The New England Patriots will have some accounting to do following Sunday’s regular season finale with the Miami Dolphins.

Stefon Diggs is eight receptions and/or 30 receiving yards away from cashing in on a $500,000 incentive in his contract, which dictates that he’ll earn that amount for reaching 70, 80, 90 and 100 total receptions, as well as 1,000, 1,100, 1,200 and 1,300 total receiving yards during the regular season, according to Spotrac. Diggs is currently sitting at 82 receptions for 970 yards in 2025.

Hunter Henry is also looking to earn some dough, as his contract dictates that he’ll...

The New England Patriots’ season is far from over, but they will close the book on its first chapter on Sunday. Hosting the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will play its final regular season game of the year — one that could end up having major playoff implications.

Before any of that comes into play, however, the Patriots need to take care of business and win a second game against their division rivals this season. They should be able to do so, not just because they are entering the game as 11.5-point favorites:...

The New England Patriots are set for their regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins, where they’ll look to secure a 14-win season in Mike Vrabel’s first year in charge. Then, eyes turn to the playoffs.

It’s been a busy week here on Pats Pulpit, with our focus on the conclusion of the regular season and the ongoing legal charges brought upon a pair of players. For anything else not covered previously, let’s clean out the notebook. Welcome to this week’s edition of our Sunday Patriots Notes.

No distractions

A larger than usual media presence resided in the Gillette...

After capturing the AFC East title, the Patriots will look to end the regular season with a strong performance against the Dolphins.

Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes against the Jets in last week’s blowout win, further solidifying his MVP case. With that victory, New England completed a perfect 8-0 run through its road schedule.

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Now, the Pats will attempt to defend their home turf in Week 18. New England’s healthy starters are expected to play, as Mike Vrabel’s squad still has a chance to secure the AFC’s No....

The NFL playoffs are right around the corner, but there is some business left to be taken care of for the New England Patriots before they begin. Playings hosts to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, they can build some momentum heading into the postseason and at the very least secure the No. 2 seed in the AFC.

Here is all the information you need to follow the Patriots’ final game of the regular season.

How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins in NFL Week 18

Kickoff: Sunday, Jan. 4, 4:25 p.m. ET

Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA

Broadcast: Fox, WFXT-TV...

The stage had already been set, but on Sunday it finally became official. On the eve of their regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots activated offensive tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle Milton Williams to their 53-man roster. Both had spent the last few weeks on injured reserve.

With the two now back in the mix, let’s assess what the moves mean for the Patriots.

OT Will Campbell: Activated to 53-man roster

Blindside protector is back: The Patriots invested the fourth overall selection in this year’s draft in Will Campbell, and he immediately was...

The New York Jets are positioned to end the season with yet another top-ten draft pick and are in danger of falling to 3-14 in head coach Aaron Glenn’s first year with the team.

Their offense ranks in the bottom five in both yards per game and points per game.

The team announced Saturday that they will be without the player who leads the team in all-purpose yardage, Breece Hall.

Hall has played in all 16 games this season, but has now been downgraded to “out” with a “knee injury” despite taking his 14 carries for 111 yards and a...

The New England Patriots will close out their regular season on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET against the Miami Dolphins. In terms of playoff qualification, both teams already know their fate: the Patriots are in, the Dolphins are out. And yet, the game could have a significant impact on seeding in the AFC.

In that regard, it is not the only important contest in Week 18. So, with that said, let’s find out who to root for.

Saturday

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Carolina Panthers (8-8) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9): Go good game! This game might help determine the...

While the New England Patriots are preparing for the NFL playoffs, the Miami Dolphins are heading into an uncertain future. Currently at 7-9, they failed to qualify for the tournament and as a consequence will extend their postseason win drought to 25 years.

Naturally, the disappointing nature of the season will lead to plenty of speculation in the offseason. However, uncertainty also reigns supreme heading into Sunday’s game. So, in order to find out more about the Patriots’ Week 18 opponent, we spoke with Kevin Nogle of Pats Pulpit’s sister site The Phinsider, the SB Nation community for all things...

The final week of the regular season has been defined by scandal within the New England Patriots’ building.

Star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is involved in an ongoing assault case regarding an early December incident. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing charges as well for an alleged assault that took place in August.

With this story dominating the NFL’s headlines in Week 18, “Zolak & Bertrand” fill-in host Leroy Irvin was disappointed with the amount of time spent on the subject at head coach Mike Vrabel’s press conference.

“I’m disappointed in — let me back up because I’m getting emotional,...

In each of the last two seasons, the New England Patriots entered their regular season finale already long eliminated from playoff contention. This year is different: at 13-3, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel has not just punched its postseason ticket but also is in contention for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

In order to keep its slim chance of earning home-field advantage through the playoffs alive, New England will first need to take care of business against the Miami Dolphins — something Mike Vrabel’s team already did earlier in the year, celebrating a 33-27 win in...

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane’s season looks like it will end with a whimper…

Achane was listed as doubtful for his club’s matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday, as he missed three consecutive practices with a shoulder injury that looks like it will end his season.

Achane has been one of the lone bright spots in a lost season for his organization, totaling 1,838 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns across the first 16 games of the season in which he was named Miami’s MVP.

The Dolphins will be without safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf), while offensive linemen...