Tedy Bruschi News

Of course, the Patriots [ team stats ] have had this date circled on the calendar ever since their Week 2 loss to the Jets at the Meadowlands.

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Retired Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, like everyone else, had his opinion on coach Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 from his own 28-yard line Sunday night in Indianapolis.

The Patriots returned Wednesday for their first practice since Sunday night's 35-34 loss in which their coach went for it on fourth-and-2 from the New England 28-yard line instead of punting with a six-point lead.

It would be interesting to see Troy playing in a bowl game in Mobile or Birmingham rather than New Orleans, if the Trojans could go against an SEC opponent .

Retiring to bed, she plunked her sleeping husband on the arm, "They lost by one point!" Patriots fans still feel the sting of losing to the Colts, a game New England seemed to have locked up, right up until their celebrated coach decided to go for it -- fourth-and-2 -- on his own 28-yard line.

The morning after a heartbreaking loss to the Colts, coach Bill Belichick revisited his risky decision to go for it on fourth down while also detailing the Patriots' uncharacteristic struggles in burning valuable timeouts.

The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts again look like Super Bowl contenders, and the Patriots will try to derail the Colts ' 17-game regular-season winning streak as they renew their star-studded rivalry Sunday night.

KANSASa SCITY, MO. - New England Patriots sent Matt Cassel to the Kansas City Chiefs and a message to their own fans: don't worry about Tom Brady's knee.

All this week on the projo PatsBlog, Jim Donaldson will be reliving the 13 games played by the Colts and the Patriots this decade, when the two former AFC East doormats became the hottest rivalry in the NFL.

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

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Power Rankings: Preseason: 2. This week: 6. 2009 Schedule/Results Where they stand: The Patriots are atop the AFC East at 6-2 and have separated themselves from the division's other three teams.

Family and friends are mourning the loss of 20-year-old Charles "Chaz" Hewitt, who died in a fire that consumed a house he lived in with his three friends early Saturday morning.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham "Bruschi's Breakdown" is a must-read feature on ESPNBoston.com. You might think I'm shilling for the company, but do yourself a favor and check it out .

The bye week was more than a few days off for Patriots defensive end Ty Warren. The week before in London, he hobbled off the field at Wembley Stadium in the final seconds of the third quarter, gently favoring his ankle.

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.

It's funny. Sometimes stories and ideas are abundant. During the season, there's no lack for things to write about.

Every Thursday, former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down the Patriots' next game.

You can see some strange sights in Soho. Such as the guy standing on a busy corner with his face painted silver-and-blue, wearing a large, helmet-like contraption on his head, what appear to be oversized football pants, and a Patriots jersey with the number 54.

One Temple fan left Lincoln Financial Field with this observation last Saturday: "He's the best defensive lineman we've played against this season," the fan said.