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Playoffs perfect time for Patriots’ defense to step up

by Kyle Hightower Associated Press 23 hours agoJanuary 12, 2026

New England held the Chargers to 207 yards and sacked quarterback Justin Herbert six times in a wild-card victory.

by Associated Press January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

New England sacks Chargers QB Justin Herbert six times to earn its first playoff win since Super Bowl LIII.

by Staff report January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

New England’s Marcus Jones also makes the second team as a punt returner.

by Associated Press January 10, 2026January 9, 2026

New England faces the Los Angeles Chargers in their first playoff game since 2021.

by Associated Press January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

Maye lead New England on a dramatic turnaround in his second season, capping it with a win over Miami on Sunday.

by Kyle Hightower Associated Press January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

Rhamondre Stevenson scores three touchdowns for New England, which will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round next weekend.

by Associated Press January 2, 2026January 3, 2026

Two legal cases involving New England players came to light this week before the regular-season finale against Miami.

by MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Barmore is accused by a girlfriend of throwing her to the ground during a dispute at his home in August.

by Michael Casey Associated Press December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A lawyer for Diggs says the receiver denies the allegation of the incident that happened earlier this month.

by Kyle Hightower Associated Press December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

New England rolls to a win over the Jets to finish 8-0 on the road in Mike Vrabel’s first season as coach.