TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino analyzes New England's narrow escape with an overtime win over the Jets.
- Erik Scalavino notes the Patriots are already jettisoning the Jets and looking to London.
- Patriots overtime win against the Jets draws team's highest television ratings of 2012 season.
- Conference call transcripts: Bill Belichick - Matt Patricia - Josh McDaniels.
- Patriots Today - Inside the locker room. (1.41 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Beating Jets wasn't easy. (3.19 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Big game for Gronk. (2.26 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Ninkovich talks about the win. (4.13 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss closes the book on Pats-Jets with some interesting observations. Bill Belichick called Rob Ninkovich "Jet Killer".
- Shalise Manza Young reports New England has given up an NFL-worst 38 pass plays of 20 or more yards, nearly all of which have led to scoring opportunities.
- Jeff Howe advocates for the use of the No-huddle more often.
- Jackie MacMullan writes that the Patriots solved the Jets but they continue to be a puzzle this season.
- Tom E. Curran calls attention to one stat that jumps off the page, the Patriots turnover differential (+11) - with 18 turnovers and 11 recovered fumbles.
- Mike Reiss looks at the glass half-full and the glass half-empty sides of the Patriots victory over the Jets.
- Tom E. Curran sees Josh McDaniels keeps seeking consistency with the offense.
- Jeff Howe looks at the struggles the offense has had with scoring in the fourth quarter.
- Matt Chatham says time is still on the Patriots side as they work on their play-calling to get the offense back on track.
- Mike Reiss is still concerned about the defense, even after some critical stops with the game on the line.
- Kirk Minihane feels that the secondary still feels like a loser, even after the win.
- Mike Rodak reports the secondary is still struggling, and they don't seem to be getting better.
- Greg A. Bedard and Jermaine Wiggins analyze NE's difficulties in defending the pass this season. (2.51 min. video)
- Chad Finn was glad to see the Patriots finally flip the script in their win over the Jets, and improve to 7-0 in their red throwback jerseys.
- Field Yates re-watches the game and offers some notes and observations: First half and Second half.
- Mike Reiss takes a look at the positional groupings utilized by the Patriots Sunday and offers his analysis on what it might mean.
- Mike Reiss monitors the Patriots base vs. sub defense stats.
- Mike Reiss looks at the players who showed up on multiple core units on special teams in Sunday's win.
- Christopher Price tracks the target breakdown for the passing game through the first seven weeks. Welker leads with 54 catches on 74 targets.
- Michael Whitmer Patriots Notebook: Rob Ninkovich earns praise from coaches for his game-ending strip-sack and recovery; Devin McCourty started at safety Sunday because of injuries and depth issues; Josh McDaniels praised the offense for not giving up any turnovers or many negative plays Sunday.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Bill Belichick was pleased with Devin McCourty's performance at safety; Brandon Lloyd was held to one reception for six yards on eight targets Sunday; Pats got their first crack at the modified NFL OT rules and discussed the strategies of whether to receive the kickoff or not.
- Tedy Bruschi posts the transcript of his weekly online Patriots chat.
- Ron Borges grades the Patriots in his Week 7 Report Card, after they staggered their way to a win.
NATIONAL NEWS
- James Walker (ESPN) QBR: Patriots QB Tom Brady back on top.
- Ian Logue (Yahoo! Sports) 5 thoughts on Patriots vs. Jets: New England's pass defense continues to struggle.
- Kevin Fishbain (Pro Football Weekly) AFC East spin cycle: Patriots rally after another blown lead.
- NFL Replay (NFL Network) 8:00 PM Tuesday Night - New York Jets vs. New England Patriots.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Rex: 'Ridiculous' to say Jets were spooked out by Patriots.
- Kevin Armstrong (NY Daily News) Rex Ryan shoots down notion that NY Jets played too conservatively in overtime loss to NE Patriots.
- Judy Battista (NY Times) Patriots of old are absent against error-prone Jets.
- Ben Shpigel (NY Times) Patriots hold off Jets in overtime.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady: Maybe we spoiled people.
- Staff Report (ESPN Boston) Eric Mangini breaks down why he thought the Jets were able to slow down the New England offense.
- James Walker (ESPN) Seven-step drop: Mediocre AFC East?
- NFL Video (NFL.com) Evolution of the New England Patriots colors. (1.46 min. clip)
- NFL Video (NFL.com) Can't-miss plays. Patriots look good in the first two.
- Brian Billick (Fox Sports) Big passing games can be deceptive.
- Report (NFL.com) Playoff picture: If the season ended today.