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How Cardi B celebrated Patriots’ Super Bowl 60 qualification with boyfriend, Stefon Diggs

Cardi B made a heartfelt and enthusiastic celebration with boyfriend Stefon Diggs after the New England Patriots clinched their spot in Super Bowl 60 with a gritty AFC Championship victory.

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When Was the Last Time New England Patriots Made It to the Super Bowl?

The New England Patriots’ legacy in the Super Bowl is one of the most storied in NFL history. With their recent AFC Championship victory and appearance in Super Bowl 60 (LX) set for February 8, 2026, many fans are asking: When was the last time the Patriots made it to the Super Bowl before 2026?

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Robert Griffin III gets called out for a glaring mistake in his comment on Drake Maye

Robert Griffin III tried to underscore the incredible season Drake Maye, but he ended up getting called out by the internet. After Maye and the New England

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 26

Patriots Defense Using Doubt To Fuel Super Bowl Appearance

For the last three weeks, the discussions surrounding the New England Patriots' postseason schedule was about how good the other defenses were. The Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos all came into the matchup with the AFC East champs as the "better" defense, some would say.

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New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 26

Cardi B Strangely Celebrates Patriots’ Super Bowl Run With Hilarious Mike Vrabel and Robert Kraft Posts

The New England Patriots’ unlikely march to the Super Bowl has been one of the stories of the season. A team that won just three games last year is now reaching the pinnacle with club legend and first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, creating a genuine feel-good narrative.

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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 26

Little-Known Patriots DT Makes Game-Changing Play

With 4:46 left in the fourth quarter of the AFC championship, the New England Patriots were getting ready to block a field goal attempt. The Denver Broncos, trailing 10-7 at home, trotted out kicker Wil Lutz with a chance to tie the game.

Stefon Diggs News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Stefon Diggs Sends Message to NFL Critics Before Super Bowl

The New England Patriots earned a hard-fought 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, surviving snowy conditions at Empower Field at Mile High to clinch a berth in Super Bowl LX.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 26

Patriots' Milton Williams shares vulgar message for Broncos after AFC Championship win

Following the Patriots' 10-7 win that punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX, New England defensive tackle Milton Williams made it known that he and his teammates felt disrespected ahead of the weekend.

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Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / January 26

NFL Legend Tom Brady Announces Personal Update Before 2026 Super Bowl

Tom Brady watched from afar as the New England Patriots completed a run that felt deeply familiar. For the first time since Brady last led the franchise to the Super Bowl in 2019, New England is back on the NFL’s biggest stage, advancing with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 26

Patriots Continue to Make Super Bowl Appearance History

With a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship, the New England Patriots have secured their spot in California at Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl LX.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 26

Patriots Open As Super Bowl LX Underdogs Against Seahawks

Eleven years after Super Bowl XLIX, the same two teams are set to do battle once again. Super Bowl LX is set for two weeks between the AFC champion New England Patriots and NFC champion Seattle Seahawks -- with the Seahawks opening up as small favorites.

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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.

Jarrett Stidham News / Yardbarker / January 26

Jarrett Stidham assigns blame after brutal mistake in Broncos' AFC Championship loss to Patriots

The error essentially gifted New England seven points when Stidham turned what would have been a drive-ending sack in the contest's second quarter into a fumble that the visitors recovered deep in Broncos territory.

Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham already beat Bo Nix in one key statistical category in AFC Championship Game against Patriots

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Mike Vrabel News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Marcel Reed Posts Cryptic Message After Patriots’ Super Bowl LX Berth Under Mike Vrabel

Marcel Reed’s social media activity drew attention on Sunday night after the New England Patriots secured their place in Super Bowl LX, with the wide receiver posting what many viewed as a pointed message aimed at the Tennessee Titans organization.

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Mike Vrabel News / EasySportz / January 26

Mike Vrabel Chasing an Unmatched Patriots Legacy

Mike Vrabel is positioned to chase a piece of NFL history that no one has ever claimed — winning a Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach with the same franchise.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 26

New England Patriots will look to pull off the unlikely feat the Cincinnati Bengals fell short of 4 years ago

The Cincinnati Bengals were so very close to completing the ultimate turnaround in 2021. Now it's the New England Patriots' turn. Thanks to a 10-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, New England became the sixth team in NFL history to reach the Super Bowl just a year after winning five or fewer games.

Leonard Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Patriots’ Leonard Taylor drops absolutely wild ‘no diddy’ quote after AFC title win

The NFL is often defined by superstars and household names, especially when the stage is absolutely big. However, the New England Patriots’ trip to Super Bowl LX required the help of a player whose journey has been anything but straightforward.

Stefon Diggs News / New England Patriots on SI / January 25

Patriots' Stefon Diggs Gets Candid on First Super Bowl Appearance

When the New England Patriots signed receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $63.5 million contract last March, many within the NFL universe believed that the team may have paid a bit more than market value for a player perceived to be past his prime.