The College Football Playoff starts tonight! Patriots fans should keep an eye on these 2026 NFL Draft prospects 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3acfs3w8

The rivalry resumes TONIGHT at TD Garden 🔥 Here are the key stats to know for Celtics-Heat, via stats guru Dick Lipe 🏀 Watch Boston vs. Miami at 7pm ET on NBC Sports Boston 📺 https://trib.al/Oh169vO

Who might the Patriots target in 2026 free agency? 👀 Phil Perry takes a way-too-early look at names to watch in a NEW Mailbag 📬 https://trib.al/v4bJfN5

Who might be on the Patriots' free-agent wish list next offseason? 🤔 Phil Perry answers your short-term AND long-term questions in a NEW Patriots Mailbag 📫

Will we see more of Stefon Diggs in primetime on Sunday Night Football? 👀 Phil Perry assesses Diggs' recent dip in production and what could come next for the Patriots WR. Read more 🔗 https://trib.al/zQKrbz7

Brad Stevens is keeping all options on the table as NBA trade season begins 👀 Chris Forsberg shares his takeaways from Stevens' impromptu session with reporters at Celtics practice 🔗 https://trib.al/2QBQEll

Will Drake Maye see more man coverage going forward? 🤔 Phil Perry breaks down a notable recent trend involving the MVP candidate and the Patriots' offense. READ 🔗 https://trib.al/njBuJPM

Did the Bills cook up the blueprint to slow Drake Maye and the Patriots offense? Phil Perry explains how the Ravens could look to stifle New England's passing game this Sunday night: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/ravens-bills-drake-maye-offense-man-coverage/754564/

Are the Patriots managing Stefon Diggs' workload ahead of the playoffs? 🤔 Phil Perry takes a closer look at Diggs' recent production after the veteran WR addressed his fluctuating role ⬇️

TreVeyon Henderson's rookie season ranks among the best by a Patriots skill position player since 2000 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2zj2zjnx

The Red Sox have "significant interest" in Willson Contreras, per a report 👀 Here's why the Cardinals first baseman makes sense as a trade target for Boston 🔗 https://trib.al/Kxzh6Br

Which team do you think presents the TOUGHEST challenge for the Patriots in the first round of the AFC playoffs? Click the link to read our ranking🔗 https://tinyurl.com/56vcu483

Jaylen Brown put the blame on himself, but the Celtics star did more than his fair share Monday night 🏀 Chris Forsberg on Brown's two-way impact vs. the Pistons and a rough night from the supporting cast ⬇️

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The AFC playoff race is TIGHT with three games to go 👀 Here's a look at the updated standings, remaining schedules and what's at stake for the Patriots entering Week 16. Read more 🔗 https://trib.al/AuTpXRu

Trade alert! 🚨 The Red Sox have reportedly traded RHP Luis Perales (No. 7 ranked BOS prospect, per MLB Pipeline) to the Washington Nationals for LHP Jake Bennett (No. 11 WAS prospect). Bennett had a 2.27 ERA and 1.075 WHIP in 19 minor-league games last season.

What caused the Patriots' second-half collapse vs. the Bills? 🤔 Phil Perry highlights four takeaways from Sunday's loss in a Week 15 edition of "What We Learned" 🔗 https://trib.al/OleJa9d

Where can the Celtics make progress over the final seven games of the calendar year? 🤔 Chris Forsberg shares his C's wish list coming out of the NBA Cup mini-break. Read more here 🔗 https://trib.al/LxmEqqw

The Celtics face a tough test vs. first-place Pistons 🏀 Here are the key stats to know for C's-Pistons, via stats guru Dick Lipe 📈 Tip-off is set for 7 pm ET on NBC Sports Boston 📺 https://tinyurl.com/2s3a7jyf

Where do the Patriots need to improve after Sunday's loss to the Bills? 🤔 A closer look reveals two areas of focus: second-half offense and run defense 🏈 More Pats-Bills takeaways from Phil Perry 🔗 https://trib.al/5bqLCFt

James Cook was the latest RB who found plenty of room to run vs. New England 😒 Phil Perry shares four takeaways from the Patriots' loss to the Bills ⬇️

How can the Celtics close out the calendar year on a high note? 🏀 Chris Forsberg shares five areas of focus, including a "big" storyline and a call for more Hugo ⬇️

Which matchups will decide Patriots-Bills Round 2? 🤔 Phil Perry highlights four areas of focus in his Week 15 preview. READ 🔗 https://trib.al/wBcjzZl

Can the Patriots regain the No. 1 seed today? 🤔 Here's a look at the Week 15 slate and the current AFC playoff picture ⬇️ Details on tiebreakers, future schedules and more 🔗 https://trib.al/CioAqSy

Will Sean McDermott's defense have some new wrinkles for Drake Maye in the teams' second meeting? 🤔 Phil Perry shares four key matchups to watch in Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown. Read 🔗 https://trib.al/INej4MU

🏈Here's how the Patriots could punch their ticket to the NFL playoffs in Week 15 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/was73s84

How will the final month of the season play out for the Patriots? 🤔 We asked Strat-O-Matic simulate the remaining four games and project the AFC playoff matchups. Full results here 🔗 https://trib.al/ECoKoM5

The red-hot Celtics are back in action tonight in Milwaukee 🔥 Here are the key stats to know for C's-Bucks, via stats guru Dick Lipe 🏀 Tip-off is set for 8pm ET on NBC Sports Boston 📺 https://trib.al/aZsNuaP

Is a contract extension coming for Christian Gonzalez next offseason? 👀 Phil Perry tackles long-term spending, short-term scheme fixes and more in a new Patriots Mailbag. Read more 🔗 https://trib.al/OEaUoGJ

Sam Cassell joins Chris Forsberg on a BRAND NEW Celtics Talk Podcast! ☘️ WATCH & LISTEN swap.fm/l/celticstalk

What's next for the Red Sox after missing out on Pete Alonso? Craig Breslow and Co. must get creative to add power to the lineup: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/pete-alonso-orioles-reaction-free-agency-craig-breslow/752941/

Will Jayson Tatum return to the Celtics' lineup sooner than anticipated? 👀 Joe Mazzulla is leaving it up to his superstar:

How will the Patriots handle Christian Gonzalez's contract next offseason? 🤔 Phil Perry fields your short- and long-term Pats questions in a post-bye week Mailbag. READ ⬇️

As we near the start of NBA trade season... should the Celtics be considered BUYERS? 👀 Chris Forsberg explores how Brad Stevens' vision may change after Boston's early surge. Read more 🔗 https://trib.al/J1wT3wp

Pete Alonso is heading to the AL East ... just not Boston 😒 The free-agent first baseman reportedly is signing a five-year contract with the Orioles worth $155 million despite interest from several teams, including the Red Sox. More details 🔗 https://trib.al/UTcDz8u

Would you put Bruins forward Morgan Geekie on Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics? 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yp2mj3ed

Should the Celtics be classified as buyers if they continue their winning ways? 🤔 Chris Forsberg on Boston's strong start, and how it might impact Brad Stevens' plans ahead of NBA trade deadline ⬇️

The Celtics have been on FIRE of late with a 10-2 record in their last 12 games 🔥 Check out four key trends fueling Boston's success 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5t4wxr8n

Vaughn Grissom is headed to the Angels 👀 The Red Sox reportedly are acquiring minor-league outfielder Isaiah Jackson in return for Grissom, who came to Boston from Atlanta via the Chris Sale trade ⬇️

With Kyle Schwarber off the board, who should the Red Sox prioritize in free agency? Here are five of the best fits for Boston: https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/kyle-schwarber-pete-alonso-free-agent-targets-2026/752484/

Mike Vrabel has started using a new word when discussing the Patriots ... and it feels intentional. Tom E. Curran on how the Patriots head coach is handling expectations in Foxboro 🔗 https://trib.al/uStjC9c

The Patriots can CLINCH the AFC East with a win over the Bills this Sunday, while the No. 1 seed is still up for grabs 👀 Here's the updated AFC playoff picture entering Week 15 🔗 https://trib.al/AUSbkmN

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow spoke at the MLB Winter Meetings about Boston's top offseason priority. Who should be their top target? 🤔 https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/kyle-schwarber-pete-alonso-free-agent-targets-2026/752484/

The Patriots are getting another primetime game 🏈

Derrick White's pockets have been refilled with 3s 😁 Chris Forsberg breaks down how White has found his range for the surging Celtics, particularly when it comes to pull-up shots 🔗 https://trib.al/EN0A909

Mike Vrabel has introduced a notable new phrase into his public messaging 👀 Tom E. Curran on how the Patriots coach is handling increased expectations in New England ⬇️

Patriots QB Drake Maye has a serious case to be the 2025 NFL MVP entering Week 15 🏈 Here's a look at how Maye compares to previous QB's who won MVP in Year 2 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4t3bevsv

Derrick White has found his shooting stroke, and the Celtics are reaping the benefits 🔥 Chris Forsberg details White's impressive bounce-back from an early-season slump ⬇️

What will the AFC playoff picture look like after this weekend? 🤔 More on the Week 14 slate and how it could impact the Patriots on their bye week 🔗 https://trib.al/2TwXHow

What offensive adjustments can the Patriots make for the stretch run? 🏈 Phil Perry tackles that question and much more in a bye-week edition of the Mailbag 📫 https://trib.al/BRBT8km