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Going into the regular-season finale, the Patriots are pretty much assured of having one of their best seasons in recent memory when it comes to penalties. Through 15 games, the Patriots have been flagged for 65 penalties (tied for second-best in the league) for a total of 594 yards (third-best in the league). They won’€™t beat the recent mark for New England teams under Belichick — that came in 2008 with 57 penalties and 501 yards — but it represents a dramatic dip from previous seasons. Last year, New England had 97 penalties for 840 yards in the regular season. In 2011, it was 87 penalties for 815 yards, and 83 penalties for 766 yards in 2010. In 2009, it was 81 penalties for 743 yards

It Is What It Is » Final thoughts on Bills-Patriots

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That transition from a quarterback to a wide receiver position, that’s a hard thing to do,” Moss said of Edelman, who played quarterback at Kent State and was drafted in the seventh round as a kick returner and potential Wildcat quarterback. “When guys are able to come from the bottom and work their way to the top, and when all odds and everything are stacked against you and you’re able to overcome that, that’s what makes Julian Edelman’s story so sweet.

NFL coaches could be fired on Monday – Sports – The Boston Globe

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This year, he’s taken things a step further. Spikes will play in all 16 games despite a knee ligament injury that has limited him in practice for about two months (a league source said Spikes will require surgery when the season ends). Asked about the knee and how much pain he’s been dealing with, Spikes grimaces a bit, but then gives an answer that would probably make his linebacking idol, hard-nosed Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, smile. “It’s pretty banged up, but this deep in the season, everybody’s banged up,” Spikes said. “I’ve been able to deal with the pain and stuff like that. “And when I’m out there, my adrenaline is pumping and the thrill of it, but it’s part of the game. That’s what makes this game so good — you’ve got to be able to play through pain.

Brandon Spikes isn’t your average Patriot – Sports – The Boston Globe

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Good work by ESPN.com Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley to challenge Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh’s thought that the team didn’t “have enough juice” against the Patriots last weekend after playing a Monday night road game six days prior. As Hensley noted, teams playing Monday night this season are 16-15 the following week. Those playing a Monday night game on the road were 7-9 the following week, which includes the Patriots’ dramatic comeback win over the Broncos on Nov. 24. As for the Ravens, they had won four straight and had a chance to win the AFC North with a victory over the Patriots and then today at Cincinnati. If you can’t get juiced up for that …

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The Patriots will be tested by the Bills. Buffalo’s defense surged to the top of our Pressure Points rankings for the season with a dominant performance last week against the Dolphins (see below for all of Week 16′s pressure rankings). The Patriots have a much better line, but the Bills are just that good under defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who knows a few tricks for slowing Tom Brady down from his time with the Jets. Still, expect the Patriots’ defense to come up with a few key plays to give the offense some short fields and New England to win an important game for seeding.

Philadelphia Eagles’ turnaround being led by thriving young defense | The MMQB with Peter 

How can we not agree with Bedard? Almost every game, regardless of opponent, has gone down to the wire. Last week’s blowout of the Ravens was easily then exception, so expect another near-heart attack today. Can’t even imagine how I’m going to make it through a playoff game with this team, though I guess I should be used to it.

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