TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Jets at Patriots.
- Infographic: Breaking down the win over the Bills by the numbers.
- Erik Scalavino analyzes the Bills-Pats film, quarter-by-quarter: The Patriots were inept on 3rd downs on Buffalo’s first drive.
- Paul Perillo tells us who won the matchups: Gronk, Lewis lead the way.
- John Rooke's View from Above: The scoreboard may not lie, but the numbers do.
- Paul Perillo picks his Satisfying Moment of the Game: Bills kicking themselves.
- Erik Scalavino tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Holiday edition.
- Conference Calls Transcripts: Bill Belichick - Josh McDaniels - Matt Patricia.
- Patriots locker room celebration following the win over the Bills. (1.42 min. video)
- Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Preview: Jets vs. Patriots. (1.44 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- CBS Boston reports Dion Lewis is named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. "It's gotten to the point where it's more surprising when a Patriots player doesn't win a weekly award."
- Nick O'Malley gives us five reasons to feel confident in a Patriots Super Bowl run and five things to worry about.
- Evan Lazar says the numbers show the Patriots offense has been the most efficient offensive unit in the NFL in 2017, and that's without Julian Edelman.
- Jeff Howe points out how Tom Brady lives his life on the wrong side of a microscope.
- Jeff Howe reports on the signing of veteran LB James Harrison: The Patriots added an enforcer for the playoffs.
- Michael Hurley says James Harrison's history with Roger Goodell makes him a fitting teammate for Tom Brady.
- Mike Reiss takes a look at the 10 moves that ultimately led the Patriots to sign James Harrison.
- Doug Kyed wonders whether the Patriots signed James Harrison with a specific playoff matchup in mind: KC Chiefs' OT Eric Fisher.
- Mike Reiss sees James Harrison to the Patriots as opportunity meets need.
- Kevin Duffy tells us what to know about James Harrison.
- Zack Cox notes according to reports, James Harrison chose to sign with the Patriots because of Bill Belichick's reputation and the organization's winning pedigree.
- Ryan Hannable explains why James Harrison will not be the Steven Jackson of 2015 for the Patriots.
- Phil Perry discusses the James Harrison signing, saying he'll have an opportunity to play and contribute in New England.
- Pat Lane (WTPSports) What impact will James Harrison have on the Patriots?
- Doug Kyed's Patriots-Bills film review: How the offense kept rolling despite injuries.
- Mark Daniels Patriots film review: Dion Lewis shows he can handle a heavy workload.
- Ron Borges issues his Week 16 Report Card: "Not as dominating a performance as the 37-16 score might indicate, but it was good enough at a time of year when that’s what matters most."
- Kevin Duffy notes Bill Belichick praises Nate Solder for playing through an illness on Sunday.
- Doug Kyed gleans three fun things we learned from Tony Romo in the Patriots’ 37-16 win vs. the Bills.
- Kevin Duffy knows the Patriots don't normally pay running backs, but when's the last time they had a guy like Dion Lewis?
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) Up next: Jets likely looking for redemption after previous tough loss to Patriots.
- Adam Kurkjian Patriots Notebook: Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels expected to be in line for head jobs.
- Steve Buckley can't handle the truth, wants to get rid of replays in all sports.
- NBC Boston Sports makes some 2018 predictions.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Patriots cut Trevor Reilly to make room for James Harrison.
- Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Steelers seem unfazed by James Harrison's new role with Patriots.
- Samson X. Horne (TribLive) Steelers Nation breaks the Internet after James Harrison signs with Patriots.
- Peter King (SI) James Harrison, Patriot not Steeler, adds extra layer of intrigue to AFC playoffs; MMQB Mailbag.
- Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Patriots not a factor in Mike Tomlin's decision whether to rest starters in Week 17.
- Chase Stuart (Football Perspective) Rob Gronkowski gains a lot of yards per catch for a heavy man.
- Analysis Team (Pro Football Focus) Refocused: New England Patriots 37, Buffalo Bills 16.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point stance: Could a wide open MVP race get Gronk’d?
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) The Debrief: AFC playoff picture offers four-team wild-card race.
- Zachary Ripple (NY Daily News) Jets rookie Jamal Adams will get shot at redemption against Rob Gronkowski.
- Robert Mays (The Ringer) NFL Week 16 Recap: The four big questions about the playoff picture.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) 10 of this week’s 16 games have playoff implications.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) AFC playoff picture: No. 1 seed, Wild Cards unsettled in Week 17.
- Kyle Hirshkind (FullPressCoverage) Good times: Josh McCown plays WR, leaves Belichick befuddled.
- Michael Tunison (Sports on Earth) After Further Review: NFL's catch debate continues.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Official to Bills: "I don't know" why Kelvin Benjamin TD was overturned.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Terry Pegula: We have to fix replay.
- Andrew Brandt (SI) The top 10 NFL off-the-field stories of 2017.