After all, they tend to blend together when you hoist six Lombardi Trophies in 20 years. But the North Andover native - then donning a Tom Brady jersey - still vividly remembers duck boats carrying the Patriots through the chilly streets of Boston after yet another triumph on football's highest stage. It's a sight that Bobo - now a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks - hopes doesn't play out for the seventh time later next week.
No, ESPN does not hate the Patriots. Wait, check that for a second. Rex Ryan definitely hates the Patriots. Give him some grace on that. The man coached the Jets for six years. You have no idea what that does to the soul. Some might also add Cam Newton to the Patriot Haters Club, since he seems to have a terrible take on something going on in Foxborough every time he appears on "First Take" or its ilk.
When Rhamondre Stevenson went through his fumbling struggles early in the regular season, Mike Vrabel felt he had a responsibility to let the Patriots running back play his way out of those mistakes based on his previous work. In an interview with CBS Sports' Bill Cowher, Vrabel explained he had given Stevenson another chance because of the way Stevenson protected his teammates prior to the 2025 season.
"Super excited that they've all had opportunities to move forward and do different things in their career," McDaniels said of facing the former Patriots staffers. "They've obviously done a nice job of the things they're responsible for. Looking forward to the competition part of it, but you know, you have friends on every team."
When the New England Patriots released former starting safety and team captain Jabrill Peppers in late-August and then later traded away their other starter at the position from 2024, Kyle Dugger, in late-October, part of the reasoning behind the moves was the improvement of Jaylinn Hawkins. These decisions have paid off for the team, as Hawkins has gone from a role player and special teamer during the previous year to one of the NFL's top five safeties in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus' rankings.
The Chargers' offensive front is pretty banged up, but it appears they'll get one of their top playmakers back for Sunday's wild-card game against the Patriots. Chargers running back Omarion Hampton told reporters that he plans to play on Sunday night despite being ruled questionable with an ankle injury. Hampton returned to practice on Friday after missing the first two practices this week, although he was seen wearing a large brace around his injured right ankle.
The idea won't be well-received by Patriot Nation. Douglas has an infectious personality and is well-regarded. Yet, after leading the team in receptions with 66 for 621 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, he regressed to only 31 catches for 447 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. In addition, there is a clear replacement already in place who's a candidate to rock the NFL world if the Patriots' coaches ever snap out of their fog and realize exactly what they have on their hands.
The New England Patriots are gearing up for their first playoff run since 2021, as they'll likely face the L.A. Chargers in the wildcard round in Foxborough. At this point in the season, the Patriots have locked up the AFC East with a game to go, and while beating the Dolphins on Sunday is the priority, preparing for the playoffs is of utmost importance.
The loss of Milton Williams has been felt by this defense in a major way. The Bills continued the trend of easily running the ball, a trend New England has fed into over the past few weeks. Khyiris Tonga missed their matchup against the Giants, and Robert Spillane's absence against the Bills with a foot injury hurt their defense in a big way.
After a much-needed bye week, the Patriots were immediately tested in Week 15, as they welcomed the Bills for their second matchup of the season, which could have sealed the division in their favor for the first time in six years. Based on how they played in the weeks leading up to the game, which included a 10-game win streak, it looked like the Bills should be the underdogs on the road.
I got an extremely rare blood infection. On November 20, I was placed in a medically induced coma after I was found unresponsive in my bed. I was asleep for six days. Unfortunately, with my organs failing and the sickness infecting my placenta, our baby passed away in my womb. Hours later, my body went into natural labor and Jahlani watched me deliver our baby unconscious. He said it was like my body just knew what to do.
The New England Patriots have been consistently tied to nearly every available top wide receiver over the last five years, whether it be during free agency or ahead of the trade deadline. That's no different, even this season, despite having a receiving corps outperforming all expectations, led by Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs. It explains why there will inevitably be an interest in former WR1 Brandin Cooks, who requested his release from the New Orleans Saints this week, and is now headed to waivers.
"We all we got, we all we need" has been a rallying cry for the Patriots after wins this season. And after Tuesday's NFL trade deadline came and went, it looks as though New England's front office echoed a similar approach when it comes to targeting outside help. New England opted to stand pat at the trade deadline, moving forward with the same roster that has jumped out to a 7-2 start this season.
