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Patriots Make Bold Statement in Win Over Jets

The New England Patriots are celebrating after a 42-10 victory against the Jets in Week 17 at MetLife Stadium. The Patriots dominated the game from start to finish with four touchdowns in the first half from second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

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Mike Vrabel tried to embarrass the Jets

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seemingly wanted to send a message to the New York Jets at the end of the first half of Sunday’s game. Vrabel was unhappy after Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took a big hit late in the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Armand Membou sets off Christian Barmore with cheap shot that got Mike Vrabel involved

The New York Jets didn’t seem to have a lot of fight in them during the first half of their Week 17 matchup with the New England Patriots. The soon-to-be 3-13 Jets went down 35-3 to their AFC East rival through just 30 minutes of football.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

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Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Patriots' Drake Maye Dominates in First Half vs. Jets

The New England Patriots are marching with a purpose through their Week 17 showdown with the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, as their improbable, yet compelling regular-season schedule winds down. The Patriots entered this Week 17 matchup fresh off punching their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2021.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Pats' Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Diggs has proved to be a worthwhile investment for the team.

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for Patriots as playoffs approach

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Patriots' Efton Chism Shows Fan Appreciation After First Career Catch

Over the course of the NFL, the New England Patriots fanbase has remained one of the most active and arguably one of the most supportive across the league.

Morgan Moses News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

How Patriots OT Morgan Moses’ looming $1.5 million incentive helps Jets

On Sunday afternoon, the New England Patriots will hit the field on the road for a game against the divisional rival New York Jets. The Patriots are looking to continue the momentum after picking up a huge comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens last week, which pushed them closer to securing the AFC East division title.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Patriots' Rookie Wide Receivers Headed for Big Week 17

The New England Patriots' wide receiver room is currently in flux ahead of play against the New York Jets in Week 17 of the ongoing NFL season. Wide receivers Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins have been ruled out of the Dec.

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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.

Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Rhamondre Stevenson Among Five Patriots to Watch vs. Jets

With their Week 17 matchup against the New York Jets set to kick off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to continue their winning ways heading into their regular-season finale in Week 18.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Patriots’ Drake Maye Battling in Tight MVP Race

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is officially making this an MVP race. And it’s down to the wire. With just two weeks left in the regular season, the league is barreling toward its 2025 MVP reveal, and while Rams QB Matthew Stafford still holds the pole position in the odds, Maye is right on his heels.

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / December 28

Four Bold Predictions for Patriots vs. Jets

The New England Patriots are set for a Week 17 showdown with the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, as their improbable, yet compelling regular-season schedule winds down.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

TreVeyon Henderson gets status update before Patriots-Jets

The New England Patriots will have their best weapon on the ground ready for Week 17’s showdown against the New York Jets. On Saturday, Ian Rapoport of

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 27

Mack Hollins injury will be significant issue for Patriots as playoffs approach

The Patriots really do not have another player who fits Hollins' role or can do the sort of things he can do within the offense.

TreVeyon Henderson gets status update before Patriots-Jets

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

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Mack Hollins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

Patriots Announce Four Moves, Place WR Mack Hollins On IR

The Patriots announced four roster moves Saturday, including placing veteran WR Mack Hollins on injured reserve. The team also signed DT Jeremiah Pharms to the active roster and elevated DB Kobee Minor and DL Leonard Taylor from the practice squad.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Drake Maye, Patriots Dealt Unfortunate News on Saturday

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots got back on track in Week 16, jumping to 12-3 on the 2025 NFL season after a 28-24 win over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

Stefon Diggs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 27

Stefon Diggs reveals which Patriots teammate should have been a Pro Bowler

The 2026 Pro Bowl rosters have been announced! The New England Patriots will have two representatives at the annual All-Star festivities. Quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzales have been selected to represent the Patriots in the yearly games.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / December 26

The New England Patriots Look Like A Playoff Threat

The New England Patriots’ comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens was defined by resilience. Trailing one of the AFC’s toughest opponents in recent years, New England stayed composed and continued to execute as momentum began to swing back in their favor.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 22