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TEAM TALK
- Patriots win over Miami is second highest rated 1pm game ever in Boston.
- Erik Scalavino breaks down the Pats-Fins film from Sunday's win and shares his observations.
- John Rooke highlights his Nitpicks and Nitwits from Sunday: Two different halves set apart by one big, bold play.
- Briana Palma knows the Pats are already onto the Jets, but they did take some time - and some pics - enjoying Sunday's milestone.
- Conference Call Transcript - Bill Belichick.
- Patriots Today - Exclusive: Locker room sound after win over Miami. (2.01 min. video)
- WEEI Patriots Monday - Tom Brady (17.40 min.) - James Develin (7.26 min.) - Chandler Jones (13.03 min.) - Bill Belichick (18.27 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe gives us five takeaways from Sunday's win: Offensive urgency needed in the first half.
- Adam Kaufman feels the playoff-bound Patriots can win it all despite its offensive shortcomings.
- Jeff Howe details how for the past five games, the defense has strengthened their hold on opposing offenses with the sure power of a vice grip.
- Jeff Howe reports Kyle Arrington's hamstring injury is not serious, according to a source.
- Michael Whitmer spotlights the Patriots special teams that played a big role in the win over the Dolphins.
- Dam Galanis reports Matthew Slater is one of eight finalists for NFL's Sportsmanship Award.
- Lee Schechter notes Bill Belichick says the field goal block was 'well-executed across the board'.
- Christopher Price presents a snapshot of the AFC playoff picture: Patriots in control.
- Lee Schechter serves up some leftover soundbites from Bill Belichick's Monday conference call: Bad coaching at end of first half.
- Tom E. Curran hears from three players how the team's 2nd-half turnaround was simple - they did their jobs better.
- Tom E. Curran reveals Julian Edelman keeps his stash of division-champion gear in his closet.
- Eric Wilbur reminds us of when the losses of Mayo and Ridley were a cause for concern, and says the Patriots haven't missed a beat without them.
- Mike Reiss shares a few quick thoughts on the NFL's MVP debate.
- Tedy Bruschi posts the transcript of his weekly day-after Patriots online chat.
- Christopher Price tracks the opportunities in the passing game: Edelman on top.
- Christopher Price tells us which defenders have done the best job of getting after the quarterback so far: Ninko leads in sacks, hits & hurries.
- Mike Reiss re-watches the game and offers his observations: First quarter - Second quarter - Third quarter - Fourth quarter.
- Ron Borges issues his Week 15 Report Card: Grades not half bad.
- Jeremy Gottlieb issues his Week 15 Report Card: Overall grade a B+.
- Steve Buckley warns Pats fans not to take the Jets lightly.
- Chris Mason Patriots Notebook: Broncos DL Terrance Knighton guaranteed a win over New England and a Denver Super Bowl win; Bill Belichick had no problem with Brady not sliding after his 17-yard run; Belichick took responsibility for the series of plays at the end of the half, calling it 'bad coaching'.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots drew inspiration from Dolphins’ words after Week One.
- Countdowns (NFL.com) Tom Brady's top 5 runs. (1.35 min. video)
- Name the Play (NFL.com) Vote: Blocked field goal-turned-TD for Patriots.
- Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) Monday Morning Hangover: Hot teams and baby animals.
- Chris Burke & Doug Farrar (SI) Week 15 Superlatives.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) Forty-three things you need to know from Week 15.
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) The Schein nine: Aaron Rodgers flummoxed, Johnny Manziel inept in wild week.
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) Seven plays that explain Week 15: Tom Brady busts a move.
- Peter King (The MMQB) The Week 15 Mailbag.
- Mark Kiszla (Denver Post) Terrance Knighton guarantees a Broncos Super Bowl victory.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Momentum builds for replay review of hits on defenseless players.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Erroneous call against 49ers illustrates need for better replay rules.