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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 15
Patriots On SI Staff Predicts Divisional Round Game vs. Texans
The New England Patriots have a shot to reach the AFC Championship game with a matchup against the Houston Texans who boasts the league's No. 1 defense.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15
Patriots’ Drake Maye reveals Mike Vrabel’s ‘eye-opening’ message before Texans game
The New England Patriots are back on a stage that felt distant just a year ago, and quarterback Drake Maye made that contrast clear while reflecting on a message delivered by head coach Mike Vrabel ahead of the AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans.
The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to emerge victorious from their first start in the postseason in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name eight minutes?
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs hints at plan to help Drake Maye against the Texans defense
Stefon Diggs knows exactly what is walking through the door at Gillette Stadium this Sunday. After spending the 2024 season with the Houston Texans, the veteran wide receiver is well-acquainted with the speed and ferocity of DeMeco Ryans’ defense.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 14
Drake Maye, Patriots stare down Texans' menacing defense
Drake Maye's first career start came against the Houston Texans and their vaunted defense. Maye will get another look at perhaps the finest defense in the NFL on Sunday when the New England Patriots battle the Texans in the AFC divisional round on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / January 14
New England Patriots: Wild Card Weekend Recap
The New England Patriots left Wild Card Weekend with a victory, which is all that matters in the playoffs. Even though it wasn’t the prettiest win, it was a win nonetheless.
Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez practices while in concussion protocol before Divisional Round
The New England Patriots still have concerns about the availability of star cornerback Christian Gonzalez for this coming Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round clash against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
New England Patriots News / The Spun / January 14
Two Key Patriots Players Limited At Practice On Wednesday
The New England Patriots might not have every player at their very best when they take on the Houston Texans with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14
Patriots Defensive Starters Return to Practice Before Texans Game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their Wild Card Round victory over the Los Angeles Chargers now firmly behind them, the New England Patriots are turning their attention to a Divisional Round showdown with the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Patriots Officially Make Two Practice Squad Moves
The New England Patriots announced they signed DE Darrell Taylor to the practice squad and released RB Elijah Mitchell in a corresponding move. Mitchell, 27, was a sixth-round pick out of Louisiana by the 49ers in the 2021 draft.
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.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14
Patriots Could Trade For Disgruntled Eagles WR
The New England Patriots are facing off against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, but there is always someone looking towards the future when it comes to the team.
Robert Kraft News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14
Patriots Owner Details Behind-The-Scenes of Jerod Mayo Firing
Robert Kraft knows that last year didn't go according to plan. The New England Patriots — fresh off of a split with future Hall of Fame head coach Bill Belichick — decided to promote linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to the head coaching role.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14
Patriots Star CB Joins Practice Amid Concussion Concerns
FOXBOROUGH, MA. — New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez clearly had Pats Nation holding its collective as the team convened for its first practice in preparation for their showdown with the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 14
Patriots owner Robert Kraft names 'greatest quality of' QB Drake Maye
Maye became a revelation while working with head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from last spring through the ongoing season.
Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14
Drake Maye's Wife Celebrates Patriots Victory with Four Words
In a full-on throwback to their 2001 Super Bowl squad, the same team where current head coach Mike Vrabel was wrecking plays at linebacker, the New England Patriots put the game on their defense and never looked back, grinding out a 16–3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round.
New England Patriots News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
The Road to Super Bowl LX: How the Patriots Can reclaim the Throne
The dynasty has been dormant for years, but the fog is lifting in Foxborough. For the first time since February 2019, the New England Patriots have a playoff victory to their name.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13
Patriots Made Six Practice Squad Moves
The New England Patriots announced they have signed CB Miles Battle, RB D’Ernest Johnson, T Lorenz Metz and WR Trent Sherfield to the practice squad. To make room, New England released DL Fabien Lovett and WR Brandon Smith.
Mike Vrabel News / PatsFans.com / January 13
Vrabel Forges Patriots Selfless Identity, Shames ‘Standing Around’ into Relentless Effort
One of the things that was notable on Sunday night was the fact that we saw guys flying around on the defensive side of the football, along with a solid job on the offensive side, with players making several critical blocks and helping the skill players pick up tough yards.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 14
What 2025 Patriots teach about roster construction
New England went from a 4-13 record in 2024 to the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs in 2025.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 13
Mike Vrabel, Patriots players praise fans after curious Stefon Diggs comment
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs raised some eyebrows when he curiously said he felt the crowd "could have been a little louder" during the team's playoff win over the Chargers. It appears not everybody associated with the Patriots agrees with Diggs' assessment.
Christian Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / January 13
Patriots Announce Christian Gonzalez Update Amid NFL Playoffs
The New England Patriots are preparing for their upcoming home matchup against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round after the latter beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.
Christian Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / January 12
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez in concussion protocol
New England Patriots standout cornerback Christian Gonzalez will begin the week of the team's divisional round matchup in the concussion protocol, coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Monday.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / January 12
Chargers Shocked by Patriots’ Defense: ‘We Had No Clue What They Were In’
One of the biggest issues the Patriots have quietly dealt with all season has been the absence of defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who has been away from the team for a good portion of the year battling prostate cancer.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9
Stefon Diggs’ arraignment postponed past end of playoffs
In the final days of the calendar year, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs found himself facing legal trouble stemming from an alleged incident in early December.
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