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Mike Vrabel Sets Patriots Tone for Playoffs

The New England Patriots secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC in Week 18 with a resounding 38-10 win against the Miami Dolphins, though it was not quite being enough to snatch the top seed in the conference and first-round bye from the Denver Broncos, who beat a heavily-rested Los Angeles Chargers team.

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Patriots Have Playoff History On Their Side Against Chargers

This won't be the first time the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers will face off in a playoff game. In fact, while the games haven't been frequent, they've been some of the more dramatic games in franchise history -- for better or for worse.

Drake Maye News / The SportsRush / January 8

Super Bowl 2026: NFL Analyst Picks Patriots Over Seahawks Citing Drake Maye Factor

The New England Patriots have gone from a rebuilding project to a legitimate Super Bowl threat in the span of one season, reviving championship hopes that many believed were still years away.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Nasty illness keeps 2 Patriots O-Line starters out of practice before Chargers game

The New England Patriots are preparing for an AFC Wild Card Round showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but they appear to be already in a battle with something else.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots Fans' Drake Maye Song Goes Viral

New England Patriots fans have fallen in love with quarterback Drake "Drake Maye" Maye amid the Pats' miraculous 14-3 season, and it has inspired two New Englanders to sing about him.

Ben Roethlisberger News / The SportsRush / January 7

Ben Roethlisberger Reignites Headset Outage Allegations Against the Patriots

The New England Patriots carried a dynasty across nearly two decades throughout the 2000s and 2010s. And while no one is disputing their dominance or whether or not they deserved all the hardware they got, the run did not come without rumor and scandal.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots DC Returns to Team Facility Amidst Cancer Battle

The New England Patriots received some joyous news ahead of their postseason debut against the Los Angeles Chargers. Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who is currently battling prostate cancer, was present at the Patriots during Jan.

Robert Spillane News / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots Reveal Captain's Status for Playoff Showdown vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, MA — As the New England Patriots begin to ramp up their preparations for their wild card weekend showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium, their run defense will be getting an added boost in the form of a returning team captain.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots Hit With Locker Room Illness Before Playoff Game

While the New England Patriots are undoubtedly looking forward to the opportunity of competing in the NFL Wild Card Round, in order to get there first it appears they'll have to fight with something going around the locker room.

Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots RB Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

For the first time in his career, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has won the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. Three touchdowns will do that for you.

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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 / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Roasts Stefon Diggs in Four Words

Stefon Diggs has wasted zero time stamping himself as a cornerstone of the New England Patriots’ comeback tour. His fingerprints were all over the Patriots’ late-season surge, as they hit their stride at the perfect time and locked up the AFC East playing their cleanest ball of the year.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Patriots fatal flaw that will derail Super Bowl hopes in AFC playoffs

Somehow, the New England Patriots have returned. After years of missing the postseason and a small rebuild, New England is back on top of the AFC East.

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Drake Maye News / Gridiron Heroics / January 7

'Unnecessary and Sad': Former NFL Star Has Strong Response to Cam Newton Hating on Drake Maye

Former NFL star Robert Griffin III pushed back sharply this week after Cam Newton again criticized New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, calling the public denigration unnecessary and harmful.

Jeremiah Pharms News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Patriots Signing DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr.

Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are signing DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Patriots are releasing CB Brandon Crossley from the practice squad.

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / January 6

Vrabel addresses controversial comment about Diggs, Barmore allegations

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses controversial comment about Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Vrabel addressed comments he made regarding the allegations against Diggs and Barmore.

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Mike Vrabel News / The Lead / January 5

Mike Vrabel Changed the Patriots’ Culture in Just One Season

When Mike Vrabel walked through the hallowed grounds of Gillette Stadium, he promised the Patriots would accomplish three things: win the division, host playoff games and compete for championships.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5

Tom Brady reveals choice for MVP between Stafford, Maye

Tom Brady reveals choice for MVP between Rams' Matthew Stafford, Patriots' Drake Maye

Assuming sportsbooks and NFL insiders are correct, either New England Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams will eventually be named the Most Valuable Player for the 2025 regular season. Tom Brady knows who he would choose.

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Christian Gonzalez News / PatsFans.com / January 5

Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Shares Secret to 14-Win Season Success

Sunday’s win at Gillette Stadium was New England’s 14th of the season, with the team flipping the script after a 4-13 campaign last season. Obviously,

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / January 3

Patriots Activate DT Milton Williams, T Will Campbell From IR

The playoffs are locked up, and the Patriots’ final game of the season is at home against a depleted Dolphins team. As they attempt to secure their highest win total since 2016 and a chance at the No.