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Patriots Star CB Joins Practice Amid Concussion Concerns

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez clearly had Pats Nation holding its collective as the team convened for its first practice in preparation for their showdown with the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.

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Patriots' Stefon Diggs Set for Revenge Playoff Game vs. Old Team

When the New England Patriots line up against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, Houston’s secondary won’t just be facing another receiver, rather, they’ll be staring down a familiar face.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 14

Patriots owner Robert Kraft names 'greatest quality of' Maye

Patriots owner Robert Kraft names 'greatest quality of' QB Drake Maye

Maye became a revelation while working with head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from last spring through the ongoing season.

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Patriots News: Jameis Winston Explains Why Drake Maye Was The Most Impressive QB In The Wild Card Round

The Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs featured several strong quarterback performances from Caleb Williams, Josh Allen, and Matthew Stafford. Drake Maye also quietly delivered a solid outing in a low-scoring 16-3 game against the LA Chargers.

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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.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 14

Patriots Sign Former Texans Defender to Bolster Pass Rush

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — As the New England Patriots turn their attention in earnest to a Divisional Round battle with the Houston Texans, the Pats are adding some pass rush depth from behind enemy lines.

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.

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.

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 / 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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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