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Addition to RB spot

With the health of their starting running backs in mind, the Patriots today promoted BenJarvus Green-Ellis to the 53-man roster.

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Many of the e-mailed questions this week focus on Laurence Maroney's struggles as the Patriots got back on track this week.

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He knows how to use them

His legs were gone. Remember that? When the New England Patriots acquired Randy Moss from the Oakland Raiders in April 2007, that was the first...

Tony's Top 5 fantasy football matchups of the week

5 Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay (vs. Atlanta).Grant has been nothing short of a bust this year, but this could be the week he...

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Taking charge

This might not be the matchup of AFC powers it once was, but there's plenty of talent on both sides of the ball for Sunday night's Patriots-Chargers tilt. Jim McBride breaks down the matchup. (By Jim McBride, Boston Globe)

Already feeling a draft

The NFL draft is more than six months away, but for Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli, it is at the forefront of his thought process. (By Christopher L. Gasper, Boston Globe)

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With hole opened, RB Green-Ellis promoted

With LaMont Jordan sidelined by a right calf injury and starting running back Laurence Maroney dealing with "issues" - one of which is his banged-up shoulder - the Patriots promoted rookie running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis from the practice squad to the active roster yesterday. (By Christopher L. Gasper, Boston Globe)

Football notes

The (silver and) black hole

Turn left off the Harbor Bay Parkway and into the office park in Alameda, Calif., where the Oakland Raiders are headquartered, and it's hard to miss the signs. (By Mike Reiss, Boston Globe)

Health of Maroney at issue

The clock was ticking and Laurence Maroney had to be on the practice field in five minutes. So when a small group of reporters approached him yesterday, he went the stiff-arm route.

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Guyton's play on strong side

Rookie inside linebacker Gary Guyton might have initially been a surprise contributor for the Patriots, but he's no longer a surprise to the coaching staff. (Boston Globe, 10/11/08)

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Broken ribs KO Eagles' Westbrook

All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco tomorrow. (Boston Globe, 10/11/08)

Bruschi has reunion with former coach

Dick Tomey knew Tedy Bruschi before he was a New England sports icon and smiling pitchman, back when he was just a hard-working kid from Roseville, Calif., outside Sacramento, who wanted to play college football. (Boston Globe, 10/10/08)

Reiss's Pieces Chargers in focus

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Is Maroney's shoulder a burden?

Laurence Maroney proved he could shoulder the load down the stretch last season, but after an indecisive and uneven performance against the 49ers last Sunday, the question is how much is Maroney's shoulder weighing on him heading into Sunday night's game against the Chargers? (Boston Globe, 10/10/08)

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Prediction roundup

Eric Wilbur rounds up the predictions of the national pundits for Sunday's Patriots-Chargers tilt.

Pro picks

He's out of lineup, but never out of touch

Jim McCabe offers a humorous look at his Week 6 selections. (Boston Globe, 10/10/08)

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Fantasy corner

Each Friday, assistant sports editors Scott Thurston and Greg Lee will answer your fantasy football questions, dispensing lineup and roster advice based on their experiences and statistical analysis. This week's dilemmas:

Playing the matchups

Charged-up teams ready to do battle

The Chargers, and LaDanian Tomlinson in particular, haven't been shy about expressing their feelings for the Patriots. Tomlinson now says the Chargers have no right to talk after losing the last three meetings to the Pats. (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)

NFL sends Raiders letter regarding tampering accusation

The NFL has sent the Oakland Raiders a formal letter regarding owner Al Davis's accusation that the Patriots tampered with Randy Moss before acquiring him in a trade in April of 2007. The Raiders could be subject to penalties for the public accusation. (10/9/08)

Cowboys won't discipline 'Pacman' for scuffle

Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones won't be disciplined by the Dallas Cowboys for a scuffle with his bodyguard that team owner Jerry Jones said resulted from joking banter that got out of hand and was quickly settled. (AP, 10/9/08)

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Cassel confident customer

Now that Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has demonstrated the ability to make plays and get the ball downfield to Randy Moss, his confidence should be boosted. (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)

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Man claims Harrison shot him

Marvin Harrison is being sued by a man who says he was shot in the hand and body in April by the Indianapolis Colts star. (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)

On football

AFC seems to be up for grabs

Five weeks into the NFL season, what we know about the AFC and the Patriots' standing is basically this: We don't know. Linebacker Tedy Bruschi says "it's very early" to assess the Patriots 3-1 record truly means. (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)

A month after injury, Brady has knee surgery

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady underwent surgery to repair his injured left knee Monday at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, NFL sources said. One source indicated that the procedure went well. (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)

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Fun day of pickup football

The success of a rushing attack can be measured in different ways, but one telling area is how a team fares in short-yardage situations. When it needs 1 or 2 yards, can it pick them up? (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)

Bills' injured pile up

Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel missed practice yesterday and will be one of numerous regulars using the bye week to recuperate from injuries. (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)

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