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Last year, the Patriots missed out on the playoffs because they didn't have the best record within AFC East divisional play.

About two and a half hours before kickoff, Patriots and Dolphins players began to trickle on to the field for warm-ups. Among the first Patriots out there are Brian Hoyer, Stephen Gostowski, Chris Hanson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Eric Alexander, and Bret Lockett.

The New England Patriots return from the Bye Week to face AFC East Rival Miami at Gillette Stadium.

When CBS flashed a graphic on yesterday's telecast that the wide receiver was the NFL 's most prolific after the catch, it was no surprise to him.

The Patriots were clicking on all cylinders in their 59-0 rout of the Tennessee Titans.

Punter Chris Hanson did his job last week by pinning the Broncos at their own 10-yard line in the second quarter and at their own 2 in the fourth, but the Patriots ' defense didn't do theirs, letting Denver drive the length of the field for touchdowns both times.

When the opportunities to make a difference come few and far between, failing can produce a nasty, empty feeling.

"We've got to do a better job of coaching." That's what Bill Belichick says just about every time his Patriots lose.

From those who were talking, which was a lot fewer than had been talking the past few weeks, the refrain was the same.

Mark Clayton wears No. 89 and the ball hit him on the ''9.'' ''I got open and just dropped the ball,'' he acknowledged.

An interview with referee Ron Winters, from the Patriots: The Patriots attempted a fake field goal with 7:18 left in the fourth quarter.

Matt Light [ stats ] 's grandfather was a gunsmith, as was his father. So there was little doubt what the Patriots [ team stats ] left tackle's charity event would be based around.

It takes a certain amount of moxie to go for it on fourth down. But to keep the offense on the field for a fourth-and-one play from your own 24-yard line that's a little bit crazy.

In 2008, the Patriots were still following up from 2007 and setting NFL records - although of a different nature.

The Pats running back says he can't wait for a physical game with division rival New York on Sunday.

Patriots [ team stats ] linebacker Jerod Mayo made his way through the locker room yesterday, moving slowly and utilizing crutches.

It wasn't a vintage performance, but it was a classic finish. , as you may have heard, missed almost all of last season after shredding his left knee in the first quarter of the first game.

Few people are wondering about Adam Vinatieri anymore. In three seasons since being drafted in the fourth round, Stephen Gostkowski has made 77-of-90 field goals, an .856 percentage that is tops in Patriot history.

Three keys to the success of the 2009 season - Jerod Mayo, Adalius Thomas and Tom Brady.

Part of being a rookie means that on some days, you do what you're told. So after Patriots rookie Jake Ingram handled all long-snapping duties in the final exhibition game Thursday night, he couldn't talk to the media about it.