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Patriots Get Positive Update on Injured CB Alex Austin

The New England Patriots may be getting some reinforcements back for their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The big name that's eligible to return from injured reserve ahead of the game is rookie left tackle Will Campbell, who's dealing with a MCL injury suffered in the Patriots' win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

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NFL Facing Punishment Decision on Drake Maye Incident

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots took care of business on Sunday with a dominant 42-10 over the New York Jets. Maye led the charge for the Pats with 19-of-21 completed passes for 256 yards and zero touchdowns, while also adding 22 rushing yards on three carries.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 29

Efton Chism Knew Importance of Patriots Opportunity

Against the New York Jets, New England Patriots' wide receiver Efton Chism III recorded his first NFL touchdown. The 10-yarder from quarterback Drake Maye was short right and resulted in a solid catch, with the following extra point kick from Andy Borregales being good.

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Drake Maye News / FirstSportz / December 29

Drake Maye Scripts NFL History Following Dominant 5 TD Performance Against Jets

Drake Maye completed the clean sweep of the New York Jets and, in the process, etched another record to his name. He threw five total touchdowns and completed 90% of his attempted passes.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel explains heated halftime interaction with Christian Barmore

The New England Patriots’ dominant Week 17 performance against the New York Jets came with an unexpected viral moment that briefly shifted attention away from the scoreboard.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Patriots capture AFC East crown thanks to Bills loss

For the first time since the Tom Brady era, the New England Patriots are champions of the AFC East again. They finally secured the division title after their 42-10 win on the road on Sunday against the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills’ 13-12 home loss at the hands of the reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles later in the day.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

New England Patriots Win AFC East Following Buffalo Bills Loss

The last few years in Foxborough have felt a bit like wandering through a desert without a compass or a reliable quarterback. For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots are officially the AFC East champions.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Patriots Clinch First AFC East Division Title Since 2019

As entertainment mogul Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might say, “Finally … the Division title has come back to Foxborough.” In other words, the New England Patriots are once again the top team in the AFC East.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / December 28

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Josh Allen reaching feat

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Josh Allen reaching another remarkable feat

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen accomplished another remarkable feat on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for Patriots as playoffs approach

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel’s simple MVP case for Drake Maye

Head coach Mike Vrabel made a clear MVP case for his star quarterback Drake Maye following his dominant performance in the New England Patriots’ 42-10 rout over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.

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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.

Drake Maye News / EasySportz / December 28

Drake Maye Won MVP in the Meadowlands on Sunday

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Drake Maye took the Most Valuable Player race into his own hands Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, then left no fingerprints behind.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29

Pats' Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

Patriots QB Drake Maye makes NFL history while also matching franchise icons

It's safe to say the keys to the Patriots franchise are now in safe hands with Maye.

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on remarkable feat by Josh Allen

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for Patriots as playoffs approach

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa

Teams should listen to Malik Willis' words about free agency

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Mike Vrabel tried to embarrass the Jets

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seemingly wanted to send a message to the New York Jets at the end of the first half of Sunday’s game. Vrabel was unhappy after Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took a big hit late in the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28