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Patriots' Drake Maye Gets Positive Outlook vs. Chargers Defense

The New England Patriots are preparing for their first playoff showing since 2022, and sophomore quarterback Drake Maye will be making the first playoff appearance of his NFL career this weekend.

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Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel lead resurgent Patriots into frigid Wild Card showdown vs Chargers

Gillette Stadium will host playoff football again on Sunday night, and for the first time since 2019, New England fans can feel the energy that only January football in Foxborough brings.

Kayshon Boutte News / New England Patriots on SI / January 8

Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Recalls Gambling Addiction in Heartfelt Essay

With his first NFL playoff game just days away, New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte took a moment to reflect on the arduous road he has taken throughout his career on the gridiron.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 8

Why Stefon Diggs wants 'meaner' Drake Maye to lead Patriots in pursuit of Super Bowl title

Diggs discussed his quarterback, who has emerged as an MVP candidate this season.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses controversial comment about Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Dueling pass rushes key as Patriots host Chargers in wild-card round

The 'Completion % record by NFL team' quiz

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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.

Ben Roethlisberger News / The SportsRush / January 7

Ben Roethlisberger Reignites Headset Outage Allegations Against the Patriots

The New England Patriots carried a dynasty across nearly two decades throughout the 2000s and 2010s. And while no one is disputing their dominance or whether or not they deserved all the hardware they got, the run did not come without rumor and scandal.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Patriots fatal flaw that will derail Super Bowl hopes in AFC playoffs

Somehow, the New England Patriots have returned. After years of missing the postseason and a small rebuild, New England is back on top of the AFC East.

Jeremiah Pharms News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Patriots Signing DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr.

Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are signing DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Patriots are releasing CB Brandon Crossley from the practice squad.

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / January 6