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Patriots' Stefon Diggs Accused Of Slapping, Choking Personal Chef

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation, and misdemeanor assault and battery. He had a hearing at Dedham District Court this week, where information about the alleged assault took place.

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Drake Maye Is Now The Heavy Favorite For MVP

For the second half of the season, the NFL MVP has largely been a two-man race. Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye had been the two guys leading the charge, while other guys like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor, and others have come and gone.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Details emerge on Stefon Diggs strangulation incident

Details have emerged regarding the felony strangulation charge Stefon Diggs is facing. Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges over an incident on Dec.

Tom Brady News / New England Patriots on SI / December 30

Fox Skips Tom Brady for Patriots Regular Season Finale

The New England Patriots already have the AFC East locked up, but don’t get it twisted, Week 18 is far from a throwaway. New England closes the regular season at Gillette Stadium against the Miami Dolphins, a division rival coming off a gritty 20–17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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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.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Patriots’ schedule stat doesnt bode well for playoff chances

The New England Patriots clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019 in Week 17, but a look at who they played during the regular season might present a reason to doubt their viability as a true Super Bowl contender.

Stefon Diggs News / Field Level Media / December 30

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing strangulation, assault charges

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.

Drake Maye News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Drake Maye Could Become the Fifth QB to Ever Win a Super Bowl

Will Drake Maye win a Super Bowl this season? If so, he’ll become just the fifth second-year quarterback in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Maye is one of the top MVP candidates this year.

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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.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge stemming from an incident that took place earlier this month. Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges over an incident on Dec.

Stefon Diggs News / Pro Football Rumors / December 30

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs Facing Strangulation, Assault Charges

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a charge of felony strangulation or suffocation as well as a charge of misdemeanor assault and battery, according to records from Dedham District Court (Mass.) released on Tuesday.

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Patriots, Stefon Diggs respond to serious allegations with playoffs looming

Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged incident that occurred earlier in December.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 30

Drake Maye wasn't 100 percent during Patriots' blowout win over Jets

Second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye torched the New York Jets for five passing touchdowns in Week 17 despite not being 100 percent.

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Drake Maye News / EasySportz / December 30

Drake Maye Is the NFL’s MVP, and It Should Not Be Debated

The Patriots’ second-year quarterback has done more with less, lifted a rebuilding roster, and changed the balance of power in the AFC. The NFL Most Valuable Player award is often treated like a scoreboard exercise.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29

Patriots OT Will Campbell Expected To Return To Practice

The Patriots are starting to get healthy at the perfect time. Following last week’s news that Milton Williams returned to practice, the Patriots are also expected to welcome back OT Will Campbell to the practice field this week, Mike Vrabel told reporters (via ESPN’s Mike Reiss).

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / December 29