TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Patriots vs. Titans. Broadcast info, series history, team connections and which players to watch for.
- Roster moves: Patriots place DL Dominique Easley on Injured Reserve; Sign RB Montee Ball and WR DeAndre Carter.
- Bryan Morry offers some perspective on the Patriots run of success and postseason accomplishments that rival any so-called dynastic stretch in modern times.
- Andy Hart takes a second look at how the Patriots defense held its ground this week after Keshawn Martin's muffed punt.
- Paul Perillo tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Defense stepping up.
- Conference Call transcripts: Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels.
- Locker Room Uncut - Alan Branch (3.20 min. video) and James White (3.02 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Petraglia explains why the Patriots trust Brandon Bolden to replace LeGarrette Blount.
- Mike Reiss thinks Brandon Bolden will now be called upon to carry the load.
- Phil Perry notes Bill Belichick says Brandon Bolden's "skill set is really, really good."
- Doug Kyed suggests Brandon Bolden and Akiem Hicks must step up after the latest Patriots injuries.
- Christopher Price is reminded that this was the year that was supposed to be different in the AFC East, but the Patriots have steamrolled to another division title.
- Kerry Byrne sweet-talks us with stats: The Tom Brady-Era Patriots are the greatest victory machine in the history of professional football.
- Karen Guregian catches up with Devin McCourty (no cast or crutches) at Bass Pro Shop last night, where he was shopping with kids as part of a charitable holiday shopping event.
- Mark Daniels reviews the film from Sunday: With Gronk on the field, passing results were dramatically better.
- Eric Wilbur addresses the Rob Gronkowski situation, returning to action two weeks after injuring his knee, and the tug-of-war over his readiness to play.
- Bill Burt says the numbers are semi-staggering, that show the difference between when Gronk is on the field and when he's out.
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Rob Gronkowski's return puts Patriots offense back on track in time for playoffs.
- Glen Farley wonders if anyone on this team besides Amendola and Edelman can catch anything but flak?
- Mike Petraglia notes rookie Shaq Mason has come of age just in time to boost the Patriots O-line.
- Tom E. Curran says it's the end of the run for LeGarrette Blount, as the Patriots adds him to IR after he suffered a season-ending hip injury.
- Chris Mason reports Bryan Stork's ankle injury is not believed to be serious.
- Mike Petraglia notes Bill Belichick is preparing for Marcus Mariota: 'Definitely an interesting guy to watch.'
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Five first impressions of the Titans: Mariota/Walker have Tennessee on the right track.
- Karen Guregian sees a clear path to the top seed in the AFC for the Patriots.
- Christopher Price lays out the different playoff scenarios for Week 15 for the Patriots, Bengals and Broncos.
- Pat Bradley explains how the Patriots can clinch a first-round bye.
- Chris Mason goes inside the numbers of the Patriots 13 AFC East crowns in 15 years.
- 98.5 The Sports Hub posts the segment with Felger & Mazz hitting Greg Bedard with his weekly 10 questions.
- Christopher Price notes Matt Patricia is earning rave reviews as defensive coordinator, and wonders if head coaching offers will follow.
- Mike Reiss notes that after further review, Danny Amendola is still convinced he made a catch.
- Adam Kurkjian spotlights Dominique Easley's sack of Brian Hoyer on 3rd-and-8 in the game's opening series.
- Levan Reid passes out the Week 14 Gold Stars and Penalty Flags: Jabaal Sheard, Logan Ryan lead way for Patriots defense.
- Karen Guregian Patriots Notebook: Season over for LeGarrette Blount and Dominique Easley; Patriots have depth up front with Akiem Hicks and at RB with Brandon Bolden; Pats signed RB Montee Ball and WR DeAndre Carter to the practice squad; Bill Belichick has praise to Titans QB Marcus Mariota; All of the players seemed surprised that the Pats clinched the AFC East.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Photo: Tom Brady meets former President George H.W. Bush at halftime.
- Josh Brown (Boston's Title Town Talk) Refereeing has changed the sports fan’s life
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Tom Brady buys teammates Uggs, prepares for Christmas.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Patriots trust Brandon Bolden 'on all four downs'.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Patriots lose LeGarrette Blount for season.
- Zac Jackson (ProFootballTalk) Patriots placing Easley on IR.
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Dan Pompei (Bleacher Report) Inside Malcolm Butler's journey from 'reject' prospect to Revis replacement. /Good read.
- Patrick R. Diggins (Goal Line Gazette) Return of the Gronk.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Five more teams can clinch playoff berths this week.
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) Why playoff teams are likely hoping Steelers stay on the outside looking in.
- Rocky Boiman (Football by Football) Four things to know for NFL Week 15.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-point stance: These aren't the same old boring Chiefs.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB Mailbag: The NY Giants have slayed Goliath before.
- Sean Newell (Vice Sports) Michael McCann: Legal humorist and rising star of deflategate scandal.
- Dave Dameshek (NFL.com) The Shek Report: Week 14. (3.31 min. video)
- Jeffri Chadiha (NFL.com) Swagger: You either have it or you don't.
- Marc Sessler (NFL.com) Heroes & Villains: Parity works, but playoffs need help.
- Danny O'Neil (MyNorthwest) When it comes to diagnosing an NFL play, observers have limitations.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Top 20 unrestricted free agents for 2016.