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New Orleans a ' Saints K John Carney concluded the opening drive of the game by caroming a 30-yard field goal attempt off the left right upright and between the uprights to give the Saints a 3-0 lead.

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How do the Pats feel about that? Naturally, coach Bill Belichick 's focus is on the game, as opposed to records.

Leonhard did not practice for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots until Friday, when he did so on a limited basis.

Members of the Patriots defense claim they weren't insulted by coach Bill Belichick's infamous decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 from the New England 28 late in last week's loss to Indianapolis, but they played like they had something to prove yesterday against the Jets.

The Patriots running back turned in his fourth solid game in the past five, rushing for 77 yards on 22 carries with two touchdowns.

From the time most professional football players begin playing the game - and for many, that is at a very young age - they are taught to believe that the sport requires a warrior mentality, and that nearly any injury can and should be played through.

The Patriots hoped they had found an option at the third wide receiver position when Brandon Tate , the rookie third-round pick, became healthy to play three weeks ago.

While many NFL teams enjoy "Victory Mondays" - when players get the Monday after a win off, Bill Belichick gave his players Monday off this week despite their loss against Indianapolis.

New England has deactivated three starters and running backs Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for Sunday night's game at Indianapolis.

New England has deactivated three starters and running backs Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for Sunday night's game at Indianapolis.

Tom Brady [ stats ] is a football junkie, so he knows one when he sees one. On the other sideline Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Brady will be facing another one.

Dallas Clark has gashed many a defense over the past two-plus seasons, as the Indianapolis Colt has become one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the NFL.

In today's blitz, the Patriots have started preparations for the Colts. Read reactions from members of the Patriots secondary, find out why offense might not be the story of Sunday's game, defensive substitutions are discussed and Adalius Thomas comments on the rivalry.

Shawn Springs has known Peyton Manning since the two were collegiate standouts. That's when the Patriots [ team stats ] cornerback was at Ohio State and the Indianapolis Colts quarterback was at Tennessee.

There's been a clear pattern to the way the Pats' pass defense has been going. First they concentrated on hitting--preventing the long breakaway plays that plagued them last year.

The Patriots were missing six players from the media portion of practice today. WR Julian Edelman, RB Fred Taylor, RB Sammy Morris, T Matt Light, CB Jonathan Wilhite and DL Jarvis Green were not seen.

The Pats aren't playing this weekend, which gives them a chance to look in the mirror.

Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather grabbed two interceptions within two minutes against Tampa Bay last week.