From drafting Drake Maye to bringing back Josh McDaniels, here are the top 10 reasons behind the Patriots dramatic turnaround

FOXBORO — The Patriots were low on linebackers when they took the field Wednesday for their first practice of the week. So, it makes sense that they made it a priority to bolster their depth at linebacker by signing Chad Muma off the Colts’ practice ...

This week's power rankings look ahead to what's next for all 32 teams — especially those that missed the playoffs.

The Chargers will travel to Foxboro to take on the New England Patriots in the wildcard round of the 2025 playoffs. Here is key information on the matchup.

While the Denver Broncos ended up locking up the AFC West and top playoff seed in the conference, the Chargers managed to give them a run for their money for large stretches of the season. Ultimately, however, they were undone by some struggles against inferior opponents early on and an inability to win games against other playoff hopefuls.

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The Patriots’ 2026 regular-season opponents are set. Next season, the Pats will play the Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Broncos, Raiders, Packers, Vikings and the Steelers at home. They will play away games versus the Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Jaguars, Chargers, Chiefs, Bears, Lions and Seahawks.

New England played the Chargers three times in the playoffs during the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick Era and won all three. They’re 3-1 all-time vs. the Chargers in the playoffs, 1-0 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers and 2-1 when they were in San Diego.

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford headlined the Week 18 honor roll.

With the 2025 regular season now complete, here’s what's ahead in the New England Patriots’ quest for record seventh Super Bowl championship. The post Patriots Playoff Schedule: Next Opponent, Date and Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.