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The New England Patriots’ postseason drought is over. After three disappointing seasons that saw them fall short of playoff qualification, they have made it back to the tournament thanks to their 14-win regular season. Their first game will take place against the Los Angeles Chargers, who finished the regular season in second place in the […]
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After missing out in each of the last three seasons, the New England Patriots are back in the NFL playoffs. Their 14-3 regular season allowed them to punch their ticket for the first time since 2021. As a result, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will be hosting the Los Angeles Chargers in the […]
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Mike Vrabel and Jim Harbaugh are both experienced coaches in the NFL, and yet they have never squared off against one another. When the former became a head coach in 2018, the latter had already left the league to coach at his alma mater, Michigan. On Sunday, they will cross paths for a first time […]
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Familiar faces will meet again Sunday night at Gillette Stadium. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, five players in the fold for the NFL wild card have been both New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers during their careers. From Jim Harbaugh’s sideline to Mike Vrabel’s sideline, here’s a glance through the […]
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Two free agents visited Gillette Stadium to begin the first week of the postseason. The New England Patriots had wide receivers Cole Burgess and Dymere Miller in for workouts on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Burgess, 25, signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2024. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound wideout […]
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While the New England Patriots are gearing up for a playoff run, other teams around the NFL have begun the process of rebuilding. Among them are the Arizona Cardinals, who have set their sights on a member of the Patriots’ coaching staff. According to a report by Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, the team has […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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A weekend departure is on track to be back at Gillette Stadium. Defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. intends to re-sign with the New England Patriots’ practice squad after clearing waivers on Monday, as reported by Mike Reiss of ESPN. The 6-foot-2, 300-pound free agent had been let go from the 53-man roster to make room […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The New England Patriots won their final regular season game of the season on Sunday, beating the Miami Dolphins 38-10 to finish 14-3 on the year and clinch the No. 2 playoff seed in the AFC. They ended the game with a franchise-tying four rushing touchdowns, and pulled away in the second half before giving […]
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The New England Patriots have their sights on their upcoming return to the NFL playoffs. However, the final week of the 2025 regular season did more than just set up their wild card matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers: it also finalized their opponents for the 2026 regular season. The Patriots will be playing eight […]
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The New England Patriots ended the regular season in the win column on Sunday. Hosting the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, they celebrated a 38-10 victory. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the Patriots’ 14th win of the season. Winners RB Rhamondre Stevenson: Stevenson set the tone out of […]
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The New England Patriots entered their regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins with a slim chance of ending up as the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC. Despite a 38-10 victory, that did not materialize: the Patriots will enter the tournament as the second-seeded team in their conference. This, in turn, sets them […]
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