BSJ Daily Briefing 9.08.20: Celtics crush Raptors in Game 5, Patriots prep for Week 1 vs. Miami

Good morning!

Your daily rundown of what’s going on with the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Revolution, and what’s about to happen, for BSJ members only  …

• Hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend. It’ll be a busy week here at BSJ, as we get ready for the start of football season, while the Celtics will look to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will begin a nine-game road trip — while Don Sweeney is expected to preview the Bruins’ offseason at some point this week. 


• After a lackluster response in Game 4, the Celtics bounced back and put Toronto on the brink after a blowout victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. 


• B-Robb breaks down how the Celtics might have finally found the right formula to beat the Raptors.


• Football is finally upon us. Greg takes a look at the Patriots’ depth chart as New England prepares for Miami. 


• Here’s a look at the Patriots’ initial 53-man roster. 


• The Red Sox’ terrible, horrible, no good, very bad season continues on Tuesday with a doubleheader down in Philly. 


• While the Red Sox continue to plummet in the standings, Chaim Bloom’s former club in the Rays continues to look like a force in the American League — while also boasting the best farm system in the majors. Ouch. 


• Bruce Cassidy is ready to tinker with Boston’s D corps in an effort to spark the Bruins’ lagging 5v5 offense in 2021 and beyond.