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Solving the League’s Best Defense in January: Patriots vs. Texans Divisional Round Preview

Josh McDaniels versus DeMeco Ryans. Drake Maye versus the NFL’s No. 1 pass defense. History, pressure, and matchups collide in Foxborough.

13 hrs ago • Boston Sports Zone

NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with six Wild Card matchups that will shape the road to the Super Bowl. Below are Pete’s picks ahead of a loaded…

Jan 9 • Boston Sports Zone

Patriots at Jets, Week 17 Preview

Survive, Simplify, Still Win Big

Dec 27, 2025 • Boston Sports Zone

Sunday Night in Baltimore: A Patriots–Ravens Prime-Time Test

How structure, play action, and red-zone efficiency shape Sunday night, betting picks included

Dec 20, 2025 • Boston Sports Zone

The 2025 Patriots at the Bye: The Leap, the Data, and the Road Ahead

A data-driven breakdown of why New England’s 11–2 start is legitimate — not a mirage.

Dec 6, 2025 • Boston Sports Zone

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