A roundup of Patriots coverage ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game at Jacksonville stresses protecting Drake Maye and leaning on the defense. Predictions split: Sports Illustrated picks a Patriots upset, while Pete Prisco forecasts a 21-16 Jaguars win.
The roundup lists New England placing safety Dell Pettus on injured reserve, promoting linebacker Jose Ramirez from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and signing linebacker Benton Whitley to the practice squad.
A linked preview gives New England's running backs an edge over Jacksonville's front seven. Another says Maye will have a chance to turn around his slow start against a Jaguars defense that has struggled against the pass early this season. ESPN's NFL Nation calls his four interceptions on throws of 15-plus yards an early-season “mirage.”
