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The 'NFL playoff receiving leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL players in the top-25 all-time in playoff receiving yards can you name in five minutes?
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 16
Patriots LB Named Ed Block Courage Award Winner
Every year, each of the 32 NFL teams awards the Ed Courage Award to a member of their roster. This year, the New England Patriots have named veteran linebacker Jahlani Tavai the winner of the annual award.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16
Tom Brady weighs Patriots’ schedule before matchup with Texans’ 'ridiculous' defense
Even franchise legend Brady knows they will have their work cut out for them.
The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least one 4,000-passing-yard season on their resume can you name in 10 minutes?
Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / January 16
Drake Maye using unique way to motivate Josh McDaniels
This coming Sunday's divisional-round playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans will feature a unique battle of minds involving a pair of brothers. Josh McDaniels is serving as New England's offensive coordinator, while young brother Ben is Houston's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.
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.
Hunter Henry News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
Hunter Henry Injury Update: Star TE’s Status Revealed For Patriots-Texans
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry popped up on the injury report with a knee issue, but it doesn’t sound overly serious. According to the team’s official report, the 10-year veteran practiced in full on Thursday, which heavily suggests he will play in Sunday’s contest against the Houston Texans, barring an unforeseen setback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte gives Texans defense bulletin-board material ahead of playoff clash
On Thursday, Boutte somewhat poked the bear while speaking about the Houston defense.
Josh McDaniels News / New England Patriots on SI / January 16
Patriots' Josh McDaniels Has Family Ties in Texans Playoff Game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — While New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is typically disinclined to “take sides against the family,” he will be forced to forsake the infamous “Godfather” tenet when the Houston Texans arrive for a Divisional Round showdown this weekend at Gillette Stadium.
NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / January 16
Texans vs. Patriots: Who Has the Better Chance of Winning in NFL Playoff Game?
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the New England Patriots a slight edge over the Houston Texans in Sunday’s divisional round, projecting New England to win 51.7 percent of simulated outcomes.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15
How Patriots’ Drake Maye has been ‘riling up’ Josh McDaniels heading into Texans clash
The New England Patriots are seemingly loose and having a good time as they prepare to play the Houston Texans in the divisional playoff game Sunday. The Texans are clearly a powerful force, particularly on defense where they finished as the top-ranked unit in the league.
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 15
Two Patriots Defenders Move Closer to Playing vs. Texans
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots march closer toward their Divisional Round showdown with the Houston Texans this weekend at Gillette Stadium, two notable defenders appear ready to return to in-game action from their respective injures.
Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez gets massive injury update ahead of Texans clash
The New England Patriots are set to take on the Houston Texans in a home playoff game on Sunday. Leading up to the contest, there have been concerns about Christian Gonzalez’s availability, as he’s been in concussion protocol.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 15
35 Former Patriots Selected in 2026 UFL Draft
Football has become a year-round sport, and the next season of the United Football League is prepping for their spring season in 2026. The eight-team league's draft process came and went, with each of the team choosing to draft and protect dozens of players for the upcoming season.
Will Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15
Patriots’ Will Campbell ‘doesn’t give a s**t’ about keyboard warriors hating on playoff debut
Will Campbell’s first playoff game was a bit of a shaky ride. Campbell has been a great addition to the New England Patriots’ offensive line this season, but the rookie struggled in the Wild Card round against the Los Angeles Chargers.
New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / January 14
New England Patriots: Wild Card Weekend Recap
The New England Patriots left Wild Card Weekend with a victory, which is all that matters in the playoffs. Even though it wasn’t the prettiest win, it was a win nonetheless.
New England Patriots News / The Spun / January 14
Two Key Patriots Players Limited At Practice On Wednesday
The New England Patriots might not have every player at their very best when they take on the Houston Texans with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Patriots Officially Make Two Practice Squad Moves
The New England Patriots announced they signed DE Darrell Taylor to the practice squad and released RB Elijah Mitchell in a corresponding move. Mitchell, 27, was a sixth-round pick out of Louisiana by the 49ers in the 2021 draft.
New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 14
Robert Kraft Reveals Drake Maye’s Rookie Year Gesture That Left a Lasting Impression on Him
Drake Maye has become a likable figure around the NFL this year, both because of his on-field performances and his off-field demeanor. For example, he’s in the running for the MVP award while also appearing as a recurring special guest on his wife’s viral TikTok cooking page.
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.
Mike Vrabel News / PatsFans.com / January 13
Vrabel Forges Patriots Selfless Identity, Shames ‘Standing Around’ into Relentless Effort
One of the things that was notable on Sunday night was the fact that we saw guys flying around on the defensive side of the football, along with a solid job on the offensive side, with players making several critical blocks and helping the skill players pick up tough yards.
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