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TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino re-watches Patriots-Bears and breaks down the film: With no Chandler Jones it wasn't surprising to see the D come out with a "Big Nickel" sub package.
- Paul Perillo tells us who won the matchups Sunday: Pats had the edge except when the Bears ran the ball.
- Infographic: Breaking down the win over Chicago.
- Briana Palma reports Jerry and Amy Pajotte got the royal treatment from the Patriots at Sunday's game, just two days after they tied the knot.
- Conference Call Transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Press Pass: Players move on to Denver. (2.13 min. video)
- Press Pass: Tim Wright - Zach Moore - Jonas Gray.
- Patriots Today - Inside the locker room with Patriots post win. (1.23 min. video)
- From the NFL - Week 8 Report Card: New England Patriots. (3.18 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss helps us get to know the Denver Broncos, and which players to watch for on both sides of the ball.
- Jeff Howe writes this interruption in Peyton Manning’s annual midseason coronation is brought to you by Tom Brady’s 50-spot against the Bears.
- Brian MacPherson notes that with the offense clicking, optimism is soaring.
- Jeff Howe looks at the stats to compare Tom Brady's weapons with Peyton Manning's.
- Chad Finn notes Brady may not have the weaponry to match what Manning will bring with him to Foxborough, but he's got enough.
- Erik Frenz points out Brandon LaFell's breakout campaign proves free agents can indeed sync up with Tom Brady.
- Adam Kurkjian notes the O-line will try to prevent any DeMarcus Ware highlight-reel sacks to add to his collection.
- Tom E. Curran says the Pats and Broncos are hitting a crescendo heading into Sunday's showdown.
- Bill Speros breaks down the Brady vs. Manning debate for fans: It's Our guy vs. Their guy, and Our guy is better no matter what.
- Steve Silva reports the Patriots will open as home underdogs to the Broncos.
- Christopher Price highlights Aqib Talib on Sunday's matchup: "You always get your money's worth" with Brady-Manning.
- Steve Silva notes Tom Brady has his sights set on the Broncos.
- Jeff Howe gives us his five takeaways from Pats-Bears: Revis gets a shutout.
- Mike Reiss re-watches the game film and shares his thoughts from Sunday's win: First quarter - Second quarter - Second half.
- Lee Schechter posts some quick hits from Belichick’s Monday morning conference call: Praise for how hard Brandon Browner works.
- WEEI Patriots Monday: Tom Brady - Julian Edelman - Tim Wright - Bill Belichick - Tim Hasselbeck.
- Ron Borges issues his Week 8 Patriots Report Card: Patriots are primed and ready for this week's mid-term exam.
- Boston.com posts five images to shut up the media naysayers against Tom Brady.
- Mike Reiss notes the Patriots have acquired a player via trade in four of the last five years.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Belichick cautioned any excitement over the possibility of a late deal near today's 4 pm trade deadline; Aqib Talib had great memories of his time in New England; Tim Wright's last two TDs have been 1-yard receptions out of goal-line formations.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Kiernan Hogan (Pro Football Focus) ReFo: Bears @ Patriots, Week 8.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick downplays possibility of deadline deal.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady wouldn’t trade his pass-catchers for Peyton Manning’s.
- Peter King (The MMQB) The Week 8 Mailbag. King would take Brady over Manning.
- Vincent Verhei (Football Outsiders) Week 8 quick reads: Tom Brady picked a very bad day to have a very good day.
- Jim Basquil and Eric Allen (ESPN) Manning vs. Brady. (4.52 min. video)
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Rob Gronkowski: I like scoring touchdowns.
- Jason Gay (Wall St. Journal) The halfway point of a crazy NFL year.
- Judy Battista (NFL.com) NFL midseason check-in: Tom Brady stands tall; Jets look small.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Martellus Bennett: Defensive ends are flopping for holding flags. /PFT defends the Patriots on this one.
- Chris Burke (SI) Week 8 Sour Rankings: Watkins' unfortunate celebration, Maclin's massive wipeout.
- Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Andrew Luck isn't great.