Special attention to detail paying off for Patriots
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Willie Andrews's 77-yard kickoff return against the Miami Dolphins last Sunday wasn't an accidental trip to the end zone, a football fluke. It was a strategic strike on par with anything the Patriots' offense or defense has done this season.
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The New England Patriots' bruising  defense has put the Super Bowl champions in position to become  one of the NFL's greatest teams.
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It was a game that had meaning beyond the AFC seedings, although the Patriots had to be very satisfied where they stood in that regard at the end of the day.
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The New England Patriots are unbeaten because of a simple approach &#151; score a lot early and keep the other team from scoring late.
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New England, 12-1 SU and 9-3-1 ATS, did not cover the 10Â½-point number in last Sunday&#39;s 35-28 win over visiting Cincinnati. Still, the Patriots are 6-0 straight-up and 5-1 versus the number since losing their
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Special teamers such as Larry Izzo can get lost on this multitalented Patriots team, where the coach, the quarterback, and the star cornerback receive much of the attention.
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The New England Patriots' best play was an illegal forward pass. It was that kind of day for Tom Brady and his offense.
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FOXBORO, Mass. -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we thankfully rediscover other storylines in the NFL beyond Camera-gate in New England ...
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He's all about handling his business. Of that, Patriots fans can rest assured about their quarterback, Tom Brady.
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The New England Patriots showed the stingiest team in the NFL that they also can dominate on defense.
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The perception is that the New England Patriots are awesome, the result of their NFL record 20-game winning streak. In truth, they just win, not overwhelm _ their margin of victory during the streak is just about nine points per game.
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One of the most impressive aspects of New England's third Super Bowl title in four years was who the Patriots beat this year.
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Doug Flutie had watched from afar and was impressed. He appreciated how the Patriots had an uncanny ability to redefine themselves during games.
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Foxboro, Mass. -- There have been prettier games in the streak, and certainly more meaningful ones. But among the hallmarks of the victories the Patriots have collected like so much pocket change over the
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The Patriots are renowned for throwing new defensive twists at opponents. Here's one they'd like to show on Sunday: stopping long drives and getting the ball back into Tom Brady's hands faster.
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Although the rest of the sporting world may look at the Patriots as being one win away from completing a perfect season, Las Vegas views them through a much different prism.
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A couple of years ago, there would have been a celebration in the New England Patriots&#39; locker room. Certainly some hugs and shouts.