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.

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.

Former college teammate and close friend to Patriots long snapper Julian Ashby leaves a string of inspiration from Greenville, South Carolina to New England for those affected by blood clots.

For the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, New England Patriots offensive assistants Chuckie Keeton and Riley Larkin chose to represent causes rooted in their personal journeys – proof that even as they embrace their roles with the Patriots, they haven't forgotten the communities and values that helped get them here.

Before representing his charity, the Diggs Deeper Foundation, for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs hosted a community event for single mothers and their children.

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has used his platform to raise funds and awareness for the work of International Justice Mission since he got into the NFL. But after a trip to Africa showed him the impact the global organization has firsthand, his desire to uplift the cause has intensified.

In celebration of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, the New England Patriots gave back to local military members and their families with a handful of events throughout November.

"We decided to call an audible because of Susan's request and fulfill it right away. … So, thank you, Susan. Although she won't be with us physically, she'll be with us spiritually, and we believe she's in our presence now."

When DeMario Douglas and Terrell Jennings were teammates back in high school, the running back would crash at the receiver's house whenever he didn't have a place to stay. After losing a loved one and experiencing two career-best performances as NFL teammates, the New England Patriots return to Florida where their football journey started.