Tom Brady expects Wes Welker's usage to increase and that Week 1 was an aberration.
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Welker's Reduced Week 1 Role Likely An Aberration
Gisele Likes Brady's Gashed Nose
Tom Brady said that his nose feels fine and that his wife, model Gisele Bundchen, approves of injury.
Patriots Scored Three Touchdowns Using Three-TE Set In Week 1
The Patriots had three tight ends on the field for 10 of their 67 offensive snaps in Week 1's win over the Titans.
Belichick Explains Why Fitzgerald May Become Best WR In NFL History
Larry Fitzgerald received heavy praise from Bill Belichick ahead of the Cardinals' matchup against the Patriots.
How Football Outsiders' Projections Changed After Week 1
The Broncos, 49ers, Buccaneers and Lions all moved up in the rankings, while the Saints, Steelers, Panthers and Giants dropped.
Belichick Has Always Been Obsessed With Tight Ends
Bill Belichick was searching for elite tight ends all the way back to 1991 when he took over the Browns.
Welker Sat For 24 Of Patriots' 67 Snaps
Wes Welker sat out 24 of the Patriots' 67 snaps on offense in Week 1.
Dan Koppen Agrees To One-Year Deal With Broncos
Dan Koppen played center for the Patriots from 2003 until 2010.
McDaniels Has Brady's Full Confidence After Week 1
Tom Brady spoke highly of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels after the New England Patriots' convincing victory over the Titans in Week 1.
Patriots Receive Instant Impact From First Round Defensive Rookies
Chandler Jones had a strip sack of Jake Lower that led to a defensive touchdown by fellow first round pick Dont'a Hightower in his debut with the New England Patriots.
Brady, TEs, Ridley Lead Patriots To 34-13 Win Over Titans (+19.7 TC)
The Patriots had a +19.7 advantage in the Trench Counter, the largest margin of Sunday's games.
Team-By-Team Cap Space As 2012 NFL Season Begins
Trent Baalke and the 49ers have the least amount of cap space in the NFL.
Risdon's NFL Picks For Week 1
Breaking down the Packers/49ers, Broncos/Steelers and Ravens/Bengals along with the other weekend games and the debuts of the rookie quarterbacks.
Patriots, Packers, Falcons, Steelers Have Best DVOA Projections
The Patriots have a 25.2% chance of winning the Super Bowl, while the Packers have a 15.1% chance.
Jabar Gaffney Meets With Raiders
Jabar Gaffney was released by the Patriots during training camp.
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Patriots Sign TE Michael Hoomanawanui
Michael Hoomanawanui was a fifth round pick by the St. Louis Rams in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Illinois.
Teams Seek Tweener DB/LBs To Defend Tight Ends
Teams like the Patriots, 49ers, Seahawks and Bills are beginning to greatly value defensive players that are able to play both defensive back and linebacker.
Aaron Hernandez As Another Evolution Of Tight End Position
Aaron Hernandez has more in common with a tight end like Dallas Clark than he does Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham.
Giants Have Toughest Schedule In NFL, Patriots Easiest
The Giants have the most difficult schedule in the NFL, with their opponents having an average 2011 winning percentage of .547.
Patriots Sign RB Lex Hilliard, Release OL Matt Tennant
Lex Hilliard has 130 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries during his career.
Patriots Bringing In Kellen Winslow For Workout
The Patriots are already deep at tight end with Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Visanthe Shiancoe and Jake Ballard, but could also add Kellen Winslow.
Mike Kafka Works Out For Patriots
The Patriots released Brian Hoyer and only have Ryan Mallett behind Tom Brady, which could lead to signing Mike Kafka.
Patriots Have Youngest Team During Belichick's Tenue
The average age of the Patriots is 25 years, 274 days.
Belichick, Jim Harbaugh, Coughlin Preferred By NFL Personnel Men
Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh and Tom Coughlin are the coaches 20 NFL personnel men would be most likely to choose to be their head coach if they were starting a franchise.
Mallett's Value Potential Increases With Hoyer Cut
Ryan Mallet's value would increase significantly if even one team believes he is a future NFL starter should he receive playing time in 2012.
Bobby Carpenter Released By Patriots
Bobby Carpenter projected to be the top backup on either the weakside or strongside at linebacker.
Gaffney Wants To Re-Sign With Patriots; Dolphins Interested
Jabar Gaffney is one of Tom Brady's favorite receivers, but was unhealthy in camp due to a leg injury.
Patriots Have 13 New Defensive Players, Just Four On Offense
Bill Belichick had slowed morphed the Patriots from a defensive-minded team into one that relied on shootouts led by the passing game of Tom Brady.