TEAM TALK
- Game Preview - Eagles at Patriots: Broadcast info, series history, team connections and which players to watch for.
- Patriots Tuesday Roster Moves: They signed WR Damaris Johnson, claimed RB Trey Williams off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys, and placed DL Trey Flowers on injured reserve.
- John Rooke's Nitpicks & Nitwits: Let the players play, and get out of the way.
- Andy Hart tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Officially upset.
- Briana Palma lists 8 reasons Devin McCourty should be Man of the Year.
- The Patriots and the Gronkowski family issue a joint statement regarding Rob Gronkowski's injured right knee.
- Patriots-Texans moves to NBC's Sunday Night Football on December 13.
- Locker Room Uncut: Malcolm Butler (4.27 min. video) - Alan Branch (5.09 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Cole relays a Ben Volin report that Jamie Collins expects to make a return Sunday vs. the Eagles.
- Ron Borges points out how Tom Brady has been under assault the past two weeks, without his quick-throw options of Lewis and Edelman to protect him from pass rushers.
- Doug Kyed thinks Demaris Johnson will give the Patriots some much-needed depth at slot receiver.
- Kevin Duffy reviews the film on Scott Chandler, who has struggled but will be relied on heavily by Tom Brady.
- Doug Kyed says Trey Williams will add athleticism to the Patriots' struggling rushing attack.
- Christopher Price tells us five things we have to know about the Eagles: Head coach Chip Kelly is feeling the heat.
- Gregory Hunt previews a struggling Eagles team looking to get back on track against the Patriots.
- Mike Reiss believes tackling in the secondary is a top issue for the team to address.
- Michael Whitmer reports Bill Belichick says the loss to Denver can be a learning experience.
- Mike Reiss looks into why Marcus Cannon was moved from left tackle to right Sunday night?
- Tom E. Curran shares his thoughts on Rob Gronkowski's injury, which camp is setting the timetable for his return, and what's at stake if he returns early.
- Christopher Price looks at the complete target breakdown for the Patriots through 11 games: Rob Gronkowski tops.
- Christopher Price follows the flags so far this season: The Pats are middle of the pack when it comes to penalties in 2015.
- Michael Hurley notes the Patriots released a statement regarding Rob Gronkowski's bruised, sprained knee, and Gronk posted his own video thanking fans for their support.
- Mike Reiss notes Josh McDaniels defends Rob Gronkowski by saying he "very rarely, if ever, extends his arms."
- Rachel G. Bowers reviews all of Rob Gronkowski's OPI calls, with gifs.
- Jerry Thornton posts the newest Sports Illustrated cover that inadvertently captures a blatant Broncos penalty, that of course went uncalled.
- Rob Gronkowski posted an encouraging note to fans on his facebook page.
- Felger & Massarotti hit Greg Bedard with 10 questions around the NFL.
- Erin Kayata writes about Patrick Chung and his Chung Changing Lives charity event.
- Heather Adams reports Tom Brady has teamed up with The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and donating can win someone a chance to play catch with him.
- Jim Donaldson counts the casualties in the NFL's brutal war of attrition.
- Kerry Byrne crunches the numbers and finds the surprising Carolina Panthers are the class of the NFL, but says not to count out the Patriots just yet.
- Jesse Gaumce (Patriots Life) Stats don't lie: despite injuries, Patriots continue to dominate.
- Cameron McDonough notes the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth and the AFC East title this week
- Chris Mason Patriots Notebook: Rob Gronkowski agreed with Jeff Howe that the NFL is targeting him for OPI; Alan Branch had one of his strongest games with the Patriots against Denver; Patriots signed WR and KR specialist Demaris Johnson 1 day after releasing Chris Harper; Officiating may get worse before it gets better for the Patriots, as Pete Morelli's bumbling "can't count to three" NFL crew is coming to Foxboro this Sunday.
NATIONAL NEWS
- David Newton and Mike Reiss (ESPN) Does Cam Newton have edge on Tom Brady in MVP race because of wins?
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) After several bungled calls, safe to say NFL officiating hitting all-time low.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Pete Morelli’s crew yanked from Week 13 Sunday night game.
- Luke Rodgers (247 Sports) NFL referees are worse than ever and here's why...
- Michael Tunison (Sports on Earth) Is Gronk being targeted for OPI?
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Panthers, Patriots, Bengals can clinch playoff spots this week.
- Dave Dameshek (NFL.com) The Shek Report: Week 12 (including Tom Brady's Thanksgiving shenanigans). (5.04 min. video)
- Greg Cosell (Yahoo! Sports) Week 12 Review: How the Broncos knocked off the Patriots.
VIEW FROM PHILADELPHIA
- Zach Berman (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sam Bradford update; Eric Rowe to start, Byron Maxwell could travel; Barrett Jones learning C/G.
- Sam Donnellon (Daily News) Can Eagles pull off a miracle?
- Paul Domowitch (Daily News) Bill Davis: 'You cannot panic'.
- Paul Domowitch (Daily News) Eagles' Eric Rowe knows Patriots' Tom Brady will test him.
- Jonathan Tannenwald & Dave Spadaro (Philly.com) Word on the Birds: Eagles' depth issues. (4.10 min. video)