TEAM TALK
- Post Game Notes: Patriots vs. Texans - Records set, milestones reached, trends continued. Bill Belichick ties Don Shula for the most 11-win seasons by a head coach.
- Paul Perillo shares his random thoughts from last night's win: Gronk's return helps get teh Pats back on track.
- Erik Scalavino posts his observations from the press box at Gillette Stadium: J.J. Watt? Moe like J.J. Who?
- Andy Hart Stock Watch: Rob Gronkowski's return boosts Patriots to victory.
- Post Game Pressers: Bill Belichick (7.33 min. video) and Tom Brady (2.29 min. video).
- Patriots Today - Week 14 recap: Patriots 27, Texans 6. (3.17 min. video)
- Press Pass: Patriots on win in Houston. (2.25 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian focuses on how much of an impact Rob Gronkowski has on the Patriots offense.
- Jim Donaldson notes that while Gronkowski is not indestructible, he's certainly indispensable.
- Mike Reiss explains why Rob Gronkowski couldn't stop smiling after the game.
- Mark Daniels recaps how the defense delivered in last night's 27-6 win in Houston, even though the hits kept on coming.
- Doug Kyed recaps how the Patriots rode their defense to reclaim the No. one seed and clinch a playoff berth.
- Tom E. Curran writes that exactly 14 days after he wrote him and the Patriots off, Rob Gronkowski was back and demonstrating just what an edge they have over the rest of the AFC.
- Mike Reiss credits the return of Rob Gronkowski and an aggressive defense for sparking the Patriots victory.
- Christopher Price talks about how the return of Rob Gronkowski helps change the look of the AFC playoff chase.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Monday observations, Patriots defense smothers Texans in blowout.
- Joseph Andrews reports Logan Ryan had an impressive game defending DeAndre Hopkins.
- Mark Daniels reports that before shutting down DeAndre Hopkins, Logan Ryan watched every route he ran.
- Doug Kyed notes Leonard Johnson thanks the Patriots for preparing him for his exceptional debut.
- Jim Donaldson notes Jabaal Sheard and Akiem Hicks led the sack parade against the Texans.
- Mark Daniels reports Leonard Johnson was grateful to be back dancing and playing football.
- Jeff Howe reports the Patriots never panicked after losing two games in a row and being decimated by injuries. Now, it’s obvious why.
- Ben Volin presents his notes from last night and recounts how the Patriots were able to neutralize DeAndre Hopkins and J.J. Watt.
- Jeff Kane (ESPNNH) Patriots get back to winning ways, defeat Texans 27-6.
- Ron Borges reports that the bruised Patriots are right back atop the conference ladder, as if the last two disastrous weekends never happened.
- Eric Wilbur says that after six days of feigned fret, New England is back on top in the AFC, driving the home-field advantage bus.
- Erik Frenz gives us five takeaways from Pats-Texans: Malcolm Butler is a baller.
- Adam Kurkjian picks his Best and Worst from Patriots-Texans.
- Mike Reiss picks his Ups and Downs after the Patriots dominating win.
- Doug Kyed picks this week's stars of the game.
- Mike Reiss believes last week's blocked punt cost rookie Geneo Grissoom a spot on the game-day roster.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Four more Patriots get hit by injury bug: Devin McCourty (right ankle), LeGarrette Blount (left hip), Dominique Easley (left thigh) and Jonathan Freeny (hand) all left the game and didn't return; CB Leonard Johnson was a key contributor even though joined the Pats last week; J.J. what never laid a hand on Tom Brady, besides the hit that resulted in a roughing the passer penalty; Jamie Collins was at full strength.
- Henry McKenna hears Bengals backup quarterback A.J. McCarron say he wants to pull a Tom Brady after replacing starter Andy Dalton.
NATIONAL NEWS
- NFL Game Center - Patriots vs. Texans. Recap, stats, analysis and highlights.
- Ian O'Connor (ESPN) Why Tom Brady is NFL's most dangerous player down the stretch.
- Jeremy Bergman (NFL.com) Patriots clinch playoff berth with win over Texans.
- Judy Batista (NFL.com) Patriots smash Houston Texans, prove they're AFC's best.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Pats right back atop AFC as defense thrashes outmatched Texans .
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Sunday Night wrap-up: Patriots D knocks Brian Hoyer, Texans out.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Patriots whip the Texans in Gronk's triumphant return: 10 things to know.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) With Rob Gronkowski back, Patriots are a different team.
- Staff Report (ESPN) Monday NFL preview: Bengals, Patriots have major injury issues.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Just when we had everything fibgured out.
- Don Banks (SI) Week 14 Snaps: Unbeaten Panthers now must balance dominance, health.
- Will Brinson (CBS sports) Sorting the Sunday Pile: Bad backup QB play hits epidemic proportions.
- Chris Burke (SI) NFL Playoff Picture, Week 14: Chiefs, Jets hold serve in wild-card race.
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Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL morning after: League should crack down on fake injuries. /Cheatin' Broncos at it again.
VIEW FROM HOUSTON
- Dale Robertson (Houston Chronicle) Texans fall flat in prime time, get blasted by Patriots.
- Deepi Sidhu (HoustonTexans.com) Texans fall 27-6 to Patriots.
- Aaron Wilson (Houston Chronicle) Former Texan Keshawn Martin comes up big against his old team.
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Aaron Wilson and Brian T. Smith (Houston Chronicle) The Texans’ prime-time loss to the Patriots. (video)
- John McClain (Houston Chronicle) The Wildcat backfires on the Texans against Bill Belichick and the Patriots.
- John McClain (Houston Chronicle) Texans defense suffering from third down woes.
- Deepi Sidhu (HoustonTexans.com) Jadeveon Clowney has career day vs. Patriots.
- Marc Vandermeer (HoustonTexans.com) Pats prevail but Big One awaits.