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Gameday! Usually I’m not a big fan of MNF as a fan because you can’t really tailgate, you have to stay up way late, and generally it’s just a lot harder to enjoy the fan experience. But tonight’s a huge game so let’s just get after it!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/gameday-usually-im-not-a-big-fan-of-mnf-as-a-fan/
Is it just me or does it feel like years since we last saw Gronker out there?
https://www.patspropaganda.com/is-it-just-me-or-does-it-feel-like-years-since-we/
The Ravens fell to the Redskins in overtime today, their second loss in a row, to drop to 9-4. Therefore, the Patriots control their own destiny for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-ravens-fell-to-the-redskins-in-overtime-today/
He’s so big, and he plays heavy, but he’s also fast,” Foster said. “He can play sideline to sideline. He comes downhill. He can head-butt guards like it’s nothing. Watching him on film, he’s just so strong. He’s disciplined, and he plays his gaps well. He’s a good pass rusher, and he’s really a Pro Bowl-caliber player, in my opinion. He’ll start getting more and more notoriety for his play, but I’ve always seen it in him. He’s a great player, a fun player to watch.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/hes-so-big-and-he-plays-heavy-but-hes-also/
WEEI.com’s 4th & Goal with Chris Price – Pats vs. Texans (by WEEIVideo)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/weeicoms-4th-goal-with-chris-price-pats-vs-2/
Michael Lombardi may be line to take over Browns – Sports – The Boston Globe
One of the amazing things about the Patriots the past few seasons — since Welker’s knee injury in the 2009 regular-season finale — is how most of the injuries to key players happen with enough time to get them right for the postseason. Aaron Hernandez, Jerod Mayo, and Brandon Spikes all were humming in December after MCL injuries last year. Now Hernandez, Chandler Jones, Logan Mankins, Patrick Chung, and Rob Gronkowski (who was beat up before his broken forearm) figure to be good for the playoffs, especially if the Patriots get a bye. It would seem to be dumb luck, but the Patriots do a nice job bringing their guys back later in the season.
If the Patriots win Monday night, they will become just the second team in NFL history to win 10 or more games in 10 consecutive seasons. The 49ers, from 1983 to 1998, hold the NFL record in that category (16). Bill Belichick preaches consistency, and I think that’s the type of statistic of which he’s particularly proud.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/if-the-patriots-win-monday-night-they-will-become/