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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Will Play vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their wild card round showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers set to kick off at 8 p.m. from Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to take yet another step in what they hope will be a successful playoff run.

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Four Wild Predictions for Patriots vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their wild card round showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers set to kick off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to extend their first postseason run since 2021.

Stefon Diggs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Stefon Diggs arraignment postponed until after Super Bowl 60

Stefon Diggs’ arraignment has been postponed. The New England Patriots wide receiver is currently facing felony charges for strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged Dec.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots WR Could Play in Wild Card Showdown vs. Chargers

It’s about time. For the first time in seven years, the Patriots are hosting playoff football at Gillette Stadium, and fittingly, it’s a rematch with the Chargers, the last team to roll into Foxborough for a postseason game.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Patriots QB Drake Maye Has Broken Multiple Tom Brady Records in 2025 Season

In New England, records are not just numbers. They are history. For two decades, nearly every meaningful quarterback mark in the Patriots’ record book belonged to Tom Brady, and most fans assumed many of them would never be touched.

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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.

Drake Maye News / Ball Exclusives / January 10

Are the Drake Maye led Patriots pretenders or contenders?

Drake Maye has led the New England Patriots to a 14-3 record and the second overall seed in the AFC. They clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019, and are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Patriots Elevate Two From Practice Squad

The Patriots announced the elevation of two players from the practice squad, DT Leonard Taylor and WR Jeremiah Webb. Taylor, 26, was a two-year starter at Miami and earned honorable mention All-ACC in 2022.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / January 9

New England Patriots: 2025-2026 Playoff Preview

The New England Patriots have officially clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019, and are in prime position to control the playoffs. After a dominant win over the Dolphins on Sunday, many around the league believe the Patriots are serious super bowl contenders.