Bolden carried six times for 17 yards and caught one pass for minus-five yards in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Falcons.

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Quick-hit thoughts after third quarter

ATLANTA -- Entering the final quarter of play, the New England Patriots lead the Atlanta Falcons 13-10. Passing along quick-hit notes and observations from the third quarter:1.

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Bolden (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

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Sneaky fantasy pickups entering Week 4

I'm guessing few people are thinking about the Carolina Panthers this week, as the Cam Newton-led squad joins the Green Bay Packers on bye, but that's exactly why sneaky owners should be thinking about them.

Fantasy Future Rankings

Field Yates breaks down the Fantasy Future Rankings, projections by numberFire of fantasy player value from the present to the end of the season. Yates ponders what to make of Julian Edelman's hot start, as well as other topics.

Harris: Week 4 free-agent finds

ESPN's Christopher Harris lists some top waiver-wire targets for Week 4, including Johnathan Franklin, Jason Snelling and Willis McGahee.

How Patriots filled Matthew Slater void

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots were without special-teams captain Matthew Slater in Sunday's 23-3 victory over the Buccaneers. A big part of Slater's value is that he plays on each of the "Big 4" units -- kickoff return, kickoff coverage, punt return, punt coverage -- so when a player like that is injured it often means multiple players are tapped to fill the void.

about 8 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Harris: Instant Impressions -- Week 3

Christopher Harris looks at Week 3's notable performers, including the Browns passing game taking off, backup running backs doing just fine and the eventual emergence of Tom Brady.

Bolden, Blount make RB rotation work

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- For the third time in as many weeks, the New England Patriots had a new leading rusher, as running back LeGarrette Blount paced the team with 65 yards on Sunday against his old team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

about 9 days ago | Field Yates |

Locker Room Buzz: New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Observed in the locker room after the New England Patriots' 23-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday:Talib's matchup with Jackson draws raves: Cornerback Aqib Talib drew a big media crowd and talked about the coaching staff's plan to have him match up against Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson.

about 9 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Quick-hit thoughts after first quarter

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- After 15 minutes of play, the Patriots trail the Buccaneers 3-0. Passing along quick-hit notes and observations from the first quarter:1.

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Projecting the Patriots' inactives

Before the New England Patriots play a game, we'll attempt to predict the team's inactive players.Our best guess on the list for Sunday's home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Danny Amendola -- Receiver was listed as doubtful on the injury report (groin) and doesn't look like he's ready to play at this point.

about 10 days ago | Mike Reiss |