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TEAM TALK
- Post Game Notes - Patriots vs. Chargers: Records set, milestones reached, trends continued.
- Andy Hart recaps New England's hard-fought win over the Chargers.
- Erik Scalavino posts his observations from the press box at Qualcomm Stadium: It was a game that was low on scoring but high on energy and momentum swings.
- Paul Perillo felt a playoff atmosphere in last night's game.
- Post Game Pressers - Bill Belichick (5.11 min. video) and Tom Brady (2.02 min. video)
- Post Game Quotes - Patriots and Chargers.
- Patriots Today - Breaking down the game in San Diego. (1.26 min. video)
- Post Game Locker Room - Player reaction to the win in San Diego. (3.30 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss gives us his initial reaction to the Patriots' 23-14 win over the Chargers and what it means.
- Jeff Howe recaps how the offense turned on the jets after starting off slow in San Diego.
- Mark Farinella found the first half of the game to be frustrating, where the offense didn't seem to know what they were trying to do.
- Karen Guregian reports the defense came to play last night, with Jamie Collins leading the charge.
- Mike Reiss focuses on how the Patriots' short-handed defense delivers after week of bonding in San Diego.
- Mike Petraglia lauds the defense and special teams for bailing out Josh McDaniels.
- Ron Borges states that the win is all that matters last night, not how long it took for the Patriots to remember who they are.
- Christopher Price notes that with the six-game gauntlet complete, the Pats take another step toward the title.
- Christopher Price tells us what we learned last night: Pats' special teams are among the best in the game.
- Jeremy Gottlieb gives us five takeaways from last night's win: 1. Patriots defense is built to last.
- Mike Reiss passes along some soundbites from the locker room: Brandon Browner supports instant replay on big hits.
- Scott Lauber lets Brandon Browner off the hook for that questionable flag.
- The AP reports Rob Gronkowski is the first tight end in NFL history with four seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions.
- Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL.
- Mike Reiss offers a few additional thoughts on the Sealver Siliga activation: Time to ease Siliga back into the mix.
- Mike Reiss looks at the offensive snaps by position and analyzes what they mean.
- Mike Reiss looks at the defensive snaps by position and tells us what they mean: Jamie Collins shines.
- Tom E. Curran comes clean with his Patriots-Chargers preview-review.
- Adam Kurkjian gives us his Best & Worst from San Diego.
- Mike Reiss picks his Ups and Downs for the Patriots.
- Erik Frenz posts his Patriots stock report with Jamie Collins riding high.
- Lee Schechter issues his Patriots Report Card: A's for the 'D'
- Steve Silva gives us a glimpse of Pats fans letting loose at the Pats-Chargers tailgate. (2.49 min. video)
- Eric Wilbur wonders if Josh McDaniels is sending teams a message by trying to get cute with the Patriots.
- Jeff Howe Patritots Notebook: Brandon Bolden found a tell in Mike Windt’s tendencies while studying the Chargers, resulting in his momentum-turning blocked punt; Julian Edelman led the Pats with 8 receptions, 141 yds, 1 TD to ice the win; Darrelle Revis almost exclusively covered Keenan Allen, just about eliminating him from the game; Dont'a Hightower missed his first game (shoulder) but remained an asset on the sideline.
NATIONAL NEWS
- NFL Game Center - New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers. Recap, stats, analysis and highlights.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Patriots can cruise to top seed after beating Chargers.
- Staff Report (ESPN Stats & Information) Top stats to know: Patriots 23, Chargers 14.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Sunday Night wrap-up: Pats take advantage of Mike McCoy.
- Chris Burke (SI) Defense leads Patriots over Chargers as New England stays atop AFC.
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Despite win, Patriots offense must play better to meet playoff expectations.
- Josh Katzowitz (CBS Sports) Patriots-Chargers: 10 things to know from New England's 23-14 win.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Julian Edelman breaks out in fourth quarter for Patriots.
- Michael Silver (NFL.com) Darrelle Revis proving valuable to Patriots' success.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Can J.J. be MVP?
- Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) Monday Morning Hangover: Teams need more than playoff miracles.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB Extra: Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, and a Blown Call [Browner]. (2.24 min. video)
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Chargers fear Mike Scifres broke his clavicle.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) Forty-three things you need to know from Week 14.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Grades Week 14. Patriots earn a B.
- Ben Eagle (SI) NFL Playoff Picture through Week 14.
- Robert Mays (Grantland) The lies NFL playoff contenders tell themselves.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Eight things we learned in Week 14's early games.
- Don Banks (SI) Week 14 Snap judgments.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL morning after: It’s time for Johnny Football.
- Gary Myers (NY Daily News) Top 50 NFL players of all time. No. 7 Tom Brady.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) The NFL Three-Quarters Award Winners.
VIEW FROM SAN DIEGO
- Tom Krasovic (Union-Tribune) Beating Chargers, Pats seem AFC's best.
- Ricky Henne (Chargers.com) Chargers battle but fall 23-14.
- Michael Gehlken (Union-Tribune) Chargers offense sputters in loss to Pats.
- Ricky Henne (Chargers.com) Offense sputters in second half.
- Kevin Acee (Union-Tribune) No defense for Chargers' wasted effort.
- Hayley Elwood (Chargers.com) Bolts defense kept it close.
- Matt Calkins (Union-Tribune) What was Mike McCoy thinking?