TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart highlights Bill Belichick's Monday conference call: "Really good situation" at DE depth chart.
- Paul Perillo tells us who won their matchups Sunday: The patchwork running game did just enough to allow the Patriots to seize control early en route to an easy victory.
- John Rooke's Nitpicks & Nitwits: The debate rages on - play'em, or sit 'em?
- Conference Call Transcripts - Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia.
- Patriots Today - Locker room celebration following the win over the Titans. (1.21 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Monday's Moment: Patriots vs. Titans. (1.05 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss points out the Patriots' depth at DE has been a strength this season with Chandler Jones, Rob Ninkovich and Jabaal Sheard.
- Mike Petraglia notes Bill Belichick can't imagine the Jabaal Sheard signing turning out 'any better than it has.'
- Tom E. Curran notes Bill Belichick admitted the Pats 'have to give thought' to resting players.
- Rich Garven says the Patriots must balance the need to heal with the need to earn the top seed.
- Sam Galanis notes the Patriots are working hard to acclimate their new players to a challenging system.
- Jeff Howe dissects the film, and comes up with 18 thoughts on the game: Logan Ryan had his worst statistical game of the season, but it shouldn’t be a concern.
- Ben Volin reviews the film and breaks down the key plays from Patriots-Titans.
- Doug Kyed reviews the film from Sunday and suggests Steven Jackson shouldn't cut into James White's snaps. In a 3-game stretch, White had 21 receptions on 27 targets for 224 yards with three total TDs.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) Eleven things we learned from Sunday's win over the Titans.
- Rich Garven notes Rob Gronkowski sees his workload increase in his second game back from injury.
- Phil Perry notes Tom Brady is still confused about that questionable offensive pass-interference call wiped out an 80-yard gain.
- Ryan Hannable finds that Tom Brady's quick release lead to first half success, but the second half was a different story.
- Mike Reiss breaks down what the addition of Steven Jackson means for the Patriots offense.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) What can Steven Jackson bring to the Patriots? Plenty.
- Doug Kyed believes Steven Jackson will add depth and experience to the Pats' running back corps.
- Jeff Kane (ESPNNH) Patriots bring in Jackson for stretch run.
- Ryan Hannable highlights WEEI guest Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus, who says Malcolm Butler has been better than Darrelle Revis.
- Mike Petraglia notes Bill Belichick insist he's not a big scoreboard watcher: 'Majority of my focus is on us.'
- Ryan Hannable notes Belichick on Dale & Holley explains how the Patriots use football analytic websites.
- Steve Buckley says the Patriots skipping the first round of the playoffs is old hat.
- Ron Borges issues his Week 15 Report Card: Win barely passable.
- Jeff Howe, Adam Kurkjian Patriots Notebook: Prognosis good on Danny Amendola; Tom Brady says it's wishful thinking that the offense will suddenly click when injured players return; Brady and the coaching staff laud the play of James White; Jabaal Sheard has helped make the pass rush consistently effective.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Adam Kilgore (Washington Post) When it comes to year’s most important decisions, 2015 belonged to Tom Brady.
- Scott Van Pelt (ESPN) One Big Thing: "I think this is as good Tom Brady has ever been.' (2.27 min. video)
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Patriots 'a great group and great culture' for Akiem Hicks.
- Matt Chatham (Football by Football) Once again, Goodell's NFL too slow on player safety, game integrity.
- Chris Chase (USA Today) The 10 greatest Tom Brady moments from his wild 2015.
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Eric Martin reverts to Patriots' injured reserve.
- Bernie Augustine (NY Daily News) Bill Belichick sings 'Have yourself a merry little Christmas.' Sort of.
- Matt Bowen (ESPN) Eight dirty plays that happen every Sunday.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) All 12 playoff spots could be clinched in Week 16,
- Chris Burke (SI) Sour Rankings: Fitzpatrick's giggle, punt issues top Week 15 lowlights.
VIEW FROM NEW YORK
- Seth Walder (NY Daily News) Jets need to beat Patriots before even thinking about AFC playoffs.
- Darryl Slater (NJ.com) How Todd Bowles believes Jets have transformed since loss to New England Patriots.
- Manish Mehta (NY Daily News) Jets looking - and playing - like actual winners when it matters most.
DEFLATEGATE DUMPSTER
- Michael McCann (SI) NFL paints Tom Brady in very negative light in its Deflategate reply brief.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL’s final word in appeal reiterates claim that Brady participated in ball-deflation scheme.
- Rachel Axon (USA Today) NFL attacks union arguments in Deflategate brief.
- Ian Gunn (The Sports Esquire) Deflategate update: Where the case stands on appeal.
- Cameron McDonough reports the NFL calls their deflategate suspension of Tom Brady 'eminently reasonable.'
- David Portnoy (Barstool Sports) The Patriots murdered the Ravens and Colts.
- Amara Grautski (NY Daily News) NFL reportedly tests air pressure of Patriots’ footballs for first time this season.