Bodden has three of Sanchez's four INTs as Patriots answer critics

Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown and 226 yards in a 31-14 win over the Jets.

Defense relied on nickel front

...68 of 68 CB Jonathan Wilhite -- 68 of 68 CB Leigh Bodden -- 67 of 68 DE Derrick Burgess -- 66 of 68 DL Vince Wilfork -- 55 of 68 DL Mike Wright -- 52 of 68 LB...

Defense takes share of the blame

Defense tries to take its share of the blame for loss to the Colts.

Can the Colts adjust, catch up?

...Manning has been hit a bunch, which has affected his accuracy, as you'd expect. Linebacker Derrick Burgess, coming from Manning's left, has applied heat a couple of times. Jerod Mayo blitzed untouched...

Patriots start five DBs

...Randy Moss WR: Wes Welker WR: Sam Aiken TE: Benjamin Watson RB: Laurence Maroney Defense DE: Derrick Burgess DT: Mike Wright DE: Vince Wilfork DE: Tully Banta-Cain ILB: Jerod Mayo ILB: Gary Guyton...

Mail has been delivered

...Sammy Morris, Julian Edelman and other injured players. 4) Assessing individual performances, from Kevin Faulk, to Derrick Burgess, to Chris Baker, to Laurence Maroney. 5) Recapping the Patriots' 2009 draft halfway through the season...

Mailbag: Colts the focus this week

This week's Patriots mailbag is focused on Sunday's huge showdown with the Colts.

Banta-Cain goes all in

...of 72 CB/S Shawn Springs -- 32 of 72 S Pat Chung -- 31 of 72 DE Derrick Burgess -- 27 of 72 CB Terrence Wheatley -- 1 of 72 (Snaps come up one short as the...

Patriots' dime package in focus

...six defensive backs) against the Dolphins, used in obvious passing situations: DL: Vince Wilfork, Myron Pryor, Derrick Burgess, Tully Banta-Cain LB: Jerod Mayo DB: Darius Butler, Leigh Bodden, Shawn Springs, Brandon Meriweather, Brandon...

Mail is delivered

...Sanders. 4) Revisiting the choice of the defensive MVP of the first seven games. 5) Should Derrick Burgess be producing more at this stage? 6) A look at what young linebackers Tyrone McKenzie and...

Mailbag: Unique challenges with Miami

This week's Pats mailbag kicks off with talk about preparing for the Dolphins.

Patriots have answered most questions

How have the Patriots answered some key preseason questions?

After bye, Pats will see Denver copycats

After bye, Patriots will face Denver-like formations.

Pats manage to rebuild and still win

Patriots' younger, faster defensive unit an impressive surprise.

New England Patriots defensive end Derrick Burgess (55) rushes Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards (5) as Buffalo Bills Brad Butler (60) pushes Burgess...