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TEAM TALK
- Post Game Notes and Records: Patriots vs. Jets. Patriots win 13 games for sixth time in team history.
- Erik Scalavino posts his observations from the press box at Gillette Stadium: Pats determined not to repeat recent history.
- Paul Perillo shares some random thoughts from the Patriots' 41-3 roll-over victory.
- Andy Hart Stock Watch: Brady, Butler present Patriots blowout of Jets.
- Post Game Pressers: Bill Belichick (8.11 min. video) - Tom Brady (5.30 min. video) - Devin McCourty (4.34 min. video)
- Don Banks Week 16 Snap Judgments: "Besides Tom Brady and/or Ben Roethlisberger/Joe Flacco, the quarterbacks in the AFC playoffs might wind up being McGloin, Houston’s Tom Savage, Miami’s Matt Moore and Kansas City’s Alex Smith."
- Post Game Transcripts: Patriots and Jets.
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe recaps yesterday's 41-3 win: "The Patriots have been involved in more competitive non-contact practices."
- Phil Perry offers some quick-hit impressions from Saturday's win: Malcolm Butler and the Patriots run over the NY Jets.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Patriots annihilate Jets behind another outstanding defensive effort.
- Chad Finn shares 41 thoughts on the Pats' dismantling of the Jets: Had to laugh at official Gene Steratore’s explanation of a late Jets false start penalty: ‘’Everyone but the center."
- Mike Petraglia points out how with Bill Belichick in charge, it's always Christmastime in Foxboro.
- Ron Borges finds it hard to remember that this was once a rivalry. "The Patriots didn't just beat New York, they annihilated it"
- Kevin McNamara was ready to play the role of the Football Grinch and report on what's wrong with the Patriots this season, but left coming up empty. /Good man.
- Tom E. Curran has heard the "yeah, but" narrative all season, and believes this may be one of the most under appreciated Patriots teams.
- Christopher Price tells us what we learned: fueled by memory of last year's flameout, Pats roaring to finish line.
- Dave D'Onofrio gives us 5 takeaways from the Patriots' win: The Jets didn't want to be there.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 5 takeaways from Patriots' rout of Jets: 1. The Patriots are better than the Jets.
- Christopher L. Gasper warns that there is a false sense of security in Foxboro since all they've faced is "a parade of unproven, unqualified, or underwhelming QBs for the last 6 weeks.
- The Herald Staff pick out three lingering issues from this game we’ll likely be talking about all week: 1. Peaking too soon?
- Mike Reiss notes how Tom Brady's MVP candidacy takes a decisive step forward in rout of Jets.
- Karen Guregian believes Tom Brady has locked up the NFL MVP award after proving he's the most valuable and most worthy of the honor.
- CBS Boston reports that after rushing for two TDs in New England's 41-3 win, LeGarrette Blount got an early Christmas present from Tom Brady.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWires) Dion Lewis had one of the nastiest 3-yard carries in recent memory.
- Dan Ventura talks up Matt Lengel's first touchdown catch, an 18-yard pass from Tom Brady.
- Adam Kurkjian points out how Malcolm Butler set aside his Pro Bowl snub to pick up a fumble, intercept a pass and play all-out as he always does.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Michael Floyd lays groundwork with first catch with Patriots; the 200 club; LeGarrette Blount increased his career highs; More.
NATIONAL NEWS
- NFL Game Center (NFL.com) Jets at Patriots. Recap, stats and highlights.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots enjoy a Christmas Eve laugher against Jets.
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) Tom Brady throws touchdown pass to ... Matt Lengel?
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) NFL Week 16 Blanket: Seahawks' issues derail any legitimate shot at Super Bowl run.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) What we learned: Devastation for Carr, Mariota.
VIEW FROM NEW YORK
- Manish Mteha (NY Daily News) Jets sink to new level of ineptitude in 41-3 blowout loss to Patriots.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Jets find a new rock bottom in remarkable disgrace.
- Gary Myers (NY Daily News) Jets’ 41-3 loss to Patriots brings back memories of Rich Kotite Era.
- Steve Serby (NY Post) Ryan Fitzpatrick diagnoses why Jets’ season has gone wrong.
- Steve Serby (NY Post) Jets players just gave their owner the excuse to fire Bowles.
- Manish Mehta (NY Daily News) Why Tom Brady is the NFL's Benjamin Button and will play for 16 more years and retire in 2032.
- Manish Mehta (NY Daily News) Jets’ Sheldon Richardson calls out Brandon Marshall after loss to Patriots: ‘He should be embarrassed’ .
- Manish Mehta (NY Daily News) Rift between Brandon Marshall and Sheldon Richardson a microcosm of Jets’ ugly season.