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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Patriots signing player Texans just waived before playoff matchup

The New England Patriots are gearing up for a gritty game. The Pats are going up against a Houston Texans team that’s been dominant on the defensive end of the ball.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14

Drake Maye's Wife Celebrates Patriots Victory with Four Words

In a full-on throwback to their 2001 Super Bowl squad, the same team where current head coach Mike Vrabel was wrecking plays at linebacker, the New England Patriots put the game on their defense and never looked back, grinding out a 16–3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14

Patriots Hall of Famer Chosen for Pregame Honor vs. Texans

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the New England Patriots take the Gillette Stadium field for their Divisional Round clash with the Houston Texans on Jan. 18, they will have a bit of extra support from a Pats’ all-time great.

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14

Five Key Matchups in Patriots vs. Texans

The New England Patriots are chasing their first AFC Championship Game berth since 2018, and the Houston Texans are the latest roadblock on that comeback tour.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14

Patriots Veteran Was Key to Playoff Win

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson entered this season hoping that his second tour of duty under offensive coordinatorJosh McDaniels would yield successful results. Despite some early-season struggles with ball security, the 27-year-old is currently playing some of the best football of his career.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Texans’ Key to Playoff Success: Put the Patriots' Receivers In Plaster

One primary reason that New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is a legitimate Most Valuable Player in his second NFL season is that he's become good at...

New England Patriots News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

The Road to Super Bowl LX: How the Patriots Can reclaim the Throne

The dynasty has been dormant for years, but the fog is lifting in Foxborough. For the first time since February 2019, the New England Patriots have a playoff victory to their name.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 13

Patriots Sign Four Players Before Playoff Game vs. Texans

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots begin to prepare for their Divisional Round showdown with the Houston Texans, they are making some adjustments to their depth at some key positions.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Patriots Announce WR Move Before Texans Game

The No. 2 seed New England Patriots advanced to the Divisional Round with a 16-3 win over the No. 7 seed Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round. Despite a close 6-3 game at halftime, the Patriots smothered quarterback Justin Herbert and frustrated the Chargers offense all game long.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Patriots Made Six Practice Squad Moves

The New England Patriots announced they have signed CB Miles Battle, RB D’Ernest Johnson, T Lorenz Metz and WR Trent Sherfield to the practice squad. To make room, New England released DL Fabien Lovett and WR Brandon Smith.

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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 / New England Patriots on SI / January 13

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Praises WR's Growth After Vulnerable Essay

Two years ago, Kayshon Boutte couldn't get his second foot inbounds in the New England Patriots' season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Fast forward to his third season, and he's making big plays in his first playoff game.

Will Campbell News / New England Patriots on SI / January 13

Patriots Rookie Praises Electric Atmosphere In Playoff Debut

When New England Patriots tackle Will Campbell was announced to the Gillette Stadium crowd, the rookie basked in the cheers. The LSU draft pick pounded his chest, and ran out of the inflatable tunnel to what he called the best home atmosphere he’s played in.

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 14

What 2025 Patriots teach about roster construction

New England went from a 4-13 record in 2024 to the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs in 2025.

Mike Vrabel sends warning to Patriots after playoff win over Chargers

Mike Vrabel, Patriots players praise fans after curious Stefon Diggs comment

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 13

Mike Vrabel, Patriots players praise fans after curious Stefon Diggs comment

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs raised some eyebrows when he curiously said he felt the crowd "could have been a little louder" during the team's playoff win over the Chargers. It appears not everybody associated with the Patriots agrees with Diggs' assessment.

Mike Vrabel hyped Patriots with postgame speech after win over Chargers

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Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to first postseason win in seven years

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Christian Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Patriots Announce Christian Gonzalez Update Amid NFL Playoffs

The New England Patriots are preparing for their upcoming home matchup against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round after the latter beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 12

'Nobody Else Understood': Devin McCourty Revisits Tom Brady’s ‘Special Bond’ With Bill Belichick

Thanks to the efforts of Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, a lot of people are fighting bouts of déjà vu right now. For the first time since 2016, the Patriots have finally managed to claim a 14-win regular season record and a top-two seed in the AFC playoff race.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / January 12

The Patriots’ Defense Stepped Up When It Mattered Most

In a season that’s been defined by MVP chants for Drake Maye and an explosive Patriots offense, it was the other side of the ball that stepped up during Wild Card weekend.

Christian Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / January 12

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez in concussion protocol

New England Patriots standout cornerback Christian Gonzalez will begin the week of the team's divisional round matchup in the concussion protocol, coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Monday.

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / January 13