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dan shaughnessy

Patriots get no slack this week against the Lions, and other thoughts

There were extenuating circumstances in last week's loss to Green Bay on the road, but facing Detroit at home is a different story.
chad finn | unconventional preview

Even if it’s Bailey Zappe’s first NFL start, Patriots should be able to handle the Lions

Detroit has key injuries on offense, and Zappe showed he could run the Patriots offense competently in his relief role at Green Bay.
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‘It means everything’: Nigerian Patriots get a chance to honor their heritage and their immigrant parents

Nelson Agholor, Josh Uche, and Mike Onwenu proudly wear the country's flag on their helmets, in large part to recognize the sacrifices their parents made.
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Fan sues Patriots for what he says is irreparable damage to US flag signed by Tom Brady

After it had been on display at the team's Hall of Fame, Brady’s signature had significantly faded, which reduced the flag’s value by as much as $1 million, according to the suit.

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Mac Jones practices again but Brian Hoyer placed on injured reserve by Patriots, possibly clearing the way for Bailey Zappe to start vs. Lions
If Mac Jones is not healthy enough to play — he had limited participation in practice for the second day in a row — then Zappe would appear to be the starter.

ben volin | on football
The Lions have regrouped after Matt Patricia, but not everyone thought he was a bad coach there
Patricia went just 13-29-1 with Detroit, but former Lion T.J. Lang came to his defense.

NFL notebook

Tom Brady and coach Todd Bowles absent from Buccaneers practice

Brady took a hard hit on his throwing shoulder when he was sacked last Sunday, while missed practice for a personal reason and is expected back on Thursday.
ben volin | on football

Film review: Bailey Zappe showed enough that he should move up the depth chart

The rookie played with poise, made a few nice throws, and proved he can keep the Patriots competitive if he has to substitute for Mac Jones.
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Mac Jones takes reps at Patriots practice, but Brian Hoyer is absent

Jones is making progress in his rehab from a high ankle sprain, said coach Bill Belichick. Hoyer, meanwhile, is making his way through concussion protocol.
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Six things to know about Patriots practice squad quarterback Garrett Gilbert

If Brian Hoyer is unable to play this weekend, Gilbert could back up Bailey Zappe.
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Patriots throwing it back this weekend with return of ‘Pat Patriot’

New England will be wearing its throwback uniforms for Sunday’s home game against the Lions, the classic red jerseys with the familiar logo on the side of the helmet, created by Phil Bissell in 1960.
NFL notebook

Steelers name rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett the starter for Sunday’s game against the Bills

Mitchell Trubisky had started the first four games of the season for the struggling Steelers (1-3).
christopher l. gasper

With Patriots in soft part of the schedule, is Bailey Zappe the QB who can take advantage?

The Patriots simply must seize the opportunity presented by the next five games, but they find their quarterback situation in flux.
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Patriots are bringing back quarterback Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad

Gilbert was with New England in 2014 and again briefly in 2021 before he was plucked off the practice squad by Washington.
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Five things to know about Bailey Zappe, the Patriots quarterback suddenly thrust into the spotlight

The rookie went from being buried on the depth chart to directing the Patriots offense on Sunday, and his performance drew the praise of his teammates.
Ben Volin | On Football

NFL Week 4: Across the league, teams have hit the ground running this year

Five teams rushed for at least 200 yards this week, and all won. The league average of 4.44 yards per carry is the highest in history through four weeks.
49ERS 24, RAMS 9

Dynamic Deebo Samuel keeps 49ers rolling over rival Rams

San Francisco used a relentless defense to slow down coach Sean McVay's offense and got enough big plays for the win, the biggest a 57-yard touchdown from Samuel.
NFL NOTEBOOK

John Harbaugh sticking with fourth-down logic in Buffalo loss

“It’s easy to make a safe decision that just puts it on the players,” the Baltimore coach said after going for a touchdown helped cost the Ravens a victory. “You can do that. That’s easy. I’ve just never been one to take that route.”

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