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Khyiris Tonga has missed the team’s last three games with a foot injury. But, the Patriots defensive lineman is on the path towards returning for this weekend’s divisional-round playoff game against Houston. “I’m optimistic,” Tonga said Thursday. “Still meeting with trainers every day, but I feel good.” Returning to the practice field on Wednesday in […]
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been quick to correct mistakes this season. In his playoff debut, the mistakes included Maye losing a fumble — while putting another ball on the ground — despite a 16-3 win. As the attention has turned to correcting those for round two, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is confident that his […]
The New England Patriots continued work on the Houston Texans with perfect attendance. Offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Thayer Munford Jr. returned for Thursday’s practice after knee ailments kept both sidelined to begin the week. Elsewhere in Foxborough, running back Terrell Jennings and cornerback Christian Gonzalez shed red non-contact jerseys while phasing through the NFL’s […]
Now that we’re full-on into the playoffs, it’s time to stop looking in the rearview with our Secret Superstars series, and start looking forward to the next game with postseason X-Factors. The principle is the same — using game tape and metrics to uncover those hidden gems for every team who are primed to bring […]
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The Houston Texans have a “pick your poison”-type of defense. The unit led by first-team All-Pros Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. is good in the front and in the backend, stout against the run and devastating against the pass. It is as complete a defense as any in football right now, and the […]
While his departure from Buffalo a year earlier was messy, Stefon Diggs leaving the Houston Texans for the New England Patriots during the 2025 offseason was devoid of any drama. Leading into this week’s divisional playoff meeting between his current and former team, controversy is therefore not on the menu for Diggs. As he told […]
Even though it was tightly contested for much of the night, the New England Patriots’ wild card playoff contest against the Los Angeles Chargers was won with relative ease. The offense kept making enough plays to overcome its miscues, while their defense was lights-out and never allowed L.A. a chance to get back into the […]
Patriots left tackle Will Campbell knows his playoff debut was not perfect. He does not, however, pay attention to those who say so online. “Honestly, I don’t give a [expletive] what anyone says,” Campbell said Wednesday. “It’s easy to type behind a Twitter account that is fake. I hold myself to the highest expectation of […]
This week’s slate of NFL playoff games will feature a familiar pairing. For the third time in the last 14 years, the New England Patriots will play hosts to the Houston Texans in the divisional round. The matchup is one the Patriots have some fond memories of. They won both of the previous meetings in […]
As Mike Vrabel stood in front of his team on Wednesday, he posed a simple question: Raise your hand if you were still playing football at this time last year. In a full room, only defensive tackle Milton Williams raised his hand. It was an eye-opening moment for quarterback Drake Maye. “There’s 24 teams at […]
The New England Patriots set sights on the AFC divisional round without two. Offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Thayer Munford Jr. stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s preparations for the Houston Texans due to knee ailments. But there were returnees in Foxborough. Running back Terrell Jennings, nose tackle Khyiris Tonga, cornerback Christian Gonzalez were all back on […]
Darrell Taylor will go from the No. 5 seed to the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The New England Patriots officially added the former Houston Texans defensive end to the practice squad on Wednesday, as first reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Taylor, 28, cleared waivers and became a free agent the afternoon prior. […]
As the New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields on Wednesday, so did Terrell Jennings in a red non-contact jersey. The running back’s 21-day activation window has officially been opened as the AFC divisional round closes in. Jennings, 24, entered the NFL’s concussion protocol prior to halftime against the New York Giants as […]
The New England Patriots started the on-field preparation for their upcoming divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Wednesday, and one of their most important players was part of the proceedings. Wearing a red non-contact jersey, starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez was present during the short media window at the start of the session. While […]
The AFC divisional round’s connections do not end with executive vice president and general manager Nick Caserio. Nor do they end with a coaching staff featuring Nick Caley, Cole Popovich, Jerry Schuplinski and even Ben McDaniels. Not with the scouting, personnel and development likes of D.J. Debick, Steve Cargile, Shane Vereen and André Davis, either. […]
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The New England Patriots have finally gotten off the schneid. After not winning a playoff game in their last seven seasons, they beat the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday night to punch their ticket to the AFC divisional round. There, the Houston Texans await. For quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the Patriots, this […]
While the narrative itself is overblown, the New England Patriots offense did indeed not go up against a murder’s row of opponents in the regular season. Sunday’s wild card game against the Los Angeles Chargers was different, though: the team’s defense entered the playoffs as one of the best in the NFL, and it showed. […]
The New England Patriots were one of the worst teams in football each of the last two seasons. Fortunes can change quickly in the NFL, however, and on Sunday, the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel will compete for a spot in the AFC Championship Game. Between them and the conference title game, however, […]
The New England Patriots and Houston Texans will not be the only teams on the field for Sunday’s divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. The third one, those wearing black and white stripes, will be led by referee Shawn Smith, as was announced by the NFL. Officiating website Football Zebras had to say the following […]
The practice squad of the AFC’s No. 2 seed would be subject to renovations ahead of the divisional round against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots signed running back D’Ernest Johnson, wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr., offensive tackle Lorenz Metz and cornerback Miles Battle to the 17-man group on Tuesday, the organization announced. Johnson, […]
The New England Patriots are on to the divisional round after they secured their first playoff win since Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. Now, they’ll get ready to host the Houston Texans and a top ranked defense with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line. So, submit any Patriots questions — or […]
As Mike Vrabel fielded a question Monday morning on rookie kicker Andy Borregales, the Patriots head coach made sure to knock on the wooden press conference stand. When it came to his kicker, Vrabel was not looking for any jinxes. In a low-scoring 16-3 wild-card win, Borregales connected on all three of his fields-goal attempts […]
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