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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 17m

Efton Chism is set to make his NFL debut, Christian Gonzalez has been given the green light, and more notes on the Patriots' inactives vs. the Saints.

Patriots vs. Saints inactives: Efton Chism set to make NFL debut

A total of six players have been ruled out for the Patriots’ game on Sunday.

www.patspulpit.com

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 20h

The Patriots bolstered their running back and edge depth ahead of their upcoming game against the Saints.

Patriots elevate pair of practice squad players on eve of Saints game

The Patriots made some moves on Saturday.

www.patspulpit.com

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Oliver Thomas @oliverbthomas.bsky.social · 1d

Patriots place running back Antonio Gibson on injured reserve, opening roster spot

The veteran running back sustained a torn ACL in Week 5.

www.patspulpit.com

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

"Wait a second. Slow down. You're telling me that Bad Bunny is a human? Like, a person?"

Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

Man I wish there was someone recording the Oval Office like they did with Nixon and Haldeman because you know they're talking about frog costumes and leftist haircuts in there and it's probably fucking gold

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, everyone getting some real AMERICAN stuff for Christmas. Like a Lee Greenwood record. Or an opioid addiction.

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

Didn't last long enough to see Germany get reunited, though.

Take that, sucker!

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

She originally tried to book Mark Sykes and François Georges-Picot but they were unavailable on grounds of being, well, dead.

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 2d

New: Bari Weiss booked Hillary Clinton, Mike Pompeo, and Antony Blinken for a roundtable on Gaza, her first major move at CBS.

Notably on a CBS call today in which the panel was floated, one producer also repeatedly emphasized the need to hear from Palestinians in Gaza (Weiss did not respond).

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

"The appearance of going to the tent is inappropriate" is, in a vacuum, an incredible sentence.

Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

The Giants have released a statement on Brian Daboll approaching the team’s medical tent Thursday night as QB Jaxson Dart was being tested for a concussion.

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

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Patscap @patscap.bsky.social · 1d

The Patriots will receive a $15,000 credit on their 2026 cap since Jaylinn Hawkins will not earn one of his seventeen LTBE (Likely to be Earned) active roster bonuses.

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Vrabel gave some injury updates for Sunday’s game

Out: ED Anfernee Jennings, ED Keion White, S Jaylinn Hawkins, RB Antonio Gibson

Questionable: CB Christian Gonzalez, S Marte Mapu, CB Charles Woods

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 2d

With the Patriots currently facing some questions on the edge, Bradyn Swinson might be a player to keep an eye on.

Rookie Bradyn Swinson ‘blossoming into a good football player’ on Patriots practice squad

Swinson was selected in the fifth round by the Patriots in this year’s draft.

www.patspulpit.com

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 2d

[bah gawd that's mike vrabel's music]

victoria zeller (buy ONE OF THE BOYS) @dirtbagqueer.rocks · 2d

things are good

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 2d

"So eine schwache Mannschaft hat es zu meiner Zeit nicht gegeben."

You sure?

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 2d

How to win the Nobel Peace Price.

Step 1: Give $21 billion in military aid to a war party to prolong its war efforts.

Chris Cillizza @chriscillizza.bsky.social · 2d

What if...Donald Trump actually deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 2d

Something to watch: Christian Gonzalez was added to the Patriots' injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to a hamstring issue.

He previously missed two months after hurting his hamstring early in training camp.

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 3d

For a more detailed analysis of Diggs' incentives, please check out this story from @patspulpit.bsky.social from back in the offseason.

New Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is betting on himself, contract incentives show

Diggs signed a three-year free agency deal with the Patriots.

www.patspulpit.com

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 3d

Here is a look at the structure of Stefon Diggs' contract incentives. He currently is on pace for 99 catches and 1,221 receiving yards.

WR Stefon Diggs: Contract incentives

2025: Up to $4.5M
$500,000: 70 receptions
$500,000: 80 receptions
$500,000: 90 receptions
$500,000: 100 receptions
$500,000: 1,000 receiving yards
$500,000: 1,100 receiving yards
$500,000: 1,200 receiving yards
$500,000: 1,300 receiving yards
$500,000: Pro Bowl (original ballot)

2026: $500k
$500,000: Pro Bowl (original ballot)

2027: $500k
$500,000: Pro Bowl (original ballot)

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Nick Korte @nickkorte.bsky.social · 3d

With LAR/BAL going south due to the Ravens' injuries, would Fox consider a 3-2 Seahawks team that just lost a thrilling close game versus a 4-1 Jaguars team that just beat KC in similarly thrilling fashion?

Nope! Just default to the same ol' America's Cowboys Game Of The Week™!

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 3d

*sirius starts playing*

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 3d

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 4d

Together with @tkyles39.bsky.social: Position grades from the Patriots’ win over the Bills.

Patriots position grades from their win over the Bills

Grading each position group on the roster after the Patriots’ win in Week 5.

www.patspulpit.com

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 4d

Patriots snap count analysis: Stefon Diggs makes the most of his opportunities; Christian Gonzalez is back to his normal workload; Jahlani Tavai gets eased back into the mix; And more.

Patriots vs. Bills snap counts: Stefon Diggs makes the most of his opportunities

Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ snap counts from their 23-20 win over the Bills.

www.patspulpit.com

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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 5d

Chris Jones out for a casual Monday night stroll.

Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 5d

As called by Frank Frangie on Jaguars radio:

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DrawPlayDave @thedrawplay.com · 6d

CONGRATS, BOSTON

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