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Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we discuss the re-signing of running back Kevin Faulk and cornerback Leigh Bodden, as well as other free agent signings around the league and what that means to the Patriots. Send in your questions for next show to webradio@patriots.com.

Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we discuss the NFL Scouting Combine, recent comments from Robert Kraft on the Vince Wilfork and Randy Moss, as well as the recent signing of wide receiver David Patten. Be sure to send in yor questions for the next live show to webradio@patriots.com

Listen to this edition of Patriots Playbook as host John Rooke is joined by PFW's Erik Scalavino. They will discuss the upcoming playoff matchup at Gillette against the Ravens. Today's guests include Stash from 98Rock in Baltimore and Russell Baxtor from ESPN. Send in you questions for next show to webradio@patriots.com

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady addresses the media during his press conference at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Q: What do you tell rookies to expect this time of year as far as the difference between regular season football and playoff football? TB: Nobody has really asked me at this point. Q: So what is the biggest different between regular season and playoff football? TB: Well, you're playing the best teams, so I think the biggest difference is there's less of a margin for error. I think you go into these games and you're playing teams that are the best in the league and have won the most games, so typically they are the ones that make the fewest mistakes and the ones where the yards are hardest to come by. So our execution has to be better. You're really not going to be given too many plays, so I think that's ... In the experience that I've had, you realize have to play a really good game of football to win. You can't go out there and play sub-par and expect to advance, so that's really what we're focused on: playing a great game, having a really good week of practice. We had a really good day today. We're off to a good start and we need a couple more good days. Q: With all of your experience, what do you remember most? Is it the wins or the painful losses, or maybe the most recent playoff games? TB: Probably both. There're not a ton of them, so you tend to remember things in all of them and practices leading up to all of them, and situations in the game and certain plays, whether it's the Snow Bowl or... We've had so many fun games around here this time of year. They're all really meaningful and they all stick out. You want to come away playing your best, because if you don't play your best you have to sit on it for another eight months until you're able to take the field again. Q: Is there still a little bit of a sour taste left from your last playoff game? TB: Yeah, I mean, I think that one always sticks with us. I think ...

The Patriots reconvened at Gillette Stadium Tuesday with all focus on the playoffs. Hear the latest from Head Coach Bill Belichick on what the message of the week is leading up to round one of the postseason. Unfortunately, the loss of Wes Welker Sunday is one of few concerns carrying over from the regular season as the Patriots look to put the last 16 games behind them. Today we have more details on how the Patriots will deal without the star wideout as they prepare for the Ravens this weekend. And the Patriots have kept a clean sheet when it comes to playing at home this season finishing with an 8-0 record. How do they fair in the playoffs at home? We've got the answer right here on Patriots Today.

Listen to this edition of Patriots Playbook as host John Rooke will discuss the Patriots 27-34 loss against the Texans as well as Wes Welker's knee injury. Send in you questions for next show to webradio@patriots.com. Transcript to follow

Listen to this edition of PFW in Progress as we break down the Patriots 27-34 loss against the Texans . Also, we will discuss Wes Welker's knee injury. We will look ahead to this Sunday's matchup against the Texans . Send in your questions for next show to webradio@patriots.com.

The Patriots played to win Sunday in Houston but failed to secure one last road victory to finish off the regular season. The biggest loss of the day however was when Wes Welker injured his knee and never returned to the field. With questions looming on the clutch receiver's status the Patriots learned in a bittersweet moment who their opponent will be in the first round of the playoffs. We've got a snapshot of the Wild Card round for the playoffs and reaction from the Pats on playing the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, we're recapping the performance in Houston Sunday and how the Patriots were defeated despite having a fourth quarter lead. And, where do the Patriots stand without Wes Welker? We'll analyze the loss of the star wideout and what it looks like for the Patriots' playoff picture.

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer addresses the media during his postgame press conference at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, January 03, 2010. (on how it felt to play in the NFL) "It's good anytime you get a chance to get in and play some real live action. Obviously, whenever you go out there you want to win. So I'm disappointed we didn't get that last drive in the end zone. It's just quality reps against a good team, a great team the Texans are. They're fighting for their playoff lives and we just try to go out there and battle. No matter what situation you go in, you want to win. It's a disappointing filling right now." (on the status of WR Wes Welker) "I don't know anything about it." (on if he was aware of how much playing time he would get prior to the game) "No, I think just to be ready for the opportunity that was going to be given and I wasn't for sure when it was going to be. That's my job — week in, week out — just to be ready to go at anytime. I didn't really know. To go in there and take advantage of the opportunities given." (on if he was surprised to be in the game during the final drive) "That's the situation you want to be in. To go out there and try to take your team down there and score. I just do what I am told. That's my job, to be ready at a moment's notice. They told me that I was going in so I got loose. You hit a few passes and you don't convert it's disappointing." (on how disappointed he is about the outcome) "It's disappointing because anytime you go out there you want to compete and win. My last opportunity was an opportunity to tie the game for our team so I wanted to go out there and perform well. I think the big thing is that we have the playoffs coming up. So we can just move on and start getting focus on next week and see who we are going to play."

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer addresses the media during his postgame press conference at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, January 03, 2010. (on how it felt to play in the NFL) "It's good anytime you get a chance to get in and play some real live action. Obviously, whenever you go out there you want to win. So I'm disappointed we didn't get that last drive in the end zone. It's just quality reps against a good team, a great team the Texans are. They're fighting for their playoff lives and we just try to go out there and battle. No matter what situation you go in, you want to win. It's a disappointing filling right now." (on the status of WR Wes Welker) "I don't know anything about it." (on if he was aware of how much playing time he would get prior to the game) "No, I think just to be ready for the opportunity that was going to be given and I wasn't for sure when it was going to be. That's my job — week in, week out — just to be ready to go at anytime. I didn't really know. To go in there and take advantage of the opportunities given." (on if he was surprised to be in the game during the final drive) "That's the situation you want to be in. To go out there and try to take your team down there and score. I just do what I am told. That's my job, to be ready at a moment's notice. They told me that I was going in so I got loose. You hit a few passes and you don't convert it's disappointing." (on how disappointed he is about the outcome) "It's disappointing because anytime you go out there you want to compete and win. My last opportunity was an opportunity to tie the game for our team so I wanted to go out there and perform well. I think the big thing is that we have the playoffs coming up. So we can just move on and start getting focus on next week and see who we are going to play."