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Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) celebrates a sack during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium.
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The Patriots’ Key to Surviving the Texans’ Defense Is… Defense

The walls of Gillette Stadium have hosted numerous postseason bouts over the past 25 years. But in what will be the first time...

January 16, 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
Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) and New England Patriots linebacker K'lavon Chaisson (44) celebrate a sack 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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The Patriots’ Defense Stepped Up When It Mattered Most

In a season that’s been defined by MVP chants for Drake Maye and an explosive Patriots offense, it was the other side of...

January 12, 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
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (88) runs following a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Easton Gibbs defends during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
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Who Will Win in the AFC Playoffs’ Wild Card Round?

The NFL season has quickly come to a close, and the playoffs are about to begin. Coaches have been fired, hearts have been...

January 9, 2026
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs off the field after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) leaves the field following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium.
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Should Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford Win NFL MVP?

It’s the hottest and most contested conversation in football at the moment; Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford have been absolutely brilliant, and both...

January 8, 2026
Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) runs onto the field prior to the game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Who Are the New England Patriots’ 2025-26 Positional MVPs?

The New England Patriots’ regular season concluded as well as anyone could’ve predicted. In Mike Vrabel‘s first season as head coach, the Patriots finished...

January 8, 2026
Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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Mike Vrabel Changed the Patriots’ Culture in Just One Season

When Mike Vrabel walked through the hallowed grounds of Gillette Stadium, he promised the Patriots would accomplish three things: win the division, host...

January 5, 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 14, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) meets Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) on the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Patriots vs. Bills Is the AFC’s Defining Playoff Question

The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills are two of the top contenders in the AFC this season, and their two regular-season matchups...

December 27, 2025
Dec 21, 2019; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meets Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated Buffalo 24-17. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Are the Current Buffalo Bills Built Like the Bill Belichick Patriots?

As the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills fight down the stretch to secure the AFC East, former NFL MVP and current CBS...

December 26, 2025
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
Dec 14, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) reacts after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Mack Hollins Is the Patriots’ Secret Weapon

The New England Patriots have seen one of the biggest one-year improvements in NFL history, from picking fourth overall in the draft to...

December 22, 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