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TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Ravens Thursday injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino shares his Thursday practice and locker room notebook from Gillette.
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe writes a terrific piece on Bill Belichick and his unmatched passion for study that leads his entire team by example.
- Field Yates points out the differences between Tom Brady and Joe Flacco, but says they both know how to win.
- Christopher Price writes the Ravens defense has done a good job of rattling Tom Brady.
- Mark Daniels focuses on the hits Wes Welker has taken, and how it's hard for him to go down earlier than he thinks he needs to.
- Michael Whitmer notes that in this era of behemoths, the Patriots have an impressive list of productive players who are considered short.
- Shalise Manza Young says the Patriots fiercest rival, the team that not only talks a lot but can actually back it up, is Baltimore.
- Phil Perry notes the Patriots are happy to be playing at home on Sunday, though they admit it's all about execution once the game starts.
- Christopher Price reports Aqib Talib looks to stymie Joe Flacco and the Ravens' quick-strike passing attack.
- Jeff Howe reports the Patriots defense knows the Ravens' decision to change offensive coordinators has reinvigorated their rushing attack.
- Tom E. Curran shares his thoughts on what the Patriots should do with Aqib Talib, what Bill Belichick really thinks is important in a QB, and more.
- Ron Borges notes Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees is preparing to stop Bill Belichick and his former team.
- Jimmy Toscano shares Dean Pees' humorous answer when asked how he could make life uncomfortable for Tom Brady. Interesting.
- Karen Guregian lays out all the key Patriots-Ravens matchups by position.
- Zuri Berry looks at each position group to see which team has the edge.
- Field Yates and Mike Rodak debate which aspect of the Ravens offense will it be more important for the Patriots to stop?
- Mike Rodak says Logan Mankins certainly isn't afraid to express his opinion off the field.
- Mike Reiss believes that trading for Aqib Talib turned out to be one of Bill Belichick's best decisions.
- Jeff Howe takes a close look at a few Ravens difference-makers to keep an eye on: Paul Kruger.
- Field Yates reports Kevin Faulk and Matt Light will be honorary captains Sunday.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat. Lots of excitement surrounding the AFC Championship game.
- Tedy Bruschi breaks down Patriots-Ravens and expects another classic game this Sunday.
- Michael Whitmer sees last year's Patriots-Ravens AFCCG as still memorable a year later.
- The Boston Herald takes a close look at some of the Patriots recent games against the Ravens: 2010 Week 6 - Patriots 23, Ravens 20 (OT).
- Kirk Minihane tells us why he finds it hard to believe in Ray Lewis.
- Matt Chatham talks about the high theater of kickoff returns and calls on the league to keep them in the game.
- CSNNE ranks the Patriots AFC rivals.
- Jim Lazar believes the Patriots will rain on Ray's going-away bash Sunday, and makes his Championship Weekend picks. Patriots 31, Ravens 20.
- Michael Vega Patriots Notebook: Devin McCourty is impressed with the Ravens' playoff road record; Chandler Jones was the only player listed as limited in practice yesterday; Danny Woodhead (thumb) was moved to full participation; Jones is doing everything he can to be on the field Sunday; Alfonzo Dennard was back at practice after having his court date moved to Feb. 11; Brandon Spikes admits he had his worst game of the season back in Week 3 against the Ravens.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) Even haters should respect Brady.
- Kevin Fishbain (Pro Football Weekly) Key matchup: Ravens pass rush vs. Patriots O-line.
- Clark Judge (CBS Sports) Beating Brady a second time? Good luck with all that, Ravens.
- Larry Hartstein (CBS Sports) 3 keys to a Patriots win vs. the Ravens.
- Larry Hartstein (CBS Sports) 3 keys to a Ravens win vs. the Patriots.
- Clark Judge (CBS Sports) One more thing not to forget, New England: Torrey Smith.
- James Walker (ESPN) Patriots report: Chandler Jones limited.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Chandler Jones won't tell Arthur Jones how his ankle feels.
- James Walker (ESPN) Round 2: Arthur Jones vs. Chandler Jones.
- James Walker (ESPN) Patriots' Ridley, Vereen are double trouble.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady said, "I'm going to be a great one" after his second start.
- Jason Cole (Yahoo! Sports) NFL constant: Patriots have racked up wins before and since spygate.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Brendon Ayanbadejo still regrets tweets about Patriots.
- AccuScore (ESPN) Prim Siripipat goes inside the numbers for the Ravens-Patriots matchup in the AFC Championship Game. (1.23 min. video)
- Experts (ESPN) Conference Championship picks. 8 out of 12 pick Pats over Ravens.
- Peter King (SI) Weekend pickoff. Pats over Ravens 31-26.
- Experts (NFL.com) Championship Sunday predictions. Analysts favor 49ers, Patriots. 5 out of 6 pick Pats to win.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Championship Sunday forecast: 49ers, Patriots to hit Super Bowl. Pats win 30-24.
VIEW FROM BALTIMORE
- Mike Preston (Baltimore Sun) Patriots' Vince Wilfork is one big problem for Ravens.
- Matt Zenitz (Carroll County Times) Neutralizing Wilfork key for Ravens' running game.
- Matt Zenitz (Carroll County Times) Ravens CB seeks redemption against Brady, Patriots.
- Pat Stoetzer (Carroll County Times) Tucker says he's ready to kick Ravens to Super Bowl.
- Jean Marbella (Baltimore Sun) Could Ravens' Flacco fall victim to the Sports Illustrated cover curse?
- Matt Zenitz (Carroll County Times) Patriots have made changes, but still vulnerable against the pass.
- Ryan Mink (BaltimoreRavens.com) Bill Belichick wary of Ravens deep ball, Torrey Smith.
- Ryan Mink (BaltimoreRavens.com) Boston billboard counts down Ray Lewis' retirement.
- 2-minute drill (BaltimoreRavens.com) How do you stop Tom Brady? Dean Pees has a couple of desperate answers. (2 min. video)
- Staff Report (Baltimore Sun) Ravens-Patriots predictions from Baltimore Sun staff members.