Patriots. We break down how they can clinch the AFC East in the 2026 NFL Playoffs in Week 17. The New England Patriots missed a golden opportunity to clinch the AFC East in Week 15, when they blew a 21-0 lead and lost to the Buffalo Bills. But the upstart Patriots can finish the job in Week 17, albeit with a little bit of help.

With their Week 17 matchup against the New York Jets set to kick off at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to continue their winning ways hea

The Patriots' backup wide receivers make an impact against the Jets' vulnerable pass defense? Phil Perry shares four matchups to watch in New York.

East Rutherford residents and fans attending the Jets-Patriots game at MetLife Stadium will need to bundle up. Sunday morning as temperatures start in the teens, with rain moving into the area later in the evening.

The New England Patriots are set for a Week 17 showdown with the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, as their improbable, yet compelling regular-season schedule w

On Christmas Night, the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and put themselves in position to win the AFC West division title and clinch the one seed in the AFC and have homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.

MassLive Patriots writers past and present have voted on a Quarter-Century Team that featured plenty of tough calls.

The New England Patriots are in the driver’s seat in the AFC East. But if they want the conference’s top seed, they’ll need a little scoreboard luck. New Englan

The Patriots sent wide receiver Mack Hollins to injured reserve on Saturday because of an abdomen injury that had forced him to miss all three practices this week. The move’s impact will be felt on and off the field, and rob the team of one of its more unique characters.