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Patriots: Half better than none

by The Associated Press December 24, 2011

The Patriots played their worst first half of the season Saturday, then recovered from a 17-point deficit to clinch a playoff bye. “You don’t want to, certainly, make a habit of this,” quarterback Tom Brady said.

Patriots top Dolphins 27-24

December 24, 2011

New England rallies from a poor first half to clinch a playoff bye.

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Patriots hoping to remain on right path

by HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press December 23, 2011

The goal of home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs could be reached, but New England must win today.

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Patriots haven’t yet silenced their doubters

by HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press December 23, 2011

A shaky defense has many questioning whether New England can succeed in the postseason.

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NFL Notebook: Pats need cure for rushing defense

by The Associated Press December 22, 2011

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Earlier this season, the New England Patriots ranked among the NFL leaders in rushing defense. They hadn’t allowed an opposing running back to pass 100 yards in 21 straight games dating to last year. The last two weeks, opponents have run all over them. New England is now ranked 19th in the […]

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New England Patriots’ path to top seed is simple

by HOWARD ULMAN / The Associated Press December 21, 2011

All New England has to do is beat its final two regular-season opponents, who are both 5-9.

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Patriots: 2 games to gear up for playoffs

by The Associated Press December 20, 2011

New England focuses on Miami after making defensive adjustments to beat the Broncos.

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Even in losing Tebow wins

by TIM DAHLBERG The Associated Press December 18, 2011

Midway through a not-so-funny “Saturday Night Live” sketch, an actor playing Jesus was in the locker room discussing the Denver winning streak with what was supposed to be Tim Tebow and his teammates. After taking credit for helping the Broncos win six in a row, he was told the New England Patriots were coming to […]