New England Patriots links 12/19/19 - Brady: ‘Stat that matters most is winning...however that plays out’

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Bills Wednesday Injury Report.
• Mike Dussault shares the locker-rom buzz from Wednesday at Gillette: Turnovers will again be a critical factor in Pats-Bills sequel.
• Sights and Sounds: Week 15 vs. Bengals. (4.09 min. video)
• Patriots host annual Gifts from the Gridiron. (1.52 min. video) /Pretty cool.

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss details how in a challenging season for the offense, Tom Brady keeps piling up victories by minimizing mistakes to complement an elite defense.
• Evan Lazar’s Film Review: N’Keal Harry, Stephon Gilmore shine in Week 15. “Harry’s rookie season got off to a slow start, but the first-round pick is starting to show signs of serious potential.”
• David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots bold predictions: Week 16 vs Bills. 1. Tom Brady sets passing touchdown record.
• Doug Kyed discusses ways the Patriots defense can adjust with injuries mounting at cornerback.
• Mark Daniels believes Stephon Gilmore is in the running for NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
• Logan Mullen tells us how the Patriots can clinch the AFC East and a first-round bye in Week 16.
• Mark Daniels writes how even though the playoffs are expected for the Patriots, players are still grateful for the opportunity.
• Doug Kyed Injury Updates: Jamie Collins limited with shoulder ailment.
• 98.5 Sports Hub Report: Patriots bring pair of CFL talents in for workout.
• Justin Leger NFL Rumors: Jaguars interested in Patriots OC Josh McDaniels
• Matt Dolloff notes Matthew Slater has earned his eighth Pro Bowl selection, but he has bigger goals in mind. Here’s how he and the Patriots keep things in perspective.
• Christopher Mason notes Tom Brady might be fueled even further by first Pro Bowl snub since 2008, Dont’a Hightower says
• Dave Green relays an AFC personnel evaluator describing what makes the Patriots defense special.
• Gavin Rodriguez (LastWordOnSports) Patriots tight end off-season options.
• Adam London hears from Julian Edelman on his favorite touchdown pass from Tom Brady.
• Zack Cox continues his countdown of Patriots Games of the Decade: Gronk’s masterpiece; Show ponies; Super Bowl thrillers.
• Matt Vautour picks his Patriots All-Decade Team: Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski highlight New England’s 10-year roster
• Michael Hurley makes his Week 16 picks against the spread: Remember when the Browns were going to win the Super Bowl? Crazy times. Pats -or Bills- win this game 7-6.
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Joe Marino (Locked On Bills) preview Saturday’s matchup. (42 min.)
• All-22 podcast: Evan Lazar is joined by Buffalo’s Aaron Quinn to preview Saturday’s AFC East showdown. (1 hour)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Gilmore: ‘No question’ I’m Defensive Player of the Year.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Sean McDermott won’t comment on pregame incident with Patriots staffers.
• NFL Nation (ESPN) Biggest Week 16 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams. Patriots: Not having slot corner Jonathan Jones (groin) would be a huge blow.
• Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: Minus buzz, Patrick Mahomes still good as ever.
• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Why this weekend’s game is so significant for Tom Brady and the Patriots.
• David Carr (NFL.com) Offensive player rankings, Week 16: Evaluating veteran QB play
• Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) How defense is sparking Super Bowl hopes in five locker room.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) Tom Brady misses out on Pro Bowl record after being left off AFC team for first time in more than a decade.
• Robert Mays (The Ringer) What the 2019 NFL All-Pro team should be: Offense edition.
• Tom Pelissero (NFL.com) NFL execs pick awards: Who’s MVP? DPOY? Coach of the Year?
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Trent Brown will end season on injured reserve.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Stephen Jones: “Good chance” replay review of pass interference will go away. /Huh... I thought it already did.
• Conor Orr (SI) Tom Coughlin fired: Discipline methods fail with Jaguars.
• Conor Orr (SI) NFL coaching hot seat: Jason Garrett, Freddie Kitchens running out of time.
• Jake Kring-Schreifels (The Ringer) “Football is a dark place”: The oral history of ‘Any Given Sunday’.

VIEW FROM BUFFALO

• Louie DiBiase (WGR550) A win in New England is huge regardless of the division race: Taking down the Patriots Saturday is important for the Bills regardless of division implications.
• Alex Brasky (DailyNewsOnline) What’s changed the attitude in Buffalo? The Bills’ expectation to win - no matter the opponent or situation.
• Mark Cannizzaro (NY Post) The Bills are the heroes we need to end Patriots’ reign.
• Sal Maiorana (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) Statistics be darned, Josh Allen is winning and that’s what matters most.
• Staff (ItemLive) A big opportunity’s at stake for the Bills Saturday.
• Ryan Talbot (NewYorkUpstate) Bills-Patriots: Tony Dungy expects New England’s offensive woes to continue versus Buffalo.
• Stevie Johnson (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) Bills-Patriots game only on NFL Network in Rochester, some fans may have to get creative.

DUMPSTER DIVE

• Jerry Thornton wonders what punishment the Ravens are facing for taping opponents’ sidelines.