TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Falcons Thursday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino shares the news, notes and locker-room buzz from Thursday at Gillette: Patriots back to business prepping for Houston.
- Press Release: Patriots invite fans to SB send-off rally.
- Press Conference Transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Patriots Quotes from 1/26: Dont'a Hightower and Matthew Slater address the media.
- Press Pass: Several Patriots talk with the media during the first locker room availability. (Video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Christopher L.Gasper gives the Patriots defense its due respect, and notes that even after beating the Steelers the unit is still not getting much of it.
- Jeff Howe believes that defensively, the Falcons are about a year away from being really dangerous.
- Jeff Howe comes up with three keys to beating the Falcons defense. 1. Protect Tom Brady.
- Ben Volin acknowledges Falcons high-flying offense but expects Tom Brady to pick apart their defense.
- Mike Reiss wishes us all a Happy Bill Belichick Day.
- Mark Daniels reports Bill Belichick is happy to have extra time to prepare for a unique Falcons team.
- Mike Reiss reports the Patriots will practice four times at Gillette Stadium and most of the plan will be installed before leaving for Houston. In Houston, most of their work will be situational.
- Tom E. Curran mentions Bill Belichick's motto: Be prepared. Belichick says his main goal is to master whatever part of the game plan they're working on before moving to something else.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Bill Belichick explains how to deploy and defend trick plays.
- DJ Bean relays Bill Belichick's explanation on why trick plays are a postseason staple.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Bill Belichick on having both his sons on staff for Super Bowl LI: 'Special, unlike any other'.
- Doug Kyed finds that the Patriots have fared well historically vs. receivers like Julio Jones. /Interesting article.
- Zack Cox notes that what makes the Falons' top-ranked offense so dangerous s their big-play potential. Pats have never faced an offense as explosive as this one in a Super Bowl.
- Ray Giley thinks the Falcons' running game could hold the key in the Super Bowl.
- Adam Kurkjian points out that the Patriots have 30 Super Bowl rookies prepping for overloaded week.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Simple storyline everyone is overlooking for Super Bowl LI.
- Cody Lachance (AllThreePhases) Super Bowl LI stats & facts leading into the weekend.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) One stat to define Super Bowl 51 matchup.
- Adam London points out that the Patriots have played in so many Super Bowls they're repeating host venues.
- Kristie Rieken remembers the last time the Patriots played in a Super Bowl in Houston as the 'Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction' game.
- Ryan Hannable tells us why Tom Brady doesn't lose playoff games to teams like the Falcons.
- Zack Cox tells us how Tom Brady has adapted in the weeks since losing Rob Gronkowski.
- Christopher Price writes that when it comes to overcoming adversity, the 2016 Patriots trump the 2008 team.
- Michael Hurley highlights Julian Edelman mic'd up vs. the Steelers: Talking trash, sharing fatherly wisdom, bending to Brady's happiness, and more. /That fatherly wisdom so explains Edelman.
- Zack Cox notes that Malcolm Butler views the Julio Jones matchup as proof that 'dreams do come true.'
- Ryan Hannable finds that neither Julio Jones nor Malcolm Butler are overplaying their potential matchup.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Making the case for a long-term Logan Ryan contract.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Dont’a Hightower rests shoulder in practice but will be ready for Super Bowl.
- Ryan Hannable gives us a practice update from Thursday.
- Ryan Hannable notes Dont'a Hightower addresses the health of his injured shoulder. "I feel like I've been playing football for a year."
- Chad Finn reports that in reality, it was the Patriots who won the offseason.
- Kevin Dillon notes Matthew Slater is excited to play in Super Bowl LI in front of his father, wife and son.
- Rich Thompson hears from some Patriots players with family ties in Houston who are looking forward to heading home.
- Jaclyn Reiss rebukes Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer for his digs at the Patriots, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
- Steve Buckley isn't expecting fireworks between Tom Brady and Roger Goodell if the Patriots win.
- 98.5 Sports Hub guest Troy Brown thinks Super Bowl LI will likely come down to who has the ball last.
- Steve Bulpett Falcons Notebook: Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says numbers add up regarding Patriots defense.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Robert Klemko (The MMQB) The Patriot Way: Want to win a Super Bowl or not?
- Graphic (Bleacher Report) How Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots rewrote the history books.
- John Clayton (ESPN) How trades have shaped Patriots' defense.
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) An open letter to Dan Quinn: Tips and suggestions on how to beat the Patriots.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Can a Bill Belichick defense be beaten in the Super Bowl? Yes.
- Rich Cimini (ESPN) Chris Hogan determined not to let sudden fame distract him.
- Kyle Hightower (AP) Formerly unknown names key in Patriots’ Super Bowl run.
- Highlights (NFL.com) Six Patriot Super Bowls in 60 seconds. (1 min. video)
- Sara Jane Harris (Sporting News) Heinz ad wants to turn Monday after Super Bowl into holiday.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) Five-time Super Bowl winner Charles Haley tweets hilarious message to Tom Brady.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) Here's the updated daily weather forecast for Super Bowl 2017 Patriots vs. Falcons.
- Paul Gutierrez (ESPN) Potential Tom Brady-Roger Goodell Super Bowl meeting reminiscent of Al Davis-Pete Rozelle encounter.
- Steven Ruiz (USA Today) NFL players will be catching footballs from drones at the Pro Bowl skills competition.
- Matt Yoder (The Comeback) 5 Totally serious, totally awesome alternatives to the NFL Pro Bowl.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL says diagnosed concussions declined in 2016.
VIEW FROM ATLANTA
- Andrew Hirsh (AtlantaFalcons) SB LI to feature top-notch QB matchup.
- Tim Weaver (FalconsWire) Falcons' inexperience may not hurt them in the Super Bowl.
- Matt Winkeljohn (AJC.com) Falcons’ youth is serving nicely.
- Michael Cunningham (AJC.com) Players-only video sessions boost Falcons defense.
- Kelsey Conway (AtlantaFalcons) Belichick: No weaknesses in Matt Ryan’s game.
- Vaughn McClure (ESPN) Kyle Shanahan: Patriots defense the biggest challenge we've had this year.
- Staff (AJC.com) Bill Belichick says Falcons’ biggest threat could be ...
- Michael Cunningham (AJC.com) Falcons’ Kyle Shanahan says dad’s Super Bowl legacy adds no pressure.