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Continuing to monitor a trend of quarterback Tom Brady and the shotgun snap, let's update the numbers from Sunday's loss to the Cardinals: Usage of the shotgun vs. Cardinals: 47 of 82 (9 runs, 38 passes) vs. Titans: 13 of 67 (0 runs, 13 passes)...

Catching up with players who were key contributors for the Patriots in 2011 and/or spent time with the team in 2012 training camp and are now with other teams: Defensive end Mark Anderson (Bills) Week 2: Totals 3 tackles (1 for loss), 1 quarterba...

A look at where the Patriots rank in key statistical categories after Week 2, while also bringing the team's opponent this week -- the Baltimore Ravens -- into the discussion: Points scored This week: Tied-12th (26.0) Last week: 6th (34.0) Rave...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A look at the players who showed up on multiple units within the "Big 4" on special teams -- punt coverage, punt return, kickoff coverage, kickoff return -- in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, which highlights their value on the 4...

The following are the Patriots' preseason opponents in 2012: Week 1: vs. Saints Week 2: vs. Eagles (Monday, Aug. 20, ESPN, 8 p.m. ET) Week 3: at Buccaneers Week 4: at Giants (Aug. 29, according to NY reports) The exact dates and/or times of ...

While the offense was great, fans are still concerned about the defense.

TAMPA -- Rapid reaction after the Patriots throttled the Buccaneers, 31-14, in both teams' second preseason game: Domination from top units. The Patriots looked sharp on both sides of the ball, opening a 21-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. ...

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the Patriots: 1. Re-watching the Week 2 matchup between the Patriots and Jets, New England defenders let tight end Dustin Keller have too many free releases off the line of scrimmage. Keller had seven rec...

Both the Pats and Jets have made big changes since their Week 2 meeting.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Cornerback Kyle Arrington has been one of the surprise performers for the Patriots this season. In 2009, he was a top special teams player. But this year, he took over for Darius Butler at cornerback after the Week 2 loss to t...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Picked-up pieces from the Patriots' locker room during today's media-access period: 1. Patriots defenders said one part of the Jets' offense that is a bit different from when they were preparing for them in Week 2 is LaDainian...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- One question asked when running back Kevin Faulk was lost for the season in Week 2 was how much the Patriots would still use the shotgun formation. Little has changed as the Patriots remain among the league leaders in shotgun ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Walt Coleman is scheduled to referee tonight's game between the Patriots and Dolphins. A look at the accepted penalties called in games worked by Coleman's crew this season: Week 1: Broncos-Jaguars -- 12 Week 2: Buccan...

Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the Patriots: 1. One of the benefits of the Patriots' preseason finale at the Giants is a chance for the team to get acclimated to the new Meadowlands Stadium before the Week 2 road opener at the Jets. I'...

A few quick-hit points of analysis when looking at the Patriots' 2010 schedule: Pats won't see Santonio Holmes early; get Jets on short week. The first meeting against the Jets comes in Week 2, meaning that the Patriots won't be facing receiver Sa...

With the Dolphins holding on to beat the Jets (what an entertaining second half), and the Bills losing to the Texans, here is the most important stat for Patriots followers: Patriots 5-2 Jets 4-4 Dolphins 3-4 Bills 3-5 After their Week 2 loss to ...