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Patriots safety Brandon McGowan, right, sacks Buccaneers quarterback John Johnson last month in London.

In the aftermath of Patriots 27, Dolphins 17, is it time to bring on the Colts? and links! The Patriots' 27-17 win over the Dolphins had barely settled by about 4:30 p.m. yesterday.

In today's blitz, the team gets revenge on Miami's wildcat, read an AFC East standings update, Tom Brady reaches another milestone, learn which rookie got the job done in his third career start and find out a wrinkle in Sunday's win.

The defining moment Sunday for the Patriots' defense came after linebacker Adalius Thomas frustratingly threw his arms in front of him, motioning to the team's coaches on the sideline after Miami's Ricky Williams took an option pitch 15 yards for a touchdown.

The NFL's most dominant team in the past decade will have a different look when it lines up today against the Dolphins - particularly on defense.

If you've followed football for any length of time, you know all of the euphemisms for concussions.

New England Patriots Links 10/29/09 - Meriweather Humbled by NFL Honor; Brandon Tate Wants to Tear Up The Field Brandon Meriweather ntercepts his second pass of the day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Good news for the Miami Dolphins is they remained undefeated in the AFC East with Sunday's improbable victory over the New York Jets .

But before they do, let's take a look back at the first seven games for the 5-2 Patriots and put a few superlatives on the table: Most surprising rookie: Not many would have figured Myron Pryor would beat out fellow rookie Ron Brace for a spot in the defensive line rotation, but that's exactly what he did.

On that play, Bucs receiver Sammie Strougher sat down in what he thought was a hole in the Patriots zone.

New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather sees improvement in the team's secondary after one of the best games of his career.

The "old soul'' owns a playful spirit. On Thursday, Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo stood behind a herd of reporters who were asking questions of teammate Gary Guyton.

The New England Patriots follow the same pattern - a promising beginning to a season and a better ending.

"Guarded" would be a conservative way to describe how Brandon Meriweather felt in explaining winning AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

In today's blitz, a Patriots safety gets recognized by the league, Tully Banta-Cain comments on his return to the team, a Patriots rookie makes his debut and read statistics on two Patriots wide receivers.

Brandon Meriweather won't spend time during his bye week watching perhaps his best game as a pro.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, safety Brandon Meriweather of the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills punter Brian Moorman have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 7 of the NFL season.

At least they got out to see some sights and do some shopping. Good thing, too, because if the Bucs ever decide to look back on their weekend trip to jolly old England, those Kodak moments and souvenirs will prove to be the highlight.

The best Patriots [ team stats ] defenses of the past have always featured playmakers.

Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather may have had two picks today. And he may have returned one for a touchdown.