| 01-05-2026 | Bears home dogs, Rams biggest wild card favorite
biggest favorite of the weekend at -3.5. That equals the line for the New England Patriots (14-3), who will close out Sunday’s trio of games |
| 01-05-2026 | Chargers safety Tony Jefferson goes off on Broncos after Denver’s win: ‘I have no respect for them’
If the Chargers knock off the AFC’s No. 2-seeded New England Patriots next week , Broncos head coach Sean Payton will have one heck of a |
| 01-05-2026 | Patriots vs Chargers: Wild Card Game Time Set
Related Topics: New England Patriots , Chargers
After the Steelers pulled off the upset against the Ravens on Sunday night, the league |
| 01-05-2026 | New England Patriots
New England Patriots |
| 01-05-2026 | Broncos finish with top seed in AFC, end season with 14-3 record
all season long: stop everything in its path.
The New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars also entered the day mathematically alive |
| 01-05-2026 | Printable NFL playoff bracket: Time, dates and TV for wild card and beyond
Eagles , 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 2 New England Patriots, 8 p.m. ET, NBC
Monday, Jan. 12:
No. 5 Houston Texans |
| 01-05-2026 | Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis
conferences as well as the Super Bowl. Let’s start in the AFC:
No. 2 New England Patriots (14-3) vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
The |
| 01-05-2026 | The NFL’s 14-team playoff field is officially set
1 seed (and a coveted first-round bye), edging out the No. 2 New England Patriots, who finished with an identical record, and the 13-4 No. 3 |
| 01-05-2026 | A Look at the Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Opponents
Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders
New York Jets
New England Patriots
Arizona Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers
Houston Texans
Chargers |
| 01-05-2026 | How to buy Los Angeles Chargers NFL playoff tickets
In the Wild Card Round, the Chargers will travel to face the New England Patriots. Tickets for the playoff game at Gillette Stadium are |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL power rankings: All 14 playoff teams based on Super Bowl odds
and their Vic Fangio-coached defense leading the charge. T-5. New England Patriots (+1000) Drake Maye just capped off an MVP-caliber season |
| 01-05-2026 | 2026 NFL regular-season opponents for all 32 teams
Jets, Broncos, Packers, Raiders, Vikings, Colts, 49ers
New England Patriots
Home: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Broncos, Packers, Raiders, |
| 01-05-2026 | What's next for the Ravens? Big questions for Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh after disappointing 2025 season
a minor miracle. Two weeks earlier, a Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots that epitomized the entire season in just 60 minutes.
In the |
| 01-05-2026 | All the playoff ramifications in Bills vs Jets game and Week 18
night in one of the most exciting games of the season.
The New England Patriots have already clinched the AFC East title. All four slots |
| 01-05-2026 | Final NFL Playoff Seeding and Predictions for Every Wild Card Game
font-weight:700;} 1. Denver Broncos (14-3)
2. New England Patriots (14-3)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) |
| 01-05-2026 | Viewer's guide: Ranking NFL wild card matchups, including Packers-Bears Round 3, strong QB showdowns
NFL postseason features an all-time record five teams -- the New England Patriots , the Jacksonville Jaguars , the Chicago Bears the San |
| 01-05-2026 | Catch Every Moment: Live NFL Wild Card Weekend Games Schedule Inside!
fans won’t miss a moment of the drama.
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at New England Patriots (14-3)
When to watch: Sunday, Jan.11, at 8 p.m |
| 01-05-2026 | Full set of Seahawks 2026 opponents
year in a row, the Chicago Bears in the NFC North, and the New England Patriots in the AFC East, both of whom will come to Lumen Field.
The |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL Playoff Picture: AFC, NFC Playoff Seedings and Wild Card Schedule
AFC Playoff Seeding
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Denver Broncos (14-3) New England Patriots (14-3) Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) Pittsburgh Steelers (9-8) |
| 01-05-2026 | The Utes will be well-represented in the NFL playoffs. What about BYU and the rest of Utah?
at Philadelphia Eagles, 2:30 p.m. (Fox) Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots, 6 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh |
| 01-05-2026 | Seahawks' Potential Playoff Scenarios Revealed After Wild-Card Games Set
likely “Sunday Night Football” between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots.
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The NFL playoffs will officially begin on |
| 01-05-2026 | Packers-Bears in prime time anchors NFL wild-card weekend
4:30 p.m., FOX
AFC No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 2 New England Patriots, 8 p.m., NBC
Monday, Jan. 12
AFC No. 5 Houston Texans at No |
| 01-05-2026 | Bills’ opponents finalized for 2026 season
be shared in spring 2026.
HOME OPPONENTS
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers |
| 01-05-2026 | Falcons’ Next Head Coach Might Already Be Decided: Report
The Falcons came agonizingly close in Super Bowl LI, falling to the New England Patriots in the infamous 28-3 collapse. Since then, Atlanta |
| 01-05-2026 | 2025 NFL Power Rankings: How the 14 Playoff Teams Stack Up
ago
The NFL playoff landscape is set with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots leading the pack following impressive end-of-season |
| 01-05-2026 | Broncos' opponents finalized for 2026 season
Broncos will host the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins and visit the New England Patriots and New York Jets. Denver will also host the NFC |
| 01-05-2026 | Ravens lose instant classic to Steelers, miss out on playoffs
picture: AFC bracket
Denver Broncos (14-3, AFC West winners)* New England Patriots (14-3, AFC East winners)* Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4, |
| 01-05-2026 | 2025 NFL playoff odds, betting: Odds for every NFL playoff game
9-7-1)
AFC playoff field
1. Denver Broncos (14-3)
2. New England Patriots (14-3)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL Week 18 Team of the Week: Matthew Stafford Makes Strong Last Statement for MVP
50 catches and 500 yards in his four years in Tampa.
OL: New England Patriots
The Patriots protected Drake Maye and didn't allow a single |
| 01-05-2026 | When will the Miami Dolphins select in the 2026 NFL Draft? Breaking down the order as the regular season ends
Jaguars (13-4))
Conference 29 – Chicago Bears (11-6) 30 – New England Patriots (14-3)
Super Bowl 31 – Denver Broncos (14-3, .422) 32 – |
| 01-05-2026 | 2026 NFL Draft Order: Top 18 Picks Locked In After Week 18
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| 01-05-2026 | The AFC playoff picture doesn’t include the Baltimore Ravens
12-5 thanks to their win over Buffalo.
1. Denver Broncos (14-3) 2. New England Patriots (14-3) 3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) 4. Pittsburgh |
| 01-05-2026 | Broncos’ Sean Payton gives harsh review of himself after beating Chargers
The Broncos will now await the winner between the Chargers and the New England Patriots in the wild-card round next weekend.
Fans can |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL playoff field, wild-card weekend schedule: Full postseason matchups set as Steelers win AFC North
NFC, so they will get the week off. The Denver Broncos edged out the New England Patriots to do the same in the AFC.
Here's everything you |
| 01-05-2026 | What to know about NFL playoffs: Seeding, schedule, matchups, more
Bay Packers
AFC
No. 1 seed: Denver Broncos
No. 2 seed: New England Patriots
No. 3 seed: Jacksonville Jaguars
No. 4 seed: Pittsburgh |
| 01-05-2026 | Lions draft order set; see where Detroit picks here
Draft.
Recent No. 17 picks include cornerback Christian Gonzalez (New England Patriots, 2023) and edge defenders Dallas Turner (Minnesota |
| 01-05-2026 | Patriots Dominate Dolphins + Patriots-Chargers Preview | Patriots Daily Reaction
By BVM Sportsdesk, 22m ago
The New England Patriots secured a dominant 38-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 18, showcasing an |
| 01-05-2026 | Playoff QBs pressure ranking: Who's feeling the heat entering the 2025 playoffs?
and 2024, it likely won't be because of Stroud. 9. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye The possible league MVP is set to make his |
| 01-05-2026 | With 14 starters resting, Chargers fall to Broncos ahead of showdown with Patriots
now turn their attention to a first-round game at the 14-win New England Patriots, who have averaged 34.4 points in the five games since the |
| 01-05-2026 | Super Bowl Records for All 14 NFL Playoff Teams
a look at the Super Bowl history for the 14 playoff teams:
AFC
New England Patriots Super Bowl appearances: 11 Super Bowl record: 6-5 The |
| 01-05-2026 | Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Calls Latest Milestone the Most Meaningful
Yard Season Came With An Added Bonus
Getty Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots
With a 34-yard reception from Drake Maye in Sunday’s |
| 01-05-2026 | Buffalo Bills 2026 opponents finalized
in the spring of 2026.
HOME OPPONENTS:
Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Chicago |
| 01-05-2026 | Watch NFL Wild Card Weekend games live | See the schedule
NBC, including some Monday Night Football.
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at New England Patriots (14-3)
When to watch: Sunday, Jan.11, at 8 |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL playoffs bracket: Schedule and matchups as opening round is set
4:30 p.m. ET (Fox)No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 2 New England Patriots, 8 p.m. ET (NBC)MondayNo. 5 Houston Texans at No. 4 Pittsburgh |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL playoff picture: Breaking down each wild-card matchup
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates after a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Patriots will face the |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL playoffs Chargers vs. Patriots schedule, how to watch, prediction
quarterbacks in the NFL will take center stage on Sunday Night Football when Drake May and the New England Patriots host ... read full story |
| 01-05-2026 | Buffalo Bills Playoff Schedule: Next Opponent, Date and Time
5 seed in the NFL playoffs. Buffalo finished one game behind the 13-4 New England Patriots — a team it beat 35-31 just three weeks ago, who |
| 01-05-2026 | Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC's No. 1 seed
Eagles (11-6), Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
— Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at New England Patriots (14-3), Sunday, 8 p.m.
— Houston Texans (12-5) at |
| 01-05-2026 | Buffalo Bills 2026 Opponents Finalized: Key Matchups Ahead
Key matchups include games against rivals like the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, along with notable NFC matches against the San |
| 01-05-2026 | Steelers’ 2026 Rivalry Matchups Confirmed After AFC North Win
the AFC East, AFC West, and NFC East, specifically the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers will have |
| 01-05-2026 | Steelers’ Opponents for 2026 Are Set
Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots.
Alan Saunders contributed. |
| 01-05-2026 | Full 2026 NFL Home and Away Opponents for Every Team
at who each team will play during the 2026 season: AFC EAST 1. New England Patriots HOME: Buffalo, Miami, New York Jets, Denver, Green Bay, |
| 01-05-2026 | 2025-26 NFL Wild Card Weekend Opening Moneylines, Spreads, Totals
Over (-110) | Under (-110)
The Los Angeles Chargers visit the New England Patriots for a 2025-26 AFC Wild Card Game. (Photo credit: Gregory |
| 01-05-2026 | Patriots QB Drake Maye Sends Message on Chargers Justin Herbert Before Wild Card Game
Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Drake Maye and the New England Patriots will play host to Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL Playoff Bracket Picture 2025-26 and AFC, NFC Standings After Week 18 SNF
1 Denver Broncos (14-3; clinched AFC West, No. 1 seed)
2. New England Patriots (14-3; clinched AFC East, No. 2 seed)
3. Jacksonville |
| 01-05-2026 | Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Clinch AFC North, Updated Standings and 2026 NFL Playoff Brack
Division Leaders
1. z- Denver Broncos (14-3, AFC West)
2. z- New England Patriots (14-3, AFC East)
3. x- Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4, AFC |
| 01-05-2026 | Myles Garrett, Matthew Stafford Among NFL Stats Leaders for 2025-26 Season
and the MVP race seems to be between him and Drake Maye of the New England Patriots.
Stafford wasn't the only member of the Rams who |
| 01-05-2026 | Falcons fire Raheem Morris after choosing him over multiple successful coaches
others. Vrabel won the AFC East in his first season with the New England Patriots, Johnson won the NFC North in his first year with the |
| 01-05-2026 | Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: How does Round 1 stand as regular season ends?
from Jacksonville: 13-4*)
29. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)*
30. New England Patriots (14-3)*
31. Denver Broncos (14-3)*
32. Seattle Seahawks |
| 01-05-2026 | Steelers Win AFC North
The rest of the AFC Wild Card picture is as follows:
New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Charger Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL reveals wild-card schedule: When is Texans vs. Steelers?
Card Weekend.
AFC Playoffs
No. 1 Denver Broncos - Bye Week No. 2 New England Patriots vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers - Sunday, Jan. 11, |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL playoff power rankings 2026: Every team's real chances to win Super Bowl 60
the profile to shock and win it all despite having never played in a Super Bowl.
3. New England Patriots (14-3), AFC No. 2 seed (+850)
The |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL postseason field set for Super Bowl LX tournament
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Los Angeles Chargers
New England Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC
Carolina Panthers
Chicago Bears |
| 01-05-2026 | Chargers' Khalil Mack says playoff ‘possibilities are endless'
run, starting with their wild-card matchup Sunday against the second-seeded New England Patriots (14-3). This time, he believes they will |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL playoff teams officially set after Steelers beat Ravens in final regular season game
with the best home record in the NFL at 8-1. No. 2 New England Patriots vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers Once the Broncos clinched the top |
| 01-05-2026 | Steelers’ 2026 Opponents Officially Finalized
over with, we now know that the Steelers will be playing the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026 as |
| 01-05-2026 | Broncos 2026 schedule: Full list of opponents now finalized
Denver will face their division rivals plus the Arizona Cardinals , New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and the same- |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL Playoff Bracket 2026: Final Standings, Seedings, and Picture Ahead of Wild Card Round
as of Sunday’s slate.
AFC
1. Denver Broncos (BYE) 2. New England Patriots vs. 7. Los Angeles Chargers 3. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. 6. |
| 01-05-2026 | James Cook becomes first Bills RB to win NFL rushing title since 1976
Cook III (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. | Brian Fluharty- |
| 01-05-2026 | Broncos claim AFC top seed for first time in a decade
3 record, the best in the AFC as they are above the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. Securing homefield advantage and a Wild |
| 01-05-2026 | What is the NFL wild card schedule? How to watch, stream 2026 games
Here's everything to know for what's next, as the New England Patriots , Chicago Bears , Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are |
| 01-05-2026 | 98-year-old Norwood man who recieved hundreds of cards, gifts has passed away
interviewed Mr. Driesen, who recieved birthday cards from neighbors, the New England Patriots, and even as far as Texas and Colorado! Even |
| 01-05-2026 | Patriots get primetime opportunity vs. Chargers to show out in return to playoffs
Related Topics: New England Patriots
The New England Patriots wrapped up a special regular season on Sunday, improving to 14-3 with a |
| 01-05-2026 | What McDaniel Had to Say About Ownership, Third-Quarter Blues
aftermath of the Miami Dolphins' season-ending loss against the New England Patriots, Mike McDaniel remained consistent when asked about any |
| 01-05-2026 | Stefon Diggs posts his 7th 1,000-yard season after week of legal trouble off the field
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in |
| 01-05-2026 | Patriots’ magical season rolls on, but do they need a playoff win to cap it?
FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spent his final few minutes on the sideline of another win offering handshakes and |
| 01-05-2026 | Rested Chargers turn ‘focus and attention’ to wild-card matchup with Patriots
finished as the No. 7 seed in the AFC. They will play at the New England Patriots on Sunday in the wild-card round. The game will kick off |
| 01-05-2026 | Sack records: Garrett makes history; Broncos' D four shy of team record
is "no chance" the Browns consider dealing Garrett.
Week 8: at New England Patriots ( 32-13 loss )
Myles Garrett sitting alone at the end |
| 01-05-2026 | Chargers’ Khalil Mack says playoff ‘possibilities are endless’
run, starting with their wild-card matchup Sunday against the second-seeded New England Patriots (14-3). This time, he believes they will |
| 01-05-2026 | Chargers player has some choice NSFW words for Broncos following Week 18 game
will be the No. 7 seed in the AFC and will face the New England Patriots in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. If the Chargers can pull |
| 01-05-2026 | How to buy New England Patriots NFL playoff tickets
you need to know in order to buy New England Patriots playoff tickets :
New England Patriots NFL playoff tickets
As of publication, |
| 01-05-2026 | Drake Maye Joins Tom Brady, Drew Bledsoe in Elite Patriots QB List
Bledsoe in Elite New England Patriots Quarterback List
Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake |
| 01-05-2026 | Game Notes: Patriots Finish the Regular Season 14-3
against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
New England Patriots
TEAM NOTES
Patriots tie for best season turnaround.
Patriots |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL Playoffs: Week 18 Scenarios, Clinching Odds & Race for Seedings
Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and even the New England Patriots all have scenarios where they can clinch a top seed |
| 01-05-2026 | Miami Dolphins' season ends with 38-10 thud, leaving questions | Habib
— The New England Patriots in the Tom Brady years represented exactly what the Miami Dolphins wanted to be. The New England Patriots in |
| 01-05-2026 | Miami Dolphins takeaways after loss at New England Patriots | Schad
The Miami Dolphins' disappointing 2025 season came to a painful conclusion at the New England Patriots, with a 38-10 loss. The ... read full |
| 01-05-2026 | Chargers’ Khalil Mack bracing for ‘MVP caliber’ Drake Maye in Wild Card round
a Wild Card trip to Foxborough to face the No. 2-seeded New England Patriots. Sure, the matchup features two physical, disciplined defenses. |
| 01-05-2026 | NFL coaching moves: Falcons fire Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot
torn ACL in his left knee.The Falcons passed over former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick when they hired Morris, then the |
| 01-05-2026 | Greg Bedard Reacts to Patriots Win vs Dolphins + Why He Likes Chargers Matchup
By BVM Sportsdesk, 28m ago
The New England Patriots secured a decisive 38-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins , highlighted by a standout |
| 01-05-2026 | Rhamondre Stevenson playing in vintage form when it matters most for Patriots
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is tackled by Miami Dolphins safety Ifeatu Melifonwu during the third quarter of |
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