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TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino offers his observations after his film study of New England's Week 9 win over Pittsburgh.
- Coaches Conference Calls transcripts: Bill Belichick - Josh McDaniels - Matt Patricia.
- Patriots Today - Brady being Brady. (3.19 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Player Spotlight: Aaron Dobson. (3.46 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe looks at how Tom Brady had all his weapons working in a well-balanced passing attack, showcasing the potential of the offense for the months ahead.
- Mike Reiss explores Kenbrell Thompkins' slide.
- Tom E. Curran sees Aaron Dobson's season on the upswing, and the use of Kenbrell Thompkins tapering off.
- Christopher Price looks at what's next for the Patriots passing game, after the blowout of the Steelers.
- Nick Underhill explains how Rob Gronkowski's best performance of the season will open the door for Brady's other targets.
- Jeff Howe gives us his five takeaways from the game: Brady proved he doesn't need the retirement home yet.
- Doug Kyed posts two gifs showing Chandler Jones juking Kelvin Beachum on his way to sacking Ben Roethlisberger. Cool.
- Mike Reiss re-watches the game and offers some observations: First quarter - Second quarter - Third Quarter - Fourth quarter. /Good insight here as usual.
- Tedy Bruschi posts the transcript of his weekly online, day-after, Patriots chat. The offense is clicking at the right time.
- Rich Levine analyzes the three groups of Boston fans after that kid's sign at the rolling rally (11 years old. 8 parades) went viral.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Belichick gives Thompkins a public vote of confidence after making him a healthy scratch for Sunday; The deactivation was a way to add an extra DT to the roster although Marcus Forston wasn't needed; Isaac Sopoaga's first game was praised by Matt Patricia; Players will be at Gillette for a one-day work week before their six-day bye vacation.
- Ron Borges grades the Patriots in his Week 9 Report Card.
- Christopher Price reports Patriots-Steelers set record TV ratings in the Boston market.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Don Banks (SI) Week 9 Snap Judgments. 'Tom Brady is still Tom Brady.'
- Around the League (NFL.com) What we learned, Week 9. New England's offense suddenly looks explosive.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Mandatory Monday: Confidence game.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: The highs, and very low lows of Week 9.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) Fear the Panthers, and the rest of the worthy news from Week 9.
- Brian Billick (Fox Sports) Week 9 review: Just when you think you have the NFL figured out...
- Mike Garafolo (Fox Sports) Sunday wrap: Great day for Nick Foles, the Patriots offense and Rex.
- Bob Labriola and Tunch Ilkin (Steelers.com) Chalk Talk: Steelers vs. Patriots - Danny Amendola's touchdown breakdown. (3.33 min. video)
- Deion Sanders (NFL.com) Week 9: Let's go Primetime. (3.13 min. video) No. 3 Tom Brady.
- Video (NFL.com) Week 9 Top 5 throws. No. 2 - Brady to Dobson.
- Video (NFL.com) Ultimate Monday morning recap. (4.54 min. video)
- Chris Burke (SI) Reviewing the highs and lows at NFL's midseason.