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Brendan Murphy is a Communications major with a concentration in Journalism at Westfield State University. He covers the New England Patriots for The Lead and is also a sports intern at WHDH-TV, where he assists with digital sports coverage.

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Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands off the ball in the third quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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What Positional Advantages Do Patriots Have in Super Bowl LX?

This week, the New England Patriots head to Santa Clara, CA, to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Both teams have...

February 3, 2026
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws in the third quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
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Discipline Is Key for a Patriots Conference Championship Win

After another dominant defensive performance in the Divisional Round, the New England Patriots are advancing to the AFC Championship game against the Denver...

January 22, 2026
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‘Film Watchers’ Shows NFL Film Study Can Become Social Media Career

In today’s sports media landscape, building a career begins with identifying what’s missing and dedicating the time to fill that gap. For Peter...

January 21, 2026
Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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What Do the Patriots Have to Do to Beat the Texans?

On Sunday, the New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round. In a 16-3 Wild Card win over...

January 14, 2026
Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) on the field against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Junior Colson (25) second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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How Do the Patriots Matchup Against the Chargers?

The New England Patriots enter the Wild Card Round facing the Los Angeles Chargers, a team built to test them in multiple areas....

January 9, 2026
Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
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What Does the Playoff Path Look Like for the Patriots?

Coming off a lopsided victory against the New York Jets, the New England Patriots now turn their attention to Week 18, where a...

January 2, 2026
Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) celebraets a fumble recovery with teammates during the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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The New England Patriots Look Like A Playoff Threat

The New England Patriots’ comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens was defined by resilience. Trailing one of the AFC’s toughest opponents in recent...

December 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel huddles up before the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.
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How Can the Patriots Rebound After Ugly Collapse to Bills?

Sunday’s collapse against the Buffalo Bills exposed some flaws in the New England Patriots as the season enters its final stretch. This leaves...

December 17, 2025
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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...

December 11, 2025
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How Does New England Hang On to the No. 1 Seed?

With four games left in the regular season, the New England Patriots have found themselves in a position that very few people expected...

December 5, 2025
Oct 26, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane (14) walks to the field prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium.
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New England’s New Defensive Mind

In September, the Patriots announced that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be stepping away from the...

November 26, 2025
Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel huddles up before the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.
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How Did the Patriots Rebuild Into a Super Bowl Contender?

After parting ways with Jerod Mayo in the 2025 offseason, the New England Patriots had a mountain to climb. The roster was depleted,...

November 21, 2025