TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Andrew Callahan details how Mike Vrabel made this Patriots team believe.
  • Mark Daniels spotlights Drake Maye’s turnovers as a top concern in this Sunday’s matchup.
  • Phil Perry notes Drake Maye has been one of the most aggressive quarterbacks in football this season, and he has no plans to change his approach against the Broncos.
  • Doug Kyed explains how the Patriots adopted their ‘Road Warrior’ mentality ahead of their biggest test.
  • Tom Carroll highlights WEEI guest Tom E. Curran on why the fanbase should not be taking Jarrett Stidham lightly. “He gives them a puncher’s chance. He’s got as good an arm as virtually any starter in the league… ” More.
  • Mark Daniels writes how edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson has had a remarkable turnaround with the Pats.
  • Chris Mason notes Will Campbell knows Denver presents a huge test: ‘They’ve created a lot of chaos.’
  • Karen Guregian hears from Devin McCourty on how he believes Jaylinn Hawkins and Craig Woodson have both had “great” years leading the secondary and have evolved into a dynamic safety duo.
  • Alex Barth analyzes the injury report, showing the Patriots without two players, 5 limited for first practice of AFC Championship week.
  • Jake Seymour highlights Mike Vrabel sharing key roster developments ahead of Sunday.
  • Nick O’Malley notes Drake Maye-themed coffee “Wake with Drake” is here, thanks to Mass. startup from two next-door dads. /Expensive outside of Marblehead, but I ordered one as a Super Bowl door prize.
  • Phil Perry’s Patriots Mailbag: The Stidham gameplan, Maye’s ‘fine line’ and more.
  • Alex Barth helps us get to know the Denver Broncos.
  • Mark Daniels reports Sean Payton tells Broncos fans to prepare for Super Bowl.
  • Lance Reynolds hears from a Massachusetts physics professor who suggests the Pats are ‘taking a chance’ with their travel plans to Denver and recommends traveling earlier.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship preview: These X factors could determine who advances to Super Bowl LX. Patriots’ X factor: Drake Maye needs to protect the football.
  • Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Milton Williams: No one’s talked about our defense, we’ll see what they say now.
  • Nick Shook (NFL.com) Drake Maye committed to being himself despite playoff struggles: ‘I’m gonna take a shot.’
  • Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Mike McGlinchey: Jarrett Stidham can ball, have utmost confidence in him.
  • Around the NFL (NFL.com) NFL Honors: Finalists announced for MVP, other awards from 2025 season
  • Seth Walder (ESPN) Top 100 real NFL MVP candidates for 2025 season. 1. Drake Maye, 75. Milton Williams, 93. Stefon Diggs, 99. Mike Onwenu.
  • Jordan Dajani & Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) NFL conference championship picks. Dajani: Pats win 20-13, Dubin: Pats win 21-10. /Click for commentary.
  • Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) NFL conference championships against-the-spread picks, predictions for every game: Super Bowl LX bids at stake. Broncos (+5) over the Patriots. /Click for commentary.
  • MMQB Staff (SI) Conference Championship picks. Four of six pick Pats to win.
  • Iain MacMillan (SI) NFL upset predictions and picks for Conference Championship games. “I’m not betting on either underdog on Sunday. With that being said, there is a case to be made for the Denver Broncos.” /Click for commentary.
  • Ross Tucker Football podcast: Ross Tucker and Greg Cosell break down both Conference Championships & the top news across the NFL. (28 min. video)
  • Bill Barnwell (ESPN) 2026 NFL offseason WR market: Free agents, trade candidates.
  • Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Robert Kraft makes it even more clear that an 18th regular-season game is coming.
  • Lindsay Jones (The Ringer) The NFL’s GM power era has arrived.
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