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On YouTubeNew England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
The New England Patriots Defense Has Been The Biggest Surprise Of The Playoffs
The New England Patriots are gearing up for an AFC Championship bout with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos suffered unfortunate news after an exhilarating overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills: their star quarterback, Bo Nix, suffered an ankle injury and has already been ruled out of Sunday’s game.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 21
Just One Team Ranks Above Patriots in Latest Power Rankings
The New England Patriots are going into the AFC championship game with optimism as they face off against the Denver Broncos. After beating the Houston Texans in the divisional round, the Patriots are just one win away from returning to the Super Bowl.
Will Campbell News / PatsFans.com / January 21
Patriots Coach Vrabel Addresses Will Campbell’s Play, Sidesteps '100%' Health Question
Patriots rookie Will Campbell had a rough outing on Sunday against the Texans, with the rookie left tackle having to face off against Houston’s Will Anderson for the majority of the contest.
The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
How many of the players named by the Associated Press as first-team All-Pro in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 21
Former teammate warns Patriots about what Jarrett Stidham will offer Broncos in AFC Championship
Current NBC NFL analyst Devin McCourty and Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham were teammates with the New England Patriots. McCourty shared his thoughts on Stidham as the quarterback steps into the lineup for the AFC Championship Game.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 21
Patriots Not Worried About Elevation Change in AFC Championship
Inside the walls of the Denver Broncos' Empower Field reads the following: "Elevation 5280', Altitude Sickness Is Real." For the New England Patriots, they aren't going to be adjusting their schedule for the heightened altitude -- regardless of how heightened the stakes are.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Broncos' Key to AFC Championship Success: Solve the Patriots' Suddenly Superior Defense
Back in the day, when the New England Patriots were winning Super Bowl after Super Bowl under Bill Belichick, it was understood that when players came into the building at 1 Patriots Place, they were in for serious improvement, and when they left for other environs, that was not likely sustainable.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Patriots' Key to AFC Championship Success: Protect Drake Maye From the Outside In
One reason that New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is considered a completely valid Most Valuable Player candidate in his second NFL season is how he's been so good in any circumstance.
NFL News / PatsFans.com / January 21
Patriots Divisional Report Card In 28-16 Win Over The Texans
The Patriots earned their way straight into the AFC Conference Championship Game this Sunday in a hard-fought, at times sloppy game, given the elements
Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / January 21
Patriots' Mike Vrabel Addresses Potential Return For Injured WR
As the New England Patriots prepare for their first AFC Championship since 2018, they could potentially get a big boost from the sideline. Wide receiver Mack Hollins, currently on injured reserve with an abdominal injury, is eligible to be activated this week for a matchup with the Denver Broncos.
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 21
Seven Patriots Players Have Conference Championship Game Experience
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots continue to bask in the glow of their 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs, they are already preparing for a showdown with the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game.
Robert Kraft News / Yardbarker / January 21
Patriots owner Robert Kraft states the obvious about possible 18-game NFL season
For years, it has seemed to be a matter of when and not if the NFL and the NFL Players Association will come to an agreement for a schedule format that involves teams playing 18 regular-season games and two preseason contests.
Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21
Predicting Drake Maye’s stat line in AFC Championship Game against Broncos’ ferocious pass rush
The New England Patriots have had a brilliant season and they are in a position to return to glory if they can beat the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Patriots bold predictions for AFC Championship Game vs. Broncos
The AFC Championship Game rarely feels this layered with history and contradiction. On Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High, the New England Patriots arrive in Denver carrying the weight of expectations.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20
Drake Maye has message for Bo Nix ahead of Patriots-Broncos clash
Drake Maye had a classy message for Bo Nix following the news that the Denver Broncos quarterback had suffered a season-ending ankle injury.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Patriots Owner Peels Back Curtain to NFL’s Future Plans
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has served in his role since 1994 and has seen great success over his 32-season tenure. Kraft has overseen the Patriots win six Super Bowls under quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, tying for the most of any franchise in NFL history and building one of football's greatest dynasties.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20
Four key facts every fan should know about Super Bowl LX referee Shawn Smith
We do not yet know who is going to be playing in Super Bowl LX, but we do know who is going to be officiating it.
Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Drake Maye's Wife Celebrates Patriots Victory with Statement Look
Ann Michael Maye was dressed for the moment when the New England Patriots clutched a crucial victory against the Houston Texans to secure a trip to the AFC Championship game.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / January 20
Patriots Are More Than Just a Football Team: They Give Us the Bookmarks in Our Lives
Hi there. It’s been about 15 years since we last talked in this space, but do you have a few minutes for us to catch up? Perhaps you remember me from my weekly column for this website from 2002-2011. Perhaps we have never crossed paths before. Either way, for the first time in a decade and a half, I’m back.
Kayshon Boutte News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18
Kayshon Boutte produces the catch of the playoffs with one-handed TD grab
Kayshon Boutte did his best OBJ impression during Sunday’s playoff game. The New England Patriots wide receiver Boutte produced the catch of the postseason during his team’s divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans.
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