In a game played in the sloppiest of conditions, RB Laurence Maroney took it upon himself to solidify the ground game. "It was one of those situations where] [I knew I had to step up and play big and put the team on my shoulders as far as the running game and that's what I tried to go out there and do, Maroney said according to the Boston Globe. The back rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Despite being criticized at times for a lack of consistency, Maroney remained positive knowing his fortunate would soon turn around. "I knew that with the right opportunity we could go out there and I could do my thing. I never lost confidence, but after a game like this it does make me feel good."
The *Boston Herald *reports LBAdalius Thomas was inactive for Sunday's game and was not present at Gillette Stadium. It was the first time in Thomas' career he missed a game due to a healthy scratch. It was later confirmed by coach Bill Belichick that Thomas had no personal or physical ailments.
ESPNBoston.com reports QB Tom Brady's comments on the offense finding its identity. Click here to read the story.
Click here to find out the team's record at home when it snows according to the Providence Journal.
*The Assosiated Press *reports on numerous NFL-records the Patriots set on Sunday against the Titans.
Despite the offensive outburst by the Patriots, QB Tom Brady acknowledged he had no idea of the records being broken according to USA Today. "To tell you the truth, I didn't even know," Brady said of his second quarter. "I knew we were playing good. I knew that. We were going up and down the field. We did a great job. Play-calls were great. It was fun to be out there."
