New England Patriots News and Rumors
AccuScore: 49ers-Patriots previewPrim Siripipat goes inside the numbers for the San Francisco-New England matchup. |
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Deion Branch picks up where he left offDec 13, 2012
The veteran receiver was released on Nov. 17 after suffering a hamstring injury, but his locker was kept intact, a sign that he’d very likely be returning. On Wednesday, he was officially back with the Patriots. |
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Aldon Smith says Niners can stop PatsDec 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The game of the weekend, assuming the road team shows up (unlike the Texans on Monday night), will be in Foxboro, where the 9-3-1 49ers will face the 10-3 Patriots. Have we mentioned the game is on NBC? San Francisco linebacker Aldon Smith believes that… |
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Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com The receiver, re-signed this week almost a month after being released due to a hamstring injury, is happy to be getting ready to play instead of watching from home. |
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Talib on hip injury: 'Day-to-day'Dec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com FOXBOROUGH -- Cornerback Aqib Talib, who left Monday's win over the Texans with a hip injury, hasn't missed any practice time this week, but has been limited. After Thursday's sweats-and-shells practice, Talib was asked about the injury. "Im all r… |
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Moss credits Belichick for teaching him footballDec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Randy Moss arrived at the New England Patriots five years ago thinking he knew a lot about football. |
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Patriots, with Tedy Bruschi back, rally past BillsDec 13, 2012
Bruschi played his first game since suffering a stroke eight months earlier and helped lead the Patriots to a 21-16 win. Corey Dillon scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to power the comeback. |
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No practice yet for GronkowskiDec 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Amid reports that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski may try to practice this week, nearly a month after suffering a broken forearm, he has not practiced yet. Then again, the week still isn’t over. According to Michael Whitmer of the Boston Globe, Gronko… |
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Thursday roll call: Gronkowski still outDec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com Tight end Rob Gronkowski was the only player not spotted at Patriots practice, a sweats-n-shells workout on the upper field behind Gillette Stadium. |
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After the Patriots gave up a 15-point lead to backup quarterback Matt Schaub in the fourth quarter, Vinatieri drilled the game-winning field goal with 17 seconds left for a 31-28 victory. |
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Patriots wilt amid turnovers in CarolinaDec 13, 2012
The Panthers beat New England 27-17 as New England committed three turnovers in an error-filled game. “It's hard to beat anybody if we play like this," Troy Brown said. |
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Patriots raise third banner before beating RaidersDec 13, 2012
The Patriots won their 21st straight game in Foxborough after overcoming a few setbacks early in the game to outpace Oakland 30-20. Tom Brady threw two TD passes and Corey Dillon rushed for two scores. |
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Thursday morning one-linersDec 13, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Bills DT Marcell Dareus keeps overcoming personal tragedies, which left him scared to leave the house. Dolphins S Reshad Jones used his day off this week to meet a 101-year-old fan. Patriots QB Tom Brady has become adept at selling play-action fakes. Fo… |
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Brian Burke, nytimes.com The Patriots' passing offense is so effective that it forces opponents to take big risks to keep pace, and this results in interceptions. |
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Second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick is the X factor in a big-time matchup. |
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Tom Brady again proves why Patriots thriveDec 13, 2012
While Texans quarterback Matt Schaub crumbled against pressure Monday night, Tom Brady again rose to the top. |
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Randy Moss draws high praise from Bill BelichickDec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com To his former boss, Moss remains a home-run threat who will require the Patriots’ attention on Sunday. |
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Patriots’ December dominance goes back a decadeDec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com New England has not lost a December game at home or on the road since 2006, but it has been a decade since Patriots’ fans have seen a loss at Gillette Stadium during the final full month of the season. |
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Facing Pats, 49ers looking to step up offensivelyDec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers are looking forward to matching up with Tom Brady and the prolific offense of the New England Patriots on Sunday night. |
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Brady, like Kaepernick, once replaced injured QBDec 13, 2012
Boston.com Patriots news, boston.com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The veteran quarterback ran up the sideline back in his own territory, took a hard shot from the linebacker and went down. |
