Felix Jones is trying to work his way back to the field and a favorable matchup against the Eagles, but Sammy Morris offers a nice alternative if Jones can’t get ready in time.

Rex Ryan being Rex Ryan is taking all the attention off the Jets. Bill Belichick being Bill Belichick is making sure the Patriots ignores it.

The Patriots are missing RB Fred Taylor, but aren’t having much of a problem moving the ball on the ground during the fourth quarter against the Bills.

The big news in New England on Tuesday is the status of injured RB Kevin Faulk, which is still squarely in limbo.

Although I didn’t use my tickets to Overreaction Theater, acknowledging that it is presesaon, here are some first half observations and quick thoughts from the football game between the Rams and Patriots.

Patriots WR Wes Welker returned to real game action on Thursday night, making an appearance during the team’s first drive against the Falcons. Tom Brady did not waste any time getting the ball to Welker, either.

Find out what I’ll be watching on Thursday night when the NFL’s preseason schedule continues with three games.

The Patriots have gone back to a backfield committee this week against the Jaguars.

Here are a few quick fantasy news and notes to consider as we enter Sunday’s early games.

New Orleans has some concerns in its secondary, specifically on the outside, heading into the big Monday night showdown against the Patritos.

The Patriots declared RB Sammy Morris out of Sunday night’s game against the Colts after originally listing him as questionable with a knee injury.

Patriots RB Sammy Morris is out of the International Series game against the Buccaneers because of a knee injury, so Laurence Maroney is expected to start.

Bills QB Trent Edwards, Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu and Eagles LT Jason Peters were among the players who suffered injuries in Week 6.

Patriots RB Laurence Maroney could be in line for more carries, and more fantasy value.

The Patriots lost RB Sammy Morris to an apparent knee injury on the team’s first drive of the game against the Titans.