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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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Drake Maye Among Five Patriots to Watch vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their wild card round showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers set to kick off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to continue their first postseason run since 2021 beyond the boundaries of one game.

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

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Previews Chargers Matchup

The New England Patriots have numbers and history on their side when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card matchup. Only the Green Bay Packers have ever won a Wild Card game as a number seven seed, so history supports the Patriots, but that doesn't mean it will factor much into the matchup against the Chargers.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots On SI Staff Predicts Chargers Matchup

The New England Patriots are getting ready for their wild card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers inside Gillette Stadium. Ahead of the matchup, a few members of the New England Patriots On SI staff gave their predictions for what they think will happen in the game.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots' Three Keys to Victory vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots are on the verge of hosting their first playoff game in over six years vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. This matchup marks the NFL Wild Card Round, with the date and time of kickoff for the postseason game between the Patriots (14-3) and the Chargers (11-6) being Jan.

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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.

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.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 10

Patriots Veteran CB Will Not Play vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots will be without the services of a veteran member of their defensive backfield during their wild card round clash with the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium.

Drake Maye News / Ball Exclusives / January 10

Are the Drake Maye led Patriots pretenders or contenders?

Drake Maye has led the New England Patriots to a 14-3 record and the second overall seed in the AFC. They clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019, and are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 10

Patriots Rookie WR to Make NFL Debut vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With just over 24 hours remaining until their wild card round showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers kicks off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are adding a bit of security — and perhaps some explosive depth — to their active roster.

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.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 10

Friends Remember Former Patriots Fan of the Year Tim Fowler

When Tim Fowler and Aaron Goldberg took a trip to Gillette Stadium back in 2024, Fowler was originally told it was where all the finalists for that year's New England Patriots Fan of the Year Award would get together.

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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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Patriots-Chargers Weather Forecast: What Conditions to Expect

The "Sunday Night Football" game during NFL wild-card weekend will feature an AFC clash in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The No. 2 seed New England Patriots, AFC East champions, will host the No.

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New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / January 9

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.

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.

Carlton Davis News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Patriots CB Carlton Davis getting ‘legendary vibes’ ahead of Chargers playoff game

For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots will host an NFL Playoff game when they host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Star cornerback Carlton Davis III believes the local Boston crowd has been starved of the action and will respond by bringing a “legendary” atmosphere to Gillette Stadium.

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