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Mike Vrabel Backs Drake Maye, Credits Patriots Defense for Making Justin Herbert’s Life 'Miserable'

Mike Vrabel did not sugarcoat Drake Maye’s night, but he never wavered in his belief in the rookie quarterback either. After the Patriots’ 16-3 wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, Vrabel acknowledged Maye’s struggles while emphasizing the moments that ultimately decided the game.

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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel unveils game-changing sequence for defense in win vs. Chargers

Mike Vrabel walked out of the New England Patriots 16-3 romp with a bloody lip. Milton Williams ended the Los Angeles Chargers with a massive sack, then gashed his head coach in celebration.

Hunter Henry News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Patriots’ Hunter Henry scores revenge TD vs. Chargers

Hunter Henry came through with a clutch touchdown in the New England Patriots’ Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Henry completed his 10th year in the NFL, his fifth with the Patriots.

Milton Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Patriots’ Milton Williams ends Wild Card matchup vs Chargers with emphatic sack

The New England Patriots are advancing to the next round of the NFL playoffs after successfully taking down Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round matchup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to the tune of a 16-3 score.

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Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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'I Stand By It': Patriots Rookie Will Campbell Claims He’d ‘Die’ for Drake Maye

It’s hard not to be excited when you hear your name called on night one of the NFL Draft. After all, it is a calling towards a potential future that would include trophies, fame, and millions of dollars.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

NFL News / Ball Exclusives / January 12

Patriots defense proves too much for Chargers in win

The New England Patriots defense was all over the Los Angeles Chargers offense in the teams 16-3 win. The Patriots recovered a fumble and had five sacks.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots' Star CB Exits Chargers Game with Head Injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots make their best effort to extend their first playoff berth since 2021, they may be forced to keep a close eye on the health of perhaps their most important defender.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12

Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to postseason win

Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to first postseason win in seven years

Here are four takeaways from New England's win on Sunday night.

Justin Herbert got clobbered on fumble that ended Chargers’ season

Herbert got roasted after laying egg against the Patriots

Rams-Panthers takeaways: Matthew Stafford shines in wild-card win

Bryce Young should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

Carlton Davis News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots' Starting CB Injured vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots' Carlton Davis III is questionable to return against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Wild Card Round. The starting cornerback was temporarily replaced by Charles Woods following the announcement made by the team of him being questionable to return.

Stefon Diggs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Stefon Diggs arraignment postponed until after Super Bowl 60

Stefon Diggs’ arraignment has been postponed. The New England Patriots wide receiver is currently facing felony charges for strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged Dec.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots WR Could Play in Wild Card Showdown vs. Chargers

It’s about time. For the first time in seven years, the Patriots are hosting playoff football at Gillette Stadium, and fittingly, it’s a rematch with the Chargers, the last team to roll into Foxborough for a postseason game.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Patriots QB Drake Maye Has Broken Multiple Tom Brady Records in 2025 Season

In New England, records are not just numbers. They are history. For two decades, nearly every meaningful quarterback mark in the Patriots’ record book belonged to Tom Brady, and most fans assumed many of them would never be touched.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Patriots Elevate Two From Practice Squad

The Patriots announced the elevation of two players from the practice squad, DT Leonard Taylor and WR Jeremiah Webb. Taylor, 26, was a two-year starter at Miami and earned honorable mention All-ACC in 2022.

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New England Patriots: 2025-2026 Playoff Preview

The New England Patriots have officially clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019, and are in prime position to control the playoffs. After a dominant win over the Dolphins on Sunday, many around the league believe the Patriots are serious super bowl contenders.