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New England Patriots News and Rumors

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

On Friday morning, we shared a report that Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was a “virtual certainty” to miss Sunday’s game against the Broncos. The Patriots haven’t ruled him out yet, though. Hernandez was back on the practice field Friday and …

Jay Busbee, yahoo.com

Bad news, Eagles fans: According to a report from Global Associated News, Michael Vick has broken both legs in a Philadelphia car accident! The accident involved Vick and a 76-year-old female driver, and further details will be forthcoming. In an eerie …

boston.com

The Patriots linebacker, who injured his hamstring last Sunday, said he’s feeling better but leaving the decision on whether he’ll play up to coaches.

boston.com

Peyton Manning and the Broncos invade Foxborough. Jim McBride has the scouting report on how Tom Brady and the Patriots can beat them.

Final Word: AFC East

Oct 5, 2012

ESPN.com

Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 5: Reclaiming Gillette Stadium: Sunday marks the first home game since the New England Patriots were upset at Gillette Stadium in Week 2 by the Arizona Cardinals. The Patriots entered that game 35-1 in their previous…

Mike Rodak, ESPN.com

New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) practices for second straight day.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have downplayed the significance of their personal rivalry this week, saying it’s more about the Broncos and the Patriots. But Archie Manning said he wished he’d have been able to have had something similar in his day, and…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Bills need more consistency from DT Marcell Dareus. Dolphins coach Joe Philbin is looking forward to getting DT Tony McDaniel back in the lineup. Said Patriots RB Brandon Bolden, “Last week happened, now we’re getting ready for Denver. You know, j…

Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com

The top games this weekend feature a classic quarterback matchup (Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning) and meeting of top young quarterbacks (Matt Ryan vs. Robert Griffin III).

boston.com

The Globe’s Ed Ryan gives his advice to NFL bettors. It’s a good week, too, because we don’t have to deal with the Cowboys or Raiders.