Patriots & NFL

Patriots hope second verse isn’t same as the first

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Sunday, November 22, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots can wrap up the AFC East today. Not officially, of course, but a win over the New York …

Patriots know these Jets are no pushover

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Friday, November 20, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – For crying out loud, if you think the New England Patriots were scuffling after their latest loss, how about the New York …

There’s no crying in picking games

Friday, November 20, 2009

Yes, Rex Ryan was in tears this past Monday. So was yours truly after looking at his results from this past Sunday. As the HC …

Short-term memory is key for Pats

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Thursday, November 19, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – It’s called short-term memory loss. The New England Patriots may not feel they have to forgive, but the command is definitely that …

Patriots’ assistant says boss unaffected by critics

By HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press | Wednesday, November 18, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – When defensive coordinator Dean Pees returned to work after New England’s stunning loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Bill Belichick was preparing for …

PATRIOTS ANALYSIS

Belichick: Call gave team best chance to win

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Tuesday, November 17, 2009

All you need to know about New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is that he will do whatever he feels it takes for his …

Pats’ gamble gives Colts ninth win

Monday, November 16, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. After the New England …

National Football League Weeek 10

By GERRY DULAC Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Sunday, November 15, 2009

Capsule previews for Week 10 around the NFL. Bengals (6-2) at Steelers (6-2), 1 p.m. …

Patriots’ season officially begins tonight in Indy

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Now this is the football season. No more 0-for Tampas in London, or winless Tennessees at home. The New England Patriots are now playing meaningful …

Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo for Kraft

By GLEN JOHNSON The Associated Press | Saturday, November 14, 2009

BOSTON – The governor of Massachusetts said Friday there is no connection between big donations to him and the Democratic Party from the family that …

Some big games in Week 10

Friday, November 13, 2009

Breaking up is hard to do, but enough is enough. We’ve stuck with the Giants, 49ers and Bears too long. All they’ve done is let …

Manning has some new toys to play with

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Friday, November 13, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Bill Belichick let it slip during his media briefing on Wednesday. “Of course,” Belichick said, “it will be a little different looking …

QBs have a unique relationship

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Thursday, November 12, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – They’ve been linked for almost 10 seasons now – squaring off in so many contests, including two AFC Championship games – and …

For real or not for real?

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Tuesday, November 10, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The game was history for just a half hour before the questions came. What about the Colts? …

Patriots stand up to Ravens

Monday, October 5, 2009

The message of the day was to promote pink, but really the colors of the New England Patriots’ 27-21 win on Sunday over the Baltimore …

Pats not looking at Flacco as 2nd year QB

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Sunday, October 4, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – For the second straight week, the New England Patriots are facing a second-year quarterback. If they do the job today at Gillette …

Alas, Lions bound for letdown

Friday, October 2, 2009

Just like the New England Patriots, we rebounded last week. Thank you, Greg Lewis, wish you were here. Now the question is, can we keep …

Patriots stressing need to bottle up Reed

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Thursday, October 1, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – There weren’t too many New England Patriots doing any talking at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday. But when they did, the two words …

Falcons’ ‘O’ should keep Patriots’ secondary busy

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Sunday, September 27, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Of course, as all eyes will be on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in today’s game at Gillette Stadium with the …

Welker, Moss both hurting

Saturday, September 26, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Randy Moss and Wes Welker have formed a potent 1-2 punch for the New England Patriots the past two seasons. But …

Seau gets to work

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Thursday, October 15, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady walked into the weight room at Gillette Stadium around 6:45 a.m. …

Patriots Watch

Thursday, October 15, 2009

NO PRACTICE FOR LIGHT, MOSS: Left tackle Matt Light (knee), DL Ty Warren (calf), RB Fred Taylor (ankle) and WR Randy Moss (non-injury) did not …

Bills fan sends unique message to team owner

Thursday, October 15, 2009

It didn’t take long for Ryan Abshagen to discover how many Buffalo Bills fans are unhappy with their team and want owner Ralph Wilson to …

LA Stadium Deal

Thursday, October 15, 2009

The California Senate has voted to allow developers of a proposed 75,000-seat football stadium in the Southern California city of Industry an environmental exemption that …

Sputtering ‘O’ hurting Patriots

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The blame game is back in full force. Offense? Defense? …

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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Patriots set to do what it takes

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Tuesday, October 6, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – We’ve reached the quarter pole of the 2009 National Football League season, and what we’ve seen for the first four weeks reminds …

Patriots gut out win over Ravens

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Monday, October 5, 2009

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Suddenly, the loss to the New York Jets is way back in that rear view mirror. For two successive weeks, the New …

Ravens-Patriots Stats

Byline Name Byline Credit | Monday, October 5, 2009

Baltimore 21, New England 27 Baltimore 7 0 7 7 — 21 New England 3 14 7 3 — 27 First Quarter NE—FG Gostkowski 32, 13:34. Bal—Mason 20 pass from Flacco (Hauschka kick), 6:59. Second Quarter NE—Brady …