TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Browns Wednesday Injury Report.
- The New England Patriots announced that they have released TE D.J. Williams.
- Erik Scalavino tells us what happened Wednesday at Gillette: Hooman returns to practice, Cannon (right ankle), Spikes (left knee) and Dobson (foot) were absent.
- Press Conference transcripts: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
- Patriots Today - Belichick breaks down win over Houston. (6.19 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Develin shines post-TD. (2.19 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Gronk, Talib and much more. (3.16 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss reports Alfonzo Dennard is in Nebraska today for a court appearance, where he will request a sentencing delay until after the football season.
- Steve Silva notes Tom Brady addressed the team's slow starts and how it's important for the team to play '60 good minutes of football.
- Field Yates makes the case that the Patriots are a better team today than earlier in the season.
- Mike Whitmer posts some Wednesday locker-room highlights.
- Doug Kyed thinks Devin McCourty deserves to be ranked higher than 10th in Pro Bowl voting, and ten more Patriots thoughts.
- Christopher Price explains why Bill Belichick loves seeing Norv Turner on the opposing sideline.
- Mark Daniels notes Rob Gronkowski is prepared for a tough, physical matchup against the Browns.
- Jeff Howe thinks the Patriots' running back committee approach has served the team well.
- Field Yates notes WR Josh Gordon will be a big test for the defense.
- Tom E. Curran wonders if the pass-oriented Browns will test the Pats on the run.
- Karen Guregian points out how injuries have taken a harsh toll on the secondary.
- Field Yates sizes up the AFC playoff picture.
- ESPN Boston posts an updated version of Tedy Bruschi's defensive index.
- Mike Reiss breaks down the Patriots penalties through Week 13.
- Tom E. Curran thinks it's time to expand replay in the NFL.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Alfonzo Dennard's season is on the line today in a Nebraska courtroom; Dennard's lawyer hopes his compliance with his probation terms will be enough to sway the judge's opinion for their request for a continuance until after the NFL season; Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) was limited and Aaron Dobson's sprained foot will have to heal with rest, with no definitive timetable for return.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Lori Pilger (Journal Star) Former Husker Dennard asks judge to continue sentencing.
- Brian Billick (NFL.com) Tom Brady, Bill Belichick display value of QB-coach combo.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski give Patriots top offense.
- Sid Saraf (Fox Sports) Jerod Mayo has decided to launch the most obvious product.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Browns may not name QB until Sunday.
- Daren Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Stand-up comedian Bill Belichick gets a dig in at the Jets.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) NFL Coach of the Year rankings: Pete Carroll on top. Belichick 3rd.
- NFL Total Access (NFL.com) Kurt Warner's top five QBs for Week 13. (1.09 min. video) Brady no. 3.
- Don Banks (The MMQB) Buyer beware: This year's cautionary tales about overspending on talent.
- Jenny Vrentas (The MMQB) 2013: Year of the injury?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL officiating needs a complete overhaul.
VIEW FROM CLEVELAND
- Matt Florjancic (ClevelandBrowns.com) What to watch for against New England.
- Chris Fedor (Cleveland.com) Scouting report: Patriots offense hits its stride after early-season injuries.
- Vic Carucci (ClevelandBrowns.com) Pass-rush effort starts with attitude.
- Tom Reed (Cleveland.com) Statistically speaking, it's been more than 20 years since the Browns have defended the red zone so poorly.
- Tom Reed (Cleveland.com) Browns' DL Desmond Bryant done for the season with an irregular heartbeat.
- Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland.com) Browns' Jason Campbell and Brandon Weeden not cleared to practice yet, starter for Patriots named later in week.
- Matt Florjancic (ClevelandBrowns.com) Chudzinski: QB situation 'very fluid'.
- Staff Report (ClevelandBrowns.com) Browns Daily Wrap: Still quarterback-less.