NFL Wild Card Saturday: Game times, things to watch for, open thread, and more

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A Saturday double-header kicks off Wild Card weekend. The NFL playoffs have officially arrived. While the New England Patriots will unfortunately be watching from home this season, there is plenty to watch for throughout the weekend. Here is all the broadcast information — as well as things to monitor — …

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Patriots defense focused on stopping ‘extended plays‘ against Broncos, Russell Wilson

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New England wants to stay competitive on scramble drills. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs might be the best quarterback in the NFL right now, in large part due to his ability to keep plays alive even after they break down. The New England Patriots defense saw this first-hand last …

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Patriots Get Good News on Key Wideout Ahead of Chiefs Game

With the team about to face the Kansas City Chiefs, it sounds like the New England Patriots may get a key player back on offense this weekend. The post Patriots Get Good News on Key Wideout Ahead of Chiefs Game appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots want to keep ‘second route’ covered against Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs offense

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New England’s defense is preparing for scramble drills against Patrick Mahomes and company. The Kansas City Chiefs offense is not lighting the world on fire like it usually did the last few seasons, but the unit is still a dangerous one largely due to one man: Patrick Mahomes. Now in …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Thursday injury report: Trent Brown, Brenden Schooler added to New England’s sidelined

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second injury report heading into Week 15 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots continued preparations for the Kansas City Chiefs without three members of the active roster. Trent Brown and Brenden Schooler marked the new absences on Thursday, joining running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who …

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Patriots open tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The August trade acquisition was placed on injured reserve in October. Tyrone Wheatley Jr. returned to New England Patriots practice on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, marking the start of his activation clock. The organization now has 21 days to bring the offensive tackle back to …

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Bailey Zappe shares lessons learned from second-half struggles against Steelers

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images New England failed to score in the second half of its 21-18 win in Week 14. After getting shutout in his first start of the season, New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe came out red-hot in his Thursday night start against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zappe tossed three touchdown passes in …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Wednesday injury report: Demario Douglas among 6 limited for New England

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium. As the New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields following the mini bye, so did the team’s receiving leader. Rookie wideout Demario Douglas, standing with 410 yards through 36 …

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Five Thoughts Ahead of Patriots vs Chiefs Showdown

Some thoughts as the New England Patriots continue getting ready for the Kansas City Chiefs. The post Five Thoughts Ahead of Patriots vs Chiefs Showdown appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots work out 3 free agents, including quarterback E.J. Perry

Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports A native of Andover, Mass., E.J. Perry went undrafted out of Brown in 2022. The New England Patriots hosted three free agents on Tuesday, including a native of Andover, Mass. Quarterback E.J. Perry worked out for the organization along with wide receivers Kendall Hinton and C.J. Saunders, as shared by ESPN’s …

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