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Patriots' Season Was A Success Regardless Of Outcome

The last two seasons, New England Patriots fans watched Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo trudge off the Gillette Stadium turf. In 2023, Belichick coached his final game with New England after losing in a snowy mix to the New York Jets.

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Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai’s Wife Reveals Tragic Loss

While New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai may have been conspicuous by his physical absence from the team’s Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, the seven-year veteran was certainly with the team in spirit.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 11

When Patriots OC first knew Drake Maye could be special

When Patriots OC Josh McDaniels first knew Drake Maye could be special

Under McDaniels, Maye lost two of three starts before the 23-year-old helped the Patriots begin what's become a 10-game winning streak.

Mike Vrabel responds to 11-2 Patriots being underdogs against 9-4 Bills

Three underrated reasons why Patriots have been successful this season

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Most passing TD's in 1st 25 starts' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Stefon Diggs’ honest admission and Allen–Maye comparison includes a subtle jab that fuels a major Week 15 storyline

The Buffalo Bills and Stefon Diggs have an interesting history, to say the least. Diggs was phenomenal as a member of the Buffalo Bills, a true No. 1 wide receiver who could single-handedly take over a game.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / December 11

Patriots On SI Staff Predicts Week 15 vs. Bills

The New England Patriots are hoping to sweep the season series against their AFC East rival Buffalo Bills in Week 15. With the game approaching, some members of the New England Patriots on SI staff predicted how the matchup would go against the Bills.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Why Patriots’ Drake Maye thinks Week 15 game vs. Bills is must-win

Drake Maye isn’t mincing words. For the New England Patriots, Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills is a must-win. The Patriots sit at 11-2 after their bye.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Josh Allen will make MVP statement, get revenge on Drake Maye, Patriots in Week 15

There’s a new leader in the AFC East. For the better part of this decade, the Buffalo Bills have had an iron grip on the division. With the New England Patriots entering a rebuild, Buffalo filled the void left by the former dynasty.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11

Mike Vrabel responds to Patriots being underdogs against Bills

Mike Vrabel responds to 11-2 Patriots being underdogs against 9-4 Bills

As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the 11-2 New England Patriots as 1.5-point underdogs for their home game versus the 9-4 Buffalo Bills

Patriots' Drake Maye eyeing 'the big one' ahead of massive game vs. Bills

Bills' Connor McGovern sends warning to NFL ahead of massive game vs. Patriots

Why 2025 is Bills' best chance yet to win a Super Bowl

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

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

Patriots’ Drake Maye Gives Shoutout to Mentor Philip Rivers

To start the 2025 season, the AFC was dominated by three teams -- the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts. In recent weeks, the Patriots and Broncos have surged to the tune of 10-game winning streaks, while a laundry list of injuries at the quarterback position have had the Colts spiraling.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11

Patriots host Bills in crucial AFC East showdown

The New England Patriots can win their first AFC East title this decade by taking down the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots will be seeking their 11th straight victory, a streak that includes a 23-20 triumph over the host Bills on Oct.

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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.

Philip Rivers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 10

Would Rob Gronkowski pull a Philip Rivers with Patriots? On 1 condition

The Indianapolis Colts grabbed the attention of many after signing 44-year-old Philip Rivers, marking an unexpected reunion. Even NFL legend Rob Gronkowski had to react to the bold move.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Patriots Tweak Practice Squad For Week 15

The New England Patriots have placed new practice squad RB Craig Reynolds on the injured list and activated RB Jashaun Corbin to take his place, per Mike Reiss. The practice squad injured list functions similarly to injured reserve, so this is season-ending for Reynolds. Reynolds, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Kutztown back in May of 2019.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Patriots Keys to Success Against the Bills in Week 15

The New England Patriots are preparing for their biggest game of the season. They host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in a “tee shirt and hat game”, meaning they can clinch the AFC East title with a win.

Kevin Faulk News / The Spun / December 10

New England Patriots Legend Loses Daughter Unexpectedly At 30

Tragedy has befallen the family of three-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots legend Kevin Faulk as his daughter unexpectedly lost her life this past week.

Morgan Moses News / Yardbarker / December 10

Three underrated reasons why Pats have been successful this season

Three underrated reasons why Patriots have been successful this season

Entering Week 15, the Patriots are 11-2 and can clinch the AFC East with a victory against the Bills on Sunday.

Patriots' Drake Maye eyeing 'the big one' ahead of massive game vs. Bills

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Most passing TD's in 1st 25 starts' quiz

Kevin Faulk News / Athlon Sports / December 10

NFL World is Praying for Legendary Patriots RB Kevin Faulk

The NFL season pushes toward the playoffs, but the league has paused to send thoughts to one of its own. Patriots legend Kevin Faulk is facing a heartbreaking family loss as fans, former teammates and the wider NFL community offer support.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

New England Patriots, Denver Broncos Have Opportunity To Punch Ticket To Playoffs In Week 15

Just when you thought it was safe to write them off, the New England Patriots are knocking on the door of the postseason. That’s right, the same team that scraped together a measly four wins last season is now sitting pretty at 11-2, a turnaround story that has even the most seasoned pundits scratching their heads.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / December 9

Playoff Picture entering Week 15: Patriots can clinch AFC East

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wants no part of New England playing in a "shirt and hat game" Sunday. The first-year coach brought up in the Patriot Way under Bill Belichick is on the verge of placing New England back in the postseason for the first time since the 2021 season.