Here it is at the end of 2025 and I still can’t get over the turnaround from where we were last year. The Patriots were 3-12 heading into Week 17 and fans were rooting hard for a 3-14 finish to secure the overall No. 1 seed in the draft. That plan went about as well as anything else the team tried to do that year. A win over the Bills in the final game of the season dropped them to No. 4, but I’m not complaining. This season has been the polar opposite. New England had to be really bad...

Drake Maye has more viewers jumping on his bandwagon during a breakout second season.

Maye led the New England Patriots to a comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, amassing a career-high 380 passing yards and erasing a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter. The 23-year-old garnered effusive praise from Mina Kimes after the Week 16 outing.

Kimes marveled over Maye’s ability to navigate the pocket on ESPN’s “NFL Live.”

“I think he is one of the best young managers of a pocket I have ever seen,” Kimes declared on Monday. “I don’t think that’s hyperbolic.”

New England’s...

The New England Patriots clinched a postseason berth in Week 16 and while they’re still aiming for the AFC’s top seed and lone first-round playoff bye, they’re currently in line to host a wild-card contest as the No. 2 seed.

MassLive’s group of five experts broke down who they believe would be the Patriots’ best and worst potential first-round matchups on Tuesday, with the quintet of columnists and reporters agreeing that the Buffalo Bills would present the most difficult task.

Columnist Matt Vautour was one of three experts to say the Los Angeles Chargers would be the best first round...

With only two weeks left in the NFL regular season, the New England Patriots have already clinched a playoff spot. Now they have their sights set on bigger goals, such as the No. 1 seed in the AFC and perhaps a championship.

That’s wild considering that just a few months ago, many were wondering if the Patriots were good enough to make the playoffs. Now, the question has become are they good enough to win the Super Bowl?

On Monday’s episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons made his case for why he thinks New England can reach the Super...

The New England Patriots made a series of roster transactions on Tuesday.

New England announced that offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes was signed to the active roster from the practice squad, defensive lineman Joshua Farmer was placed on injured reserve, running back Elijah Mitchell and wide receiver Brandon Smith was signed to the practice squad, and offensive lineman Sebastian Gutierrez was released from the practice squad — which might be the heftiest shuffle made all season.

Jaimes, 26, becomes an extremely valuable piece after injuries — Jared Wilson (concussion), Morgan Moses (knee) and Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) — caused major shuffling...

Like many NFL fans, Rob Gronkowski spent the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game looking for Derrick Henry.

The star running back tallied 128 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 16 clash, but the Baltimore Ravens curiously stopped using him down the stretch. Henry didn’t garner a single touch after finding the end zone with 12:50 remaining, and the New England Patriots erased an 11-point deficit to clinch a playoff spot with a 28-24 road win.

Gronkowski questioned Baltimore’s odd strategy on Tuesday’s “Up & Adams.”

“Derrick Henry was absolutely demolishing the secondary, the linebackers. He was getting through...

The New England Patriots pushed their record to 12-3 in Week 16 with a 28-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The win helped the Pats get back on track after suffering a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15, and it also officially led to the team clinching a playoff berth.

Throughout the Patriots’ sudden rise to the top of the NFL this season, much has been made over the strength of their schedule, or lack thereof. While New England is playing some great football, it has benefited from playing against a historically weak...

Drake Maye wishes more New England Patriots teammates joined him on the Pro Bowl Games roster.

The NFL named Maye and Christian Gonzalez as England’s two Pro Bowl representatives on Tuesday. Responding to the news in his press conference, via WEEI’s Tom Carroll, the quarterback lamented the team’s lack of honorees.

“I think it’s frustrating for me that guys that put in so much work to a great season, and even have guys that are at the top position in the league, I think respected around the league and viewed that way,” Maye said. “I think it’s just stuff with...

Before the New England Patriots completed a playoff-clinching comeback win on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 16 vs. the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Mike Vrabel made a bold call late in the third quarter that backfired.

With just over two minutes left in the penultimate frame, Vrabel called for a fake punt on fourth-and-10.

Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu received the direct snap and, while looking for someone to throw to, fumbled. New England linebacker Jack Gibbens recovered the loose ball, but the team committed a turnover on downs.

Vrabel discussed the miscue on Tuesday.

“It’s something that we had practiced,...

The New England Patriots have secured their spot in the playoffs. They still have to clinch the AFC East, but staying healthy with the playoffs on the horizon is also important.

Khyiris Tonga exited the Patriots’ game against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter. He was originally deemed questionable to return with a foot injury, but was eventually ruled out. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport on Tuesday, Tonga has a “one-or two-week injury.”

Tonga has become an important player for the Patriots on both sides of the ball. He has started the last eight games at defensive tackle,...

New England Patriots star defensive tackle Milton Williams is set to return to the practice field this week. That will begin his 21-day window to be activated off of injured reserve.

“I think we’ll start his [activation] window, see how he responds through the week of practice and go from there,” head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday. “I know he worked extremely hard, off with the strength and conditioning staff, with the training staff and involved in meetings. So, that’s really hard to do, is to be engaged in meetings when you know you’re not going to play and have...

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez earned his first career Pro Bowl honor on Tuesday, while quarterback Drake Maye secured his second straight nod in as many years.

Maye was the overall leader in the fan vote up until the final hours, before Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce passed the North Carolina product.

Patriots cornerback/punt returner extraordinaire Marcus Jones, on the other hand, was a surprising omission.

Despite being tied for the NFL lead with two punt return touchdowns this year (while adding three interceptions and three fumble recoveries), Jones wasn’t among...