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On YouTubeDrake Maye News / A to Z Sports / January 19
Drake Maye gets real with NFL insider about narrative the Patriots have totally dismantled during the playoffs
The New England Patriots won 14 games and paved the way toward the AFC's No. 2 seed after an incredible first season under Mike Vrabel. Plenty of people outside of New England had their doubts regarding the Patriots, however, and it all came down to one simple talking point: their schedule.
Stefon Diggs News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
Cardi B Slams NFL Live After Patriots' Divisional Win
After the entire NFL Live crew incorrectly picked the Houston Texans to win in the Divisional Round, superstar Cardi B came to the defense of Stefon Diggs and the entire New England Patriots' franchise.
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?
UCF Knights News / Yardbarker / January 19
Broncos receive positive J.K. Dobbins news before AFC Championship Game
The Denver Broncos should lean on their ground attack even more without starting quarterback Bo Nix, who broke his right ankle in the AFC divisional round against the Buffalo Bills.
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.
NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Cardi B Ended The Careers Of Ryan Clark & Other ESPN Analysts After Patriots’ Playoff Win vs. Texans
Stefon Diggs is moving on to the AFC Championship game, and Cardi B might’ve been more excited than he was. The rapper, who gave birth to their child last year, was ecstatic after the Patriots defeated the Texans.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19
Patriots' Christian Elliss has this Jonah Elliss wish for AFC Championship Game vs. Broncos
The upcoming AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos will feature a touch of sibling rivalry.
Kayshon Boutte News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
Is Kayshon Boutte Next Star Patriots WR?
FOXBOROUGH, MA. — Much like the New England Patriots themselves, Pats’ receiver Kayshon Boutte is experiencing a gridiron renaissance this season. In fact, the 23-year-old’s on-field prowess might make him the team’s next star receiver.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
Bill Simmons casts doubt on Patriots’ Super Bowl readiness
The New England Patriots are rolling, the NFL Playoffs are alive, and Super Bowl talk is getting louder by the week. Drake Maye and the Patriots just handled the Houston Texans, pushed another step closer to February, and reignited belief across the fan base.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
Patriots LB makes ‘special’ revelation on facing off with brother for AFC title
Head coach Mike Vrabel is directing appreciation toward his players and the New England organization after securing a spot in the AFC Championship Game.
Bo Nix News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
What Bo Nix’s Injury Means for Patriots
With the New England Patriots having officially secured their spot in the 2026 AFC Championship, all eyes in New England now look ahead to facing the Denver Broncos.
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.
The '2025 NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw at least 20 touchdowns in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
Potential Mack Hollins return inspiring Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte on Patriots’ playoff run
On Sunday afternoon, the New England Patriots punched their ticket to the AFC Championship Game with a comfortable home win over the Houston Texans in some snowy conditions in Foxborough.
Jarrett Stidham News / Yardbarker / January 19
Broncos' Jarrett Stidham could have returned to Patriots instead of facing them in AFC Championship
Stidham spent the first three seasons of his pro career with the Patriots after they made him a fourth-round draft pick in 2019.
Stefon Diggs News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
Patriots' Stefon Diggs Was Worth Every Penny
After a quiet AFC Wild Card game, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs returned to form in the AFC Divisional round. Diggs caught four of his six targets for 40 yards and has one of quarterback Drake Maye's four touchdown receptions in the postseason.
Rhamondre Stevenson News / PatsFans.com / January 19
Patriots Stevenson Downplays Eye Injury After Divisional Round Win
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson has enjoyed a nice resurgence so far through two playoff games, but Sunday did see him leave the field for part of the game due to injury.
New England Patriots News / The Forkball / January 19
Patriots Defense Silences Doubts, Reaches AFC Championship
Snow piled along the sidelines, national attention leaned toward Houston, and yet it was New England’s defense that dictated everything about Sunday’s divisional playoff matchup.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19
Patriots players dismiss 'Cinderella' label ahead of AFC Championship Game vs. Broncos
It was roughly 12 months ago when Patriots owner Robert Kraft moved on from head coach Jerod Mayo after Mayo won just four games in his only season in the role.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / January 19
Vrabel Praises Drake Maye’s Fourth Quarter Resilience
For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, these last two weeks certainly haven’t been easy. He came into Sunday’s contest set to face yet another difficult defense, with Maye already having battled what ended up being a tenacious Chargers unit the week before.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 19
Patriots players dunk on doubters after playoff win over Texans
Multiple ESPN personalities predicted that the Houston Texans would earn a divisional-round playoff win at the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. Predictably, some New England players had plenty to say about those perceived slights.
Christian Gonzalez News / PatsFans.com / January 19
Patriots’ Gonzalez Details Concussion Ordeal, Finishes w/Big Performance vs Texans
Coming off the New England Patriots’ Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers, it was a long week for Christian Gonzalez. The third-year cornerback played well last week against the Chargers, but he suffered a head injury late in that game that knocked him out of the line-up and put his status for Sunday’s game in question.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 18
Patriots snag 4 interceptions, top Texans to reach AFC title game
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned an interception for a score and the New England Patriots qualified for the AFC Championship Game with a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday in cold and snowy conditions at Foxborough, Mass.
Kayshon Boutte News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18
Kayshon Boutte produces the catch of the playoffs with one-handed TD grab
Kayshon Boutte did his best OBJ impression during Sunday’s playoff game. The New England Patriots wide receiver Boutte produced the catch of the postseason during his team’s divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Carlton Davis News / Ball Exclusives / January 18
Watch: Patriots CB Carlton Davis III pulls off unreal interception
The New England Patriots have been locked in defensively to start Sunday’s AFC divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans. Their impressive first quarter was highlighted by a spectacular interception by Patriots CB Carlton Davis III.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17
Patriots Made Three Roster Moves
Per Mike Reiss, the Patriots made three roster moves, including elevating DT Leonard Taylor and RB D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad. New England also activated CB Alex Austin off of injured reserve.
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