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TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Dolphins Thursday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino shares his notes and locker room chatter from Thursday at Gillette: Division title not the focus, players insist.
- Andy Hart reports the Patriots signed Marcus Cannon to a 2-year extension.
- Briana Palma asks the players to share the gifts they were most excited about as kids.
- Press Conference Transcript - Matt Patricia.
- Patriots Today - Opponent preview: Meet the Dolphins. (2.28 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Belichick breaks down the win over San Diego. (6.04 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Throwback Thursday: Holiday gift shopping with Rob Gronkowski. (4.09 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Kevin Duffy tells us what has changed since the Patriots last played the Dolphins in Week 1.
- Doug Kyed gives us five reason why the Patriots shouldn't lose to the Dophins again.
- Ron Borges points out that the Fish have a way of freezing up in the month of December.
- Christopher Price focuses on how the Dolphins have been able to (mostly) contain Rob Gronkowski over the years.
- Mike Reiss analyzes the Marcus Cannon extension: After strong 2013, play has dipped.
- Mike Reiss notes Michael Hoomanawanui was recognized as one of the team's practice players of the week for his role as Antonio Gates.
- Jeff Howe notes the Patriots might have just unveiled a defensive personnel package that could breed more success in their playoff march.
- Kevin Duffy looks at what happens to Akeem Ayers when Chandler Jones returns.
- Jeff Howe reports that the Patriots are considering placing Dominique Easley on IR as a means to get him in a healthier position for 2015.
- Mike Reiss posts some soundbites from Darrelle Revis, where he jokes about his 'year-long struggles' with the team.
- The AP reports the three defensive players added midseason are all fitting in nicely with the defense.
- Mike Reiss highlights Bill Belichick's breakdown of a few big-effort plays following a victory over the Chargers.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Bill Belichick made use of Rob Gronkowski's ESPN photo shoot, complete with kittens, during morning meetings; Gronk kept his comments 'on to Miami' but his teammates appreciated the slide show; Ryan Tannehill (47 carries for 295 yards) is another mobile QB for the Pats D to defend; Darrelle Revis has been on fire in the last six games.
- The Herald makes its Week 15 picks. Pats 30-20.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Greg Bishop (SI Magazine) Given the way he prepares, Tom Brady won't be slowing down anytime soon.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady now aims to play "forever".
- Sally Jenkins and Rick Maese (Washington Post) NFLPA grievance: New England Patriots doctor put team ahead of patient.
- Bryan Rose (Fansided) Bill Belichick trolls Rob Gronkowski over kitten photo.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) The NFL’s most penalized players in 2014.
- Adam Dobrowolski (Cold Hard Football Facts) Quality Stats Six Pack: Four true Super Bowl contenders.
- Kevin Seifert (ESPN) Inside Slant: NFL 'Next Gen Stats' opens new doors.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Path to playoff success is on ground; Mailbag.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) Week 15 NFL picks. All 5 pick Pats to win.
- Brian Burke (Sports on Earth) Man vs. Machine: Week 15 picks. Will Leitch: Patriots 44-24, Machine: Patriots 20-17.
VIEW FROM MIAMI
- Alain Poupart (MiamiDolphins.com) Dolphins look to repeat second half performance against Pats.
- Andy Cohen (MiamiDolphins.com) Dolphins need their best against Pats.
- Hal Habib (Palm Beach Post) ‘Am I done?’ No, New England’s Rob Gronkowski roars back.
- Adam H. Beasley (Miami Herald) Dolphins have been ‘half’ bad – and that’s not good vs. Patriots.
- Alain Poupart (MiamiDolphins.com) Pouncey felt good to be back at home.
- Dave Tepps (Palm Beach Post) Staff predictions for Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots. All five pick Pats over Fins.
- Report (Sun-Sentinel) Staff predictions: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots. Five of six pick Pats.