Happy Thanksgiving! Here are today's Patriots news stories to help pass the time until football, food and family!
Mike Reiss of ESPN breaks down eight Patriots missing Wednesday's practice with illnesses. Hopefully some will be back at today's practice which is closed to the media.
Dave D'Onofrio of Boston.com has 10 underappreciated Patriots to be thankful for.
Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal has the Patriots and Texans putting the drama of last offseason behind them.
Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston likes what he saw out of Isaiah Wynn in his return to action.
Tom E. Curran has the Texans pursuit of Nick Caserio remaining a source of intrigue.
Matt Cassel gives another intriguing look behind the curtain as to how the Patriots prepare for potential playoff opponents.
Andy Hart of WEEI offers 13 things for Patriots Nation to be thankful for.
PatsPulpit takes a look back at the five Thanksgiving games the Patriots have played in.