TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Dolphins Thursday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino tells us what happened Thursday at Gillette: Nate Solder returns to practice; Aaron Dobson still out.
- The PFW staff goes Inside the Helmet to help us get to know WR Danny Amendola.
- The PFW staff highlights what the Miami Dolphins are saying about their upcoming matchup with New England.
- From the NFL - Preview: New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins. (3.51 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Boyce making his way. (3.14 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Solder returns to practice. (1.56 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Develin, Carter on AFC East. (3.15 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Patriots-Dolphins: Hat & T-shirt game against a division rival presents familiar challenges.
- Matt Chatham focuses on those handful of players on Miami's roster who've really stepped up their play after the Martin-Incognito scandal.
- Christopher Price reports Tony Corrente will serve as referee on Sunday. Corrente was the referee for the Patriots-Saints game in October.
- Christopher Price highlights Phil Simms on the state of the Dolphins and Patriots: Patriots are 'an amazing story.'
- Jeff Howe looks at what must be done for the Patriots to have any chance at achieving their ultimate goal in the playoffs.
- Christopher Price believes the banged-up Patriots can draw inspiration from the 2010 Packers.
- Field Yates reports that San Diego's win over Denver puts New England in control of their destiny for the top seed in the AFC.
- The AP reports the Patriots will get their second chance to win the division title Sunday.
- Tom E. Curran notes that Tom Brady thinks comebacks are a blast, but they're also a sign something is wrong early.
- Tom E. Curran notes the Dolphins know how one bad play can start an avalanche.
- Christopher Price says Julian Edelman has taken full advantage of the opportunity presented to him this year.
- Mark Farinella notes Andre Carter spoke to the media about the importance of keeping the pressure on Ryan Tannehill Sunday.
- Mark Daniels notes patience and hard work are paying off for DT Sealver Siliga.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat. Pats have been practicing in a heat-cranked Field House this week.
- Mike Reiss charts the positional groupings used by the Patriots' offense so far this season.
- Mike Reiss updates the Tedy Bruschi Defensive Index through Week 14. Patriots tied at 19th.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: The Broncos' loss last night puts the Patriots in the driver's seat for the No. 1 seed in the AFC; Andre Carter has embraced his new role with the Patriots on the field and helping the young guys on the sideline; Tom Brady is once again listed as probable (right shoulder), Nate Solder (concussion) returned to practice and Marquice Cole (shin) was removed from the injury report.
- Jim Lazar drinks the Kool Aid right along with Belichick and Brady, and makes his Week 15 picks. Patriots win 27-20.
NATIONAL NEWS
- James Walker & Mike Reiss (ESPN) Double coverage: Patriots at Dolphins. Walker picks Miami 23-21, Reiss picks New England 23-20.
- Ron Borges writes the absence of Gronkowski creates uncertainty for both Miami defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle and Josh McDaniels.
- Judy Battista (NFL.com) Bill Belichick's preparation, mentality key to Patriots' survival.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) What we learned: Flawed Broncos still AFC favorites. "Patriots are a more flawed team."
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) AFC playoff picture: How does Bolts' win affect race?
- Dan Graziano (ESPN) MVP watch. Tom Brady is 6th.
- Skip Bayless (ESPN) Snow joke: When weather adversely affects NFL competition, it's not good for the game.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) A quick look at the NFL's snow-removal rules.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Week 15 Game riffs. Patriots 23-21, game ending on last-second intentional grounding in the end zone by Tannehill.
- Russell Baxter (Cold Hard Football Facts) Matter of facts: Week 15 statistical onslaught.
- Don Banks (SI) Weekend pickoff: Week 15 picks. Patriots 24-20.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Week 15 predictions: Dolphins 26-24.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) PFT's Week 15 picks. Florio picks Dolphins 28-27, MDS picks Patriots 31-20.
- Mike Sando (ESPN) Inside edge: Patriots at Dolphins. (1 min. video) Miami wins.
- NFL Live (ESPN) Countdown Daily predictions: Schlereth & Bettis pick Patriots to win. (1.22 min. video)
VIEW FROM MIAMI
- Staff Report (Sun-Sentinel) Five crucial matchups between the Dolphins and Patriots.
- Adam H. Beasley (Miami Herald) New England Patriots lose key players but continue to win games.
- Andrew Abramson (Palm Beach Post) Most memorable Dolphins-Pats game? How about the work release parolee with the snow plow?
- Greg Cote (Miami Herald) Week 15 picks. Miami 27-23.