Daily news and links for Friday
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.
- 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:
- Analytics (ESPN) 2025 playoff picture projections.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Netflix lands on NFL fans’ naughty list thanks to brutal Christmas Day broadcasts.
VIEW FROM NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
- John Pullano (NewYorkJets) Know Your Foe: Jets-Patriots, Week 17.
- Susanna Weir (Gang Green Nation) Jets-Patriots game preview: Green & white aiming to play spoiler in home season finale.
- Brian Costello (New York Post) Aaron Glenn wanted to coach a team that Jets fans could be proud of — they’re still waiting.
- Randy Lange (NewYorkJets) Brady Cook prepares for stern test in his NFL higher education: The Patriots.
- Mark W. Sanchez (New York Post) Jets have one big goal for Brady Cook as season nears end: Growth.
- John B (Gang Green Nation) Looking at the financial implications if the Jets cut Justin Fields.
- John B (Gang Green Nation) No Jets make the Pro Bowl.
Category: General Sports
