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 […]
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 […]
The New England Patriots had Jared Wilson back on hand to begin the postseason. The rookie left guard, who missed consecutive starts while in the NFL’s concussion protocol, wore a red non-contact jersey during Wednesday’s work on the Los Angeles Chargers. Sack leader Harold Landry III and tackle leader Robert Spillane were also present after […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
While the Patriots may have been one of the more ideal matchups for the Chargers in the wild card round due to a lack of an elite pass rush, they’re still arguably the most balanced team in all of the NFL. Mike Vrabel has his squad as a top 10 team both total offense and […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday night was a roller coaster of Steelers emotions that would have made Kennywood’s Steel Curtain jealous. Aaron Rodgers quickly and easily led the Steelers down the field to take the lead, thanks to a Calvin Austin double move, leaving him wide open in the end zone. The Steelers led 26-24. Chris Boswell missed the […]
The Chargers ended the regular season with a wash of a game where their backups did their best against the Broncos starters. They fell 19-3 and their sights are now set squarely on their wild card matchup against the Patriots. Let’s go ahead and see where they landed amongst the final regular season power rankings. […]
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 […]