New England Patriots links 12/05/16 - Fitting that the GOAT gets his record vs. the Rams

TEAM TALK

• Post Game Notes and Records: Patriots win 10 games for 14th straight season; More.
• Erik Scalavino shares his observations from the press box at Gillette Stadium: Lackluster, but positive result.
• Paul Perillo posts some random thoughts from the win: Brady, Patriots all alone on top.
• Andy Hart's Stock Watch: Patriots varied playmakers take care of business vs. Rams.
• Post Game Transcripts: Patriots and Rams.
• Post Game Pressers: Bill Belichick (14.47 min. video) - Tom Brady (4.59 min. video) - Devin McCourty (5.44 min. video)
• Press Pass: Edelman, Ryan, Blount and more on win over Rams, Brady's record.. (2.57 min. video)
• Patriots: Every win from Tom Brady in 201 seconds. (3.17 min. video)
• Patriots: 2001 Super Bowl Champions Halftime Ceremony. (video)
• Fox Broadcast: Tom Brady becomes the NFL's all-time winningest QB. (2.02 min. video)
• Miranda Mason and Bob Socci break down the Patriots win over the Rams at home on Sunday. (2.43 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Jeff Howe points out LeGarrette Blount's tone-setting moment with his 4th-and-1 TD run on the first drive of the game, as a sign that the Rams wanted nothing to do with the Patriots' physical style.
• Mike Petraglia Snap Judgments: Tom Brady earns record-setting win No. 201, Pats take care of business, beat Rams.
• Christopher Price tells us what we learned Sunday: The junior varsity portion of the Patriots' schedule is finished.
• Phil Perry shares his first impressions from Sunday: Mitchell sees season-high in targets with Gronk out.
• Mark Farinella writes that 'some victories inspire the soul. Others, not so much' and puts yesterday's win in the latter category.
• Tom E. Curran watched the Patriots do precisely what they were supposed to do: Use the Rams as their step stool to get to the next rung.
• Karen Guregian focuses on how the Patriots offense must re-invent itself and find a way to finish without Rob Gronkowski.
• Ryan Hannable considers the thought that the Patriots defense may be good enough after all. /ducks and runs.
• Doug Kyed looks at how the defense performed individually in the passing game: Malcolm Butler was absolutely dominating until he let up a 66-yard catch to Kenny Britt with 2 minutes left in the game.
• Chad Finn thinks 26 thoughts on the Pats victory: Patriots had to settle for four FGs, but for the most part there was little to complain about.
• Dave D'Onofrio gives us five takeaways from the Pats 26-10 win: Forget the idea of sitting Brady.
• Mike Petraglia appreciates how Tom Brady delivers the perfect tribute to himself and the 2001 Patriots.
• Ron Borges nails it, that Tom Brady is atop the all-time win list because winning is all that matters to him, "reverence for the big numbers has never been what Brady was about." /Good read.
  
• Mike Reiss relays reactions from NFL star QBs who put Tom Brady's 201 wins in perspective.
• Ryan Hannable notes how Tom Brady deflects praise following career win No. 201.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Brett Favre to Tom Brady after record-breaking win: 'You're the best'.
• Henry McKenna (PatiotsWire) LeGarrette Blount thinks Tom Brady's career-wins record is unbreakable.
• Kevin Duffy notes Julian Edelman believes Tom Brady should be the face of the NFL.
• Bob George (PatsFans) No doubt about it, Brady biggest NFL winner.
• Ryan Hannable re-posts Tom Brady's Facebook page with another headline from the 'TB Times'.
• Dan Ventura has a good read on Bill Belichick savoring the reunion with the Patriots' 2001 Super Bowl team: "The band that wrote the music for the first, and most improbable, Patriots Super Bowl victory got back together Sunday."
• Steve Buckley was encouraged that Stephen Gostkowski had a solid game.
• CBS Boston reports Danny Amendola's injury is a high-ankle sprain, but he hopes to be ready for the playoffs.
• Tom E. Curran notes Alan Branch was able to carry on with his productive season after his suspension was completely overturned.
• Christopher Price picks his 3 Up and 3 Down from Sunday's win.
• Michael Hurley gives us his Four Ups and Four Downs from Pats-Rams.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: LeGarrette Blount takes joy in backs making name for themselves; Julian Edelman's foot has healed splendidly; Logan Ryan goes blitz-happy; More.
• The Herald staff thumbnails three big issues for the Patriots we'll likely be talking about all week
• Phil Perry sees a situation brewing for New England's punt-returner position.
• Mike Petraglia and Chris Price talk Tom Brady, NFL history and the Patriots defensive dominance in win. (8.34 min. video)
• Miguel Benzan (PatsFans) Once again the Patriots take care of their practice squad players, especially DJ Foster.
• Eric Wilbur is stunned after hearing the Rams extended Jeff Fisher's contract by two years, where 'he has gone a mere 31-44 over five seasons.'

NATIONAL NEWS

• NFL Game Center (NFL.com) Rams vs. Patriots: Recap, stats, highlights.
• Shalise Manza Young (Yahoo! Sports) Tom Brady is now the winningest quarterback in NFL history.
• Chris Chase (Fox Sports) 20 triumphant facts about Tom Brady’s record 201st NFL win.
• Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Tom Brady breaks tie with Peyton Manning, becomes all-time leader in wins.
• Andy Benoit (The MMQB) Why the Rob Gronkowski injury does not affect Patriots.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) No Gronk is no problem as Patriots roll over Rams.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) LeGarrette Blount: I think Jeff Fisher knows our names now.
• Conor Orr (NFL.com) Inept Rams offense can't keep up with Patriots.
• Kyle Hightower (AP) Patriots must confront more injuries heading into tough stretch.
• Staff (The Ringer) The winners and losers from NFL Week 13. Lost: Brett Favre. /because Tom Brady.
• Greg A. Bedard (SI) NFL Week 13 Blanket: Giants, Dolphins have work to do after getting exposed on the road.
• Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: NFL playoff picture features tight races in AFC, NFC.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL Morning After: Two-point play could change two seasons.
• Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) Monday Morning Digest: Chiefs, Steelers, Packers and the art of winning ugly.
• Staff (USA Today) 40 Things we learned in Week 13. 6. Tom Brady is now the NFL’s all-time winningest QB with 201 victories. And we bow in his honor.
• Dieter Kurtenbach (Fox Sports) What we learned in Week 13 of the NFL season.
• Brett Pollakoff (Fox Sports) The 10 best things we heard in NFL Week 13.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) NFL Winners and Losers: Khalil Mack and the Oakland Raiders are soaring.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 13 Grades: Rams get an 'F' for loss and Jeff Fisher's contract extension. Pats get an A.
• Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) This Patriots fan looks exactly like defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.
• Pat Imig (Sporting News) Rams, Jeff Fisher redefining embarrassment in the NFL.
• Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) Jeff Fisher can't find his challenge flag. /To borrow from Barstool Sports: Is this the face of the man you give a 2-year contract extension to?
• Cameron DaSilva (Fox Sports) Patriots fan trolls Peyton Manning with creative Tom Brady jersey.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Raiders will earn home field over Patriots if both finish 14-2.
• Staff (SI) NFL playoffs: Who's in, who's out? Latest standings and seedings. .....
• Zac Jackson (ProFootballTalk) Report: NFL will loosen some rules for teams posting on social media.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL already has the right to hire up to 17 full-time officials.

VIEW FROM LOS ANGELES

• Rich Hammond (Orange County Register) Patriots dominate reeling Rams, 26-10, whose dream of a winning record is over.
• Myles Simmons (TheRams) Rams struggle offensively, fall to Patriots 26-10.
• Vincent Bonsignore (Orange County Register) Rams' Jared Goff doesn't get much help against Patriots' defensive masterminds. "Jared Goff arrived here with the Rams hoping to win a football game. He leaves the benefit of an advanced course in complex, multiple defensive fronts and pressure packages and confusion."
• Mike DiGiovanna (LA Times) Jared Goff pays the price for Rams' lackluster offense in loss to Patriots.
• Gary Klein, Mike DiGiovanna (LA Times) Greg Robinson glad to be back on Rams' offensive line, is up front about previous week's disappointment.
• Rich Hammond (Orange County Register) Rams Notes: Chris Long 'blessed' to be with Patriots, praises Jared Goff.
• Vincent Bonsignore (Orange County Register) Despite contract extension, Rams, Jeff Fisher are likely headed for divorce.
• Gary Klein (LA Times) Jeff Fisher isn't going anywhere, signing two-year extension, and neither are Rams, who fall to 4-8.