TIPSHEET

Compiled by Ken Chia

KNOW THIS

The Patriots have won the past nine AFC East titles, and 14 of 15. The only other team to win the division in that time: The Tony Sparano-coached, wildcat-using 2008 Dolphins, who went 11-5 a year after going 1-15.

WATCH THIS

It's hard to get excited about the Twins the way they have played on the road, but we always can get behind watching Jose Berrios pitch. Twins at Toronto, 6 p.m., FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"Great article about doing things the right way and being grateful for opportunities. It is refreshing to see such a promising addition to the Vikings."

"Jdp1829" on Kirk Cousins at startribune.com.

Sparano

TWEETED

"You will truly be missed by your loved ones, the guys you coached and the ones you've impacted over the years coach Sparano. Calm, cool and always wearing your shades no matter how dark the room was. Thank you for caring about the us as individuals and not just athletes."

— Teddy Bridgewater.

@teddyb_h2o