TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Bills at Patriots.
- Press Release: Four Patriots selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad.
- Transactions: Patriots make practice squad changes.
- Paul Perillo picks his Satisfying Moment of the Game: Duron Harmon’s end zone interception.
- Paul Perillo tackles this week’s Ask PFW Mailbag: Pats steal one from Steelers.
- Bob Socci highlights the Buffalo Bills and their pursuit of a wild card spot in the playoffs. (1.18 min. video)
- Highlights: Rob Gronkowski dominates the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (3.19 min. video)
- Gifts from the Gridiron: Children in need were partnered with a Patriots player for a holiday shopping spree at Bass Pro Shops. (31 second video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss highlights the stats of the four players who were voted into the Pro Bowl: Tom Brady, James Develin, Rob Gronkowski and Matthew Slater.
- Karen Guregian talks with ex-NFL official Jim Daopoulos who explains how the refs are 'aware' of the Bills' beef with Rob Gronkowski.
- Karen Guregian doesn't think the Bills will want to jeopardize their chance to end the longest active playoff drought in sports by seeking revenge on Rob Gronkowski.
- Ryan Hannable notes that it appears the Bills' Tre'Davious White has changed his thoughts towards Rob Gronkowski.
- Jeff Howe details the game stats after breaking down the film of the Patriots’ 27-24 win over the Steelers.
- Kevin Duffy discusses how Gronkowski dominated Pittsburgh and wonders if the Steelers are helpless to defend him.
- Evan Lazar gives credit to the defense for playing a huge role in limiting opponents' late-game heroics.
- Michael Hurley calls out Pittsburgh columnist Ed Bouchette for insinuating the Patriots receive favorable treatment from the NFL.
- Ryan Hannable finds Ben Roethlisberger continuing to finger-point following the loss to the Patriots.
- Steve Buckley states Tom Brady is going to be the NFL MVP, even if his detractors don't like it.
- Doug Kyed explains how the secondary could dictate the team’s overall success in 2017.
- Doug Kyed notes that according to Bill Belichick, his son's safety group has been a strength of the team.
- Zack Cox hears Belichick say that he's not ruling out bringing back a player from IR.
- Karen Guregian Patriots Notebook: Fullback James Develin makes first Pro Bowl.
- Ryan Hannable notes the Patriots are reportedly optimistic for Rex Burkhead returning for the playoffs.
- Andrew Tomasi (OffTheMonsterSports) Tom Brady toying with Steelers fans as he comes off the field is my new favorite video ever.
- Kevin Duffy passes along a report that former Patriots RB Stevan Ridley signed with the Steelers Tuesday.
- The Boston Herald thumbnails five memorable come-from-behind Patriots regular season wins.
- The NBC Sports Boston crew picks its greatest regular season games of the Belichick era.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) Rob Gronkowski is more important to the Patriots than ever.
- Quang M. Lam (NFL.com) Gronkowski, Gurley among NFL Players of the Week.
- Emmanuel Sanders (The Players' Tribune) The 5 toughest corners I've ever faced. Malcolm Butler gets some respect.
- Jenny Vrentas (SI) NFL MVP Award is Tom Brady's to lose.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2017 NFL MVP Watch: Todd Gurley emerges as the only real threat to Tom Brady.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) McVay endorses Rams RB Todd Gurley for NFL MVP.
- Analysis Team (Pro Football Focus) Refocused: New England Patriots 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.
- Michael Tunison (Sports on Earth) After Further Review: Steelers can't catch a break; Index cards can swing a game now; More.
- Robert Mays (The Ringer) NFL Week 15 Recap: Lessons from the best game of the season.
- Sam Monson (Pro Football Focus) NFL 2017 Week 15 Team of the Week. QB Tom Brady and TE Rob Gronkowski included.
- Clear McNear (The Ringer) From Aaron Rodgers to Antonio Brown: 2017 was the year of NFL injuries.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Will NFL finally fix the catch rule?
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Mike Tomlin: NFL catch rule 'needs to be revisited' in wake of Jesse James TD ruling.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Bill Belichick agrees with Jesse James ruling, says rule on catches 'very clearly stated'.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Report: Tom Brady’s trainer’s reduced role with team causing “some friction”. /Remember when the hometown paper used to root for all of its sports teams, and not actively try to take one down?
- Sam Monson (Pro Football Focus) 10 Biggest snubs of the Pro Bowl roster selections.
- Highlights (NFL.com) Most satisfying plays of Week 15. (1.15 min. video) Duron Harmon's end zone INT.
- Dameshek (NFL.com) The Shek Report, Week 15. (2.39 min. video)
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Ownership groups may have up to 24 members.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL’s decision to investigate Richardson makes no sense.
- Sheilla Dingus (AdvocacyForFairnessInSports) Harvard Law professor advises concussion settlement court to cap attorney fees.
- Sheilla Dingus (AdvocacyForFairnessInSports) The NFL's preemption trap and how concussion settlement opt-outs plan to avoid it.