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Patriots Playoff Opponent Revealed After Win vs. Dolphins

The New England Patriots are winners after beating the Miami Dolphins 38-10 in Week 18 action inside Gillette Stadium. The victory confirms that the Patriots will be the No.

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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.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 4

Patriots RBs Shine in First-Half Lead vs. Dolphins

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins are closing out the 2025 regular season in style at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots (13-3) enter this Week 18 matchup on the heels of a 42-10 victory over the New York Jets — a win which also secured the club its first AFC East division title since 2019.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / January 4

New England Patriots: A star playmaker on defense in the 2026 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have had some great linebacker play from free agent signing Robert Spillane this year. However, he has missed a couple games with an injury and the defense hasn’t looked the same since.

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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?

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 4

Patriots Captain Among Inactives vs. Dolphins

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. from Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to take yet another step toward a successful playoff run.

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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.

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

Patriots Legend Tom Brady Has NFL Record Matched

Tom Brady’s run with the New England Patriots is the kind of legend you don’t touch. Or even question. The guy went from the No. 199 pick, an afterthought on draft day, to the ultimate franchise cheat code.

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.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / January 3

NFL Announces Punishment Decision After Drake Maye Incident

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots improved to 13-3 following their Week 17 win over the New York Jets. It was a dominant performance, coming out on top 42-10.

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 / The SportsRush / January 2

'Drake Maye Is a Game Manager': Cam Newton Reuses Debatable Brock Purdy Take for Patriots QB

After news of Tom Brady’s departure broke, it figured to be a while, if ever, before football fans would have to worry about the New England Patriots being in the Super Bowl.

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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 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 / 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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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.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 1

Patriots players respond to Diggs, Barmore allegations

Drake Maye, other Patriots players respond to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Several Patriots players addressed the Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore situations.

Patriots, Stefon Diggs respond to serious allegations with playoffs looming

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

Will Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Patriots Designate Two, Including LT Will Campbell, To Return From IR

The New England Patriots have officially designated rookie LT Will Campbell to return from injured reserve, per HC Mike Vrabel via Mark Daniels. Vrabel

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 1