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Have you checked the small fantasy football boxes, like kicker? Don’t forget to look at the full list for defense. But if you need an update after the three Christmas Day games, here are a couple of last-minute defense and special teams streaming options, and one to avoid, for NFL Week 17. The main defense […]

The New England Patriots (12-3) have had a brilliant season as they have already clinched their first playoff berth since the 2022 season. However, they still have work to do if they are going to clinch the AFC East title and they also have hope of coming through with the No. 1 seed in the […]

Many people believed that the New England Patriots would improve in 2025. But not very many saw this coming. With a Week 17 game against the New York Jets on tap, the Patriots are tied with the Denver Broncos atop the AFC at 12-3. The quick turnaround has led people to theorize that Mike Vrabel […]

The New England Patriots are heading to the playoffs, officially securing their spot in the postseason after defeating the Baltimore Ravens, 28-24, on Sunday night. But for Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, they’ve got their eyes set on something bigger. Both Maye and Vrabel stated their desire to win the AFC East after Sunday’s win. […]

The New England Patriots faced a nightmare scenario before facing the Baltimore Ravens. They eventually placed their postseason fortunes on the arm of Drake Maye. But Rhamondre Stevenson played the role of closer — going full Derrick Henry for the head coach who once coached the star running back. Stevenson rumbled up the right for a […]

The New England Patriots were hoping for a respectable 2025 season when they hired Mike Vrabel to serve as the team’s head coach. The Bill Belichick-Tom Brady was long over and the team’s fans were tired of seeing the team finish the season with back-to-back 4-13 records and out of the playoffs in 4 of […]

It appears the New England Patriots have defensive problems, while the Baltimore Ravens seem to be getting their house in order on that side of the ball. And the battle features plenty on the line for both teams as the playoffs approach. The playoff-clinching scenario is interesting, according to a post on X by Tom […]

The New England Patriots have not faced much adversity during the 2025 season. New England came into Week 15 at 11-2 and could have punched their ticket to the playoffs with a win over Buffalo. Instead, the Bills crushed the Patriots 35-31 after erasing a 21-0 lead by New England in the second quarter. Perhaps […]

As it was an insane game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, it ultimately resulted in the former’s loss on Sunday afternoon, 35-31. It would be a meltdown by the Patriots against the Bills, as head coach Mike Vrabel speaks about how much of it was the officiating. Vrabel would be on […]

The New England Patriots’ dream season was progressing brilliantly in their Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s team appeared to be dominating their top rival as they built a 21-0 first half lead. However, instead of finishing off the Bills and securing their 11th consecutive victory, Josh Allen directed the […]

The New England Patriots have had a remarkable season, rising from last place in the AFC East to first place in the division with an opportunity to earn the top seed in the AFC. The team has responded remarkably to first-year head  coach Mike Vrabel and 2nd-year QB Drake Maye has exceeded expectations. #Patriots CB […]

Suddenly the New England Patriots are a dominant NFL powerhouse once again. New England logged their 10th consecutive win by stomping New York 33-15 on Monday Night Football. The Patriots are used to making NFL history, and they did it again by extending their winning streak to 10 games. Not only have the Patriots won […]

The New England Patriots extended their winning streak to ten games with a commanding 33-15 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, a matchup that gave head coach Mike Vrabel an opportunity to spotlight one of the team’s most interesting stories in defensive lineman Cory Durden. Durden has steadily carved out a […]

New York Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is not one to shy away from sharing his opinion and pointing out a different perspective, especially after a win. The Patriots stretched their winning streak to 10 games on Monday after steamrolling past the New York Giants, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. They improved their AFC-leading record to 11-2, […]

The New England Patriots are facing little resistance as the team attempts to win its 10th straight game. Facing an outmatched New York Giants squad on Monday Night Football, the Patriots jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game thanks to Marcus Jones’ 94-yard punt return touchdown. The highlight-reel […]

The New England Patriots are set to take on the New York Giants in a “Monday Night Football” matchup in Week 13. Leading up to the contest, it appears the organization is making some changes to the practice squad. Reports indicate that the Patriots are signing former Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds to the […]

The New England Patriots have written one of the best and most surprising stories of the 2025 NFL season. The Patriots (10-2) have largely been a struggling team that has been at or near the bottom of the AFC East since their glory years came to an end. However, they have climbed the ladder dramatically […]

The New England Patriots came out of their comeback win over the Bengals with the AFC’s top seed, but also with a major problem on Drake Maye’s blindside. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell left the game with a knee injury, and while Mike Vrabel tried to strike an optimistic tone, his updates made it clear […]

The New England Patriots are still unbeaten since their Week 3 loss at the hands of Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In their latest outing, Drake Maye and the Pats overcame a double-digit deficit to score a 26-20 win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday to extend their winning […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New England Patriots improved to 10-2 with a narrow road win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It wasn’t a pretty game for the Patriots, but they were ultimately able to once again take advantage of an outmatched opponent and continue their winning streak. One scary moment occurred in this game when young […]

The New England Patriots are proving the “Patriot Way” is alive and kicking under Mike Vrabel. They even overcame an early scary injury from Will Campbell to beat the Cincinnati Bengals. But the 2025 Pats hit a feat not seen since a past teammate of Vrabel’s: Tom Brady. Sunday became their ninth consecutive victory — […]

The New England Patriots continue to monitor the status of running back Rhamondre Stevenson as he works toward a return from a toe injury. Stevenson’s comeback would arrive at a pivotal time for a team fighting to maintain momentum and for fantasy football managers trying to make sense of New England’s shifting backfield. Stevenson has […]

The New England Patriots are 9-2 and sitting atop the AFC East through Week 11 of the NFL season, but their resurgence hasn’t come without critics. Former Carolina Panthers and Patriots quarterback Cam Newton sparked headlines after delivering sharp criticism on ESPN’s First Take, questioning whether New England’s success is as real as it appears. […]

The New England Patriots are making history with their record and terrific individual performances. And may every Patriots fan be as hyped as Mike Vrabel after the Thursday Night Football win over the Jets. Vrabel had a big time with seemingly everybody on the team, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Mike […]

It’s becoming commonplace for the New England Patriots to make history, and they’re doing it with young players. How far has it gone? The Patriots joined the Chiefs, Cowboys, and 49ers in NFL history with their stunning turnaround. It looks like head coach Mike Vrabel has made quite an impact as the team has soared […]

Christian Gonzalez had high remarks for Mike Vrabel as the New England Patriots continue to roll with an eight-game win streak after beating the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday night. New England had a bumpy first three games to the 2025 NFL season. They lost at home to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week […]

The New England Patriots have birthed new stars immediately under Mike Vrabel. TreVeyon Henderson rose as one, especially following his dagger touchdown against the Buccaneers. Now the rookie is going off against the New York Jets. Henderson entered Foxborough as the lead back and immediately locked in. The former Ohio State Buckeyes touchdown machine became […]

The New York Jets will take the field Thursday night against a familiar face who nearly became their leader. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was closer than many realize to joining Gang Green before returning to New England. "I cannot express how much they loved him and they wanted him. He was their 1.1. […]

It’s bad injury news for the New York Jets, while the New England Patriots may be wondering if they did the right thing at the trade deadline. These division rivals have a Week 11 Thursday Night Football clash, and here are the bold predictions. The Jets enter with a record of 2-7, having won two […]

The Indianapolis Colts are flying high with Daniel Jones in the captain’s chair. Ditto for the New England Patriots. But there’s simply too much love being shown. So, stop gawking at the records because the Patriots, Colts, and Broncos have fatal flaws. It’s not a good idea to base an opinion mainly on a team’s […]

The New England Patriots are on a hot streak right now after claiming their seventh straight win following their disposal of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-23, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The Patriots, who improved to 8-2, including 5-0 on the road, were led once again by Drake Maye, who threw for 270 yards […]

The New England Patriots continue to rise above expectations, and they won their seventh game in a row Sunday, beating the defending NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The victory meant the Patriots had swept their four-game series against the NFC South teams, and head coach Mike Vrabel welcomed each of his players back by […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 10 well-rested, rejuvenated, and ready for one of their toughest tests of the season. Sitting at 6-2 after a much-needed bye, the Bucs host the AFC-leading New England Patriots. This could be a tone-setting win for the Bucs’ playoff push. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has strung together a season of […]

Mike Vrabel kept it light after a nail-biter, reminding everyone that the NFL is a strange place to string together wins. Fresh off a 24-23 escape versus the Falcons that hinged on a missed extra point, the Patriots’ head coach said it’s a funny league and stressed learning from wins so they don’t have to […]

The New England Patriots have shown that their defense is real this season after adopting a new system under head coach Mike Vrabel. That means that some players who were here over the past few years have had different roles, while others haven’t played much at all. With the trade deadline approaching, there’s a chance […]

Mike Vrabel had a funny take to share after the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-23 in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday afternoon. Going into the matchup, the Patriots have been surging. After going 1-2 in their first three games, they have since racked up five consecutive wins as […]

The New England Patriots are surging into the feel good story of the 2025 season. But they endured a scare involving Rhamondre Stevenson, who’s now dealing with an NFL injury. ESPN league insider Adam Schefter revealed where things stand with the running back on Wednesday. “Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson didn’t practice today due to a […]

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots were able to pick up another convincing win on Sunday, moving their win streak to five following their 32-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns. But not everything was sunshine and roses, especially when it came to the bizarre situation surrounding Christian Barmore. The Patriots’ defensive tackle was benched […]

If you couldn’t believe the New England Patriots were the “real deal” this NFL season, their dominant Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns should be every indication that the 6-2 franchise means business once again. They managed to hang 32 points on one of the NFL’s best defensive units as quarterback Drake Maye led […]