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TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Ravens Thursday Injury Report.
- Patriots release DL Darius Kilgo.
- Erik Scalavino shares the news, notes and locker room buzz from Thursday at Gillette: RB Foster an option at WR.
- Paul Perillo scouts the matchup: The Ravens have been inconsistent this season but have the talent and mindset to give the Patriots a game.
- Angelique Fiske details Jerod Mayo trying his hand at conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra, for a rendition of "Sleigh Ride."
- Press Conference Transcript: Tom Brady.
- What They're Saying: Baltimore Ravens.
LOCAL LINKS
- Rich Garven points out that December is when the Patriots' focus becomes razor sharp.
- Kevin Duffy reports that New England is now in control of the AFC's top seed following Kansas City's win over Oakland last night.
- Kevin Tame Jr. (PatriotsWire) Why the Patriots should be concerned about the Ravens. 1. Joe Flacco is playing at a high level.
- Russell Easterbrooks (FootballNation) Preview: Monday night Patriots face toughest matchup against Ravens.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Ravens keys: Who has the razor's edge?
- Mark Daniels says that because the team is hampered by injuries, the offense must adjust against the Ravens' No. 1 defense.
- Mike Reiss finds that Tom Brady still feels that playing on Monday Night Football is always special.
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Rich Thompson notes Tom Brady heaps praise on the Ravens LB who won't refer to him by name, Terrell Suggs. /Because Brady is an adult.
- Kevin Duffy tries - and fails - to get Tom Brady to discuss the Baltimore Ravens' role in Deflategate.
- Mike Reiss shares some soundbites from Randy Moss on Patirots-Ravens: Big concern is how well Scarnecchia's O-line does against Dean Pees' defense.
- Tom E. Curran gets John Harbaugh to explain the difference between the rules loophole his Ravens exploited and the one the Patriots exploited (that still has him ticked off.)
- Christopher Price introduces us to the five men standing between Tom Brady and a 5th Super bowl ring.
- Jeff Howe writes how Julian Edelman relies on his thorough offseason routine to complete his full-fledged transformation to Minitron.
- Rick Starke (PatsPropagana) Malcolm Mitchell and the myth of Mean Old Tom (Brady).
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Jeff Howe Friday 6-Pack: Examining Malcolm Mitchell's unique success; More.
- Mike Reiss notes that when asked about resting his ankle, Martellus Bennett says he's "like the Energizer Bunny". He's not about excuses -- just about getting his job done.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Martellus Bennett vows to rebound from ‘my worst game as a Patriot’.
- Nora Princiotti mentions that rookie guard Joe Thuney is only Patriot to play every down this season.
- Kevin Duffy tells us what we should know about newly signed WR Griff Whalen /Yes, that Griff Whalen, from Indy.
- Doug Kyed Patriots Mailbag: What Griff Whalen brings to the Patriots offense and special teams.
- Tim Britton writes that Cyrus Jones may get another chance at returning punts.
- Mike Reiss wonders what the Patriots will do with their punt return dilemma.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Story Tyme: Julian Edelman reads his children's book at Christmas charity event.
- Jim Lazar predicts "the game will be close, as usual. Hard-fought and bitter. And for the Ravens, win or lose, "It won’t be long before it’s cryin’ time." Week 14 picks: Pats 27-16.
- Mass Live Staff makes their Week 14 NFL Picks: 4 of 5 pick the Pats to win.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) Week 14 Blanket Coverage: 10. If Bennett and Edelman can't get loose, Patriots will have trouble moving the ball.
- Dan Graziano (ESPN) NFL Coach of the Year race: Jason Garrett leads, Bill Belichick looms.
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Conor Orr (NFL.com) John Harbaugh still peeved over Pats' receiver tricks. /And by 'tricks' he means 'legal plays'.
- Staff (ESPN) Julian Edelman, 'Star Pats' remind you the 'force is strong' with Patriots.
- Nathan Jahnke (Pro Football Focus) 32 PFF stats to know for NFL Week 14: Dont’a Hightower has recorded 17 QB pressures, the second-most among inside/middle linebackers.
- Kevin Seifert (ESPN) The best NFL players at every age, from 21-44. Blount and Brady get some love.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) NFL to play four games in London in 2017.
- Ron Clements (Sporting News) Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game.
- David Steele (Sporting News) Week 14 NFL picks straight up. Patriots win 27-26.
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Kevin Clark (The Ringer) Week 14 NFL picks: Dallas-Giants and Ravens-Pats in primetime? Yes please.
VIEW FROM BALTIMORE
- Jeff Zrebiec (Baltimore Sun) Scouting report for the Ravens and Patriots.
- Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun) Ravens still wary of Patriots offense without tight end Rob Gronkowski.
- Ryan Mink (BaltimoreRavens) Bill Belichick, Tom Brady on what makes Ravens defense so good.
- Edward Lee (Baltimore Sun) Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta anticipating a lot of attention from Patriots.
- Jeff Zrebiec (Baltimore Sun) Dean Pees earning high praise with Ravens owning NFL's top defense.
- Jeff Zrebiec (Baltimore Sun) Cornerback Jimmy Smith happy to be part of next chapter in Ravens-Patriots rivalry.
- Gallery (BaltimoreRavens) 5 Most memorable moments in Ravens-Patriots history.
- Video (BaltimoreRavens) Final Drive: Why do Ravens play Tom Brady so tough? (2.16 min. video)
- Mike Preston (Baltimore Sun) Ravens grades at the three-quarter pole.
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Staff (Baltimore Sun) Predictions for the Ravens-Patriots game. 7 of 7 pick Pats to win.