Cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Eric Rowe have both been ruled out for Sunday night's Super Bowl rematch against the Atlanta Falcons, while Tom Brady had some praise for Matt Ryan.

Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin could return to the practice field this week after being on IR since Sept. 7, while the New England climbed in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 7.

The NFL's VP of officiating defended the controversial touchdown reversal call in Sunday's game against the New York Jets, while Bill Belichick and some Patriots players still say they need to keep improving.

The Patriots had nearly full attendance at their Thursday practice, and the team continues to make changes to the practice squad.

Tom Brady missed his first practice of the year on Tuesday to have an MRI on his left shoulder, while the Patriots made some changes to their practice squad.

Rob Gronkowski was a surprising late addition to the Patriots injury report this week, while defensive tackle Alan Branch was left off the team flight to Tampa Bay.

After sitting in the top three of the NFL Power Rankings last week, the Patriots tumbled out of the top 10 this week. Also, struggling CB Stephon Gilmore was placed on the injury report after another tough performance.

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Earlier this week, the president of Fox Sports said the network won't be showing the National Anthem during any of its games this weekend, while Patriots Hall of Famer Andre Tippett said he agrees with the anthem protests.

Danny Amendola told reporters that he thinks the Patriots will stand for the National Anthem on Sunday against Carolina, while Bill Belichick had some high praise for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.