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Veteran LB Named Patriots Game Captain vs. Broncos

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If the New England Patriots need a bit of extra wisdom and counsel during their upcoming showdown with the Denver Broncos in this weekend’s AFC championship game, who is a better ‘consigliere’ than linebacker Anfernee Jennings?

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Fox Weatherman Gives Patriots Advantage in AFC Championship

In the upcoming AFC championship, the New England Patriots will be taking on the Denver Broncos without their starting quarterback, Bo Nix. The Patriots are coming off a win over the Houston Texans by a score of 28-16 in the Divisional round on Jan.

Mike Vrabel News / HITC / January 24

Mike Vrabel’s ruthless response to releasing Patriots defensive end is going viral

Mike Vrabel has gone viral for his blunt response after confirming the New England Patriots had released a defensive end, offering little sympathy as he addressed the decision publicly.

Carlton Davis News / New England Patriots on SI / January 23

Patriots Receive Good News on Carlton Davis' Injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots prepare to travel west for a conference championship showdown with the Denver Broncos, they will be doing so with the full services of a key member of their defensive backfield.

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New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 23

Darrell Taylor Released: Mike Vrabel Repeats Elijah Mitchell Move as Free Agent DE Exits Patriots in Nine Days

The New England Patriots have officially released Darrell Taylor from their practice squad just nine days after the defensive end initially signed with the team, and they weren’t particularly nice about it either.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Mack Hollins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Patriots WR Mack Hollins returns to practice before Broncos showdown

The New England Patriots received positive news regarding one of their key receivers in Mack Hollins ahead of the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.

New England Patriots News / The Spun / January 23

Tom Brady Squashes Narrative About Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye

A few weeks ago, Brady was asked about Maye's breakout season with the Patriots. The former No. 3 pick from North Carolina completed 72% of his passes in the regular season for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

New England Patriots Lost Superstar Player To Brutal Injury Just Days Before AFC Championship

The New England Patriots face a tough scenario just days before their biggest game in years. They will face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday night at Empower Field, but they will do so without one of their most important defenders.

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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.

Mike Vrabel News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23

Mike Vrabel fielded awkward question about Patriots player he just released

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel dryly dealt with an awkward question Friday about a player he had just made the decision to release. The Patriots on Jan.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 23

Patriots LB Remains Relentless in Pursuit of AFC Championship

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — Veteran linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson has made himself quite at home with the New England Patriots. Not only has the 26-year-old helped bolster the Patriots pass rush, but he has also become one of the team’s emotional leaders both on and off the field.

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Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / January 23

Patriots' Drake Maye Named Most Improved Player

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — The meteoric rise of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to the top of the NFL quarterback ranks has been one of the main reasons

Harold Landry News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Patriots EDGE Harold Landry Ruled Out From AFC Championship

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel announced that EDGE Harold Landry (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Broncos, per Doug Kyed. New England also listed WR Mack Hollins (abdomen), CB Carlton Davis III (concussion), and LB Marte Mapu (hip) as questionable.

Darrell Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23

Patriots Cut DE Darrell Taylor From Practice Squad

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel announced they’ve released DE Darrell Taylor from their practice squad on Friday, per Doug Kyed. Taylor, 27, was a three-year starter at Tennessee.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

More Disturbing Details Emerge After Former Eagles Player Found Stabbed To Death In Homeless Shelter

Kevin Johnson, who once played for the Philadelphia Eagles, tragically lost his life this week. He was found dead on Wednesday morning at the age of 55.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 23

Patriots coaches echo players about challenge of facing Broncos' Jarrett Stidham

Earlier in the week, multiple New England Patriots players made it known they weren't taking Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham lightly ahead of this coming Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver. Stidham is starting in place of QB1 Bo Nix, who recently underwent surgery on his injured ankle.