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TEAM TALK
- Patriots-49ers Thursday injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino reports New England was back outside for a shells-and-helmets practice today, and shares his notes from Gillette.
- Patriots Today - Belichick breaks down Monday's win. (4.42 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Thursday roll call. (1.40 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Ninkovich, Jones dynamic duo. (3.25 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Branch, Wilfork and more. (4.05 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Greg A. Bedard offers an in-depth look at the 49ers, noting they are the biggest challenge and most complete team the Patriots will face.
- Tedy Bruschi breaks down Patriots-49ers: Kaepernick's inexperience could be the Patriots' biggest advantage on Sunday.
- Mike Reiss tells us Ed Hochuli will referee Sunday's game at Gillette Stadium.
- Luke Hughes notes Colin Kaepernick's speed and precision adds danger to the 49ers' offense, which could spell trouble for the Pats.
- Kerry Byrne says it's very hard to beat the Patriots at Foxboro in December, but it is also very hard to score points on the 49ers.
- Paul Kenyon notes some predicted doom when Randy Moss was traded, but the loss has not slowed down the Patriots offense.
- Christopher Price explores whether Vince Wilfork is a future Hall of Famer.
- Mike Rodak says Deion Branch was itching to return to the Patriots.
- Mark Daniels reports Deion Branch returned to the locker room as if he never left. His goal was simply to get healthy and return.
- Mark Farinella knows Deion Branch understands the dynamic that has made this season a rollercoaster ride for him.
- Danny Picard notes Aqib Talib injured his hip in Monday night's game, but is working extra hard to be ready for Sunday night.
- Jeff Howe reports Jerry Rice and Wes Welker have found success in similar fashion, beginning with the ability to read defenses.
- Matt Chatham believes the Texans' play was so out of character because anticipation of the Patriots powerful offense got into their heads.
- Mike Reiss highlights Bill Belichick's breakdown of two of the team's touchdowns against the Texans.
- Mike Reiss tells us which players earned the practice players of the week honors.
- Paul Perillo breaks down how Stevan Ridley has been running his best when it counts the most. (1.59 min. video)
- Chris Gasper & Tony Massarotti predict a close game between Patriots-49ers. (3.15 min. video)
- Jim Lazar reveals his own inner Hank to counter his enthusiasm, and makes his Week 15 picks. Pats win 27-17.
- Field Yates lists some intriguing options on the Patriots practice squad who may be called up to fill the open 53rd roster spot.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat. "The 49ers have started the same O-line for every game this season."
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Aqib Talib and Alfonzo Dennard both say they are feeling better; The more stable the secondary has been, the better they've played as a unit; Patriots are on pace to score 581 points this season, without Aaron Hernandez & Rob Gronkowski on the field together; It was bittersweet that Donte Stallworth's highlight was also his last play.
NATIONAL NEWS
- John Parolin (ESPN Stats & Information) Three-point stance: San Francisco 49ers.
- Staff Report (ESPN Stats & Information) Crunching the numbers on Patriots-Niners.
- Jim Trotter (SI) Brady's numbing greatness. (2.36 min. video)
- Kennedy Ross (Cold Hard Football Facts) Another big test for Tom Brady and the Patriots.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Tight end power rankings: Rob Gronkowski the best.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Week 15 Game rankings. San Francisco at New England is on top.
- Russell S. Baxter (Cold Hard Football Facts) Matter of facts: Showdown Sunday will be epic.
- Prim Siripipat (ESPN) AccuScore: 49ers-Patriots preview. (1 min. video)
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 15 Picks. Patriots over 49ers, 27-17.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Week 15 predictions: Patriots nip 49ers 27-24.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Week 15 picks. Pats over 49ers.
- Peter King (SI) Weekend pickoff. Patriots 23, 49ers 20.
- Experts (CBS Sports) Week 15 picks: Straight up. Eight of eight pick Pats to win.
- Andrew Perloff (SI) Bet on it: Week 15 predictions.
- Michael Gehiken (San Diego Union-Tribune) Chargers add Guyton, Brinkley. Gary Guyton has left the Citgo.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Cincinnati Bengals' win bad news for Steelers, Jets.
VIEW FROM SAN FRANCISCO
- Grant Cohn (Press Democrat) Aldon Smith on the Patriots offense: "We can stop them."
- Matthew Barrows (Sacramento Bee) 49ers' 'comfort' theory about to be put to the test.
- Matthew Barrows (Sacramento Bee) 49ers notes: Pistol offense added to team's arsenal.
- Cam Inman (San Jose Mercury News) 49ers' Jim Harbaugh, Patriots' Bill Belichick respectful counterparts.
- Cam Inman (San Jose Mercury News) San Francisco 49ers: Defense hungry for more turnovers.
- Taylor Price (49ers.com) Aldon Smith embraces SNF stage.
- Cam Inman (San Jose Mercury News) Roman 'paints a picture' of Vernon Davis' incredibly shrinking production.
- Scott Kegley & Taylor Price (49ers.com) Cover 2: 49ers vs. Patriots preview. (4.11 min. video)
- Monte Poole (San Jose Mercury News) A big opportunity for 49ers' Greg Roman.