buying what Bo Nix is selling.
  • Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: The Colts signing Philip Rivers sends a strong message to the locker room; Plus, what’s wrong with the Chiefs and a check-in on Cam Ward’s development.
  • Gilberto Manzano (SI) Fact or Fiction: Josh Allen is poised to surpass Patrick Mahomes as league’s top QB; Plus, Trevor Lawrence’s improvements; The Cowboys’ George Pickens dilemma; More.
  • Mike Kadlick (SI) NFL tiebreakers explained: A look at how the league breaks a tie in the playoff race.
  • Greg Bishop (SI) Why ‘eight teams, maybe 10’ can win the Super Bowl. Pats included.
  • Brigid Kennedy (SI) How the Rams, Patriots and Broncos could clinch playoff berths in Week 15.
  • John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 15 picks and score predictions: Patriots and Broncos both lose. “… A big reason the Patriots won the first meeting is because the Bills turned the ball over three times and that’s likely going to decide who wins this game. The Bills have been sloppy at times this year: They’ve had six games with two or more turnovers and they’ve gone 2-4 in those games. In the seven games where they’ve turned the ball over one or zero times, they’ve gone 7-0.” More. Bills win 27-20.
  • Iain MacMillan (SI) NFL straight-up picks for every game in Week 15. Five of eight pick Pats to win.
  • Schrager Hourpodcast (YouTube) Josh McDaniels opens up on Pats past + Drake Maye’s IT factor. McDaniels joins at the (20.58 mark)
  • Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Philip Rivers explainer: Why is the 44-year-old QB making his NFL return by signing with the Colts? Rivers last played during the 2020 season. /I’m a Rivers fan, but this has ‘train wreck’ written all over it.
  • Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) NFL will play games in Munich in 2026, 2028.
  • NFL Nation (ESPN) NFL 60K club: QBs who have thrown for over 60,000 yards. Tom Brady: 89,214 yards.
  • Around the NFL (NFL.com) Ranking the 5 best NFL games of the 2025 season (so far). No Pats.
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