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Patriots defense proves too much for Chargers in win

The New England Patriots defense was all over the Los Angeles Chargers offense in the teams 16-3 win. The Patriots recovered a fumble and had five sacks.

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'I Stand By It': Patriots Rookie Will Campbell Claims He’d ‘Die’ for Drake Maye

It’s hard not to be excited when you hear your name called on night one of the NFL Draft. After all, it is a calling towards a potential future that would include trophies, fame, and millions of dollars.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots Pummel Chargers, Advance to Divisional Playoff Round

With a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the No. 2 seed New England Patriots have now advanced to the 2025 NFL Divisional Playoff Round. And it could not have come at a better time to further re-establish the Patriots' dynasty.

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

Patriots' Star CB Exits Chargers Game with Head Injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots make their best effort to extend their first playoff berth since 2021, they may be forced to keep a close eye on the health of perhaps their most important defender.

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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

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

Patriots' Starting CB Injured vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots' Carlton Davis III is questionable to return against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Wild Card Round. The starting cornerback was temporarily replaced by Charles Woods following the announcement made by the team of him being questionable to return.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9

Stefon Diggs’ arraignment postponed past end of playoffs

In the final days of the calendar year, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs found himself facing legal trouble stemming from an alleged incident in early December.