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All But Over: Patriots Going to Win Division

Buckle up for the postseason. The New England Patriots are going to be hosting a playoff game come January. It might be a bit premature to put those words out in the open like that in Week 12.

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Patriots Getting Close to Facing Joe Burrow

The New England Patriots would likely have not circled their mid-November outing at the 3-7 Cincinnati Bengals as a bogey match a month ago. However, despite Cincinnati having won just one game since Week 2, the Patriots' concern level could be rising - as the team have managed to get star quarterback, Joe Burrow, back to practice.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / November 21

'A Roster That Lacks Talent': NFL Analysis Hits Patriots With Harsh Reality

The New England Patriots have defied expectations throughout the 2025 NFL season, yet not everyone is convinced they can maintain their momentum. At 9-2, Mike Vrabel’s team sits atop the AFC East, led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who has quickly emerged as a legitimate MVP candidate.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Patriots' Drake Maye Remains Humble Despite MVP-Level Success

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In addition to being a hot topic of conversation on sports morning shows, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is more importantly among the hottest talents currently playing in the NFL.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks to begin the 2022-23 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Stefon Diggs News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Patriots Fans Celebrate Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Baby News

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his girlfriend, Cardi B, welcomed their first baby together on November 4, and shared the news with the world on November 13.

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Stephen A. Smith calls Drake Maye a ‘liar’

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye claims he has not followed the media career of Cam Newton all that closely, and Stephen A. Smith finds that impossible to believe.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Ranked Second-Best Offseason Coaching Hire

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making a shocking impact in his first season at the helm, leading the team to a 9-2 record just one season after a dismal 4-13 showing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 20

Bengals HC leaves door open for Joe Burrow return in Week 12

Bengals HC Zac Taylor leaves the door open for Joe Burrow return in Week 12 against Patriots

Burrow — who hasn't played since Week 2 because of turf toe in his left foot — was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Joe Flacco opens up about harsh reality regarding return of Burrow

Will Steelers stop Aaron Rodgers from playing vs. Bears due to injury?

What Kris Boyd said to Jets teammates amid recovery after shooting

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. has not shown enough to keep QB job in 2026

Would a Robert Saleh-Mike McDaniel pairing on Titans be feasible?

Could Aaron Donald unretire amid Rams' latest pursuit of Super Bowl?

Stefon Diggs News / New England Patriots on SI / November 20

Patriots' Stefon Diggs Reveals Surprising Injury

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is no stranger to overcoming injury to achieve success on a football field. Just over one

New England Patriots News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

New England Patriots Could Get Key Offensive Pieces Back For Week 12 Game

The New England Patriots’ injury report has been longer than a CVS receipt lately, but it looks like some good news is finally on the horizon. As the team gears up for a Week 12 dance with the Cincinnati Bengals, it seems reinforcements might be on the way for the offense.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 19

Will Bengals QB Joe Burrow return in Week 12 vs. Patriots?

Will Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow make his long-awaited return sooner than expected?

Does Joe Burrow plan to return this season despite Bengals' record?

Ja'Marr Chase suspension could prove costly for struggling Bengals

NFL's decision on Ja'Marr Chase suspension was the right call

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'