TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino studies the film and offers some additional observations, quarter by quarter, from the Pats' Week 4 victory.
- The New England Patriots announced that they released rookie S Kanorris Davis.
- Infographic: Patriots at Falcons inside the numbers.
- Conference Call transcripts: Bill Belichick - Jerod Mayo - Logan Mankins.
- Patriots Today - Player Profile: Aqib Talib. (2.46 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Wilfork likely done for 2013. (2.17 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Offense evolves as Pats win again. (3.18 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some interesting observations following a review of the win in Atlanta. Patriots' play-action statistics were off the charts in this game.
- Mike Reiss posts a review of four hot issues following the New England Patriots' 30-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
- Obnoxious Boston Fan writes the Patriots are easily the most troubled and in-trouble 4-0 team in the NFL.
- Tom E. Curran simply states there is no replacement for Vince Wilfork, there is no fill-in, and there isn't anyone even close to what he brings to the team.
- Gerry Callahan tells us Bill Belichick won't be bringing in any big names to fill in for Vince Wilfork.
- Ron Borges calls Richard Seymour to gauge any interest in returning to the Pats, and received the 'No way' response he knew he'd get.
- Chad Finn still thinks the Patriots should mend fences and bring back Seymour.
- Mike Reiss highlights Belichick talking about his rookie DLs, Joe Vellano and Chris Jones.
- Field Yates hears locker room talk of Vince Wilfork's impact.
- Mike Reiss looks at the offensive snaps for the skill-position players and analyzes what it means: Zach Sudfeld's snaps slide.
- Mike Reiss tallies the snaps played by Patriots defenders while analyzing what it means. Tommy Kelly led the way at DT after Vince left the game.
- Field Yates reports the Patriots release DB Kanorris Davis, bringing their active roster down to 52 players.
- Ron Borges issues his Week 4 Report Card: Coaching gets an A- for the second week in a row.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Vince Wilfork's season is done, after missing only six games in his first nine seasons; Rookie DL Armond Armstead is on the NFI list and is eligible to return to practice as early as Week 7; Belichick gave the team the day off Monday, after arriving home late from Atlanta; Logan Mankins believes the offense is making progress.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jim Reineking (NFL.com) Tom Brady, New England Patriots return to form in Atlanta.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Brady anxious to get his weapons back.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Week 4 Injury Roundup: Vince Wilfork’s injury a huge blow to Patriots’ season.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) What will the Patriots do after Vince Wilfork injury?
- Chris Burke (SI) Week 4: First down/Fourth down. Atlanta red zone woes: Six trips into the New England red zone for the Falcons Sunday night. One touchdown.
- Jason Cole (Nat'l Football Post) 5 up, 5 down for Sunday.
- Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) Examining the IR: Foot, ankle injuries lead to questions about shoes.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2013 NFL Grades, Week 4. Pats earn a B+
- Kerry Byrne (Cold Hard Football Facts) Victory in the NFL matter of brains over brawn.