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Drake Maye’s Stunning 2025 Turnaround Powers Patriots to Playoffs

From a 4-13 season during his rookie year to a 14-3 finish in 2025, it’s been quite a turnaround for quarterback Drake Maye. As a rookie, Maye experienced a tough campaign where he was forced to make the best of a patchwork offensive line, and turn the offense into something more than the anemic unit we saw last season.

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Patriots throttle Dolphins, capture second seed in AFC

Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 131 yards and had three total touchdowns to lead the New England Patriots to a 38-10 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 4

Drake Maye Breaks Two Patriots Passing Records

Drake Maye's impressive second season as the New England Patriots quarterback continues, and that includes breaking a pair of long-standing records set by Tom Brady.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / January 4

New England Patriots Demolish Miami Dolphins In Week 18 To Lock Up No. 2 Seed

If you were wondering whether the New England Patriots were ready for postseason football, Sunday’s regular-season finale gave you a pretty loud answer.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

TreVeyon Henderson News / New England Patriots on SI / January 4

Patriots’ TreyVeyon Henderson Nears Milestone in Rookie Season

With their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins set to kick off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to continue their winning ways heading into the playoffs.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 4

Patriots TE Says Drake Maye Hasn't Changed a Bit

Standing in front of his locker this week, New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper fielded questions about his Pro Bowl quarterback Drake Maye. When asked if Maye has changed from year one to year two, Hooper said he hadn't.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / January 3

Patriots Activate DT Milton Williams, T Will Campbell From IR

The playoffs are locked up, and the Patriots’ final game of the season is at home against a depleted Dolphins team. As they attempt to secure their highest win total since 2016 and a chance at the No.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Christian Gonzalez Has Familiar Response to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore Situations

It has been a terrific 2025 NFL season so far for the New England Patriots, but it hasn’t been entirely rosy — especially off the field of late, as two of their best players are facing legal troubles.

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / January 2

Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore speak out for first time since disturbing assault allegations

On Tuesday, TMZ Sports reported that New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Mike Vrabel’s promising updates on Patriots’ Will Campbell, Milton Williams

The New England Patriots are entering their Week 18 battle with the Miami Dolphins looking to earn the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed. Having some extra reinforcements in the trenches would get the Patriots closer to their goal.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 1

Patriots Making Three Roster Moves

The New England Patriots announced they promoted CB Kobee Minor from the practice squad to the active roster. They also added OL Brenden Jaimes and CB Miles Battle to the practice squad. Jaimes, 26, was a fifth-round pick by the Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Nebraska.