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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]