With the offense struggling much of the time, Gostkowski's near-flawless performance allowed the Patriots to come out on top more often than not.

All the corner wants to do is win and his efforts in coverage were a big reason why the Patriots did just that.

The second-round pick is getting better by the week and his 81-yard touchdown is the team's longest play of the season.

How about 5 sacks and solid play against the run from a guy picked up off waivers after the start of the season?

The Patriots and Dolphins were tied when Cole and McCourty made like Goose and Maverick playing volleyball and executed a perfect tip drill for a huge interception.

With 10 seconds left and 17 yards to go, Thompkins made a leaping catch in the end zone to give the Patriots a thrilling victory.

LeGarrette Blount isn't the quickest fellow but he left the Falcons in the dust on his 47-yard touchdown run in Atlanta.

Talib had several to choose from but his grab off a Kyle Arrington deflection deep in Patriots territory in the fourth quarter allowed New England to hold off the Jets.

The Patriots trailed 17-10 when Ryan made like Lawrence Taylor coming off the edge, strip sacking Ryan Tannehill to set up the tying TD.

It seemed everyone wanted the Patriots to make a change at safety but Gregory was rock solid next to McCourty.

First he won the job over the popular Zoltan Mesko and then proved he deserved it with a terrific performance.

Coming off their first loss and facing an undefeated team at home the Patriots needed some late magic to secure a huge win.

The former Buc has been a solid presence in the backfield as Stevan Ridley's backup and the primary kickoff returner.

Whether it was Julio Jones, A.J. Green or tight end Jimmy Graham, Bill Belichick though the best course of action was locking up Talib with the opponent's top receiver and it worked.

New Orleans had just tied the game at 17 late in the third quarter when Gostkowski connected on a career-long 54-yarder to put the Patriots back on top.

Defensive players have been falling like the New England foliage but Jones and Ninkovich have been a steady pair of bookends up front.

He was the team's most productive receiver for a month and remains the most dangerous punt returner in the league.

The running back is set to return soon and that's good news after his 100-yard effort in the opener paved the way for a Patriots comeback win.

Those totals represent the Patriots total offense and points against Pittsburgh, the most the proud franchise has ever allowed in a game.

The Patriots defense forced at least one turnover in 36 straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL.