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Patriots’ Drake Maye respects Texans defense for trying to ‘take your head off’

All gloves are off for the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans when they face off in the divisional round at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The winner will advance to the AFC Championship Game, while the loser will be left to ponder their decisions despairingly.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 14

Patriots owner Robert Kraft names 'greatest quality of' Maye

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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