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Before the season, there was pre-draft hype that the New England Patriots should draft Colorado star wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter for his ability to play on both sides of the football.

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Patriots place running back on IR ahead of Bills game

The New England Patriots are going to be a man down when they play a pivotal AFC East game on Sunday, against the Buffalo Bills. New England is placing running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve, per NFL Network.

Terrell Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Patriots Sign RB D’Ernest Johnson, Place RB Terrell Jennings On IR

Ian Rapoport reports that the Patriots are signing RB D’Ernest Johnson to the active roster and placing RB Terrell Jennings on injured reserve. Johnson, 29, wound up going undrafted out of South Florida back in 2019.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 13

Patriots Preparing for Two Injured Starters to Return This Season

Defensive tackle Milton Williams isn't eligible to be activated off on injured reserve until Week 17. Rookie offensive tackle Will Campbell can make his return to the field one game later.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / December 13

'Who Saw This Coming?': Tom Brady Doubles Down on His Top NFL Team After Week 14

Tom Brady has made his stance unmistakably clear: the New England Patriots are his top team in the NFL, and he’s not backing off that assessment after Week 14.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 13

Patriots Have Fatal Flaw That Nobody is Talking About

Just as everyone predicted at the beginning of the season, the New England Patriots are 11-2 and are poised for a deep playoff run. Powered by one of the league's best young quarterbacks in Drake Maye, the team’s already unbelievable resurgence has placed them back atop the NFL hierarchy.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / December 13

Five Questions Before Patriots' Rivalry Game vs. Bills

The New England Patriots are getting ready to host the Buffalo Bills in a crucial AFC East matchup in Week 15. Playoff implications are on the line in the game, so it should be a very competitive atmosphere at Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 12

Patriots Captain Could Miss Pivotal Bills Game

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With the New England Patriots placing the finishing touches on their game plan for a Week 15 showdown against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium, they may be doing so without a defensive team captain.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 12

Patriots Signing Veteran RB to Active Roster

The New England Patriots continue their revolving door at running back this season, making yet another move ahead of their Week 15 clash with the Buffalo Bills.

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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.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 12

Patriots Get Huge Defensive Boost for Bills Showdown

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots prepare to host the Buffalo Bills for a Week 15 showdown at Gillette Stadium, they now know they will be doing so with the services of a key contributor on defense.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / December 12

Patriots Face Tall Task Against One Bills Position

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots finalize their preparations for a Week 15 showdown with the Buffalo Bills this weekend at Gillette Stadium,

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Stefon Diggs News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

The Character Arc of Stefon Diggs: From Superstar to Diva to Leader

Stefon Diggs was regarded as one of the top wide receivers in football just a few years ago. From his time with the Minnesota Vikings, where he became a household name following the “Minnesota Miracle”, to his time with the Buffalo Bills, where he helped establish Josh Allen as an MVP-caliber quarterback.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 12

What Brady learned about Maye after chats with McDaniels

What Tom Brady learned about Patriots' Drake Maye after chats with Josh McDaniels

During a recent appearance on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" program, Brady revealed what he has learned about Maye via chats with McDaniels.

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Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez can’t stop smiling when talking about Josh Allen ‘challenge’

The New England Patriots have had a remarkable season, rising from last place in the AFC East to first place in the division with an opportunity to earn the top seed in the AFC.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / December 11

Patriots’ 2025 Rookie Class Is Powering the Offense

From the moment he arrived in New England, Mike Vrabel made it clear jobs would be earned, not handed out. That message didn’t take long to sink in. So far this season, the Patriots rookies have emerged as some of the team’s most reliable players.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Patriots bold predictions for pivotal Week 15 clash against Bills

The New England Patriots have a big game ahead, and they’re really rolling on a heater. And here are the Patriots’ bold predictions for their Week 15 clash against the Bills.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 11

When Patriots OC first knew Drake Maye could be special

When Patriots OC Josh McDaniels first knew Drake Maye could be special

Under McDaniels, Maye lost two of three starts before the 23-year-old helped the Patriots begin what's become a 10-game winning streak.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Stefon Diggs’ honest admission and Allen–Maye comparison includes a subtle jab that fuels a major Week 15 storyline

The Buffalo Bills and Stefon Diggs have an interesting history, to say the least. Diggs was phenomenal as a member of the Buffalo Bills, a true No. 1 wide receiver who could single-handedly take over a game.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11

Patriots host Bills in crucial AFC East showdown

The New England Patriots can win their first AFC East title this decade by taking down the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots will be seeking their 11th straight victory, a streak that includes a 23-20 triumph over the host Bills on Oct.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Patriots Tweak Practice Squad For Week 15

The New England Patriots have placed new practice squad RB Craig Reynolds on the injured list and activated RB Jashaun Corbin to take his place, per Mike Reiss. The practice squad injured list functions similarly to injured reserve, so this is season-ending for Reynolds. Reynolds, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Kutztown back in May of 2019.

Kevin Faulk News / The Spun / December 10

New England Patriots Legend Loses Daughter Unexpectedly At 30

Tragedy has befallen the family of three-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots legend Kevin Faulk as his daughter unexpectedly lost her life this past week.

Morgan Moses News / Yardbarker / December 10