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Patriots release rookie Brandon Crossley from practice squad following defensive tackle’s return

A return led to a departure in Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the release of cornerback Brandon Crossley from the practice squad on Tuesday. A corresponding move loomed after defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. cleared waivers and officially re-signed with the 16-man group entering the playoffs. Crossley, 24, landed at Gillette Stadium as part […]

Patriots won’t change approach with Chargers playoff game looming

The New England Patriots may have closed the book on the 2025 regular season, but not on the lessons learned during their 17-game campaign. The stakes may be at their highest yet, but it’s still all about sticking to a tried-and-true method of preparation. For Mike Vrabel, that was a message his team needed to […]

New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag

The regular season has concluded which means eyes are officially on the playoffs for New England Patriots. In their first playoff appearance since 2021, New England will welcome Justing Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to Gillette Stadium for Wild Card Weekend. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind […]

10 Patriots unlock contract incentives during regular season

The end of the regular season does not just mean that the New England Patriots are now in win-or-go-home mode in the playoffs, but also that they can put a wrap on most of their contract incentives. In total, 20 of their players had one or several such incentives in their respective deals, and half […]

Aaron Rodgers gets emotional discussing AFC North championship

Sunday night was a roller coaster of Steelers emotions that would have made Kennywood’s Steel Curtain jealous.  Aaron Rodgers quickly and easily led the Steelers down the field to take the lead, thanks to a Calvin Austin double move, leaving him wide open in the end zone. The Steelers led 26-24. Chris Boswell missed the […]

NFL assigns referee for Patriots vs. Chargers wild card game

The New England Patriots will enter the NFL playoffs on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, and they will do so under the watchful eye of Ron Torbert. As was announced by the NFL, Torbert has been assigned referee for the wild card matchup. Officiating website Football Zebras had to say the following about […]

Patriots position grades from win over Dolphins in NFL Week 18

The New England Patriots are heading into the NFL playoffs with a positive taste in their mouths. Their regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins, after all, was another display of power: despite some sloppy moments, the Patriots cruised to a 38-10 victory. The game itself saw multiple individual performances worthy of recognition, for better […]

Drake Maye analysis: How Patriots QB performed vs. Dolphins in Week 18

Drake Maye wrapped up a standout sophomore regular season with yet another highly efficient performance in a win over the Miami Dolphins. With a Patriots run game continuing their dominant stretch over the last month of the season — where they now rank No. 1 in EPA/rush and rushing average — Maye was only asked […]

Patriots injury analysis before wild card playoff game vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots’ 2025 regular season was a major success, and they managed to end it in style as well. Taking on the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel celebrated a 38-10 victory to secure the second seed in the AFC and set up a wild card playoff […]

Dolphins begin general manager search – The Splash Zone 1/6/26

The Miami Dolphins season is over and we can now begin to talk about their general manager search as the team has begun requesting interviews with candidates around the league. There were plenty of names reported yesterday that the Dolphins requested with plenty of popular names on the list. Jon-Eric Sullivan of the Green Bay […]

Atlanta Falcons request interview with Anthony Weaver for head coaching vacancy

The Miami Dolphins’ disappointing 2025 campaign ended yesterday with a 38-10 loss to the New England Patriots on the road. While some are still mourning the finality of another less than stellar season, business moves fast in the National Football League. On Monday, it was reported by various sources that the Atlanta Falcons — who […]

Liam Eichenberg injury update: ‘Hopes to play again’

The Miami Dolphins saw their 2025 NFL season come to an end on Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots. The team finishes the year with a 7-10 record and more questions than answers as they start their preparations for 2026. While the team is shifting into high gear when it comes to […]

Mike Vrabel makes MVP case for Drake Maye after standout season

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had a simple response when asked if Drake Maye is the most valuable player in the NFL this season. “Yes, he is,” the coach said. Vrabel has supported his quarterback’s MVP campaign down the stretch of the season and added context to Maye’s case on Monday. “He’s extremely accurate. He’s […]

Falcons Highlight Reel vs. Saints

Well, that’s it, folks. Seventeen games. Eighteen weeks. And somehow, a season that still leaves more questions than answers. How were the Falcons able to go toe-to-toe with teams like the New England Patriots, beat the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills, yet stumble against squads like the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets? Why […]

Fan Notes from the Patriots’ 38-10 win over the Dolphins

Allow me to formally welcome you all to what is hands down, without a doubt, the single worst day of the entire year. That first Monday back after the holiday break. The halls are undecked, the leftovers have expired, and all we’re left with are 10-15 extra pounds and a close-up view of the dank, […]

New York Jets 2026 opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed

The New York Jets will play a last-place schedule in 2026. The New England Patriots used theirs to go from worst to first in 2025, so there is hope? Anyway, as the season is over, we have the final slots for the teams New York will play in 2026. New York Jets 2026 opponents The […]

Patriots vs. Dolphins: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat

Ahead of this year’s training camp, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explained that he was looking at his team’s performances in three distinct categories. There is the good, the bad, and, as he called it, the s—t that gets you beat. The Patriots’ 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday featured a […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers will face the Patriots on Sunday Night Football in the wild card round (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ regular season finale (Chargers.com) Check out all the information you need to tune in to this weekend’s playoff […]

Rhamondre Stevenson continues late-season surge against Dolphins

Since their Week 14 bye week, running back Rhamondre Stevenson has quietly been one of the Patriots’ best players. Quietly no more. In New England’s regular season finale, Stevenson ran wild out of the gate. The back took the second carry of the game 56 yards down the right sideline setting up a day in […]