Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has conducted a youth football camp for the past three years for local youth, and it is always attended by Welker himself (of course) and other members of the New England Patriots. If you are a youth between the ages of 7 and 14 or have a child that is, check out the press release after the jump for more information. … [visit site to read...

Oct 2, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) warms up before the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. New England defeated Oakland 31-19. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE Chad Ochocinco hasn’t had his best season in New England up to this point. He had only 15 catches for 276 yards and a touchdown in the regular...

Jan 22, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) in the second half during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium. Gronkowski was injured his ankle on this play. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE All of Patriot Nation gasped when tight end Rob Gronkowski...

The New England Patriots are focused on the New York Giants, their upcoming opponent in Super Bowl XLVI. That push forward to what’s next on the NFL’s schedule hasn’t stopped some from clinging to a close and tough AFC Championship loss. According to those at the game, the Patriots’ scoreboard read third down when it was actually fourth down, and the Ravens...

The New England Patriots have opened up as 3-point favorites to defeat the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, according to online gambling site Bovada. That’s a pretty tight line. Apparently, Vegas is … [visit site to read more] Poll: Patriots 3-Point Favorites to Win Super Bowl XLVI. Should They Be? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs...

If you’re like most fans, owning a player jersey from your favorite team is a wardrobe must. I have had my eyes on a Rob Gronkowski jersey to add to my collection. However, if you’ve been planning a purchase, you probably want to hold off until … [visit site to read more] NFL Fans May Want to Hold Off on Jersey Purchases - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England...

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Photo censored by Jamie Pacheco By virtue of the victories yesterday by the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, a rematch from Super Bowl XLII has now been set up for Super Bowl XLVI. The New York Giants and the New England Patriots will lock helmets and shoulder pads once again to determine who the best team in the NFL is. The Giants traveled to Foxboro back in Week 9...

The New England Patriots were victorious yesterday over the Baltimore Ravens, winning a thrilling game 23-20. It was a team win, but there were some players, or a group of players, that stood out. Who was the best? Vote in the poll below! I almost … [visit site to read more] Poll: Who was the MVP of the AFC Championship Game? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots...

On a day when Tom Brady wasn’t at his best the Patriots needed other members of the team to step up. The entire defense picked up the slack, particularly defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. Wilfork, in his eighth season with the team, has become a three-down lineman the past few years, as he was primarily used just on first and second downs earlier in his career. Sunday was undoubtedly...

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Photo by Mark L. Baer/US Presswire<img class="size-medium wp-image-6423" title="Robert ... [visit site to read more] Patriots Owner Robert Kraft: There were ‘forces at work’ - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

The Law Firm ran well against the Ravens defense. New England Patriots - Associated Press What can one really say after the AFC Championship game we saw today? It was a thriller that came down to a missed field goal by Billy Cundiff of the Baltimore Ravens, but the New England Patriots were able to advance to Super Bowl XLVI by playing together as a team. Tom Brady didn’t have...

The New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens have released their inactives list, and among the Patriots’ inactives are Chad Ochocinco and rookie RB Stevan Ridley. Ochocinco traveled to Florida Friday to attend his father’s funeral but … [visit site to read more] Chad Ochocinco Among Patriots’ Inactives - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots...

The Patriots are one of the best at using the no-huddle offense at various points throughout the game. They will open a game with it, hold off for a while, or switch to it mid-drive when they have the defensive personnel on the field that they feel … [visit site to read more] Your Call: When Should the Patriots Go No-Huddle? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots...

We are finally only hours away from finding out who will represent the AFC and who will represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLVI. The “experts” have had their say (you see a compilation of game picks HERE) as to who will win, but now Musket Fire is putting on the prognostication hat to pick the winners of the AFC and NFC Championship games. Both games promise to be great TV viewing...

The New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game is full of compelling matchups; the Patriots offensive line trying to hold back the front seven of the Ravens, which includes monster DT Haloti Ngata, Terrell Suggs, and Hall-of-Famer Ray Lewis; Tom Brady vs. Ed Reed, as the two try and outwit each other in the passing game; the Patriots front seven trying to contain...

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski has had a monster season, and is a monster of a player. His touchdown celebration, one of the biggest spikes of the football you’ll see, has really caught on with Patriots fans. Check out the YouTube video below of Gronk’s … [visit site to read more] Rob Gronkowski Touchdown Spike Set to Music - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan...

We’re a mere day away from the New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens AFC championship clash, and the “experts” have turned in their picks for the game. Here’s a collection of experts’ picks, with Musket Fire making its picks for both conferences’ championship game later today: NFL.com Six out of the eight analysts pick the Patriots to win. Albert Breer (formerly of the...

After missing practice Wednesday with a left shoulder injury, Patriots QB Tom Brady practiced for the second straight day and was then removed from the injury report today. The fact that Brady is no longer on the injury report is good news for Patriots fans, but was there ever any doubt that he would be ready to go for Sunday? On the flip side, the Patriots listed 14 players as questionable...

As game day is fast approaching it is time to take a look at three keys to the game for the Patriots that could help guide them to a victory in Sunday’s AFC Championship game over the Baltimore Ravens. In what should be a very competitive game, one mistake could be the different between winning and losing. Three keys to a Patriots win: 1. Contain Ray Rice This one is pretty obvious...

Patriots fans will certainly never forget the day that it happened. The Patriots were coming off their 18-1 season with most of the cast intact and were looking to try and get back to the Super Bowl. In the opening game of the 2008 regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs, then-Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard lunged at Brady while he was in the pocket and tore Brady’s ACL, ending...

Tom Brady press conference. Photo by Chris Ferreira Patriots QB Tom Brady was back at practice today after sitting out of yesterday’s practice with a left shoulder injury. Practice was held outside in light shoulder pads. Brady is still listed on the injury report as having the left shoulder injury, but he had full participation in practice. While Brady did not participate in...

Several members of the New England Patriots took to the mic to speak with the media yesterday regarding the Baltimore Ravens and the upcoming AFC championship game. Below are some of the more quotable quotes from Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, Jerod Mayo, and Vince Wilfork. Bill Belichick (full transcript HERE) “Our team has worked hard this year; have to give a lot of credit to...

Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed spoke Monday on SiriusXM NFL Radio, according to Pro Football Talk, and he had some not-so-kind words to say about his quarterback and his offensive line. Reed was critical of Joe Flacco’s play against the Houston Texans this past Sunday in the divisional round of the playoffs, and also levied some criticism on the offensive line. Whether this...