TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Steelers Wednesday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino shares some news, notes and locker-room buzz from Wednesday at Gillette: Prepping for Ben-less 'Burgh.
- Press Conference Transcripts: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
- Sights and Sounds: Week 6 vs. Bengals. (5.13 min. video)
- Belichick Breakdown: Top Plays from Patriots vs. Bengals. (3.28 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Robert Kraft gets inducted into the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame. 1.33 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran tells us everything we need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Kevin Duffy tells us what to know about QB Landry Jones, who will start in place of the injured Ben Roethlisberger.
- Matt Dolloff offers a look at how the Patriots may approach Pittsburgh in matchups on both sides of the ball.
- Andrew Khatchaturian explains why the Patriots shouldn't have a problem against Antonio Brown on Sunday.
- Ryan Hannable notes Mike Tomlin gives his reason why the Steelers ruled Ben Roethlisberger out so early: "We're a transparent group. We don't hide." /What a...
- Adam Kurkjian notes Bill Belichick positively gushed about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ skill players yesterday morning, and for good reason.
- Mike Reiss points out the Patriots defense ranks second for fewest points allowed, but looks at whether this unit is really one of the NFL's best.
- Jeff Howe spotlights Dont'a Hightower's intense focus on toughness and success.
- Mike Reiss reports Dont'a Hightower was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week - the first time a Patriots player won in more than two seasons.
- Mike Reiss notes Patriots top pick Cyrus Jones is looking forward to the challenge of getting back on the field after being a healthy scratch last week.
- Doug Kyed listens as Patriots explain how playing cornerback is more difficult than you think.
- Mike Reiss relays an interesting story from Tom Brady on how Ernie Adams influenced the Patriots' passing game.
- Phil Perry reveals Tom Brady's memory is such that he can recall what he saw on the field and describe it without having to glance at photos.
- Karen Guregian talks up James White, an additional weapon to Tom Brady's arsenal.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Julian Edelman has yet to make a big impact in 2016.
- Doug Kyed resets the Patriots skill-position depth chart.
- Christopher Price says that right now, the Patriots are a team without a rival.
- Ryan Hannable is hearing the issues Stephen Gostowski are having are not long-term, and his teammates know it.
- Chris Warner (Boston Sports Media) Thursday observations: Bengals review.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Benching pushes Cyrus Jones forward.
- Nora Princiotti Patriots Notebook: Tom Brady isn’t taking any game in Pittsburgh lightly.
- Matt Burke warns Patriots fans after another week in the NFL in which the Pats looked like the only team that knew what the hell it was doing, to remember that 'poop happens'.
- Mike Petraglia reports that Matthew Slater and his wife announce their plan to help victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti and North Carolina.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Emily Kaplan (The MMQB) Matt Light is still protecting the blind side. /Moving story; worth a read.
- Conor Orr (NFL.com) Belichick on Bell: 'Oh my God ... tremendous player'.
- Tyler Sullivan (247 Sports) Patriots must stop Steelers' Antonio Brown.
- Tyler Sullivan (247 Sports) Patriots vs. Steelers: Key matchups to watch.
- Henry McKenna (USA Today) Julian Edelman fined for facemask penalty vs. Bengals.
- Henry McKenna (USA Today) Cyrus Jones discusses missing last week's game against the Bengals.
- Tyler Sullivan (247 Sports) Patriots not worried about Stephen Gostkowski's struggles.
- Andy Benoit (The MMQB) The NFL's seven biggest surprises.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) QB Index: Stafford up, Rodgers down? /Tom Brady No. 1, of course.
- NFL Total Access (NFL.com) Kurt Warner's top 5 QBs from Week 6. (4.09 min. video) Tom Brady No. 2.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point stance: 2. Let's just call him Vontaze Dirtfict from now on.
- Kevin Boilard (247 Sports) NFL’s penalty count up more than 20 percent since 2009.
- Curtis Crabtree (ProFootballTalk) Richard Sherman wants pass interference to be 15-yard penalty for offense and defense.
- Andrew Bucholtz (Awful Announcing) Inside The NFL seems to have edited a Julio Jones foul out of its highlights.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Which NFL fan base deserves a Super Bowl win the most? /What, no option for the Patriots?
- Dan Carson (Fox Sports) The 19 most hilariously honest NFL fan shirts.
- David Steele (Sporting News) Week 7 NFL picks straight up: Steelers make Tom Brady, Patriots sweat for it. Pats win 30-26.
- Staff (USA Today) Week 7 NFL picks. 5 out of 5 pick Patriots to win.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL Week 7 Picks: Patriots 34-17.
VIEW FROM PITTSBURGH
- Ray Fittipaldo (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) The numbers don't lie: Tom Brady owns the Steelers.
- Teresa Varley (Steelers.com) Belichick & Brady on Bell, Jones & more.
- Joe Rutter (Triblive) Steelers QB Jones to teammates: 'Don't panic'.
- Mike Prisuta (Steelers.com) Jones takes over: Steelers express confidence in backup-turned-starter at quarterback.
- Ray Fittipaldo (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Tomlin noncommittal on status of tight end Green.
- Chris Adamski (Triblive) Steelers Notebook: 'No timetable' for TE Green's return.
- Ralph N. Paulk (Triblive) Steelers rookie defensive back Davis keeping head up.
- Bob Labriola (Steelers.com) Asked and Answered: Oct. 20.
- Video (Steelers.com) Agree to Disagree - vs. Patriots. (4.36 min. video)
DUMPSTER DIVE
- Zac Jackson (ProFootballTalk) Documents show Josh Brown admitted to physically, emotionally abusing his ex-wife. /Your move NFL.
- Jacob Bogage (Washington Post) The NFL has high school athletes thinking pink, but where are the proceeds going?
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) The NFL is cracking down hard on illegal celebrations. Players and fans ask, why?
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) NFL, NFLPA: No concussion protocol violation in Cam Newton investigation.
- News (NFL.com) NFL, NFLPA statement on Newton concussion protocol probe.
- Andrew Bucholtz (Awful Announcing) Roger Goodell, some NFL owners see protests' impact on ratings differently.