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ClutchPoints’ Week 16 NFL MVP Power Rankings: Josh Allen topples Drake Maye, Patriots

It’s very rare that you get a battle of top-three MVP candidates in December, but that’s exactly what we got on Sunday when Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills played Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

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How Did the Patriots Blow a Division-Clinching 21-Point Lead?

The New England Patriots’ second matchup of the season against the Buffalo Bills, arguably the most important game hosted at Gillette Stadium in over five years, did not end how the home team imagined.

Stefon Diggs News / Stadium Rant / December 16

Cardi B Taps Into Stefon Diggs’ Winter Wellness For Boston Moms

Rapper Cardi B supported New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs at his Deep Foundation Winter Wellness Wonderland event in Boston. The event aimed to provide a joyful, restorative and intimate space designed for women to relax and feel celebrated during one of the busiest seasons of the year.

Caleb Murphy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 16

Giants Claimed OLB Caleb Murphy Off Waivers From Patriots

According to Jordan Schultz, the Giants have claimed OLB Caleb Murphy off waivers from the Patriots. New England acquired Murphy off of waivers as well, snagging him from the Chargers earlier this season. Murphy, 25, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / December 16

Patriots' Drake Maye Solidifies Spot as MVP Frontrunner

The New England Patriots came crashing back to earth with their toughest L of the season. Losing to the Buffalo Bills is one thing, but blowing a 21-point lead to your biggest divisional rival is a whole another.

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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.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 16

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Calls Out Rhamondre Stevenson for Dumb Penalty

The New England Patriots fell 35-31 in their Week 15 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, slowly watching an early 21-0 lead get away from them. In the loss, one particular penalty stuck out to head coach Mike Vrabel, and he made mention of it in a postgame press appearance.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Patriots vs. Ravens features plenty on line for both teams as playoffs approach

It appears the New England Patriots have defensive problems, while the Baltimore Ravens seem to be getting their house in order on that side of the ball.

New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / December 16

Patriots Have a Problem That Could Threaten Their Playoff Hopes

The Patriots have had such a focus on getting off to fast starts this season that it feels like they might have forgotten about one other important detail.

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Silver Lining For the Patriots’ Disappointing Loss

The Patriots hosted the Buffalo Bills on Sunday for a chance to clinch the division title for the first time in six years. New England got out to a hot start and jumped out to an early 21-0 lead in the first half.

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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.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / December 16

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Doesn't Blame Defense for Week 15 Loss

The New England Patriots took their third loss of the season against the Buffalo Bills, ultimately turning an early 21-0 lead into a 35-31 defeat. After the game, head coach Mike Vrabel shifted the blame off of the Pats defense.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

TreVeyon Henderson Is the Favorite to Win Rookie of the Year

TreVeyon Henderson got off to a slow start through the first month of the season. After a promising showing in the preseason, he found himself third on the running back depth chart.

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Drake Maye News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Patriots are suddenly in a perfect spot to pursue a star receiver after wild turn of events, and it gives Drake Maye a reason to smile

The New England Patriots will have an insane amount of cap space next offseason. Right now, Over the Cap projects them to have almost $50 million to spend, and that's before adding the rollover from this season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

'They didn't panic': Damien Woody commends Bills for comeback vs. Patriots

The New England Patriots led 21-0 and took a 24-7 lead into the break before the Buffalo Bills had other ideas in Sunday's critical AFC East showdown.

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Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Patriots defense will definitely cost Drake Maye and company a chance at a Super Bowl

The New England Patriots have not faced much adversity during the 2025 season. New England came into Week 15 at 11-2 and could have punched their ticket to the playoffs with a win over Buffalo.

Caleb Murphy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Patriots Cut OLB Caleb Murphy

The New England Patriots announced that they have waived OLB Caleb Murphy. Murphy, 25, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson calls scuffle with Matt Milano a ‘dumb decision’

Tempers boiled over for New England long before the final whistle in their 35-31 collapse against the Buffalo Bills. Cornerback Carlton Davis was already fuming over a late fourth-quarter pass interference flag that extended a crucial Buffalo drive.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Vrabel shares his message to Pats after collapse, loss to Bills

Mike Vrabel shares his message to Patriots after collapse, loss to Bills

The Patriots squandered a golden opportunity to clinch the AFC East division title when they blew a 24-7 halftime lead and ultimately suffered a 35-31 loss to the rival Bills on Sunday.

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