Oct 31, 2009 | Fox Sports
Freeman getting comfortable in offense
But regarding his first game action in nearly two months, he said he felt comfortable during his regular-season debut against the Patriots .
Bruschi: Now comes the real test for Patriots
Every Thursday, former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down the Patriots' next game.
The Patriots enter their bye week having beaten their last two opponents by an aggregate score of 94-7, one in a snowstorm, the other in a foreign land.
Brian MacPherson's Patriots Notebook: Defense looks like defense of old
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker forces his way to a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium, London, yesterday.
LB Adalius Thomas has 1 tackle
One week after being benched against the Tennessee Titans [ team stats ] , Adalius Thomas was back in the Patriots [ team stats ] lineup yesterday, starting at outside linebacker against Tampa Bay.
Patriots 35, Buccaneers 7: Patriots defense carries sloppy offense to a blowout victory in London
The Patriots didn't play their best game of the season, but they played well enough to wipe out the pathetic Buccaneers in London.
Things didn't work out between receiver Joey Galloway and the Patriots. Same for tight end Alex Smith.
Patriots Notebook: Butler sits out practice
A few days after his first start, Patriots rookie Darius Butler missed yesterday's practice with an ankle injury.
Thomas' healthy scratch still a head-scratcher
The mysterious deactivation of Adalius Thomas leaves many wondering why. Adalius Thomas was neither on the injury report this past week, nor on the field for Sunday's 59-0 blowout victory in the snow over Tennessee.
Meriweather, Wilhite make amends
Patriots CB Jonathan Wilhite whiffed on a tackle of Titans RB Chris Johnson that resulted in a 40-yard run.
Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees spoke with reporters today via conference call, and the return of linebacker Jerod Mayo in Sunday's loss at Denver was a popular topic.
Laurence Maroney will have to shoulder a heavier load today due to Fred Taylora s injury.
To be exact, it started on Jan. 12, when the Broncos lured Josh McDaniels from his job as Patriots offensive coordinator to be their head coach.
Friday Out-Takes: Sucks to be Who?
Every Friday, John Cockrell will offer up his perspective on the latest NFL developments that catch his eye.
Initial reports indicated the surgery was not expected to be season-ending, but the Globe reported last night that there is only a small chance Taylor could return during the final month of the regular season.
Patriots [ team stats ] defenders don't doubt they face a challenge. Denver Broncos star receiver Brandon Marshall will stare down at them from across the line, like Terrell Owens, Jerricho Cotchery, Tony Gonzalez and Derrick Mason did before him.
The Ravens wrapped up an impressive drive with a 20-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco to a leaping Derrick Mason on third and goal.
Jump for Joy: Pats cornerback Jonathan Wilhite and receiver Matt...
Yesterday the Patriots [ team stats ] defense proved whose numbers had meaning. The Baltimore Ravens arrived at Gillette Stadium undefeated and boasting the NFL's No.
Patriots bleed red-zone futility
Patriots cornerback Jonathan Wilhite talks with special teams coach Scott O'Brien while stretching before yesterday's practice.
The Patriots are practicing on the lower field behind Gillette Stadium and are practicing with both wide receiver Wes Welker and cornerback Jonathan Wilhite, but without nose tackle Vince Wilfork.
Defenders Jerod Mayo and Vince Wilfork miss New England Patriots practice
Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo and nose tackle Vince Wilfork remain sidelined from practice.
Brady: Avoiding Ravens' Reed not so easy
The Patriots know one key to handing the Baltimore Ravens their first loss: Avoid Ed Reed, their Pro Bowl safety.
Fashion Statement: Pats receiver Randy Moss wears pink gloves to promote breast cancer awareness.
Patriots [ team stats ] wide receiver Randy Moss is going pink this week, and he's not alone.
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