In last week’s drubbing of the Bears, Deion Branch and Wes Welker combined for 16 catches and 266 of Tom Brady’s 369 passing yards. It was the first time this season the Patriots' two receivers collected more than 100 yards each. In the last five games, Brady has completed 72 percent of his passes for an astounding 132.5 passer rating. His last interception was nine games ago.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee probable) took limited reps again Friday and is probable for Sunday. Branch was previously slowed by a hamstring injury, but has since come back to post 328 yards and 4 TDs in his last 3 games. With the way Tom Brady is playing, Branch is a solid WR2 option if the knee proves to not be an issue.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) took limited reps again Thursday. Branch was previously slowed by a hamstring injury, but has since come back to post 328 yards and 4 TDs in his last 3 games. With the way Tom Brady is playing, Branch is a solid WR2 option if the knee proves to not be an issue.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (knee) took limited reps Wednesday. Branch was previously slowed by a hamstring injury, but has since come back to post 328 yards and 4 TDs in his last 3 games. With the way Tom Brady is playing, Branch is a high WR2 option if the knee proves to not be an issue.

Deion Branch and his hamstring are not listed at all this week [on the injury report]

Patriots WR Deion Branch's hamstring is still not at 100 percent health.

Will Mike Williams return to the playmaker he was just three weeks ago?

The leg bruise is part of it, derailing the momentum he summoned in catching 21 passes in the first two games after Deion Branch was traded. For those two weeks, Williams looked very much like someone ready to stake his claim as a bona fide No. 1 receiver. Since then, he has caught a total of three passes for 52 yards.

He's not healthy. Let's make that clear, but Seattle needs someone who can win one-on-one matchups on the outside, and at 6 feet 5, he's built to do that.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring questionable) took limited reps again Friday. Hampered by the hamstring, Branch caught only one pass in week 8. Brandon Tate will be used to stretch the field with Branch less than 100%.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) took limited reps Thursday. Hampered by the hamstring, Branch caught only one pass in week 8. Brandon Tate will be used to stretch the field with Branch less than 100%.

Patriots WR Deion Branch (hamstring) took limited reps Wednesday. Branch was active last week with the hamstring, but caught only 1 ball on 3 targets. The matchup with the Browns is good, but an injured Branch isn't someone to count on.