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TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino breaks down the film of New England's Week 12 win over Detroit: Revis shows why he's the best corner in football.
- Paul Perillo tells us which team won their matchups Sunday: Brandon Browner's ability to lock up with Detroit's Calvin Johnson was huge.
- John Rooke selects his Nitpicks & Nitwits from Sunday.
- Infographic: Breaking down Patriots the win over the Lions.
- Briana Palma reports some lucky fans get the new Patriots Lunar Force 1 sneakers and a surprise from Robert Kraft.
- Conference Call Transcript - Bill Belichick.
- Press Pass - Monday's locker room chatter. (2.53 min. video)
- Patriots Today - EXCLUSIVE: Inside the locker room after the win. (1.29 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Player spotlight: Revis Island. (2.06 min. video)
- WEEI Patriots Monday - Bill Belichick (4.32 min. video) - Vince Wilfork (4.20 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Chris Mason emphasizes how the Red zone has been red-hot for the Patriots, who are leading the NFL in points scored.
- Jackie MacMullan writes that the Patriots have morphed into the NFL's most adept chameleons, showing they can win in a variety of ways.
- Mike Reiss helps us get to know the Green Bay Packers and which players to watch for on both sides of the ball.
- Christopher Price tells us five things we have to know about the Packers: Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson have a Tom Brady/Wes Welker thing going on.
- Jeff Howe gives us five takeaways from Patriots-Lions: 1. Chameleonic tendencies.
- Jeff Howe lauds Josh McDaniels and Tom Brady for getting the Lions in trouble early.
- Christopher Price posts a history of Bill Belichick's best post-game rip jobs.
- Mike Reiss notes Bill Belichick tweaks Dominic Raiola when asked about the Detroit center's "uncalled for" block.
- Steve Silva looks at just how often do the Patriots get caught in a trap game.
- Mike Reiss re-watches the game and offers some thoughts: First quarter - Second quarter - Third quarter - Fourth quarter.
- Mike Reiss looks at the offensive snaps by position and analyzes what they mean: Tim Wright gets a season high 61.
- Christopher Price tracks the opportunities in the passing game through Week 12.
- Mike Reiss analyzes the snaps played by defenders Sunday: Alan Branch rises, and Akeem Ayers continues to shine.
- Christopher Price tells us which defenders have done the best job of getting after the QB so far: That "tough Croatian kid" Ninkovich leads all categories.
- Tim Benz questions whether Bill Belichick really sent a message by benching Jonas Gray.
- Ron Borges issues his Week 12 Report Card: The Patriots ran a well-conceived plan to near perfection, both offensively and defensively.
- Jeremy Gottlieb issues his Week 12 Report Card: Lions the latest leader-turned-loser.
- Jeremy Gottlieb compiles his list of Football Turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving. /Yes, Chris Simms, you're on it.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Belichick and the Patriots lambasted Lions center Dominic Raiola for his dirty play directed at Zach Moore; Moore was proud of the way he kept his own composure; Rob Ninkovich played all 210 snaps in the last three games; BB called him "a tough Croation kid"; Dominique Easley was seen in the locker room walking without a limp; Cameron Fleming still had a walking boot on his injured left ankle.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Reiss and Rob Demovsky (ESPN) Double coverage: Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers.
- Staff Report (ESPN Stats & Information) Patriots/Packers matchups to know (QB/special teams).
- Kiernan Hogan (Pro Football Focus) ReFo: Lions @ Patriots, Week 12.
- Greg Bishop (SI) Patriots utilize trademark adaptation, versatility to steamroll Lions.
- Tedy Brushi (ESPN) Bruschi on Tap: Can the New England Patriots keep their edge?
- First Take (ESPN) Will Pats lose another game this season? Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate. (3.59 min.video)
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady: We’re so far from the Super Bowl.
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) The Schein Nine: 3) The Patriots will host the Broncos on Championship Sunday.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Bill Belichick twists the knife on Dominic Raiola for cut block.
- Robert Mays (Grantland) NFL Week 12 Winners and Losers: New England’s chameleons; More.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) Week 12 wrap-up.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Monday Musings, Week 12.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Week 12, Last call: Sorting out AFC race.
- Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) Week 12: Six from Sunday.
- Vincent Verhei (Football Outsiders) Week 12 Quick reads.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Week 12 Observations.
- Peter King (The MMQB) The Week 12 Mailbag.
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) AFC playoff picture: Ravens can chart their own path.
- Chris Burke (SI) Sour Rankings: Clemons' hat-tipping play, Moore's foolish sack celebration.
- Bill Simmons (Grantland) Welcome to the Week 12 Thunderdome: The LeBronk Mount Rushmore.
- Will Leitch (Sports on Earth) Fan's guide to surviving Thanksgiving.