This Week, Miami Herald says (in Cassel, Reed, Higgins earn AFC weekly honors) New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel, Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and Oakland Raiders punt returner Johnnie Lee Higgins have been selected as the AFC Players of the Week for Week 12 of the NFL season.

And Bradenton.com says (in Cassel, Reed, Higgins earn AFC weekly honors) New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel, Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and Oakland Raiders punt returner Johnnie Lee Higgins have been selected as the AFC Players of the Week for Week 12 of the NFL season.

And Boston Globe says (in Steeler defense is No. 1 issue) Patriots coach Bill Belichick pointed out yesterday that no team has gained more than 300 yards against the Steelers and that about half of the possessions ...
Steelers offer no promises Washington Observer Reporter
Boston Herald - FanHouse

And google.com says (in Steelers' Parker questionable for Patriots) Bleacher Report
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The injury flare-up is occurring at the same time the Steelers' schedule is toughening, with the Patriots (7-4), Cowboys (7-4), Ravens (7-4) and Titans ...
Steelers' Parker Could Miss Another Game Due To Injury WPXI.com

12 Months Ago, Washington Observer Reporter says (in Opinion: It wasn't that bad; Steelers made strides - Washington Observer Reporter) Those who didn't watch the game Sunday between the Steelers and Patriots will look at the final score and think New England dominated.
Steelers trail Patriots, 17-13, halftime Monessen Valley Independent
Patriots respect Steelers' Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Tribune-Review