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TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Redskins Thursday Injury Report.
- Paul Perillo scouts the matchups: Patriots a tough matchup for any running back.
- Briana Palma gives us 7 reasons Tom Brady should be the next James Bond.
- Patriots Today - Opponent Preview: Washington Redskins. (2.45 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Rob Gronkowski (5.05 min. video) and LeGarrette Blount (4.16 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Michael Hurley tells us what to watch for Sunday: Kirk Cousins is coming off the greatest week of his professional life.
- Tom E. Curran notes the Redskins know they'll have their hands full against the Patriots.
- Christopher Price breaks down the Patriots offense after seven games.
- Jim McBride talks Bill Belichick's coin-flip strategy.
- Christopher Price mentions the Patriots receivers refining their catching technique, with lessons learned from Randy Moss and Darrelle Revis.
- Ben Volin has a really interesting column on Nick Caserio, the Patriots' crucial link between football and business.
- Mike Reiss lists some milestones within reach for Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski this Sunday.
- Tom Layman notes Rob Gronkowski enjoyed reliving some high school basketball moments after Jay Gruden compared him to LeBron James and Steph Curry.
- Ron Borges talks up Stephen Gostkowski as a special part of the Patriots' success. He's a perfect 17-for-17 in FGs and 28-for-28 in extra points.
- Dan Shaugnessy believes that the No. 1 reason the Patriots win every week is ball security.
- Jeff Howe focuses on Patrick Chung, how he drew the high-profile assignment to cover T.Y. Hilton, and how Chung is still working to make the team each week.
- Mark Daniels credits the Patriots weak schedule and a strong pass rush for the Patriots secondary holding its own.
- Rich Garven notes Justin Coleman is the latest undrafted rookie to earn respect in the secondary.
- Rich Garven reports that for Kirk Cousins, the Patriots matchup represents a challenge and an opportunity.
- Mike Reiss highlights the considerable time Rob Gronkowski gives to charitable causes.
- Kevin Duffy sees a good chance that both the Broncos and the Patriots are undefeated entering their Week 12 showdown.
- Doug Kyed Patriots Mailbag: Difficult cuts coming when reserve players return.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: No. 1 on Dion Lewis' list once he gets the ball isn't 'Break opponent's ankles', it's 'Maintain possession'; Players were asked about "trap month" yesterday, but no one admitted to looking ahead to the Broncos; Duron Harmon missed his first practice in three years for the birth of his son; Jabaal Sheard was seen in the locker room without any protection on his ankle or any limp.
- Professor John Leonard posted the links to his slide presentation, that he used in Michael McCann's Deflategate class at the University of New Hampshire. /Worth a look - especially slide #140, which has his conclusion.
- Jim Lazar states no one loves a winner except if its your winner, and makes his Week 9 picks. Pats over 'Skins 41-13.
- Nick O'Malley posts the MassLive Week 9 Picks. All 5 pick the Pats to win.
- BeatGraphs (PatsPulpit) Patriots fumbling even less than before. /Worth a read.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Nate Scott (USA Today) The Patriots don't have a 'system' and NFL teams can't defend it.
- Harrison Chase (Harvard Sports Analysis) No, CBS Sports, the Patriots have not found an edge on coin flips.
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Five key Patriots heading into Redskins matchup.
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Why Tom Brady is the NFL midseason MVP.
- NFL Films (NFL.com) NFL Films Presents: Frank and Julian Edelman. (5.43 min. video)
- Don Banks (SI) 2015 Midseason Report: Storylines that have shaped this NFL season.
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) Blanket Coverage: A not-quite-complete midseason All-Pro team
- Dave Archibald (Inside the Pylon) They pay these guys how much? Offensive line and Running back investments.
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Patriots Week 9 Stock Report.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) NFL coaching grades: Who's getting top marks at midseason? Bill Belichick: A+.
- Will Leitch (Sports on Earth) October's 10 dumbest sports stories.
- Rocky Boiman (Football by Football) 4 Things to Know for NFL Week 9.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL Week 9 Game Rankings.
- Rufus Peabody and Will Leitch (Sports on Earth) Man vs. Machine: Week 9 picks. Man: Patriots win 35-10. Machine: Patriots win 33-18.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) PFT’s Week Nine picks. Florio picks Pats 42-10; MDS picks Pats 38-17.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) NFL Week 9 game picks. Pats 44-17.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Week 9 NFL picks. All 7 pick Pats.
VIEW FROM D.C.
- Dan Steinberg (Washington Post) A modest proposal: The Redskins should ignore the Patriots, and prepare for the Saints.
- JP Finlay (CSN MidAtlatntic) 3 gambling trends point to Redskins giving Patriots tough game.
- Master Tesfatsion (Washington Post) Jordan Reed, like Rob Gronkowski, proving tight ends can lead the way.
- Jake Kring-Schreifels (Redskins.com) Redskins defense stressing communication and fundamentals to slow Gronkowski.
- Video (CSN MidAtlantic) Redskins DL Jason Hatcher on what the Redskins need to do to stop the Patriots. (1.06 min. video)
- Mike Jones (Washington Post) Redskins-Patriots: Key matchups to follow in Sunday’s game.
- Rich Tandler (RealRedskins.com) Need to Know: Bye week has not been an advantage for the Redskins.
- Stephen Czarda (Redskins.com) Redskins respect Tom Brady, but want to challenge him.
- Rich Tandler (RealRedskins.com) Need to Know: Redskins vs. Patriots a big opportunity for Cousins.
- Rich Tandler (RealRedskins.com) Need to Know: Redskins’ Cousins looks for balance between fire and ice.