Mayo (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

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Mayo (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, the Patriots' official site reports.

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Picked-up pieces around Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Picked-up pieces from around the New England Patriots on Monday:Ridley not happy with his start. Running back Stevan Ridley didn’t sugarcoat his answer when asked if he was pleased with his work in the first two games of the season.

about 15 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Leftover thoughts from Week 2

After spending Friday in Bristol, Conn., at ESPN headquarters for duties on "NFL Insiders," I wanted to pass along just a few leftover thoughts from the Patriots' Week 2 win over the Jets on Thursday night.

about 17 days ago | Field Yates |

Defense bails out struggling Pats offense

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The tables have officially turned for the New England Patriots.The team known for its lethal passing offense, which in a record-breaking season six years ago was accused by some of running up the score, could hardly generate any positive momentum Thursday night.

about 18 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Ups and downs for the Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- An initial look at New England Patriots players whose performance was in the "up" category and those at the opposite end of the spectrum following a 13-10 victory over the New York Jets:UPSteve Gregory: Safety has been a solid tackler, and shows up with solid support against the run.

about 19 days ago | Mike Reiss |

W2W4: Five things we'll be focused on

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Call it the final countdown. The regular season has kicked off for two teams, with just two more days until the Patriots take the field against the Bills in Buffalo (Sunday, 1 p.

about 25 days ago | Field Yates |

Manuel to have unpredictable Week 1

Buffalo Bills rookie EJ Manuel has been named the starter for his team's Week 1 home date with the New England Patriots. The Bills most assuredly are not expected Manuel to thrive at the outset, though the team and the fan base are looking forward to see how the surprising first-round pick will fare in his first NFL action.

What Pats are saying about EJ Manuel

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bills coach Doug Marrone announced that quarterback EJ Manuel, who underwent minor surgery on his left knee Aug. 18, will start Sunday's season opener against the Patriots.

about 27 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Edwards: Top NFL players by position

ESPN Insider Herm Edwards identifies the NFL's top players at every position, including Aaron Rodgers, J.J. Watt and Darrelle Revis

Putting a wrap on Monday

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Another busy day with the New England Patriots, who practiced for the second straight day, this time in light shoulder pads and helmets.

about 29 days ago | Mike Reiss |

PFF: NFL's top linebackers of 2012

Pro Football Focus ranks the top 10 linebackers of 2012 according to their PFF grades, and projects how they're trending as the 2013 season approaches. San Francisco's Patrick Willis comes in at No. 1.