TEAM SHOTS
- New England's defensive line is yet another position having to rotate players in and out because of injuries. Plus, news from Thursday's practice.
- Patriots vs. Cardinals Game Advisory.
- Patriots - Cardinals Injury and Practice Participation Report for Thursday.
- Matt Cassel's Thursday Press Conference.
LOCAL SHOTS
- Shalise Manza Young reports Cardinals riding Kurt Warner's rebirth, and notes Cassel plays tribute to his father with mental toughness.
- Chris Gasper focuses on Matt Cassel's tough going, and how he gave the Patriots his all last week.
- Chris Gasper says Cardinals might rest Anquan Boldin. I definitely think they should, for his own good of course.
- Karen Guregian says Matt Cassel felt team's vibe last week, and beefed-up ball security is essential to victory Sunday.
- Jim McBride makes his Weekly Pro Picks, opting for the Patriots over Cardinals in the snow.
- Mike Reiss puts the Cardinals in Focus, reports Boldin might be held out of game, Patriots practiced outdoors, Matt Light sits out of practice, and notes the NFL's two top YAC-ers will be at Gillette - Welker and Boldin.
- Projo.com offers its Patriots vs. Cardinals pregame analysis.
LONG SHOTS
- Tim Graham (ESPN) Cassel continues to dazzle NFL insiders, Role reversal: Cassel winning, Leinart sitting.
- Mike Sando (ESPN) Unlikely outcomes for Cassel and Leinart; MVP watch: Warner, Manning reconsidered; A Case for the Cardinals four receivers.
- Peter King (SI) Week 16 Picks and Game Previews. Picks Pats over Cards 29-10.
- Fox Sports Week 16 Expert Picks. Patriots across the board.
- ESPN Sunday Countdown Week 16 Picks.
VIEW FROM ARIZONA
- Kent Somers (Arizona Republic) Edge's role could increase at New England.
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Mike Tulumello (East Valley Tribune) Tough challenge heading East; Looking ahead...Boldin, Arrington ailing.