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Stefon Diggs’ arraignment postponed until February
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has had his request to postpone his arraignment granted by a judge, according to court records. Diggs is now scheduled to be arraigned in Dedham District Court on Feb. 13 — five days after the Super Bowl — instead of the previously scheduled Jan. 23 date. Diggs is […]
Patriots links 1/09/26: Pats-Chargers Wild Card keys to victory
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Why Chargers defense will be a challenge for Patriots in NFL playoffs
You can look at volume statistics, efficiency metrics or advanced analytics, in the passing game or against the run, and you will get the same result: the Los Angeles Chargers defense has been one of the best in the NFL during the regular season. Naturally, the group highlighted by Pro Bowl safety Derwin James will […]
Containing Justin Herbert among Patriots’ priorities against Chargers
A Pro Bowler at the quarterback position this year, he does not just have one of the best natural arms in all of football, but also has proven himself capable of hurting defenses with his legs: he can escape the pocket to extend plays or go on scramble drills and gain positive yards. Sounds familiar? […]
New England Patriots Mailbag: How can Drake Maye attack the Chargers?
The playoffs are back in Foxboro. The New England Patriots are getting set to welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Gillette Stadium for a Sunday night showdown on wild card weekend. With that, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. The Chargers’ defense looks legit against the pass. Seems Jesse Minter runs a modern Fangio-style, […]
Rhamondre Stevenson pushes through adversity to deliver for Patriots
It was a challenging year for Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. After dealing with the loss of his father back in March, Stevenson’s season then started on a rough note. The Patriots’ lead back continued a trend of bad ball security issues, losing three fumbles over a three-game. He then suffered a toe injury that […]
Patriots vs. Chargers weather forecast for NFL wild card playoffs
The New England Patriots have mostly avoided bad weather games this season, and it looks like their playoff opener will not be dramatically different. That being said, the conditions could still end up playing a role against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. According to a forecast shared on NFL Weather, temperatures in Foxborough […]
Patriots vs. Chargers Thursday injury report: Four sidelined, including Thayer Munford Jr.
A sixth man has joined the list of non-participants in Foxborough. The New England Patriots practiced without swing tackle and jumbo tight end Thayer Munford Jr. due to a knee injury on Thursday. Fellow offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Garrett Bradbury remained sidelined due to illnesses, as well, while defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga’s absence continued […]
Patriots sack leader ramping things up for hopeful playoff return
The Patriots have spent the last two games without Harold Landry as the veteran pass rusher has dealt with a lingering knee injury. But with the playoffs just days away, Landry has begun to ramp back up. “[Thursday] was the first time in a couple of weeks we could see him running around. We’ll put […]
Patriots re-sign tackle Sebastian Gutierrez to practice squad, release cornerback
A third stint with the New England Patriots is ahead for Sebastian Gutierrez. The organization officially re-signed the offensive tackle to the practice squad on Thursday and released cornerback Miles Battle in a corresponding move. Gutierrez, 27, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Minot State in 2022. The 6-foot-5, 308-pound bookend […]
Eliminating special teams naps on Patriots’ to-do list vs. Chargers
The New England Patriots’ special teams operation was slow to get started out of the gate, but decisively turned the corner after its Week 2 win in Miami. Over the next couple of weeks, the group was firing on all cylinders in the return game, in coverage, and in the kicking department. Lately, however, some […]
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 […]
Patriots links 1/08/26: Pats need all hands at their best for playoff run
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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 vs. Chargers Wednesday injury report: Jared Wilson among New England’s seven limited
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 […]
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 links 1/07/26: Patriots on to Wild Card matchup vs. Chargers
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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 […]
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 […]
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