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December 3, 2025 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Oddsmakers, projections mixed on Patriots’ Super Bowl chances How serious are the Patriots as Super Bowl contenders? Computers and oddsmakers aren't coming to a consensus. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Patriots Yes, the first place Patriots remember those preseason predictions A pair of Patriots defenders acknowledged they’d seen the preseason predictions and got a little added motivation from them. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots NFL makes final decision on whether to flex Patriots vs. Bills The Patriots can clinch the AFC East against Buffalo in Week 15. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mike Vrabel sends Patriots message about champions as team enters bye week As New England heads into the bye week, Mike Vrabel’s message to his team was about what champions do. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots After viral hit on Jaxson Dart, Patriots LB’s lone regret is letting up on different sideline play After reviewing Monday’s 33-15 win over the Giants, there was one play along the sideline that Christian Elliss regretted, but it wasn’t the hellacious hit he laid on Jaxson Dart. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mike Vrabel assesses Patriots defense, big hit on Jaxson Dart in primetime win Despite being shorthanded on defense, the Patriots still looked physical in New England’s 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday night. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more       Get Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com PLUS Family Sharing, Ad Lite and the Online Newspaper   $20 for 6 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.