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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

What we learned from Patriots vs. Dolphins in Week 18

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 […]

New England Patriots 2026 opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed

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 […]

7 winners and losers from Patriots’ win over Dolphins

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 […]

Patriots playoffs: Quick-hit thoughts on Chargers matchup

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 […]

Patriots vs. Dolphins: Final score, stats, game recap from Week 18

The New England Patriots wrapped up their regular season with a 38-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins to improve to 14-3. After opening a quick 14-0 lead, the Dolphins hung around in the first half before Rhamondre Stevenson and Co. erupted for 21 unanswered second half points to earn a win that secures the Patriots […]

Patriots game day roster: NFL Week 18 vs. Dolphins

The New England Patriots will close the book on their regular season against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, and they will do so with some reinforcements coming their way. While the headline names are left tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle Milton Williams, they are not the only starters to return: wide receiver Kayshon […]

Patriots vs. Dolphins: Who has the edge in NFL Week 18?

The New England Patriots’ season is far from over, but they will close the book on its first chapter on Sunday. Hosting the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will play its final regular season game of the year — one that could end up having major playoff implications. […]

Patriots Week 18 rooting guide with NFL playoff implications

The New England Patriots will close out their regular season on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET against the Miami Dolphins. In terms of playoff qualification, both teams already know their fate: the Patriots are in, the Dolphins are out. And yet, the game could have a significant impact on seeding in the AFC. In that […]

Patriots fans want Chargers as first playoff opponent

The New England Patriots know that they will play in the NFL playoffs this year, they just don’t know against who yet. Their fans, however, have a clear preference: the Los Angeles Chargers. A look at the results from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey shows that 74% of participants are hoping for New England […]