TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Jets Wednesday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino shares his practice news, notes and locker-room buzz from Wednesday at Gillette: Mitchell returns, Harrison debuts, Brady sits out.
- Press Conference transcripts: Bill Belichick and Devin McCourty.
- Press Pass: Nate Solder, Duron Harmon and Trey Flowers speak on the welcomed addition of James Harrison to the 53-man roster. (1.14 min. video)
- Bob Socci highlights the New York Jets and the threat of wide receiver Robby Anderson. (1.14 min. video)
- Belichick Breakdown: Top Plays against the Bills. (8.32 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Zack Cox scouts the Jets: New York has made one major change since their earlier loss to the Patriots.
- Danny Cox profiles the Jets: With home-field advantage on the line, there is something to play for.
- Michael Hurley serves up some still-warm leftover thoughts from Sunday: Brady, Belichick make NFL's greatest dynasty.
- Ryan Hannable orders everyone to stop overthinking things: Tom Brady is the 2017 NFL MVP.
- Doug Kyed explains why Tom Brady should win MVP: First, Brady isn't competing against his former self for MVP.
- Doug Kyed writes how the Patriots off-field camaraderie helps acclimate the new additions on it.
- Kevin Duffy suggests what to expect from Malcolm Mitchell's return to the Patriots offense.
- Ryan Hannable believes Malcolm Mitchell would give Brady another possession receiver on the outside, which has been a weakness this year.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Malcolm Mitchell back at practice.
- Karen Guregian believes Rob Gronkowski deserves a first-team All-Pro nod to trigger his $2M incentive.
- Phil Perry looks at if there is any way Rob Gronkowski isn't a lock to be named first team All-Pro.
- Mike Reiss notes that similar to Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski also has been known to wow his teammates with his athletic catches in practice too.
- Phil Perry wonders if Dion Lewis, having a career season in his contract year, is finishing his last few weeks in New England.
- Zack Cox mentions how Mike Gillislee's professionalism never wavered during his lengthy inactive spell.
- Jeff Howe is looking for Malcolm Butler and Stephon Gilmore to establish some needed positive momentum Sunday, and have it snowball through January.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) The 2017 Patriots defense: Can patchwork front, inconsistent back get it done?
- Sam Hollister (PatsPropaganda) Pats sacks up despite uneven recent defensive performance.
- Mike Reiss passes along a report that James Harrison expects to play Sunday against the Jets.
- Alex Reimer reports James Harrison didn’t wait long to rebut his former Steelers teammates, calls signing with the Patriots a 'business decision.'
- Matt Chatham breaks down James Harrison's potential fit with the Patriots. (1.11 min. video)
- Mike Reiss takes a look at the Patriots history of adding veteran talent late in the season.
- Nick O'Malley takes a look at Bill Belichick's late-career Patriots additions, some that worked out and others not so much.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Receiver Malcolm Mitchell returns to practice, may play Sunday.
- Doug Kyed gives us an injury update: Tom Brady aggravated his left shoulder, Achilles.
- Hayden Bird interviews New York sports writer Ian O'Connor who looks back on his now infamous headline, 'Patriots will regret hiring Bill Belichick.'
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) When greatness becomes routine: The powerful Patriots show no signs of slowing down.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady sits out practice Wednesday.
- Staff (ESPN) NFL bonuses: Gronk closing in on $6.5M; others chasing millions, too.
- Gerry Dulac (Post-Gazette) James Harrison speaks: 'A little hesitation' before signing with the Patriots.
- Alex Marvez (Sporting News) NFL playoff seeding: Best, worst possible matchups for each team in playoffs.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL's playoff-novice QBs about to get tested – and perhaps exposed.
- Albert Breer (SI) Game Plan: NFL Black Monday Primer: Which coaches will be fired, and who will fill the vacancies.
- Cameron Filipe (FootballZebras) Week 17 referee assignments. Jets at Patriots: Brad Allen.
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) The best and worst of the 2017 NFL season.
- Gil Brandt (NFL.com) Derek Carr heads list of nine players who disappointed in 2017.
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) Earl Thomas, Dez Bryant head guys who need change of scenery.
- Kevin Clark (The Ringer) The new generation of great QBs is finally here: We won’t see another group like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees ever again.
- Ken Fang (Awful Announcing) Phil Simms seems pleased with his transition from the broadcast booth to the studio.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Video of Raiders long snapper heating football probably not a violation.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) With 16 games in one afternoon, the final week of the season is set up for chaos. Here’s a reason to keep your eye on every matchup.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL Week 17 Picks. Patriots win 33-10.
VIEW FROM NEW JERSEY YORK
- Connor Hughes (NJ.com) Patriots' Bill Belichick has hilarious answer to signing James Harrison.
- Hannah Withiam (NY Post) Steelers players seek to expose James Harrison’s ‘lies’.
- Mark Cannizzaro (NY Post) The only way for Jets to get anything out of their last game.
- Daniel Popper (NY Daily News) Jets might give Christian Hackenberg some playing time against Patriots.
- Zach Braziller (NY Post) Christian Hackenberg may finally play in a real game.
- Gary Myers (NY Daily News) In a disastrous season for football in New York, it’ll be hard for Giants and Jets to sink lower.
- Zach Braziller (NY Post) Muhammad Wilkerson likely played his last game as a Jet.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Jamal Adams promises Jets he’s barely scratched the surface.
- Connor Hughes (NJ.com) Who could Jets hire to replace Todd Bowles? Josh McDaniels, Bill O'Brien and other options.
- Joe Giglio (NJ.com) NFL picks, predictions Week 17.