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Money drew Tully Banta-Cain to San Francisco a couple of years ago, but he followed his heart back to New England.

A look at guys who got the job done, and those who struggled for the Patriots on Sunday ... MOVING UP WR Wes Welker: The unquestioned star of the show yesterday did even more than he normally does, running vertical routes to catch the Jets off-guard in addition to his usual domination underneath on his way to 15 catches for 192 yards.

It may not be addressed on a daily basis. It may not be in every motivational speech.

Sammy Morris and Matt Light were both hopeful that they'd be ready to return for today's game against the Jets.

There are rules for rookies in the NFL. They enter a new world with tons of questions, uncertain of the answers.

Asked if his decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 at his team's own 28-yard line while holding a six-point lead late in the fourth quarter showed a lack of faith in his defense, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick immediately shook his head and dismissed the question with a simple "No." His defensive players said they believe it was a sign ...

A few Pats- Jets Nuggets of Note, courtesy of the New England Patriots Media Department: The Patriots, who fell to the Jets at the Meadowlands, 16-9, on Sept.

Monique Walker passes along the list of players not present at this afternoon's practice: Fred Taylor, Rob Ninkovich, Steve Neal, Tully Banta-Cain, and Jarvis Green.

Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots due to a finger injury on his right hand.

The game was not even a quarter old, and the Patriots [ team stats ] were already down a pass-rusher. Outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain [ stats ] left last night's battle at Indianapolis with a rib injury, crumpling to the turf on the kickoff following the Colts' first touchdown.

Sunday night, the Patriots pass rush will try to do one of the most difficult things in sports: sack Peyton Manning.

When Patriots running back Kevin Faulk heard that his team has lost just two fumbles this season, he turned to the side of his locker and lightly tapped the wooden structure.

Tom Brady lofted a perfect pass down the right sideline. Randy Moss reached up and made a remarkable one-handed catch at the 1-yard line.

Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas has six touchdowns in his 10-year career. He thought he had another yesterday, then it was taken away.

For an unnerving few minutes yesterday at Gillette Stadium, nearly everything was the same as a year ago.

When the Miami Dolphins first broke out their version of the Wildcat offense last season, they did so right here in the third game of the year against the New England Patriots.

Junior Seau and Tully Banta-Cain discuss Joey Porter's latest trash talk session, as well as Miami's Wildcat offense.

A funny thing happens when opposing teams line up with three defensive linemen in passing situations: None of the rushers ever seem to go up against Stephen Neal.

Every offseason in the NFL, teams that seem just on the cusp of becoming great aggressively go after the players they feel will be the final piece of the puzzle; guys with singular talents who can turn a potential 10-6 team into a real contender.

Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees answered questions from reporters this afternoon during a conference call.