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Toth started as an Eagle but now is a proud Panther. He's learned his employer can change but one thing that can't is his allegiance to the flag.

Last week, the one-time Pro Bowler became the first player in franchise history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a game and wound up being the AFC's defensive player of the week. He could be poised for more this week with the Patriots tied for the fifth-highest interception total (nine) this season. PATRIOTS PLAYER TO WATCH: RB Rhamondre Stevenson.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) did not practice on Thursday for Week 10 against the New England Patriots.

The Chicago Bears can increase their chances of landing the No. overall pick in next year's NFL draft by winning a game. It's not often that a win would help a team improve draft positioning, but the Bears (2-7) own Carolina's first-round pick.

The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to measure this season's success by Anthony Richardson's development. First-time coach Shane Steichen has dealt deftly with a series of unforeseen twists and turns, the most notable being the loss of Richardson in Week 5, to put the Colts within one win of a .500 record and on the cusp of the playoff mix at the halfway mark. “In this league, there are waves up and down,” Steichen said when the Colts snapped a three-game losing streak with Sunday's 27-13 victory at Carolina.