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Patriots' Drake Maye Solidifies Spot as MVP Frontrunner

The New England Patriots came crashing back to earth with their toughest L of the season. Losing to the Buffalo Bills is one thing, but blowing a 21-point lead to your biggest divisional rival is a whole another.

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Giants Claimed OLB Caleb Murphy Off Waivers From Patriots

According to Jordan Schultz, the Giants have claimed OLB Caleb Murphy off waivers from the Patriots. New England acquired Murphy off of waivers as well, snagging him from the Chargers earlier this season. Murphy, 25, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 16

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Calls Out Rhamondre Stevenson for Dumb Penalty

The New England Patriots fell 35-31 in their Week 15 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, slowly watching an early 21-0 lead get away from them. In the loss, one particular penalty stuck out to head coach Mike Vrabel, and he made mention of it in a postgame press appearance.

Mike Vrabel News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Bills' comeback win obviously annoyed Mike Vrabel after hearing him whine about something a Patriots fan would complain about

The Buffalo Bills pulled off the valiant comeback against the New England Patriots, thanks in large part to quarterback Josh Allen putting on his Superman cape and running back James Cook doing what Cook does best.

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Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Go Viral at Patriots Event

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs recently held a "Wellness Wonderland" event at Gillette Stadium, and girlfriend Cardi B attended to support him and meet some delighted fans.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Patriots vs. Ravens features plenty on line for both teams as playoffs approach

It appears the New England Patriots have defensive problems, while the Baltimore Ravens seem to be getting their house in order on that side of the ball.

New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / December 16

Patriots Have a Problem That Could Threaten Their Playoff Hopes

The Patriots have had such a focus on getting off to fast starts this season that it feels like they might have forgotten about one other important detail.

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Silver Lining For the Patriots’ Disappointing Loss

The Patriots hosted the Buffalo Bills on Sunday for a chance to clinch the division title for the first time in six years. New England got out to a hot start and jumped out to an early 21-0 lead in the first half.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

TreVeyon Henderson Is the Favorite to Win Rookie of the Year

TreVeyon Henderson got off to a slow start through the first month of the season. After a promising showing in the preseason, he found himself third on the running back depth chart.

Drake Maye News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Patriots are suddenly in a perfect spot to pursue a star receiver after wild turn of events, and it gives Drake Maye a reason to smile

The New England Patriots will have an insane amount of cap space next offseason. Right now, Over the Cap projects them to have almost $50 million to spend, and that's before adding the rollover from this season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

'They didn't panic': Damien Woody commends Bills for comeback vs. Patriots

The New England Patriots led 21-0 and took a 24-7 lead into the break before the Buffalo Bills had other ideas in Sunday's critical AFC East showdown.

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Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Patriots defense will definitely cost Drake Maye and company a chance at a Super Bowl

The New England Patriots have not faced much adversity during the 2025 season. New England came into Week 15 at 11-2 and could have punched their ticket to the playoffs with a win over Buffalo.

Caleb Murphy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Patriots Cut OLB Caleb Murphy

The New England Patriots announced that they have waived OLB Caleb Murphy. Murphy, 25, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson calls scuffle with Matt Milano a ‘dumb decision’

Tempers boiled over for New England long before the final whistle in their 35-31 collapse against the Buffalo Bills. Cornerback Carlton Davis was already fuming over a late fourth-quarter pass interference flag that extended a crucial Buffalo drive.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Vrabel shares his message to Pats after collapse, loss to Bills

Mike Vrabel shares his message to Patriots after collapse, loss to Bills

The Patriots squandered a golden opportunity to clinch the AFC East division title when they blew a 24-7 halftime lead and ultimately suffered a 35-31 loss to the rival Bills on Sunday.

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