TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Jets Thursday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino tells us what happened Thursday at Gillette: Dan Connolly was back at practice.
- Patriots Today - Practice notes from Thursday. (1.54 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Matchup of the week: Vellano vs. Mangold. (3.18 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Wilkerson leads emerging Jets D. (3.41 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Gronk update and more. (4.17 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Kraft visits Women's Lunch Place. (2.08 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss believes Patriots rookie Jamie Collins figures to be bigger part of defensive plan.
- Tom E. Curran says the Pats can expect the Ryan brothers to gang up to come up with a plan to get to Tom Brady on Sunday.
- Kerry Byrne believes the smart Patriots should outhit and outwit the dumb Jets, according to his Intelligence Index.
- Christopher Price looks to Rob Ninkovich to discuss how much the Jets have improved since Week 2.
- Erik Frenz looks at this week's matchup breakdown: CB Kyle Arrington vs. WR Jeremy Kerley.
- Matt Chatham lauds Julian Edelman's punt return abilities, noting the Saints' decision to boot that final punt out of bounds rather than test him.
- Erik Frenz has a fine film breakdown of some key plays from Pats-Saints. /Worth a look one more time.
- Christopher Price explains how the Patriots will handle the defense if Aqib Talib is sidelined.
- Christopher Price wonders what the tipping point will be for the 2013 Patriots.
- Field Yates notes Rob Gronkowsi didn't have any updates on his status Thursday.
- Jeff Howe reports Rob Gronkowski's return remains in limbo; he wore the black practice player of the week jersey for his scout team work.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat: 'This could be the type of week where the Patriots really feel the loss of Wilfork.'
- Mike Reiss notes the Patriots have been in sub defense 69 percent of the time this season.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Cornerbacks are ready to step up if Aqib Talib is unable to go Sunday; Shane Vereen shed his hard cast from his broken wrist and is able to do a little more on his own; He can begin practicing with the team next week; Patriots are preparing for Geno Smith and the read option; Dan Connolly returned to limited practice.
- Jim Lazar needs to hang around with a different crowd, and makes his Week 7 Picks. Pats 24-13.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Talib not likely to play on Sunday.
- Rich Cimini and Mike Reiss (ESPN) Double coverage: Patriots at Jets.
- Rich Cimini (ESPN) Green Day: Patriots always win Round 2.
- Rich Cimini (ESPN NY) Jets injury update: Holmes out, Milliner in.
- Russell Baxter (Cold Hard Football Facts) Matter of facts: Week 7 statistical onslaught.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) NFL game riffs: Of reunions and rivalries.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Week 7 game rankings. Pats at Jets, what to watch for.
- Justin Henry (Cold Hard Football Facts) Mortal flaws: Weakness fells a would-be champion.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Defensive end rankings.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) Sloppy night football on Thursdays? Guess again.
- Melissa Isaacson (ESPN W) Amanda Belichick takes the reins.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Week 7 predictions. Patriots 23-14.
- Around The League (NFL.com) Week 7 winners: 3 pick Pats, 2 pick Jets.
VIEW FROM NEW YORK
- Darryl Slater (NJ Star-Ledger) Patriots might give more time to rookie Jamie Collins with linebacker Jerod Mayo out.
- Steve Serby (NY Post) Jets rookie: NFL babies Tom Brady.
- Seth Walder (NY Daily News) Jets' Santonio Holmes blames media for hindering injury rehab.
- Michael J. Fensom (NJ Star-Ledger) Dee Milliner nearing return to field after latest injury setback.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Antonio Cromartie gives himself low grade for performance.
- Manish Mehta (NY Daily News) Jets TE Jeff Cumberland is heard, loud and clear.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Rex wants fans to be green-dyed monsters.
- Steve Serby (NY Post) Rex hasn’t gotten out of chores before Patriots game.
- Howie Kussoy and Jonathan Lehman (NY Post) 10 bad-blood moments between Jets and Patriots.