What is the story about?
TEAM
TALK
- Game Preview, Patriots at Jets: Series history and trends, Tale of the tape, What to watch for; More.
- Mike Dussault has the story of Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez being named to the Pro Bowl, signaling a new Patriots era.
- Roster Moves: Patriots make a series of transactions.
- Transcripts: Mike Vrabel (Plus 12 min. video) – Drake Maye (Plus 9 min. video)
- From the NFL – Week 17 playoff scenarios.
- Press Conferences: Garrett Bradbury, Milton Williams, Ben Brown.
- Vrabel X’s and O’s: Mike Vrabel breaks down film of key plays from the win vs. Baltimore. (5 min. video)
- Sights and Sounds: Week 16 vs. Ravens. (5 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Takeaways from the win, Patriots Pro Bowlers, playoff scenarios. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Andrew Callahan hands out Christmas presents to Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel and the 2025 Patriots.
- Justin Leger highlights Brian Hoyer explaining why Drake Maye is thriving in Josh McDaniels’ offense.
- Jerry Thornton gifts us with a Christmas Week Drake Maye appreciation post.
- Ethan Hurwitz spotlights how the Patriots defense stood tall against the Ravens’ speed-skaters.
- Mark Daniels’ Patriots injury update: 10 players hurt in Ravens win, 3 in concussion protocol.
- Mark Daniels finds rookie tackle Will Campbell “hungry” to return.
- Alex Barth tells us Interior OL Ben Brown just signed a 2-year contract extension with New England.
- Doug Kyed reports the Patriots reshuffled the roster, added veteran RB Elijah Mitchell due to injuries.
- Alex Barth points out how the Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win and some help on Sunday.
- Karen Guregian explores whether other AFC playoff teams consider the Pats a desirable playoff opponent.
- Bob George shares 15 NFL thoughts from Week 16. 1) The following is an open letter from Patriot Nation to the Jacksonville Jaguars; More! /Good times, lol.
- Alex Barth’s Patriots Mailbag: Playoff spot clinched, what’s next?
- Pats Procrastination podcast: A festive Clare and Chudders recap the win in Baltimore and look ahead to the Jets (50 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Ryan Gilbert (SI) Patriots vs. Jets predictions, odds, spreads, injuries, trends for Week 17.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots designate DT Milton Williams for return from IR.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Report: Khyiris Tonga suffered one-to-two week foot injury.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel on failed fake punt: “It was a bad call by me.”
- Steven Ruiz (The Ringer) Week 16 QB Notebook: Matthew Stafford is still rolling toward MVP; Nobody throws a better deep ball than Drake Maye. /Click for more Drake Maye commentary.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Cover 32: Cam Ward’s breakout is flying under the radar, plus game balls, biggest gaffes from Week 16. Stefon Diggs earns a game ball. Pats’ failed fake punt a big gaffe.
- Steven Ruiz (The Ringer) The winners and losers of Week 16. Winner: Bizarre officiating (not including the missed DPI); Winner: The Patriot Way. /Click for commentary.
- Albert Breer (SI) Around the League: It’s time for the Bengals to do right by Joe Burrow; Plus, how the Panthers’ success can be traced back to Pete Carroll and more.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) 2026 Pro Bowl Games snubs. /Marcus Jones was even snubbed on the snub list.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) Why the playoffs will be defined by dominant defenses.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Jets put Justin Fields on injured reserve, ending his season.
