After a record game last week against Miami, New England goes up against a stingy San Diego defense.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Dan Connolly looked out at the crowd surrounding him as he stood deep in his locker at Gillette Stadium and smiled. An offensive lineman, he’s not usually the center of media attention. But with the news that he will replace Dan Koppen at center for the New England Patriots, well, he became […]

The Dolphins had the NFL’s worst record at home last year, 1-7, including a 41-14 thumping by New England.

• Patrick Chung Position: Safety Height: 5-11 Weight: 212 Age: 24 College: Oregon NFL experience: Third year Chung took a big step forward last year and will be counted on to be the leader of the secondary. He had three interceptions and 89 tackles last year and was a special-teams leader. • Albert Haynesworth Position: […]

Offensive Line Last year the Patriots’ offensive line did a decent job protecting Tom Brady — until the playoffs. There, the Jets sacked him five times and harassed him all day, hitting him repeatedly after throws. Opponents will surely watch that film. The Patriots used their first pick on a tackle, Nate Solder, and recently […]