The former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham will face his old team in the AFC Championship game. There are two current Patriots who played in a game with the quartebrack. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

January 19, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots A small handful of Patriots remember QB Jarrett Stidham ahead AFC Championship matchup The former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham will face his old team in the AFC Championship game. There are two current Patriots who played in a game with the quartebrack. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Patriots Patriots’ former Super Bowl winner says New England has a ‘championship defense’ Milton Williams won a Super Bowl last year with the Eagles. He said the Patriots are good enough to win this year. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots If Patriots don’t make Super Bowl, they’ll never forgive themselves With Bo Nix out for Denver, the Patriots have a huge chance that they can't afford to squander. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots For Patriots longest tenured players, an AFC title game ‘almost doesn’t feel real’ | Karen Guregian Longest standing members of the Patriots experience their first taste of winning - and insist they're not done. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye, Kayshon Boutte recreated their first-ever touchdown in Patriots win Drake Maye and Kayshon Boutte delivered a game-sealing touchdown in snowy conditions at Gillette Stadium, advancing New England to face Denver in the AFC title game. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Pregame hype around Texans defense fueled Patriots defense The Patriots defense thought they'd be overlooked entering Sunday's game and used that to fuel their effort. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    See more   Enjoy a full year of All Access   for only $1 a week.   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.