Ben Watson News

Two themes stood out from this week's Patriots mailbag -- the team's offensive struggles, and playoff positioning.

The University of New Hampshire women's basketball team snapped its four-game losing streak with a 80-72 win over Holy Cross yesterday afternoon.

As Bill Belichick and staff are currently preparing for the Buffalo Bills, it falls to me to send you their annual Christmas wish list.

Benjamin Watson can admit it now: he was aware that he may have been cut before the start of this season.

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk leaps into the end zone as he scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec.

On Tuesday, Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio came to the defense of New England's Pro Bowl receiver who has been criticized for his performance after being held to just one catch for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-10 victory over Carolina.

It was a win, but it doesn't change anything. Even though the Patriots won 20-10 over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, both the Jets and Dolphins won their games as well, meaning the Pats still have just a one-game lead in the division.

Wes Welker's reputation for dominance on the gridiron is increasing at a pace that far exceeds his frame.

Carolina quarterback Matt Moore is sacked by New England defensive end Derrick Burgess during the second half of Sunday's game in Foxborough, Mass.

The Patriots dominated the period with two long ball-control drives against a Panthers' defense that appears to be wearing down.

There have been years when Rock Hill's Ben Watson has been more involved in the New England Patriots' offense.

So how do you beat the New England Patriots the recipe is so simple that the Rams, Raiders and Bucs a few weeks too late have figured it out.

If the Patriots can take anything out of the savage beating Monday night, they must acknowledge their most pressing offensive need.

Ben Watson News: Ben Watson is probable for Monday night's game at New Orleans, according to the Boston Globe.

David Thomas has no beef with the New England Patriots. He wasn't offended that they unloaded him to New Orleans this preseason for a 2011 seventh-round pick, though few would have blamed the most prolific tight end in the history of the Texas Longhorns for wondering if he was worth a little more.

Thanksgiving is a day of reflection for most people, and it was at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday as well, when both team owner Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick took a few moments to share some thoughts.

No, the TV Azteca girl has nothing to do with me posting that picture!!!! It's actually Benjamin Watson that's the subject here.

He finishes with 15 catches for 192 yards. The man took a pounding. He's sure to feel this one over the next couple days.

My first reaction to Bill Belichick's decision was the same as all Patriot fans.

The sun came up this morning and the world did not meet its demise. Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 from the Patriots own 28-yard line in the closing minutes of last night's New England-Indianapolis game is causing nearly every Patriots fan to scream "off with his head." The Pats did not convert the fourth down play and ...