In the wake of Brady's recent contract restructuring, his deal with the Patriots now runs for five years and $57 million, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: What's in it for the Patriots is added salary cap flexibility with which to surround Brady with talent as the team re-loads for another Super Bowl run. And while Brady's deal is considered below market value, all of it is guaranteed. In any case, it's an agreement that will keep Brady with the organization until 2017, the year he turns 40.

Tom Brady: Three-Year Extension With Pats

Brady has signed a three-year contract extension with the Patriots that runs through the 2017 season, NESN.com reports.

Analysis: The deal -- which will pay Brady a $3 million signing bonus immediately -- is reportedly worth $27 million, a modest figure for a player of his stature, but it's an agreement evidently designed to give the Patriots some valuable salary cap flexibility. For example, with the extra cash, the Patriots can perhaps either lure slot machine Wes Welker back or make a serious run at speedy wideout Mike Wallace.

Tom Brady: Removed From Pro Bowl Roster

Brady has been removed from the AFC Pro Bowl roster due to injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM reports.

Analysis: Brady was knocked around a few times in Sunday's AFC Championship, and it seems he's just banged up. There's been nothing to indicate it's anything serious. Andrew Luck will replace Brady in the Pro Bowl.

Brady completed 29-of-54 passes for 320 yards and a touchdown to go along with the two picks in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.

Analysis: Brady's two picks and Stevan Ridley's fumble were too much to overcome as the Patriots' offense was shut down completely in the second half of Sunday's game. Brady finished the regular season with 4,827 passing yards (fourth in the NFL) to go along with a tidy 34:8 TD:INT ratio and will enter the 2013 season once again as an elite fantasy option at QB.

Brady completed 25-of-40 passes for 344 yards with three touchdowns in Sunday's 41-28 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Brady's efficient performance helped propel the Patriots to their second straight AFC title game against the Ravens. The only downside to the win was that Brady has lost one of his top weapons, Rob Gronkowski, for the season due to an aggravation of his broken forearm.

Brady (rest) returned to practice Thursday, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: Brady's return to the field Thursday confirms our belief that his absence from Wednesday's session was simply a maintenance deal. He'll be fine for the Patriots' playoff opener next weekend.

Brady did not practice Wednesday, in what was presumably a rest day for the quarterback, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: The Patriots are on bye this week, so there's no red flag here, as the Patriots have some extra time to embark on their preparation for their playoff opener.

Brady completed 22-of-36 passes for 284 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: The Patriots have earned a first-round bye, which is a slight hit to Brady's value in playoff pools, but he's still a top target for those who believe that the team will go deep into the postseason.

Brady completed 24-of-41 passes for 267 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: It wasn't pretty, but the win keeps the Patriots in the chase for a first round playoff bye, which gives them incentive to roll out all their healthy regulars -- including Brady -- in Week 17 against the Dolphins.

Brady (right shoulder) has been removed from the Patriots' Week 16 injury report, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: The Patriots' straightforward injury reporting stopped there, however. Mike Rivera was the only player listed by the team as not practicing Thursday, while 18 players were listed as limited.

Tom Brady: Back at Practice

Brady (right shoulder) returned to practice Thursday, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: The report refers to Brady's Wednesday absence from practice as a maintenance day, so any doubts, however slight, about the QB's Week 16 status, should be put to rest by his presence on the field Thursday.

Brady, who sat out Wednesday's practice, was listed as having a right shoulder issue, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: The Patriots dusted off the old right shoulder injury designation Wednesday, but we suspect that Brady's absence Wednesday is nothing more than a maintenance day after throwing a career-high 65 passes this past Sunday. We'll revisit Brady's status Thursday, but expect to see him back at practice.

Brady (unspecified reason) was absent from practice Wednesday, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: We'll have to see how the Patriots list his absence, but so far there is no reason to suspect that Brady is dealing with any sort of ailment that might impact his Week 16 availability.

Brady completed 36-of-65 passes for 443 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday night's 41-34 loss to the 49ers. He also ran three times for 11 yards with a rushing touchdown.

Analysis: After a sloppy start that led to a 31-3 deficit, Brady heated up and led the Patriots to 28 unanswered points to tie the game, while piling up fantasy stats for his owners, during and after the team's comeback, which eventually fell short. Next up for Brady and the Patriots are the 2-12 Jaguars, a much less daunting matchup on paper than the 49ers presented heading into this weekend.

Brady completed 21-of-35 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns in Monday's win over the Texans.

Analysis: A dominant performance in a game that was billed as a matchup of the top two teams in the AFC. Brady picked apart the Texans defense with ease, and could have had a bigger day if it wasn't for some drops. Although the Pats made it look easy, they have another tough team on their schedule Week 15 as they play the 49ers.

Brady is matchup-proof

In his "All-22" analysis, Bucky Brooks notes, "Brady has compiled a 102.6 passer rating while completing 64.8 percent of his passes with 25 touchdowns against just four interceptions. Most impressively, he has seven 300-yard games and has tossed at least two touchdowns in eight of the Patriots' 12 contests." READ: ALL-22

Analysis: Michael Fabiano says not to be swayed by the matchup in his Week 14 Fantasy Mailbag. "While he does have a tough matchup on paper, keep in mind that Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford and Chad Henne have all scored 20-plus fantasy points against the Houston Texans. If Brady joins that list and you have him on the bench, well, that will make for a long fantasy offseason!"

Brady ineffective vs. Dolphins

Brady finished 24-of-40 passing for 238 yards and was sacked four times. But with the Patriots nursing a 20-13 lead midway through the fourth quarter, he led a 16-play drive that took more than seven minutes and led to a field goal. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Analysis: The 11.42 point performance was his worst total of the season. With matchups against the Texans and 49ers the next two weeks, things might not necessarily get easier for the veteran.

Brady completed 24-of-40 passes for 238 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. He was also sacked four times in the game.

Analysis: Next up for Brady and the 9-3 Patriots are the 11-1 Texans next Monday, in a game that could end up having major AFC playoff seeding ramifications.

Brady has third longest streak

In his Week 13 "Like/Dislike" analysis, Adam Rank notes, "During the Patriots' five-game winning streak, Tom Brady has thrown 14 touchdowns with no interceptions and a passer rating of 115.7. He also has a touchdown pass in 43 consecutive games, the third longest streak in NFL history." READ: LIKE/DISLIKE

Analysis: Against the Dolphins 26th ranked secondary, Brday should see continued success. The Dolphins have allowed 14 touchdowns compared to just eight interceptions and an average of 261 yards passing per game.

Brady completed 18-of-28 passes for 323 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in Thursday's 49-19 win over the Jets. He also rushed three times for five yards with a touchdown.

Analysis: Thanks to their short week, Brady and the Patriots will now get some extra time off leading up to Week 13's contest against a Miami squad that has been better at stopping the run (96.8 yards per game) than the pass (266.3 yards per game) thus far.

Brady completed 24-of-35 passes for 331 yards with three TDs and no picks in Sunday's 59-24 win over the Colts.

Analysis: Next up for Brady and the Patriots are the Jets on Thursday. Lock him into your Week 12 lineup as soon as the short week allows.

Brady completed 23-of-38 passes for 237 yards with two TDs and no picks in Sunday's 37-31 win over the Bills.

Analysis: With the Patriots' defense struggling to stop the Bills, all 37 points that the Patriots racked up Sunday were needed. Next up for the Brady and Patriots in Week 11 are the improving Colts, winners of four straight contests.

Brady has edge vs. Bills cornerbacks

In his "Who Has The Edge?" analysis, Daniel Jeremiah notes, "Brady just continues to play at a ridiculously high level. He's already tossed 16 touchdowns and he's only thrown three interceptions. He excels at looking off safeties and creating space for his talented tight ends." READ: WHO HAS THE EDGE?

Analysis: Brady will have enough edge for fantasy owners when he faces a Bills secondary which has allowed 16 passing scores compared to just six interceptions. With Aaron Hernandez back at practice again on Friday, there should be plenty of scoring for all your Patriots.

Patriots offense surging

In his Week 9 Power Rankings, Elliot Harrison ranks the Patriots at #8, noting, "Tom Brady threw for 304 yards and four touchdowns, Stevan Ridley rushed for 127 yards and another touchdown, and Rob Gronkowski put up a 146-spot and two scores. The Patriots went 8-for-13 on third and fourth downs and made the NFL's annual International Series game a laugher." FULL WEEK 9 POWER RANKINGS

Analysis: After their bye week, the Pats will go on to host the Bills and Colts. Be prepared to start all your Patriots in week 10 against one of the worst defenses in the league.

Brady leading the charge

In his "Move the Sticks" report, NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah notes, "Improved offensive production is the reason for the Patriots' resurgence. During the first three games of the season, Tom Brady's unit averaged 27.3 points per game. Over the past five games, the Patriots are averaging an impressive 36 points per contest." READ: WEEK 8 NOTES

Analysis: The primary beneficiaries thus far have been Wes Welker and Rob Gronkowski. Gronk now has scored at least 19 fantasy points his last two games, and though Welker was held in check against the Rams, a Week 10 matchup against the Bills should get him back on track.

Brady completed 23-of-35 passes for 304 yards with four TDs and no picks in Sunday's win over the Rams.

Analysis: A sharp effort for Brady on Sunday in London, but his owners will need to wait until Week 10 (November 11 against the Bills) for an encore, with the Patriots on bye next week.

No-huddle could be effective

After struggling against the Packers, Elliot Harrison believes the Rams could have problems defending against Tom Brady and the Patriots. "New England Patriots' no-huddle offense will also halt the Rams' pass rush, one of the strengths of Jeff Fisher's team." FULL WEEK 8 PREDICTIONS

Analysis: Brady is a must-start regardless of the matchup, but this could especially be a performance which helps fantasy owners earn a win this week.

Brady victim of matchup

When asked about the Patriots' string of close games this season, Brady responded "Well, we're trying to do it," he said, via the Boston Herald. "I don't think you just flip a switch...Maybe we just spoiled some people in the meantime because it's hard to win, man. It's hard to win." FULL STORY

Analysis: In his Week 7 fantasy recap, Jason Smith attributes the tight game to his matchup with the Jets defense, stating "The Jets make Tom Brady do things other teams can't make him do: spread the ball around if he's going to be successful. When the Jets draw New England, you know the Patriots weapons are going to see a decrease in points across the board because of this."

Brady completed 26-of-42 passes for 259 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-26 overtime win over the Jets.

Analysis: It wasn't pretty, but Brady was able engineer the drive in overtime that led to Stephen Gostkowski's game-winning field goal. Next up for Brady and the Patriots are the Rams, who Aaron Rodgers took apart on Sunday to the tune of 342 yards (on 30-of-37 passing) with three touchdowns.

Patriots leading NFL

As noted in the NFL Films Week 7 Jets vs. Patriots preview, Tom Brady and Wes Welker are ranked number one and two in passing and receiving yards. The Pats' offense also leads the NFL in scoring with an average of 31 points per game. WATCH PREVIEW

Analysis: Against a Revis-less Jets secondary, start all your Patriots this week. With an NFL-best 445 yards per game average, there will be more than enough to go around for everyone.

Brady is not listed on Wednesday's practice participation/injury report, the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: There's no doubt that Brady will play Sunday against the Jets and if he's banged up at all (be it his head or his shoulder) the Patriots aren't talking about it.

Greg A. Bedard of the Boston Globe mentions that Brady (head) is among the Patriots' players whose health might need to be monitored following the team's loss to Seattle on Sunday.

Analysis: The Patriots are pretty banged up at the moment and will need to make it through two more games before their Week 9 bye. We'd be shocked if Brady wasn't on the field Sunday against the Jets, but he'll probably be on Wednesday's injury report, though his shoulder will likely be cited rather than the head issue Bedard alludes to here.

Brady soars despite loss

There might not be a better example of why you should play your studs even when the matchup is tough than Tom Brady in Week 6. Despite facing a stout Seahawks defense on the road, he still threw for 395 yards with two touchdowns. FULL WEEK 6 FANTASY RECAPS

Analysis: The result was a 19.80 point day for Brady, who should continue to thrive now that Aaron Hernandez is back to full health.

Brady completed 36-of-58 passes for 395 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

Analysis: Aside from the picks, it wasn't a bad day with regards to Brady's fantasy stats, but in real terms the turnovers cost the team a chance to seal a potential victory. Next up for Patriots are the Jets at home in a battle of 3-3 teams.

Brady (shoulder) has been removed from the Patriots' injury report, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: No surprise here, as it's the third straight week Brady was listed as limited by a right shoulder issue initially before being removed from the report. He'll be fine for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Brady (right shoulder) was listed as limited at practice Wednesday, the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: Of the 13 Patriots listed as limited Wednesday, Brady is the least likely to miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Brady completed 23-of-31 passes for 223 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's win over the Broncos. He also ran four times for minus-two yards with a rushing TD.

Analysis: Next up for Brady, who was sacked four times Sunday, are the 3-2 Seahawks and their tough defense on the road.

Brady effective vs. Broncos

Brady has thrown 12 TD passes in seven games against the Denver Broncos. TALE OF THE TAPE

Analysis: He should continue to find success Sunday against a Broncos secondary which has allowed eight passing TDs this season.

Brady (shoulder) is not listed on the Patriots' injury report for Sunday's game against the Broncos, the team's official site reports.

Analysis: The Patriots list 15 players on their Week 5 injury report, including 12 players with a questionable designation, but at least Brady's owners won't have to sweat out a dubious injury tag leading up to Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. It's a game that will feature what should be a spirited showdown between Brady and his respected rival and foe, Peyton Manning.

Brady (right shoulder) was listed as limited at practice again Thursday, the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: Hopefully the Patriots will be so kind as to either remove Brady from their injury report Friday or list him as probable, but either way, his Week 5 status is in no danger that we know of.

Brady (right shoulder) was listed as limited at practice Wednesday, the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: Of the 10 Patriots listed as limited Sunday, Brady is the player whose Week 5 status appears to be in the least doubt.

Brady completed 22-of-36 passes for 340 yards with three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Bills. Brady also ran once for a four-yard TD.

Analysis: After being held to seven points in the first half and then falling behind 21-7, the Patriots exploded for 45 points in the second half, including 31 in the fourth quarter. Next up for the rebounding Patriots is Denver at home in Week 5.

Brady, who was listed as limited Wednesday due to a right shoulder issue, is not on Thursday's practice participation/injury report, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Brady will be fine for Sunday's tilt against Buffalo and he'll have no trouble getting up for the contest, as the Patriots have lost two straight close and winnable games.

Brady (right shoulder) was listed as limited at practice Wednesday, the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: We are not overly worried about this Brady injury nugget at this point, though it could lead to a probable designation for the QB come Friday.

Brady completed 28-of-41 passes for 335 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Brady was also sacked twice.

Analysis: Brady displayed good chemistry in the contest with Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd, who combined for 17 catches for 250 yards, but his respectable effort went to waste, as the Patriots' defense simply couldn't adequately contain the trio of Joe Flacco, Ray Rice and Torrey Smith.

Brady needs help up front

The Patriots’ offensive line is in shambles, and Tom Brady won’t have it any easier this week against Haloti Ngata and the Baltimore Ravens, predicts NFL.com’s Adam Schein

Analysis: The first two weeks of the season have been lackluster for Brady and it won't get much better if his offensive line can't keep him upright. Over the long haul, we're still confident in Brady's ability to produce for fantasy owners.

Brady completed 28-of-46 passes for 316 yards, while throwing one touchdown pass versus one pick in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. He was also sacked four times.

Analysis: It's reasonable to expect Brady and Patriots to bounce back in Week 3 against the Ravens, but he could be without one of his top targets, Aaron Hernandez, who left Sunday's game with an ankle injury that looks likely to force him to miss some time.

Brady, who was sporting a strip on his nose after Sunday's win over the Titans, finished Week 1 with 236 passing yards and two touchdowns without a pick, while completing 23-of-31 passes.

Analysis: Brady suffered a bloody nose in the first half of Sunday's game, but apart from that, things went smoothly enough for Brady and the Patriots' offense in the team's season opener.

Brady along with just about every other fantasy worthy member of the Patriots offense had the night off Wednesday.

Analysis: The only player who will be drafted in the majority of fantasy leagues to play Wednesday, kicker Stephen Gostkowski. Perhaps he drew the short straw.

Ryan Mallett started in Brady's place in Wednesday's preseason game against the Giants.

Analysis: No worries here, as the Patriots are taking it easy on plenty of regulars -- as will many other teams -- in their preseason finale.

Brady completed 13-of-20 passes for 127 yards with a TD and a pick in Friday's preseason game against the Bucs.

Analysis: Don't be surprised if this is the last we see of Brady in the preseason. He's healthy, and staying that way is all that he needs to do to maintain his status as an elite QB in both real and fantasy terms.

Tom Brady: Slated to Sit Monday

Brady is among the Patriots' starters not slated to play Monday against the Eagles, the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: The Patriots plan to take it easy on some of their high-profile players Monday, with a busy slate ahead that includes the team's third preseason game occurring on Friday. With Brady slated to sit, the Patriots can continue to evaluate their backup QB options, Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett. At this point, Hoyer seems locked in as the team's No. 2 signal-caller, with Mallett still a work in progress.

Brady, who did not suit up in last year's preseason opener, was on the field for 19 plays over two series in Thursday's preseason opener against the Saints, finishing 4-for-7 for 30 yards, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Brady was out there and got his reps, which is helpful in keeping him sharp at this point, but the Patriots' priority going forward will no doubt be keeping him healthy as the upcoming season approaches.

Brady completed 4-of-7 passes for 30 yards in Thursday's preseason opener against the Saints.

Analysis: There's not much to be gleaned from Brady's preseason debut other than confirming that he is healthy enough to play. If that remains the case, then production will follow in the Patriots' prolific offense.

Tom Brady: Set to Play in Preseason Opener

Brady will play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Saints, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Brady didn't play in last season's exhibition opener, which came on the heels of the NFL lockout, but he'll be out there Thursday, though likely not for long. Assuming he's healthy, Brady remains an elite quarterback in both real and fantasy terms. His 2012 outlook is bright, as the passing offense he helms returns its key weapons (Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and Deion Branch) as well as welcomes newcomer Brandon Lloyd, plus the duo of Jabar Gaffney and Donte Stallworth, both in their second stints with the team. The addition of Lloyd is particularly intriguing, given his ability to get open downfield and use his good hands and outstanding body control to make acrobatic catches.

Brady completed 26-of-29 passes in 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 situations during the first day of training camp practice Thursday, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Practice stats obviously don't count for much, but what can be gleaned here is that Brady is looking razor sharp after an offseason break which enabled him to heal up from the aches and pains that he accumulated over the Patriots' lengthy 2011 campaign. When we last saw Brady, he aggravated the left (non-throwing) shoulder sprain that he sustained earlier in the season in the Super Bowl, but it appears as though he's put that issue behind him. Currently, Brady is RotoWire's No. 2 ranked QB, behind only Aaron Rodgers.

Tom Brady: Aggravated Non-Throwing Shoulder in Super Bowl

Brady aggravated the left (non-throwing) shoulder sprain that he sustained earlier in the season in the third quarter of this past Sunday's Super Bowl, the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: The report adds that the aggravation didn't lead to a major injury, which infers that the issue will subside with some rest and time off, which the offseason will now provide Brady.

Tom Brady: Misses Out on Fourth Title

Brady completed 27-of-41 passes for 276 yards with two touchdowns and a pick in Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

Analysis: An intentional grounding penalty on Brady early in the game resulted in a safety for the Giants, but to his credit he bounced back and was a break or two away from his fourth Super Bowl ring. Brady finished the regular season with 5,235 passing yards, a figure that ranked second in the league in 2011, as well as all-time. His 39 TD passes (versus 12 picks) were fourth in league, all numbers indicative of his continued status as an elite QB, in both real and fantasy terms.

Brady (left shoulder) was removed from the injury report Friday.

Analysis: Brady will be at full strength against the Ravens on Sunday.

Tom Brady: Returned To Practice

Brady (left shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Brady's availability for Sunday's game against the Ravens is in no doubt at this point. We'll have to see if the Patriots list him as probable or questionable on Friday, however.

Brady (left shoulder) says that he will return to practice Thursday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: We'll have to see how the Patriots list Brady officially, but there is little doubt that he will be out there Sunday against the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.

Brady's non-participation at practice Wednesday was attributed to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: We'll have to see how the Patriots officially list Brady for Sunday's AFC Championship, but there is little doubt that he will be behind center for New England, come Sunday.

Brady (unspecified reason) was not present for the media access portion of Wednesday's practice, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Brady did talk with reporters Wednesday morning, so this is likely a scheduled rest day for the quarterback leading into Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.

Brady completed 26-of-34 passes for 363 yards with six touchdowns (which equals an NFL postseason record) and an interception in Saturday's 45-10 playoff win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Coming off the Patriots' bye, Brady looked healthy, sharp and focused. The interception aside, he was able to pick apart the Broncos' defense seemingly at will. Next up for New England is the winner of the Ravens-Texans game, featuring a pair of teams that boast a strong pass defense.

Brady (left shoulder) was removed from the injury report Thursday, Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: It has been obvious all along that Brady's issue wasn't something that could affect his availability for or effectiveness in Saturday's game against Denver, but this makes it official.

Brady (shoulder) was present for practice Tuesday, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Brady missed some time last week with the Patriots on bye, but he'll be fine for Saturday night's game against the Broncos.

Brady (left shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: The Patriots have a first-round bye, so this isn't really a big concern. In fact, those backing New England in playoff leagues ought to be more worried about the team's shaky defense than Brady's availability for next week's game against an opponent to be determined.

Brady finished the 2011 season with 5,235 passing yards, while completing 401-of-611 passes, to go along with 39 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Analysis: Brady's yardage mark was good for second in the league this season -- and all-time for that matter -- behind the Saints' Drew Brees. Obviously, fantasy owners can't complain about what Brady brought to the table in 2011, but for those looking for something to critique, it's the picks. He only threw four in his 2010 MVP campaign. Assuming he stays healthy through the playoffs, Brady will maintain his elite QB status heading into 2012 fantasy drafts.

Brady (left shoulder) completed 23-of-35 passes for 338 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 49-21 win over the Bills.

Analysis: The win secures the No. 1 seed (and home field advantage) in the AFC for the Patriots heading into the playoffs. Brady didn't seem hampered Sunday by the left shoulder issue that cropped up this past week and he now has a round one bye to rest up his aches and pains.

Brady (left shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Brady was mercifully listed as probable by the Patriots, so this comes as no surprise. With the Pats aiming to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Brady appears on track to play as long at that outcome is in any doubt.

Tom Brady: Listed as Probable

Brady (left shoulder) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bills, the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: With the No. 1 seed in the AFC at stake, as well as a chance to build on some historic numbers, Brady -- the only New England player listed as probable -- figures to stay in Sunday's game as long as the outcome is in any question.

Brady (left shoulder) was at practice again Friday, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Brady will probably end up listed as questionable officially, but with the No. 1 seed in the AFC at stake, we expect that he'll be out there Sunday playing against the Bills.

Tom Brady: Officially Listed as Limited at Practice

Brady was officially listed as limited at Thursday's practice with a left shoulder injury, the Patriots' official site reports.

Analysis: Look for Brady to be lumped in with 15 or so of his teammates in the questionable category,come Friday. While the injury to his non-throwing shoulder is clearly worth noting, the expectation here at Brady will be able to start Sunday's 1:00 ET contest against the Bills.

Tom Brady: Present at Practice, After All

Updating earlier reports, Brady (left shoulder) was at practice Thursday, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: We'd guess that the Patriots will list him as limited, but his presence on the field, in any capacity, has to be a relief for Brady owners concerned about earlier reports that he'd miss practice again Thursday.

Tom Brady: (Left Shoulder) Won't Practice Thursday

Brady (left shoulder) will not practice Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: The Patriots still believe that Brady will play Sunday against Buffalo, but we'll feel better about that happening if he returns to practice Friday. The Patriots are playing for home field in the playoffs in Week 17, so it can be assumed that Brady will play this weekend if he can.

Brady was listed as missing Wednesday's practice for a non-injury-related reason, the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: We'll take that with a grain of salt, given that there have been reports that Brady dinged up his left (non-throwing) shoulder in Week 16. Still, the "non-injury" designation is an indicator that Brady's Week 17 status is not in danger.

Tom Brady: Left Shoulder Dinged Up

Brady (left shoulder) was not at the early portion of practice Wednesday, WEEI's Tom E. Curran reports.

Analysis: Curran adds that "Brady dinged (his) left shoulder" late in Saturday's game against Miami. Brady reportedly underwent X-Rays to check for a separation, but was later told he was "all set." Even if he wasn't all set, we doubt we'd get much detail from the Pats at this point. Either way, we'd be surprised if Brady wasn't out there in Sunday's season finale against the Bills. With 4,897 passing yards on the season, Brady actually has an outside chance of overtaking Drew Brees, who broke Dan Marino's single-season passing yardage record in Week 16. He's currently 190 yards behind Brees.

Brady completed 27-of-46 passes for 304 yards with a touchdown in Saturday's win over the Dolphins. Brady also carried nine times for 17 yards, with a pair of rushing touchdowns.

Analysis: Brady is healthy and has something (home field) to play for next week, which is good news for his owners playing it out in Week 17.

Brady acknowledged Monday that he was feeling the effects of an Elvis Dumervil hit that he absorbed in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Broncos, the Boston Globe reports. "He got me pretty good," Brady said Monday. "I'm feeling that one this morning a little bit, more so than usual."

Analysis: Brady popped right up after the hit and finished the game, so this does not appear to be a major concern. In fact if it was, we doubt that Brady would have discussed the hit so openly Monday, given the Patriot Way of handling injuries.

Brady completed 23-of-34 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

Analysis: The production beat goes on for Brady, who faces the Dolphins at home in Week 16 in a game that the Patriots would love to win in their bid to secure home field for the playoffs.

Brady, who was limited at practice earlier this week for non-injury reasons, is not on the Patriots' Week 15 injury report, the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: Feel free to roll with Brady as you normally would this week in what shapes up as a fascinating showdown between two quarterbacks (Brady and Tim Tebow) on a roll with greatly different styles.

Coach Bill Belichick did not shed any light on the reason for Brady (as well as Vince Wilfork) being listed on Thursday's practice report as limited for non-injury reasons, the Boston Globe reports. "It wasn't injury-related. We list them based on the way they are," Belichick said. "Could be personal issues, could be a family issue they need to attend to. If it's not injury-related, it's not injury-related. If he has an injury, then we list it. Do you want us to say he did practice if he didn't practice?"

Analysis: We'll see how the Patriots list Brady on Friday, but despite Belichick's predictable "it is was it is" explanation, so far there's no reason to think that Brady's Week 15 availability is in any peril.

Brady was limited in practice Wednesday for non-injury reasons, Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis: We'll see if this turns into anything a little more specific, but so far there's no indication that Brady won't be out there Sunday against Tim Tebow and the Broncos.

Brady completed 22-of-37 passes for 357 yards, with three touchdown passes and one interception in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Redskins.

Analysis: With the Patriots' defense struggling to the stop the Redskins on Sunday, this one turned into something of a shootout, to the delight of Brady owners. The Patriots close out their regular season slate with a game at Denver, then a pair of home games, a trio of contests unlikely to be played in balmy conditions.

Brady completed 29-of-38 passes for 289 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Colts.

Analysis: For the fourth straight game Brady avoided throwing a pick and about the only downer for his owners Sunday was that one of Rob Gronkowski's three touchdowns on the day was a lateral pass that was scored as a rushing TD.

Brady completed 24-of-34 passes for 361 yards with three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Eagles. He also ran five times for 28 yards.

Analysis: Brady and the 8-3 Patriots face the 0-11 Colts next week, which is a game that could get out of hand early if New England comes out of the gate strong, something that didn't happen Sunday against the Eagles.

Brady completed 15-of-27 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also added two rushes for 10 yards during Monday's win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Brady was rattled early by constant pressure up the middle from Kansas City blitzes (even losing another fumble), but eventually calmed down after hitting Rob Gronkowski on a 52 yard touchdown strike. It wasn't typical Brady, but it got the job done, as it quickly became a blowout win and it gave the Pats a two game lead in the AFC East.

Brady has reportedly been dealing with a bone bruise in his right arm near his elbow since being hit Oct. 16, Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: While the nugget is worth a mention, we suppose, it's evidently not a major concern, as Brady is not even listed on the Patriots' Week 11 injury report, which includes 18 players. In any case, his availability for Monday night's game against the Chiefs is not in question.

Brady completed 26-of-39 passes for 329 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Jets.

Analysis: Brady and the Patriots got back on tack after back-to-back losses and he looks like a strong play in Week 11 against the Chiefs next Monday.