UNCONVENTIONAL PREVIEW: The Buccaneers are rested and at home. Is this where the Patriots’ six-game winning streak comes to an end? Read Chad Finn's full preview of the matchup here.
BRADBURY RETURNS: The Patriots got some good news on the injury front, as center Garrett Bradbury was back in pads for the start of Thursday’s practice. Christopher Price has that and more injury news in his latest notebook.
YOU'VE GOT MAIL: This week's mailbag includes questions on the trade deadline, Marcus Jones, Drake Maye, pass protection, and more. Read it here.
HALL PASS: Patriots owner Robert Kraft is among the nine contributors who advanced to the semifinal stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Read the full story.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Denver’s defense bailed out the Broncos in a 10-7 squeaker over the reeling Raiders on Thursday night, sacking Geno Smith six times to atone for spotty performances on offense and special teams. ... Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami,
police confirmed Thursday.
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BOSTON GLOBE SPORTS REPORT: Are the Patriots really as good as they seem? Ben Volin and Alex Speier debate whether the team's 7-2 record is indicative of the the talent on the roster or the product of an easy schedule. Watch the video from the Globe's new weekly sports show here.
Boston Globe Sports Report airs every Monday at 5:30 p.m. on NESN, and can also be viewed on the Globe’s website, YouTube channel, and other social media platforms.
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