'09 Saints battling legend of '07 Patriots
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...say no other human being has been on the defensive end of as many passes by Tom Brady and Drew Brees. In some ways, I guess you could say I've been cursed because...
Blog | November 28, 2009Pats-Saints game has great matchups
Mike Reiss and Tedy Bruschi, ESPNBoston.comMonday's Patriots-Saints game has a number of huge matchups to watch.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Vilma: 'You can't sleep' on Watson, Baker
Tim Graham, AFC East...night's monster showdown against New England Patriots in the Superdome. In discussing all the damage Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker can do to a defense, Vilma mentioned two under-the-radar...
Blog | November 25, 2009Patriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Mailbag: Early thoughts on Pats-Saints
Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.comThis week's Pats mailbag takes an early look at Monday's game vs. the Saints.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds
Christopher Harris, ESPN.comChristopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Welker's day one for the books
Tim Graham, AFC East...the middle of the field this year. "He played big, and he always does," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. "He's a great player, and he's working the middle of the field, and...
Blog | November 22, 2009Sanchise putting Jets in default
Tim Graham, AFC East...England Patriots won Sunday was Wes Welker's sublime performance. Maybe your eye will pick up Tom Brady's numbers, or the gargantuan discrepancy in first downs, total yards or time of possession. But...
Blog | November 22, 2009Rapid Reaction: Patriots 31, Jets 14
Tim Graham, AFC East...Revis on a timing play for a 4-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady minced the Jets' defense with Wes Welker instead. The slot receiver had the best yardage day...
Blog | November 22, 2009Welker making the difference so far
Tim Graham, AFC East...rematch, catching eight passes for 139 yards and rushing once for 11 yards. That has helped Tom Brady immensely. When the Patriots lost at the Meadowlands, Brady was 12-of-30 for 122 yards...
Blog | November 22, 2009Bodden has three of Sanchez's four INTs as Patriots answer critics
Associated PressLeigh 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 22, 2009Patriots dominating Jets at halftime
Tim Graham, AFC East...put up much of a fight so far. Total yardage from scrimmage? Patriots 272, Jets 34. Tom Brady has completed 18 of 26 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown to Randy Moss. Slot...
Blog | November 22, 2009What if the Jets beat the Patriots?
Tim Graham, AFC East...year. A sweep will be more difficult for all the reasons you've considered this week: Tom Brady is more at ease in the pocket; Wes Welker will play; Randy Moss' back doesn't...
Blog | November 22, 2009Jets revenge the cure for Patriots hangover
Tim Graham, AFC East...the Meadowlands in Week 2. So much has changed since then. The Jets' aggressive defense made Tom Brady skittish, but he's much more comfortable on that reconstructed left knee and the Jets don...
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