It’s been a great first year in the NFL for New England Patriots rookie safety Craig Woodson. After getting drafted with the 106th overall pick in the 2025 Draf

The loss prompted renewed questions about New England’s ability to outduel top competition, and franchise legend Tom Brady took notice of the result. In his latest power rankings released Tuesday, Brady demoted the Patriots from No. 1 to No. 6 following the defeat.

The Patriots receivers have been vastly improved from last year's unit, but they will need to step up even more as the playoffs approach.

The New England Patriots were a half away from ending Buffalo’s five-year reign atop the AFC East. But after allowing Josh Allen and the Bills to score touchdowns on five straight possessions, the pos

But Allen and Buffalo were undeterred. Ray Davis had a huge kick return to open the second half, and Allen capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to Dawson Knox. Then, the maligned Buffalo defense, shredded throughout the first half, got a three-and-out, and the Bills marched down the field again, with Cook powering in from 3 yards out.

Mike Vrabel took a bold stance the day following his New England Patriots’ Week 15 defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. Rather than cite his team’s ineptitude during his weekly radio appearance on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show, the Patriots’ head coach decided to blame the referees for their role in his team’s demise during the AFC East tilt.

Between struggling to stop the run and a pass rush that's not getting home, New England's defense isn't looking great as the playoffs near.