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December 29, 2025 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Sports From chasing the No. 1 pick to the No. 1 seed, the Patriots’ turnaround is stunning In January, they couldn't tank right. Now in December, the Patriots have championship aspirations. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Patriots Sunday’s blowout Patriots win showed Jets what they lost when Kraft acted first | Mark Daniels A 41-3 demolition by an injury-depleted Patriots team wasn't just a win - it was a stark illustration of how one hiring decision altered two franchises' trajectories. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye bristles at comparison to iconic Patriots QBs Drake Maye hit a milestone that put him in elite company. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots How the Patriots wrestled the division away from Buffalo | Karen Guregian From pipe dream to reality, how the Patriots unseated the Buffalo Bills as AFC East champs. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots learn date and time of Week 18 game vs. Dolphins The NFL finally releases Week 18 schedule including date and time of the Patriots Week 18 game with the Miami Dolphins By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Where the Patriots were and how they celebrated when they learned they’d won the AFC East The Patriots had a non-traditional celebration on their way back from New Jersey for their first division title since 2019. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    See more     Premium Access Family Sharing + Online Newspaper + Ad Lite $10 $5 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.