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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Do Broncos or Patriots Have Better Defense?
The New England Patriots are one win away from a shot at the Lombardi Trophy. But to book their Super Bowl LX tickets, they’ll have to slay a demon they’ve never beaten before: the Denver Broncos, in Denver, in the playoffs.
Drake Maye News / Last Word On Sports / January 20
Drake Maye Is On The Verge of Making History
The Patriots survived the Houston Texans’ defense and advanced to the AFC Championship game. Per Fox Sports, the Patriots faced two of the top-five total defenses (LA Chargers #5, Texans #1), and another awaits this weekend.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Super Bowl Winning QB Trolls Patriots About AFC Championship
Cover your eyes, New England Patriots fans. Nick Foles is back talking about Super Bowl LII again. The former Super Bowl nemesis took to social media to poke fun at the Patriots ahead of their upcoming AFC Championship game with the Denver Broncos.
The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz
Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20
Is Drake Maye worried about Patriots' woeful history of road playoff games vs. Broncos?
Going back to January 1987, the Patriots have gone 0-4 in road playoff games versus the Broncos.
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 / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Patriots' QB Opens Up On Relationship With Mike Vrabel
Drake Maye still hasn’t figured out Mike Vrabel’s sense of sarcasm, and yet, the New England Patriots head coach-quarterback tandem has joined forces perfectly in 2025.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20
How Texans' DeMeco Ryans wants C.J. Stroud to respond to playoff flop vs. Patriots
Stroud tossed four picks in the first half of the 28-16 defeat at New England.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Way Too Early Patriots vs. Broncos Predictions
When the news came out that Bo Nix broke his ankle, it became crystal clear that this was the New England Patriots' AFC to lose. Thankfully, they took care of business in a turnover-filled game with the Houston Texans.
Craig Woodson News / New England Patriots on SI / January 20
Rookie DB Continues to Grow In Patriots' Defense
When the New England Patriots selected California safety Craig Woodson in the fourth round of last year's draft, it was hard to imagine they had these expectations for the rookie so early on.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20
Broncos ready to battle for Jarrett Stidham vs. Patriots in AFC Championship after Bo Nix injury
Stidham's last start occurred during the 2023 campaign, and that was the last time he attempted a regular-season pass.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 19
Actor Icon Zac Efron at Patriots' Divisional Round
Going into the Divisional Round matchup against a daunting defense of the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots knew that they had to get their heads in the game.
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.
Drake 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.
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.
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.
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.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / January 19
Patriots Fans Get Credit For Win on Sunday: 'That was really, really special'
One thing that’s probably pretty safe to say during the New England Patriots playoff run is that when it came to stepping up in the postseason, the fans absolutely did their part these last two weeks.
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.
New England Patriots 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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