Mike Vrabel is set to reunite with Derrick Henry when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> face the Baltimore Ravens. Now rivals, the two once knew each other better than anyone during their time together in Tennessee.



Not long ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vrabel</a> was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, with Henry leading the offense on the ground. This week, they meet again under very different circumstances, with Vrabel warning his Patriots players about exactly what the Ravens’ star running back is capable of.



“It is a huge challenge,” Vrabel said this week about stopping <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/derrick-henry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Henry</a>, via a transcript from the team. “He’s a very unique player. Great speed, great power, strength. He’s just a different body type than what anybody would go against, and so it’s unique in that regard. They do a very nice job with their scheme, different personnel groups, different run plan and styles of run, and different run actions. So again, we know what he’s about. Build speed and stiff arm and all that other stuff.”



<h2>A different season for Vrabel and Henry</h2>



Mike Vrabel is firmly in the conversation for Coach of the Year after orchestrating a remarkable turnaround with the Patriots. On the other hand, Derrick Henry and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ravens</a> have struggled far more than expected this season.



New England currently leads the AFC East with an 11–3 record and still has a path to the No. 1 seed in the conference, depending on how the Denver Broncos finish the season. Vrabel has clearly transformed a franchise that had been searching for direction since Tom Brady’s departure.



Baltimore’s situation is far less comfortable. The Ravens sit outside the playoff picture, but their final regular-season matchup against the Steelers could determine the AFC North champion and decide whether they reach the postseason.


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<h2>Derrick Henry’s production raises concerns</h2>



At 31 years old, questions about Derrick Henry’s future have begun to surface. His production this season has been solid but not dominant, fueling speculation about a potential decline.



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With three games remaining, Henry has logged 233 carries for 1,125 yards and 10 touchdowns. However, three costly fumbles in critical moments have hurt Baltimore’s chances and raised concerns about his reliability in high-leverage situations.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> couldn’t get the job done on Sunday. They depended on themselves to secure the AFC East division, and they were dominating the Buffalo Bills in the first half.



Then, Josh Allen put on the Superman cape to take care of business on his own hands. He had one of the best games of his career, rallying from behind to secure an epic comeback win.



Nevertheless, it seems like he may have had some help from the officials. At least, that’s how Patriots coach Mike Vrabel seemed to hint in an appearance on The Greg Hill Show.



<h2>Mike Vrabel calls out the referees</h2>



“It is a difficult job, they do have a difficult job,” Vrabel said. “The consistency… Sometimes I struggle with it. I’ll say this: the Bills lead the NFL in offensive holds, and I’ll leave it at that. And that would be hard for me to understand how the team that is coming into the game leading, and that’s how they play, didn’t have one yesterday. That’s hard for me to understand.”



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That makes sense to a degree. Even if the Bills got away with a couple of holds, the Patriots should’ve never put themselves in a position to be affected by the officials.



They were in control of the game and should’ve won without many issues, all things considered. Now, they’re still at the top, but they have yet to punch their ticket to the postseason.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> were pretty close to making the playoffs and securing the division on Sunday. Then, Josh Allen happened. The Buffalo Bills superstar put his team on his shoulders, and it was a wrap.



It was an epic collapse by Mike Vrabel’s team, and one that raised questions about their status as a contender once again. That’s why they need to respond in the best way.



With that in mind, Ethan Hurwitz of Patriots on SI revealed the Patriots’ path to the playoffs. It won’t be easy, though, as they have to meet with the Baltimore Ravens. 



<h2>Even with a loss, the Patriots can still make the playoffs</h2>



“The most straightforward result on this list. Should the Patriots head down to Baltimore and beat the Ravens — who are coming off of a 24-0 win over the Cincinnati Bengals — they’ll officially be in the postseason for the first time since 2021,” Hurwitz wrote. 



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“The 2-12 Raiders have had an awful season, but should they knock off the Houston Texans, the Patriots will be officially in the postseason,” he added. “Just like the Texans, another AFC South team is gunning for a spot in the playoffs. It’s looking like the Jaguars are going to win the division, so it comes down to potentially either Houston or Indianapolis for the final spot. Regardless of who loses, New England will be in the postseason.”



At the end of the day, Mike Vrabel will focus on doing his job, and it’ll be up to the Patriots to ensure they get in, rather than relying on someone else to give them a hand.

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It was a heartbreaking loss for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. The team was winning until it wasn’t, but head coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t focusing on that after the game, he instead went off on the officiating.



The Patriots had seven penalties in the game, including a DPI on cornerback Carlton Davis in what ended up being the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. After the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Vrabel</a> was not happy.



“The consistency — sometimes I struggle with it. I’ll say this, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bills</a> lead the NFL in offensive holds, and I’ll leave it at that,” said Vrabel. “And that would be hard for me to understand how the team that is coming into the game leading, and that’s how they play, didn’t have one yesterday. That’s hard for me to understand.”



<h2>It was a tough last quarter for the Patriots</h2>



New England was winning the game 21-0 and somehow, it ended up losing the game. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Josh Allen</a> made heroics -once again- to come back and win the game. Allen was Superman when it mattered the most. 



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It was also a weird game for Patriots quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a>. He had awesome throws and big moments, even though his stats don’t show it. He had 14/23 completions for 155 yards and one interception. Maye did damage with his feet though, scoring twice on the ground. It just wasn’t enough to get the win.


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<h2>Vrabel had a better explanation for the loss</h2>



Vrabel had an easy explanation for everything. “Same thing everybody else sees [about Josh Allen]. 6’5, 250 lbs., runs fast, hard to tackle, hard to get down on the ground, accurate, strong arm. Giving you a dissertation on a league MVP. Just watch all the games…That’s why they pay him $60 million. I don’t know what to tell you.” Sometimes you just gotta tip the hat.



In fairness, Vrabel managed to beat Allen once this season too. It would be amazing to see if there is a round three in the NFL Playoffs. In the end, it’s MVP vs. MVP contender and that is always a delight to see.

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Week 15 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> featured one of its most exciting games, with so much at stake for both teams in Foxborough. Neither disappointed, as both the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills delivered a blockbuster matchup in an AFC East that is red hot.



The resounding victory by the Bills at Gillette Stadium closed the gap with the Patriots, who still hold first place in the division. With only three games remaining, nothing is decided yet in the East.



Josh Allen outperformed Drake Maye in the East’s quarterback duel, and with a 35-31 result, the Bills secured a valuable victory in Foxborough that keeps them in the race for the division.



<h2>Patriots’ playoff chances</h2>



Despite having an exceptional campaign so far, the outcome of the game against the Bills did not alter the percentage regarding the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>‘ chances of making the playoffs.



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According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL’s official website</a>, prior to the start of Week 15, the Pats had a 99% chance of making the playoffs, a percentage that remained unchanged heading into Week 16 of the regular season.



<h2>Bills’ playoff picture</h2>



According to the statistics, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a> entered Week 15 with a 97% chance of securing a playoff spot, a percentage that practically guaranteed their advancement to the next stage. After the final win against the Patriots, this percentage climbed to 99%.



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<h2>AFC East standings after Patriots-Bills game</h2>



<ul><li>New England Patriots (11-3)</li><li>Buffalo Bills (10-4)</li><li>Miami Dolphins (6-7)</li><li>New York Jets (3-11)</li></ul>



It’s important to note that the Miami Dolphins will play tomorrow in a high-profile Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the New York Jets suffered a crushing defeat on their visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars.



<h2>NFL playoff picture after Patriots’ win over Bills</h2>



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Thanks to amazing seasons from their starting quarterbacks the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Denver Broncos</a> (11-2), New England Patriots (11-2), and Los Angeles Rams (10-3) are looking like the biggest Super Bowl contenders in the NFL. However, in order to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy, they must first make it to the postseason. In Week 15, all three sides can secure their berth in the Playoffs.



Needless to say, the Broncos, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a>, and Rams will all face a tough matchup in Week 15. In order to clinch a playoff seed, all three will have to take down a playoff-caliber opponent. It’s only fitting. For one to be the best, one must beat the best.



The New England Patriots will host the Buffalo Bills (9-4) at Gillette Stadium in a pivotal AFC East showdown. The ‘Drake &amp; Josh’ series will have its second edition of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> campaign after Drake Maye and the Pats took Josh Allen and the Bills by surprise in Week 5. 



The Broncos will face the visiting Green Bay Packers (9-3-1) in the Mile High City. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a> will host the Detroit Lions (8-5) as Matthew Stafford will face his former team for the third time in his career. So far, he is 1-1 against the Lions.



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<h2>How can the Broncos clinch a playoff seed in Week 15?</h2>



Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss in Week 14, the Broncos only have the Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) to worry about in order to crown themselves AFC West champions. However, Denver can secure its place in the postseason without being crowned in the division yet. There are six scenarios in which Denver goes through to the NFL Playoffs. 


 

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<ul><li>Broncos defeat Packers OR</li><li>Broncos tie + Chargers lose OR</li><li>Broncos tie + Jaguars lose OR</li><li>Broncos tie + Texans lose or tie OR</li><li>Broncos tie + Colts lose or tie OR</li><li>Texans lose or tie + Colts lose or tie as long as both games don’t end in a tie</li></ul>



<h2>What do the Patriots need to punch their playoff ticket?</h2>



The Patriots will crown themselves AFC East champions—for the first time since 2019—with a win over the Bills in Week 15. Winning the division would guarantee a first-round home game for New England. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/what-happens-if-patriots-lose-to-bills-today-in-week-15-of-2025-nfl-season">If the Patriots lose to the Bills</a>, the race for the division title will be wide open. 



However, Maye and the Pats are after a bigger prize in the AFC: the first seed. As they share the same record as the Broncos, the playoff-clinching scenarios for the Patriots are identical to their counterparts in Colorado.



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<ul><li>Patriots beat Bills OR</li><li>Patriots tie + Chargers lose OR</li><li>Patriots tie + Jaguars lose OR</li><li>Patriots tie + Texans lose or tie OR</li><li>Patriots tie + Colts lose or tie OR</li><li>Texans lose or tie + Colts lose or tie as long as both games don’t end in a tie</li></ul>



<h2>How can Los Angeles become playoff-bound on Sunday?</h2>



Though the Rams have looked like the best team in the NFC—and arguably the entire NFL—they can’t take their eyes off the prize. The NFC West is stacked with the Seattle Seahawks (10-3) and San Francisco 49ers (9-4). 



A tiny slip up can prove the difference between winning the division or missing the playoffs entirely. Regardless, the odds are seemingly on the Rams’ side, who control their own destiny. Contrary to the Broncos and Patriots, there is only one scenario in which Los Angeles punches its ticket to the postseason in Week 15.



<ul><li>Los Angeles Rams defeat the Detroit Lions</li></ul>

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Gillette Stadium will be all dressed up today to host one of the most exciting games of Week 15 in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. There, the New England Patriots will welcome the Buffalo Bills in one of the AFC’s most important matchups, which could play a key role in determining the division race in the East.



In his second season as a professional player, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a> has the Patriots to an impressive 11-2 record, making them one of the breakout teams of the regular season. After coming off their bye week, the Pats are looking to solidify their position at the top of their division.



This won’t be an easy task, given that they will face a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a> team that still has a strong chance of snatching this coveted spot. In a clash of contenders, this game will undoubtedly come down to the details, and the team that stays sharper will emerge victorious.



<h2>What happens if the Patriots lose to the Bills today?</h2>



If the New England Patriots lose to the Buffalo Bills today, they would record their third loss, bringing their record to 11-3. According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL’s official website</a>, their chances of staying in the postseason remain at 99%, making their playoff appearance almost certain.



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Logically, the scenario is almost the same if they secure a victory, with the difference that their record would move to 12-2. Most importantly, in this case, they would aim to secure a bye week during the playoffs, which they would achieve by claiming the top seed in the AFC.


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If the Patriots defeats their current rival, their record would rise to 12-2, while the Bills would fall to 9-5, practically securing their division lead. It’s worth noting that both the Dolphins and Jets fell far behind by midseason.



<h2>What’s next for the Patriots?</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a> face a demanding finish to their regular season after hosting the Bills in Week 15. Mike Vrabel’s team is scheduled for two challenging road games: a Sunday Night Football clash against the Baltimore Ravens, and a divisional matchup against the New York Jets. 



The Pats will then conclude their schedule at home against the Miami Dolphins in a contest that is likely to have significant AFC East and playoff implications. These final three games will be key to New England securing its postseason position.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> is undoubtedly the greatest player in NFL history after winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> seven times in his legendary career. Six with the New England Patriots and one more with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.



Now, after Philip Rivers’ incredible comeback with the Indianapolis Colts at 44 years old, the big question is whether Brady could come out of retirement to chase another championship.



Until a few days ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> was the oldest player in the league at 42, but he has now been surpassed by Rivers. If Brady were to attempt that feat at 48, it would be spectacular, but unfortunately for his fans, it is highly unlikely.



<h2>Is Tom Brady coming out of retirement?</h2>



Tom Brady is not coming out of retirement, even though the former quarterback said in an interview with Colin Cowherd that he could still play in the NFL at 48. That statement sparked a lot of controversy on social media, which caused an old tweet by insider Jeff Darlington to resurface clarifying the situation.


 

 


Darlington’s message was published when Brady officially became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. That move is what prevents the legend from returning to the NFL with the Raiders or any other team.



“This should also put to rest any of the final few holdouts still wondering if Tom will come back out of retirement. NFL rules require a vote of all 32 teams to allow anyone to play while holding a financial interest in a club. So we can all move on now. Right?”


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> have had the easiest schedule in the entire NFL this season. That’s why some argue that their league-best 11-2 record should have an asterisk next to it.



Fair enough, but they’ve also beaten some very good teams along the way. Notably, that includes the Buffalo Bills, a team most people would agree is a contender.



The Patriots now have a chance to take down the Bills again and secure the AFC East title after their bye week. When asked about that, Drake Maye admitted it wouldn’t be as easy as it sounds.



<h2>Drake Maye knows the Bills are tough</h2>



“They’ve won the division for 5 years. We have something that we need to go take, and know it’s going to be hard to do,” Maye said, per Mike Reiss.



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The Patriots used to dominate the division during the Tom Brady era. They haven’t been much of a contender since the legendary quarterback left the premises.



Of course, that’s not to say that they’re back to their contending ways, and they still need to prove themselves against the best. However, they’re clearly trending in the right direction.

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Not many people can talk about Bill Belichick being one of his pupils or brag about taking him under his wing. The legendary Bill Parcells, however, isn’t like most people.



Belichick, arguably the greatest head coach of all time, has seen his reputation take a massive hit lately. That hasn’t changed anything from his winning days with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a>.



That’s why, now that he and his former boss — and foe — Robert Kraft are about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Parcells wanted to share his two cents on these figures. 



<h2>Bill Parcells supports Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame bid</h2>



“Most of these voting things have wound up political, but you can’t dispute what they’ve accomplished,” Parcells told MassLive. “When you’ve accomplished more than anybody else, it would be pretty ludicrous if it didn’t result in them getting in there.”



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Things didn’t end well between the two, but that only speaks volumes about their competitive nature and standards. It’s never been okay to just be okay with these two; they want more.



And regardless of how anybody may feel about both of them, there’s simply no way to deny what they have accomplished and what they’ve given to the game of football.

Bill Parcells shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft

Bill Parcells shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> have the best record in all of football right now. Mike Vrabel has turned the franchise around overnight, and while they’ve had the easiest schedule, you can only beat whoever is in front of you.



Drake Maye and the Patriots have also won some tough games this season. It hasn’t always been perfect, but the tape and the underlying metrics show this team is for real.



With that in mind, Ethan Hurwitz of Patriots On SI identified the two clearest paths for the Patriots to punch their postseason ticket on Sunday. Even with a tie or a loss, they could still get in. 



<h2>Even with a loss, the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth on Sunday</h2>



“This one is the most straightforward outcome of the bunch. For the Patriots to recapture the division crown they once owned for so long, all it takes is a single victory over the Bills in Week 15. The win (paired with the Bills losing) would give New England the tie-breaker on the year,” Hurwitz wrote. 



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“The Patriots would need any of the following teams to have a specific result. The Patriots would earn a playoff berth if they tied, and either the Jacksonville Jaguars or Los Angeles Chargers lost, or the Indianapolis Colts or Houston Texans either lost or tied. In a crazier outcome, if New England were to lose to the Bills, if the Colts and Texans both lost, they would clinch their first berth into the tournament since 2021,” Hurwitz explained.



Of course, Coach Vrabel won’t be satisfied with just making the playoffs, even if the Patriots win. There’s plenty of football to be played, and they can’t afford to get complacent now.

Potential way for the Patriots to secure a playoff berth on Sunday, revealed

Potential way for the Patriots to secure a playoff berth on Sunday, revealed - Bolavip US

Football is king, and everybody in Boston is raving about the 11-2 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> right now. Nevertheless, the Winter Meetings are also upon us, and the Boston Red Sox are also the talk of the hour in town. 



The Red Sox didn’t have the best season, and they will reportedly be very aggressive in free agency to straighten the course of the ship. They will need as much help as they can get to do so.



With that in mind, Patriots star quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a> made sure to do his part to help the team. In his latest radio appearance, he made a strong pitch to lure stars to Boston. 



<h2>Drake Maye is recruiting MLB stars to Boston</h2>



“The way this city and the New England area embraces sports, and professional sports players, is one of the cool things I’ve been a part of,” Maye said on WEEI Afternoons. “Watching them embrace me and embrace my teammates and some of the other athletes, and how beloved some of the famous guys – Big Papi and some of the greats. Tatum right now, Pasta with the Bruins. It’s been really cool for me. I think it’s the greatest sports city in the country.



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“It’s 24/7 caring about their teams and us, the Bruins, the Celtics, and the Red Sox. They care a great deal about us. I think it’s the city of champions. That’s what they say. We try to prove it and the fans take it well,” he added.



Playing in Boston isn’t for everybody, but with the way they take care of their own and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox">Red Sox</a>‘s rich history, some are more than willing to embrace that tough challenge.

Drake Maye has one pitch to recruit MLB free agents to Boston

Drake Maye has one pitch to recruit MLB free agents to Boston - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New England Patriots</a> reached their bye week in a privileged position. They’re 11-2 and have the best record in the AFC, regardless of their strength of schedule or whatever the naysayers say.



That’s why Mike Vrabel’s men shouldn’t have any more pressure at this point. They’ve already exceeded expectations, and they can play like a team that doesn’t have anything to lose.



At least, that’s how Alec Shane of Pats Pulpit feels. In his latest column, he explained why this team’s strong start to the season has all but guaranteed this campaign to be a success.



<h2>The Patriots are playing with ‘house money,’ says analyst</h2>



“I’ll say it again: this entire season, no matter what happens from here on out, is a massive win,” Shane wrote. “Even if they lose the next four games and go one-and-done in the playoffs, or even somehow miss the playoffs entirely at 11-6, I’m still standing by that statement. This team has already exceeded expectations, and all that a complete implosion and doomsday scenario would hammer home is how it took some kind of unprecedented and inexplicable collapse for the Patriots to fall down to what most people had pegged as the highest possible ceiling for the team this year.”



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Of course, that’s not to say that the Patriots don’t have to keep their foot on the gas for the remainder of the season. However, this situation should take plenty of pressure off their shoulders.



No matter what, they’ve already shown that they’re far ahead of schedule in terms of their rebuilding project, and this team looks ready to compete at a high level for years to come.

Mike Vrabel’s Patriots don’t have anything to lose, says analyst

Mike Vrabel's Patriots don't have anything to lose, says analyst - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Giants</a> suffered more than just a defeat to the New England Patriots. One of the worst episodes for the team was a huge hit that quarterback Jaxson Dart received. One of his teammates tried to defend him and that ended with a hefty fine on him.



According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> fined tight end Theo Johnson $6,488 for unnecessary roughness. Johnson went to confront Patriots’ linebacker Christian Eliss, who hit Jaxson Dart hard.



Ironically, the play wasn’t even a flag, hence Eliss’ hit was deemed legal and he didn’t receive any fines. It was an all-around bad game and experience for the New York Giants.



<h2>The Giants season is in limbo</h2>



New York is completely eliminated from any playoffs chances. The team also fired its head coach. Hence, it all depends on trying to establish the bases for next year as the team rebuilds.



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For this season, what the team has to do is establish <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaxson-dart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dart</a> as its quarterback, focus on recovering running back Cam Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers for next year, and rearrange other holes on the roster.


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<h2>Do the Giants have potential?</h2>



It’s clear that the potential is big on the Giants. At least offensively, they have a lot to prove. Dart, Skattebo, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/malik-nabers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nabers</a> and tight end Theo Johnson are all on their first or second years. Hence, the rookie deals are there for years to come. 



The Giants also have a very strong front seven on defense. Hence, the Giants might have the opportunity to build up on rookie deals and then smart moves in free agency.

NY Giants player gets hefty fine for defending Jaxson Dart after vicious hit vs Patriots

NY Giants player gets hefty fine for defending Jaxson Dart after vicious hit vs Patriots - Bolavip US

NY Giants player fined for defending Jaxson Dart after vicious hit vs Patriots

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New England Patriots</a> are already putting the NFL on notice amid a remarkable 11-2 run. Mike Vrabel’s first season as the team’s head coach has been nothing but impressive, and the front office might be preparing to face the 2026 campaign, even though they are far from over.&nbsp;



Drake Maye elevated his game this season, going 276 of 386 for 3,412 yards and 23 touchdowns with six interceptions. The second-year quarterback has gained MVP buzz due to his performances, although others have questioned how good the Patriots actually are due to the strength of their schedule.



Maye and Co. will return to action in Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills. They could secure the AFC East with a win against Josh Allen and Co. Meanwhile, some started to predict how the 2026 campaign might look for the Pats.



<h2>Patriots predicted to land Georgia product to protect Drake Maye&nbsp;</h2>



The NFL Draft is still months away, but with the college football regular season done, many have predicted which player will go where next year. Dane Brugler of The Athletic suggests that the Patriots might land Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling with the No. 32 overall pick.



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“The Patriots’ new team motto: Protect Drake Maye at all costs,” Brugler wrote. “Morgan Moses has played well at right tackle this season, but he turns 35 in March. Freeling would be a great understudy who could provide short-term depth and a long-term answer on the outside.”



Freeling has started in 16 college games (12 this season), meaning he might have to sit and learn behind Moses before he takes over at right tackle. He helped the Georgia Bulldogs to an 11-1 record while being named to the All-SEC third team.&nbsp;

Patriots projected to add Drake Maye’s protector in 2026 draft

Patriots projected to add Drake Maye's protector in 2026 draft - Bolavip US

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