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Ex-Patriots star calls Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub a ‘personal attack’

It still is hard to believe that legendary head coach Bill Belichick won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee. After the report surfaced on Tuesday, reactions have come pouring in across the sports world.

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New England Patriots Seven-Round Mock Draft: Pass Rush Heavy

In the first seven-round mock draft of 2026, the New England Patriots bolster a position that faces a great deal of uncertainty heading into next season.

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Patriots icon: Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer is 'a personal attack'

The biggest football-related story coming off conference championship Sunday continues to involve former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick not being selected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft shares reaction to Bill Belichick HOF snub

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

HOF may soon take drastic action amid Bill Belichick controversy

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / HITC / January 29

What Patriots owner thinks of Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub despite ‘personal differences’

Bill Belichick’s absence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot has prompted a public response from the New England Patriots owner, despite the long-discussed personal tension between the two.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 29

Patriots Reveal Uniforms for Super Bowl LX

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — As the designated “home team” for Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots were given their choice of uniforms to wear for their 12th appearance on the NFL’s grandest stage.

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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.

Drake Maye News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Drake Maye Shoulder Injury: Patriots QB’s Super Bowl Status Revealed

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is battling a shoulder injury, but yesterday’s projected practice report should instill some confidence in the franchise.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / January 29

Mike Vrabel Impressed With Patriots First-Rounder's Improvement

The first two playoff games for New England Patriots tackle Will Campbell weren’t the cleanest. The fourth-overall pick was hurried, and pressured, and often lost his battles against some of the league’s top edge rushers on the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 29

Patriots' History of Super Bowl Rematches

Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks won't be the first time these two teams faced off in the NFL's biggest game. In fact, as many are already aware, these teams played in arguably the greatest Super Bowl 11 seasons ago.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / January 29

'The Patriots Have Been Living Dangerously': ESPN Expert Gets Real on New England’s Major Problem Before Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX, but their path carries a glaring concern that could undermine their title hopes. An ESPN analysis points to turnover vulnerability, particularly from quarterback Drake Maye, as the chief reason for unease heading into the season’s biggest game.

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / January 28

Patriots list Drake Maye (shoulder) as limited

The New England Patriots' initial injury report leading up to the Super Bowl included a surprise entry: quarterback Drake Maye. The team didn't practice on Wednesday, but per NFL rules, a projected injury report was required to be released.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Patriots QB Drake Maye has Ben Roethlisberger in a tough Super Bowl conundrum

The New England Patriots earned their spot in Super Bowl 60 last Sunday, defeating the Denver Broncos, 10-7. In doing so, they clinched the franchise’s 12th Super Bowl berth, four more than any team in the NFL.

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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 / Athlon Sports / January 28

Patriots Share Concerning Injury News on Wednesday

The New England Patriots’ preparations for their Super Bowl LX matchup against Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are underway. The Patriots now have less than two weeks before they head to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / January 28

New England Patriots Superfan Who Was Gifted Super Bowl Tickets Has Tragically Passed Away

New England Patriots superfan Shelly Sepulveda will never get the chance to cheer on her team next month. Sepulveda died Monday following a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.