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Maine’s biggest Patriots fan? Might be Saco’s Brian Binette

by Travis Lazarczyk January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

The Saco native anxiously awaits Sunday’s AFC championship game.

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Patriots face familiar foe with trip to Super Bowl on the line

by Arnie Stapleton Associated Press January 24, 2026January 23, 2026

New England is a five-point favorite in the AFC championship game over Denver, which will start former Patriots draft pick Jarrett Stidham at quarterback.

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Maine’s Patriots fans are reveling in the team’s return to winning

by Drew Bonifant January 23, 2026January 24, 2026

After down years, supporters have new appreciation for the franchise’s return to relevance — as well as Super Bowl hopes and aspirations.

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Broncos defense brings another dimension to matchup with Patriots

by PAT GRAHAM Associated Press January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Denver’s defense excelled in the regular season and started forcing turnovers in the playoffs.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye a finalist for NFL MVP

by Associated Press January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

New England coach Mike Vrabel, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and receiver Stefon Diggs are also in the running for honors.

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Patriots face their former backup with Super Bowl berth at stake

by JIMMY GOLEN Associated Press January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

New England’s defense stood tall in a win over Houston and prepares for the Jarrett Stidham-led Broncos in the AFC championship game.

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Patriots pick off Texans, advance to AFC title game

by Kyle Hightower Associated Press January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

Drake Maye throws 3 touchdown passes for New England, which intercepts four Houston passes and reaches its first conference championship game since the 2018 season.