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Go inside the Patriots locker room after New England's 38-10 win over the Dolphins and watch head coach Mike Vrabel's postgame speech to the players and awards game balls. Plus, quarterback Drake Maye breaks down the team huddle.

Inside the Locker Room After the Patriots Win Over the Dolphins | Postgame Celebration

Go inside the Patriots locker room after New England's 38-10 win over the Dolphins and watch head coach Mike Vrabel's postgame speech to the players and awards game balls. Plus, quarterback Drake Maye breaks down the team huddle.
The Patriots will host the Chargers in the Wild Card round at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night.

Analysis: Patriots to Host Chargers in Wild Card Playoff Matchup at Gillette Stadium on Sunday Night 

The Patriots will host the Chargers in the Wild Card round at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night. 
The New England Patriots closed out their 2025 regular season with an impressive Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Rapid Recap: Patriots Cap Off 14-3 Regular Season with 38-10 Win Over Dolphins

The New England Patriots closed out their 2025 regular season with an impressive Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media following New England's 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Head Coach Mike Vrabel 1/4: "I really appreciate the way the defense responded"

Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media following New England's 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media following New England's 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Drake Maye 1/4: "It takes everybody...it starts now"

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media following New England's 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Check out the best #ShotOnSony game photos from the Patriots game against the Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Best Game Photos from the Patriots victory over the Dolphins, Presented by Sony

Check out the best #ShotOnSony game photos from the Patriots game against the Dolphins on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Watch full highlights from the New England Patriots Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins during the 2025 season.

Dolphins vs. Patriots Full Highlights | Week 18

Watch full highlights from the New England Patriots Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins during the 2025 season.
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  2. Analysis: Patriots to Host Chargers in Wild Card Playoff Matchup at Gillette Stadium on Sunday Night 
  3. Inside the Locker Room After the Patriots Win Over the Dolphins | Postgame Celebration
  4. Patriots Postgame Show: Full Breakdown of Win Over Dolphins
  5. Game Notes: Patriots Finish the Regular Season 14-3 
  6. Rapid Recap: Patriots Cap Off 14-3 Regular Season with 38-10 Win Over Dolphins
  7. Photos: Patriots Celebrate Win over the Dolphins on the Field and in the Locker Room | NFL Week 18
  8. Head Coach Mike Vrabel Congratulates Patriots Players with Postgame Handshakes | NFL Week 18
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Sunday, January 11 at 8 PM
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MIA

Dolphins

W 38-10

WEEK 18
Sunday, January 4 @ 4:25 PM
Gillette Stadium

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NYJ

@ Jets

W 42-10

WEEK 17
Sunday, Dec. 28 @ 1:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

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LV

Raiders

L 13-20

WEEK 1
Sunday, Sept. 7 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

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MIA

@ Dolphins

W 33-27

WEEK 2
Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 1:00 PM
Hard Rock Stadium

GAME RECAP

PIT

Steelers

L 14-21

WEEK 3
Sunday, Sept. 21 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

CAR

Panthers

W 42-13

WEEK 4
Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

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BUF

@ Bills

W 23-20

WEEK 5
Sunday, October 5 @ 8:20 PM
Highmark Stadium

GAME RECAP

NO

@ Saints

W 25-19

WEEK 6
Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 1 PM
Caesars Superdome

GAME RECAP

TEN

@ Titans

W 31-13

WEEK 7
Sunday, Oct. 19 @ 1:00 PM
Nissan Stadium

GAME RECAP

CLE

Browns

W 32-13

WEEK 8
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

ATL

Falcons

W 24-23

WEEK 9
Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 1 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

TB

@ Buccaneers

W 28-23

WEEK 10
Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 1:00 PM
Raymond James Stadium

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NYJ

Jets

W 27-14

WEEK 11
Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 8:15 PM
Gillette Stadium

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CIN

@ Bengals

W 26-20

WEEK 12
Sunday, Nov. 23 @ 1:00 PM
Paycor Stadium

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NYG

NY Giants

W 33-15

WEEK 13
Monday, Dec. 1 @ 8:15 PM
Gillette Stadium

GAME RECAP

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BUF

Bills

L 31-35

WEEK 15
Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 1:00 PM
Gillette Stadium

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BAL

@ Ravens

W 28-24

WEEK 16
Sunday, Dec. 21 @ 8:20 PM
M&T Bank Stadium

GAME RECAP

WAS

Commanders

W 48-18

PRESEASON WEEK 1
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 7:30 PM
Gillette Stadium

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MIN

@ Vikings

W 20-12

PRESEASON WEEK 2
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 1:00 PM
U.S. Bank Stadium

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NYG

@ NY Giants

L 10-42

PRESEASON WEEK 3
Thursday, Aug. 21 @ 8:00 PM
MetLife Stadium

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VRABEL HIGH-FIVES

Head Coach Mike Vrabel Congratulates Patriots Players with Postgame Handshakes | NFL Week 18

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Head Coach Mike Vrabel 1/4: "I really appreciate the way the defense responded"

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Patriots Unfiltered: Jets Recap, Division Champs, AFC/Playoff Picture

Drake Maye on WEEI: "Just trying to give our guys a chance to make a play and they did that yesterday"

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OFF THE FIELD

The New England Patriots are playoff bound for the first time since Rhamondre Stevenson’s rookie season. His father, who passed away in March, would have loved to see it.

Rhamondre Stevenson knows late father is proud after game-winning touchdown helped Patriots clinch playoffs 

The New England Patriots are playoff bound for the first time since Rhamondre Stevenson’s rookie season. His father, who passed away in March, would have loved to see it.
From shopping sprees with quarterback Drake Maye to holiday gift drives, New England Patriots players came back after the bye week and got busy in the community.

Drake Maye, Patriots teammates keep busy volunteering in community after bye week

From shopping sprees with quarterback Drake Maye to holiday gift drives, New England Patriots players came back after the bye week and got busy in the community.
On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.

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On December 1st, the Patriots will wear custom cleats for the charities of their choice as part of the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign.
Having participated in ‘Movember’ all month long by growing out his mustache, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel partnered with Gillette to raise awareness about men’s health and honor defensive coordinator Terrell Williams in his battle with cancer.

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Dog Food Collection During Week 18 Home Game

Dog Food Collection During Week 18 Home Game

Help us make an impact for dogs in need! The Patriots Foundation is excited to host a Dog Food Drive during the Week 18 home game against the Miami Dolphins. Fans are invited to bring dog food to the collection boxes located outside Gillette Stadium on January 4  at 4:25 PM. Through the Pawtriots program, every donation will provide nourishment and comfort to dogs awaiting their forever families at our partner shelters. Together, our love for the game can transform into love for dogs awaiting homes.

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Drake Maye 1/4: "It takes everybody...it starts now"

Rhamondre Stevenson, Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry & More Address the Media | Postgame Press Conferences

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