FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 23: Troy Brown #80 of the New England Patriots gains yardage against the defense of Courtney Bryan #47 of...

One Patriot's lament

If the Patriots had embraced their perfect regular-season run more openly in the 2007 season, former star Troy Brown thinks they would have finished 19-0, Greg Garber writes.

13-0 seems to be dividing line

The debate surrounding the Saints' and Colts' flirtations with perfection involves late-season strategies. Dolphins coach Don Shula, the only coach to complete a title-winning perfect season, offers his advice, Greg Garber writes.

Emboldened critics target Moss

The Patriots' newfound vulnerability has opponents lining up to take their shots. This week, Randy Moss is the target.

Plenty of fight in Welker

Wes Welker's spirited play is the key to the Patriots' victory.

Big hit works against Panthers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Typically when a defensive back delivers a jarring hit on a wide receiver, the defensive team can be the beneficiary of the resul...

Some postgame sound bites

...Bill Belichick gave Wes Welker one of the highest compliments possible, comparing him to franchise icon Troy Brown. "Wes has a lot of heart. He is a heck of a football player. He shows...

Time to tempt the Sports Gods

It's been too long since his last NFL power poll, and a lot has changed. Bill ranks all 32 teams.

Welker's day one for the books

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have had some great receivers over the years. Randy Moss, Troy Brown, Terry Glenn, Irving Fryar and Stanley Morgan all were more than capable of producing a monster...

10 fast facts from Patriots' win

...non-overtime game. The franchise record for most catches in a game is 16, set by Troy Brown on Sept. 22, 2002 against Kansas City. 2. Welker's 192 receiving yards set a career...

Welker has been an easy target

Wes Welker is racking up some eye-catching numbers for the Patriots.

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.

Double Coverage: Manning vs. Brady

...two Super Bowls was Antowain Smith. His top receiver each year they won it all was Troy Brown, Deion Branch and David Givens. Not awful, but not Marvin Harrison either. How many future Hall...

Double Coverage: Manning vs. Brady

...two Super Bowls was Antowain Smith. His top receiver each year they won it all was Troy Brown, Deion Branch and David Givens. Not awful, but not Marvin Harrison either. How many future Hall...

Depleted defenses ripe for the picking

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