New England Patriots Links 1/05/15 - AFC Divisional Round: Here Come the Ravens

TEAM TALK

• Andy Hart reports the Patriots will host the Ravens at Gillette Stadium Saturday evening in the AFC Divisional Playoffs.
• Mike Hacku looks back at how the Patriots earned the top seed in the AFC: Weeks 1-4.
• Briana Palma posts a photo shared by Gisele Bundchen of Tom Brady making pancakes with his kids.
• All Access - "Best of" Belestrator with Bill Belichick and Scott Zolak. (4.54 min. video)
• All Access - Matthew Slater (3.23 min. video) and Chandler Jones (4.44 min. video)
• Coffee with the coach - Scott Zolak talks with Bill Belichick about the regular season, the Bye week, and the postseason. (3.19 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Jeff Howe tells us to get ready for the Ravens.
• Mike Reiss helps us get to know the Baltimore Ravens.
• Tom E. Curran offers three sensible points to counter the nonsensical raving of those ascared of the Ravens.
• Christopher Price tells us five things we have to know about the Ravens: They have struggled to stop the pass.
• Karen Guregian writes an entire column reiterating how the 'faith and guts' Ravens have no fear of the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
• Lee Schechter notes Tom Brady says the past is not a big factor against the Ravens and this season's teams each have their own identity.
• Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL: Ravens were the toughest possible matchup for the Patriots in the divisional round.
• Christopher Price gives us his initial reaction to the Patriots facing the Ravens this Saturday.
• Mike Reiss gives us three things to know about Pats vs. Ravens in the divisional round.
• Christopher Price previews potential playoff opponents: Broncos - Ravens - Colts.
• Jeff Howe notes Steve Smith is ready for a matchup with Darrelle Revis.
• Tim Benz gets Terrell Suggs first comments on the Patriots matchup: "Everybody knows the storylines."
• Michael Gee finds that the further you're away from the Patriots, the better they look.
• Jeff Howe suggests Tom Brady and the Patriots need to have a plan in place by the weekend to counteract a terrorizing Baltimore pass rush.
• Mike Lowe feels that Baltimore's proven ability to win in the playoffs at Gillette Stadium makes the Ravens a dangerous opponent.
• Jim Donaldson thinks the Pats are too good not to make the most of this opportunity.
• Mark Daniels notes the 2014 Patriots seem better equipped to accept the Ravens' challenge.
• Eric Wilbur notes the Ravens vs. Patriots matchup brings hate to the 2014 playoffs.
• Mike Lowe comes right out and says it: No Super Bowl title equals failure for New England.
• Adam Kurkjian focuses on Tim Wright, who's finding a niche in this offense.
• Adam Kurkjian says Danny Amendola has a chance to redefine his legacy with the Patriots, and all it takes is one snap.
• Jeff Howe reports Jamie Collins has emerged as a leader on defense.
• The AP reports Vince Wilfork is eager to get back in the postseason swing for the Patriots.
• Kevin Duffy hears from Brandon Browner on how he bounces back from negative plays.
• Mike Reiss breaks down the total 2014 defensive snaps by position and analyzes what they mean: Wilfork is in position to cash in on almost all of his incentives.
• Mike Reiss highlights the rise of the Patriots' sub defense.
• Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat.
• Jeff Howe tells us Rob Gronkowski sweeps up unanimous All-Pro honors, and Darrelle Revis gets recognized too.
• Ryan Hannable passes along a report that Josh McDaniels is wanted in Atlanta by GM Thomas Dimitroff.
• Jackie MacMullan talks with Logan Mankins who admits last year was tough for him away from the Pats.
• Karen Guregian reveals the signature moments that changed the outlook of the Patriots season.
• Ryan Hannable picks his top ten moments from the Pats' regular season.
• Steve Silva takes a look at 15 of the most beloved Patriots teams going back to 1974.
• The Herald Staff looks at the Patriots' playoff history since the league's seeding system began in 1975.
• The Herald Staff posts the history of the Pats-Ravens rivalry since 2009.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) PFT’s comeback player of the year: Rob Gronkowski.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Ravens have New England’s number in the postseason.
• Don Banks (SI) Impressive win in Pittsburgh has Ravens peaking at a familiar time.
• Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Ravens open as underdogs of a touchdown or more vs. Patriots.
• Aaron Nagler and Andrew Perloff (SI) Top seeds poised for disappointment: Patriots most in line for an upset. (2 min. video)
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) John Harbaugh: Joe Flacco is the best quarterback in football.
• Jason B. Hirschhorn (Sports on Earth) The Ravens were built to outlast.
• Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: NFL drama unfolds in Dallas [and Los Angeles].
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL morning after: The NFL has a problem.
• Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Josh McDaniels could be key to Falcons' front office stability.
• Adam Dobrowolski (Cold Hard Football Facts) Quality Stats Six Pack: AFC playoff team precedence.
• Gregg Rosentlhal (NFL.com) Divisional Round previews.
• Jeffri Chadiha (ESPN) AFC divisional Q&A: Rivals aligned.
• Chris Wesseling and Conor Orr (NFL.com) Momentum overrated: 13 takeaways from Saturday.
• Around the NFL (NFL.com) Coaching visits tracker.