Bill Belichick likes to avoid some of the most important topics surrounding the New England Patriots. He’s doing what he thinks is best for the team, which means limiting the amount of information about the most intriguing topics. By keeping information from the media, he’s also keeping information from his opponents, who are likely studying Belichick’s remarks. And at the bye, there are plenty of topics of interest, including the run defense, the returns of N’Keal Harry and Isaiah Wynn, and the emergence of Mohamed Sanu.

So even if Belichick doesn’t want to talk about it, let’s make sure we address the most intriguing topics for the Patriots.

1. Why hasn’t WR N’Keal Harry played yet?

What Belichick said: “He was inactive (against the Ravens) because 46 other players were active.”

What we think Belichick’s thinking: Harry was selected at 32nd overall in 2019, the highest Belichick has ever drafted a wide receiver. Considering his consistency, his versatility and his production in college, the selection was justified. And yet Belichick decided to bench Harry in the first week he was eligible to play. In Week 9, the Patriots delayed the rookie’s debut. Because the Patriots offense is extremely complicated and Harry hasn’t been participating in practice, New England probably didn’t think he was prepared to jump in. So they’ll give him two more weeks over the bye to prepare. He should be ready for Week 11. It would be a major surprise if he wasn’t.

2. When will OT Isaiah Wynn return?

What he said: “It’s good to have him back out there.”

What we think he’s thinking: Wynn isn’t eligible to return until Week 11. But considering how left tackle Marshall Newhouse has been playing, the Patriots can’t get Wynn back soon enough. If he’s healthy enough to play, he’ll be the starter against the Cowboys.

3. Why did Belichick abandon RB Sony Michel in Week 9?

What we think he’s thinking: The Patriots got Michel involved early, and he looked very strong. It was a small sample, but he looked poised to put together an impressive game, with four carries for 18 yards and a reception for 12 yards in the first 20 minutes. But the Patriots didn’t get him another touch, instead using James White and Rex Burkhead. It wasn’t anything Michel did. But the Patriots fell into a hole, and decided they were going to use the passing game to play catchup. And apparently, the Patriots still prefer White and Burkhead in the passing game.

4. What went wrong against the Ravens? In particular, why couldn’t the Patriots stop the run?

What he said: “It was a combination of things. They’re a good running team. We’ve got to coach better, we’ve got to play better, we just have to do a better job all the way around, so it was a little bit of everything.”

What we think he’s thinking: Lamar Jackson was too fast, and the Patriots’ game plan dared him to run — and that’s exactly what he did anyway. The Patriots failed to stop Jackson and Mark Ingram because New England struggled with gap responsibilities and the Ravens’ sideline-to-sideline speed. When Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts, a gifted run defender, took a bigger role and the defensive line got back to the fundamentals, things got better — but not good enough for a win.

5. That was a pretty terrific game by Mohamed Sanu, wasn’t it?

What he said: “Like I said, we all need to do a better job.”

What we think he’s thinking: It was really terrific, wasn’t it? He had 10 catches, 81 yards and a touchdown in his second game as a Patriot. Considering he joined midseason, that’s quite the accomplishment.

6. What was Tom Brady thinking on that interception in the fourth quarter against the Ravens?

What he said: “I didn’t really talk to Tom about that after the game or after the play. So, yeah, we kind of moved on. We’ll talk about that when he comes in.”

What we think he’s thinking: Maybe this is why Belichick didn’t want to give Sanu too much praise. He stopped short when Brady heaved up the ball. It appeared to be his most glaring error on an otherwise stellar night. Still, that doesn’t absolve Brady, who tossed up a bad-decision ball in the direction of two Ravens defenders and a receiver who had just 10 days of experience in the offense.