Patriots links 12/19/25: Pats-Ravens matchups, Keys to victory
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Patriots headed ‘back to drawing board’ on special teams
There were several reasons why the New England Patriots were unable to hold onto the 21-0 advantage they had built over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. The catalyst for the eventual collapse and 35-31 loss, however, might have been inadequate special teams performance. Kickoff coverage in particular was an issue, with Buffalo returner Ray Davis […]
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New England Patriots Mailbag: Is something wrong with the passing game?
After losing their first game in 83 days, the New England Patriots will now look to bounce back in primetime against the Baltimore Ravens. Fighting for their playoff lives, Baltimore has turned things around defensively of late while Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry will certainly stress a struggling Patriots run defense. With that, let’s get […]
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Defensive injuries force Patriots to adapt ahead of Ravens game
The New England Patriots are heading toward their Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens facing some serious questions on the defensive side of the ball. Not only did the unit struggle during last Sunday’s loss to Buffalo, it also has been without several starters at practice this week. While linebacker Christian Elliss managed to […]
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Patriots vs. Ravens Thursday injury report: Christian Elliss returns as four absences linger
The New England Patriots regained one for Thursday’s practice in Foxborough. Linebacker Christian Elliss was back following an illness, while four others remained non-participants as the Baltimore Ravens matchup nears. Off the edges, off the ball as well as in the secondary, fellow defensive starters Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis III and Marcus […]
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Josh McDaniels adds context to Patriots’ recent second-half struggles
The New England Patriots saw a 24-7 halftime lead slip away last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. While the defense allowing four straight touchdown drives over the final two quarters was the main culprits, New England’s offense struggled to move the football outside of 65-yard touchdown run by TreVeyon Henderson. That continued a potential worrisome […]
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Patriots links 12/18/25: Ravens game a mental toughness road test
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Derrick Henry reunion a ‘huge challenge’ for Mike Vrabel, Patriots
It might not be on the level of Tom Brady returning to New England to face off against Bill Belichick, but this week will see another reunion between two successful former collaborators. Mike Vrabel and Derrick Henry, who spent six seasons together in Tennessee, will square off on Sunday night when the Patriots take on […]
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Drake Maye has sights set further than winning MVP award
Big plays from Drake Maye have often been followed by chants of “MVP!” throughout the season — whether the quarterback is dazzling on the road or at Gillette Stadium. They’ve been deserved. Through 15 weeks, Maye ranks 1st in completion percentage (70.9 percent), 5th in passing yards (3,587), tied for 5th in passing touchdowns (23) […]
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Patriots vs. Ravens: Who has the edge in NFL Week 16?
Fresh off a demoralizing 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots will get a chance to bounce back in front of a national audience. Their Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens was flexed to Sunday night, a slot fitting for the game’s high-stakes nature. The Patriots need a win to keep […]
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Stefon Diggs stresses energy in order to maintain road success
Following two straight home games, the Patriots will be back on the road in Week 16 as travel to Baltimore to take on a Ravens team fighting for their playoff spot. Throughout the year, Mike Vrabel’s squad is a perfect 6-0 on the road as they’ve adapted a road warriors mindset. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs […]
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Patriots’ longest-tenured employee to retire after 2025 season
The New England Patriots are currently in their 66th season, and for 51 of them Nancy Meier has been part of the organization. Now, the team’s longest-tenured employee is getting ready for retirement. Meier will not extend her contract after it runs out in May, according to a report by Ben Fischer of Sports Business […]
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Patriots vs. Ravens Wednesday injury report: Five defensive starters sidelined
The New England Patriots turned the page to the Baltimore Ravens without five starters on the defensive side of the ball. Linebackers Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss did not participate in Wednesday’s practice in Foxborough. Neither did cornerbacks Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones. Here’s the initial injury report heading into Sunday’s […]
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Robert Spillane injury update: Latest news about Patriots LB
The New England Patriots sorely missed linebacker Robert Spillane during last week’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, and his outlook remains unclear heading toward Week 16. On Wednesday, before the team headed out to its first practice of the week, Spillane was spotted in the locker room wearing a walking boot on his ailing left […]
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Patriots sign former Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer to practice squad
The New England Patriots’ practice squad has returned to capacity. The organization announced the signing of linebacker Amari Gainer on Wednesday, bringing the group back to 17 players. Gainer, 25, entered the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He cleared waivers at the 53-man roster deadline in August […]
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Patriots fan survey: Will the Pats still win the AFC East?
Up 24-7 at the half, the New England Patriots were merely 30 minutes away from beating the Buffalo Bills to secure the AFC East title. What happened next has been talked about ad nauseam over the last few days: the Patriots collapsed in the second half and saw their lead evaporate before eventually losing 35-31. […]
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Patriots links 12/17/25: Pats move on to Baltimore
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New England Patriots NFL playoffs clinching scenarios for Week 16
The New England Patriots squandered their chance at an early AFC East title last Sunday, allowing the Buffalo Bills to turn a 24-7 halftime deficit into a 35-31 victory. As a result, there is only one game between the two division rivals with three weeks left in the season. This means that the Patriots will […]
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Patriots vs. Ravens: Players to watch, stats, injuries for NFL Week 16
The New England Patriots’ win streak is over, now the task at hand is to start a new one. The first opportunity to do so comes on Sunday night against a Baltimore Ravens team fighting for its playoff life. While this is not an elimination game for Baltimore yet, a loss to the Patriots would […]
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Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Ravens ahead of Week 16
Familiar faces will meet again in primetime at M&T Bank Stadium. Four past New England Patriots currently reside in head coach John Harbaugh’s locker room. Two past Baltimore Ravens currently reside in head coach Mike Vrabel’s locker room. Here’s a glance through those ties between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists ahead of […]
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Patriots vs. Bills snap counts: Robert Spillane’s absence spelled doom
Going up against one of the best rushing offenses in football, the New England Patriots were without one of their most important run defenders. Robert Spillane, who had played 95.4% of snaps over the first 13 games of the season, watched the action from the sidelines. He did so in full uniform. What had happened? […]
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Patriots Power Rankings: No need to panic heading into Week 16
Last week did not quite go as planned for the Patriots. The so-called hat and t-shirt game produced neither, and the awarding of the AFC East title will have to wait. New England won’t be able to clinch the division this week either, but a win in Baltimore will officially secure them a playoff berth. […]
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What signing Chad Muma means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots decided to shake up their linebacker depth in the aftermath of their 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. On Monday, the team waived Caleb Murphy form its active roster. The second shoe dropped on Tuesday, when the team announced that it had signed Chad Muma from the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. […]
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Giants claim linebacker Caleb Murphy off waivers from Patriots
A recent departure from the 53-man roster in Foxborough will not be returning on the practice squad. The New York Giants claimed outside linebacker Caleb Murphy off waivers from the New England Patriots with the NFL’s No. 1 priority on Tuesday. Murphy, 26, appeared in five games after being awarded off the waiver wire in October. The […]
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New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag
The New England Patriots suffered their first loss since Week 3 as they blew a 21-0 first-half lead to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. While New England is still in the driver’s seat to win the AFC East, another tough challenge is on deck as the hit to the road to face the Baltimore Ravens […]
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