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Patriots Pummel Chargers, Advance to Divisional Playoff Round

With a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the No. 2 seed New England Patriots have now advanced to the 2025 NFL Divisional Playoff Round. And it could not have come at a better time to further re-establish the Patriots' dynasty.

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Patriots' Star CB Exits Chargers Game with Head Injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots make their best effort to extend their first playoff berth since 2021, they may be forced to keep a close eye on the health of perhaps their most important defender.

Carlton Davis News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots' Starting CB Injured vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots' Carlton Davis III is questionable to return against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Wild Card Round. The starting cornerback was temporarily replaced by Charles Woods following the announcement made by the team of him being questionable to return.

Kayshon Boutte News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Will Play vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their wild card round showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers set to kick off at 8 p.m. from Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to take yet another step in what they hope will be a successful playoff run.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

Stefon Diggs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Stefon Diggs arraignment postponed until after Super Bowl 60

Stefon Diggs’ arraignment has been postponed. The New England Patriots wide receiver is currently facing felony charges for strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an alleged Dec.

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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 / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots WR Could Play in Wild Card Showdown vs. Chargers

It’s about time. For the first time in seven years, the Patriots are hosting playoff football at Gillette Stadium, and fittingly, it’s a rematch with the Chargers, the last team to roll into Foxborough for a postseason game.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Patriots QB Drake Maye Has Broken Multiple Tom Brady Records in 2025 Season

In New England, records are not just numbers. They are history. For two decades, nearly every meaningful quarterback mark in the Patriots’ record book belonged to Tom Brady, and most fans assumed many of them would never be touched.

Drake Maye News / Ball Exclusives / January 10

Are the Drake Maye led Patriots pretenders or contenders?

Drake Maye has led the New England Patriots to a 14-3 record and the second overall seed in the AFC. They clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019, and are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Patriots Elevate Two From Practice Squad

The Patriots announced the elevation of two players from the practice squad, DT Leonard Taylor and WR Jeremiah Webb. Taylor, 26, was a two-year starter at Miami and earned honorable mention All-ACC in 2022.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / January 9

New England Patriots: 2025-2026 Playoff Preview

The New England Patriots have officially clinched the AFC East for the first time since 2019, and are in prime position to control the playoffs. After a dominant win over the Dolphins on Sunday, many around the league believe the Patriots are serious super bowl contenders.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9

Stefon Diggs’ arraignment postponed past end of playoffs

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8

Patriots Re-Signed OT Sebastian Gutierrez To PS

The New England Patriots announced they have re-signed OT Sebastian Gutierrez to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team released CB Miles