Mailbag: Early thoughts on Pats-Saints

This week's Pats mailbag takes an early look at Monday's game vs. the Saints.

Defense brings heat; Sanchez wilts

Patriots defense brings heat, and Sanchez wilts

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.

New England Patriots linebacker Tully Banta-Cain (95) and cornerback Leigh Bodden, rear, knock down New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) after...

Patriots Mailbag: Fourth ... and long

Final thoughts on fourth-and-2, then moving on to pressing Pats issues.

Belichick's 4th-down gamble fails; Manning leads Colts back from 17 points down

Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.

Light at practice, but doubtful vs. Colts

Light, Morris, Edelman, Meriweather back at practice for Patriots on Friday.

Mailbag: Colts the focus this week

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

After bye, Pats will see Denver copycats

After bye, Patriots will face Denver-like formations.

Patriots penalty watch

...Neal -- 4 TE Chris Baker -- 3 OLB Adalius Thomas -- 3 WR Sam Aiken -- 2 DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain -- 2 LT Matt Light -- 2 OT Sebastian Vollmer -- 2 NT Vince Wilfork -- 2 Penalty count (single...

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Tully Banta-Cain (#95) of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring the fourth touchdown during the NFL International Series...

Pine time or prime time for QBs

Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Mailbag: Return from London

This week's Pats mailbag touches on Burgess' improved play and more.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Tully Banta-Cain (#95) of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring the fourth touchdown during the NFL International Series...

New England Patriots linebacker Tully Banta-Cain (95) and cornerback Leigh Bodden, rear, knock down New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) after...