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TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Patriots vs. Chargers - Broadcast info, series history, team connections and more.
- Patriots-Chargers - Wednesday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino shares some news and notes from practice in San Diego: Players seemed anxious to get back to work.
- The Patriots signed DB Justin Green, LB Deontae Skinner and DB Daxton Swanson, to the practice squad.
- Press Conference Transcripts: Bill Belichick, Michael Hoomanawanui and Chris Jones.
- From the NFL - Greg Cosell joins "NFL AM" to break down the Sunday night Patriots vs. Chargers matchup. (3.13 min. video)
- From the NFL - Top 10 Big Guys: No. 4 Vince Wilfork. (3.52 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Christopher Price passes along one NFL scout's take on Pats-Chargers: Stopping fiery Philip Rivers key to Pats win.
- Christopher Price notes referee Bill Leavy will officiate Sunday's game.
- Mike Reiss reports Julian Edelman is dealing with an upper thigh injury.
- Jeff Howe talks about how Darrelle Revis learned to channel his emotions during games.
- Christopher Price focuses on the Patriots' defense posting improved numbers when backed against the goal line.
- Karen Guregian points out that since the Broncos game, the defense has been allowing opponents to get some big chunk plays.
- Karen Guregian notes Chargers TE Antonio Gates still commands attention.
- Phil Perry gleans five things we learned from the Patriots coordinators: Patricia will pick McDaniels' brain to better understand McCoy's offense.
- Mike Petraglia notes Bill Belichick gets emotional making a Hall of Fame pitch for Junior Seau.
- Mike Reiss gives us his weekly stat check to see how the Patriots compare with the Chargers and the rest of the NFL.
- Mike Reiss catches us up with former Patriots to see how they're doing with their new teams: AFC and NFC.
- ESPN Boston posts an ad featuring Tom Brady as "Gary the telemarketer". (30 second clip) /Pretty funny.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Aaron Dobson suffered a serious hamstring injury Sunday and could be put on IR; Julian Edelman is dealing with a thigh injury from landing on a yardage marker in Week 11, and has been practicing on a limited basis; Chandler Jones is actively participating in agility drills; Sealver Siliga also practiced for the second tie since Friday; It's been raining for the past two days in San Diego - a rarity.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Lindsay H. Jones (USA Today) Patriots relocate to Southern California for the week.
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Will Patriots penalties pose a threat to Super Bowl aspirations?
- Gary Mihoces (USA Today) NFL defensive players see more yellow flags.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) QB Index: Ranking the starters 1-32. Tom Brady No. 2.
- Staff Report (NFL.com) Mind-blowing stats for Week 14. Tom Brady and Philip Rivers own 1st and 2nd best December QB win %.
- Brian Billick (NFL.com) Toxic differential: Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos pacing NFL.
- Peter King (The MMQB) The finest four: Four teams that have separated from the field. (3.25 min. video)
- Travis Durkee (Sporting News) Patriots vs. Packers: Highest-rated game in three years.
- Bruce Feldman (Fox Sports) Source: Florida nearing deal with CSU's Jim McElwain as new coach. /Not Josh McDaniels.
VIEW FROM SAN DIEGO
- Michael Gehlken (Union-Tribune) Patriots scrap plan, move out of UCSD.
- Michael Gehlken (Union-Tribune) Chargers, Patriots to play on new field.
- RIcky Henne (Chargers.com) Rivers and Brady top the charts.
- Tom Krasovic (Union-Tribune) Scouting the New England Patriots.
- Ricky Henne (Chargers.com) Scouting Report: Chargers vs. Patriots.
- Tom Krasovic (Union-Tribune) Chargers O shares Patriots influence.
- Nick Canepa (Union-Tribune) Playoff atmosphere -- Chargers get it.
- Michael Gehlken (Union-Tribune) Ryan Mathews honors Danny Woodhead.
- Behind the Bolt (Chargers.com) National perspective on Bolts vs. Pats. (10.07 min. video)