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Patriots highlight ‘special player’ ahead of Chargers wild card game

The New England Patriots did not stand a chance the last time they faced off against the Los Angeles Chargers, getting blown out 40-7 in front of their home crowd in December 2024. While a lot has changed in the 12-plus months since, one thing has not: Derwin James remains a problem. The 29-year-old safety […]

Mike McDaniel fired as Miami Dolphins head coach

The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel. The move comes after the 2025 season spun out of control. Miami makes the move after ending the season with a 7-10 record, including a 38-10 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 18 to close out the regular season. The Dolphins started the season […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Wednesday (Chargers.com) Three matchups to watch in this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots (Chargers Wire) Jim Harbaugh recently spoke on his brother’s firing from the Ravens (Chargers Wire) Could this […]

Patriots vs. Chargers: Who has the edge in the NFL playoffs?

The New England Patriots played a comparatively easy schedule in the regular season, there is no denying that. That being said, they are still a battle-tested team that cut its teeth against a handful of high-quality opponents or at least units. The playoffs, however, are a different animal: every team is good, and the Los […]

Patriots not looking to ‘switch the macaroni’ ahead of playoffs

As the Patriots get set for their first playoff game under head coach Mike Vrabel, the coach’s message has been simple: don’t go away from what has been working. “What coach was preaching was just don’t change our process, our preparation throughout the week — what we’ve been doing,” quarterback Drake Maye said. “I think […]

Playoff history has been kind to Patriots vs. Chargers

On Sunday night, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers will meet in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. It will be their fifth postseason meeting in a history dating back to 1963. The previous four games have mostly gone well for New England. While they dropped the first one 51-10 with […]

Patriots captain ready to return after multi-week injury absence

Robert Spillane is ready to go. After returning to the practice field for the first time in weeks last Friday, New England’s top linebacker was back to work with the team on Wednesday in their first practice of wild card week. Spillane, who did not play in team’s last four games with an ankle/foot injury, […]

Mike Tomlin reacts to Ravens firing John Harbaugh

The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL world on Tuesday evening when they announced they had fired head coach John Harbaugh. This came after the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Ravens in the final game of the 2025 regular season to win the AFC North and eliminate the Ravens from playoff contention. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin […]

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Rhamondre Stevenson closed out the regular season with seven carries and two catches last Sunday at Gillette Stadium. And with recognition from the NFL. The New England Patriots running back has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance against the Miami Dolphins. Stevenson, 27, amassed a season-high 153 offensive yards and […]

Did Matthew Stafford do enough to win MVP over Drake Maye?

One of the biggest debates over the past month has been the MVP debate. While Josh Allen made a quick appearance, this has mostly been a two-player race between Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. The debate between Stafford and Maye has been done ad nauseam and, to […]

Patriots vs. Chargers preview for NFL wild card playoffs

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 […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: How Justin Herbert’s toughness willed the Chargers to the playoffs (Chargers.com) Five Chargers-Patriots stats to know before this weekend’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ current odds to win this year’s Super Bowl? (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter’s […]

Patriots fan survey: How far will they go in the NFL playoffs?

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 […]

Patriots remind Chargers coach of Mike Vrabel’s playing days

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 […]

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Chargers ahead of wild card round

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 […]

Patriots host two wide receivers for workouts heading into postseason

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 […]

Cardinals request head coach interview with Patriots assistant

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 […]

3 more teams request head coach interview with Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak

With the Seattle Seahawks slotted in as the NFC’s number one seed, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak can now start interviewing for head coaching jobs around the league before the Divisional Round begins. Earlier in the week it was reported that Kubiak was requested for an interview with the Atlanta Falcons. However, it is not surprising […]

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 […]