The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Giants</a> have changed their vibes with Jameis Winston under center. However, with the Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots just a few days ago, they received an update on starting quarterback Jaxson Dart.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaxson-dart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaxson Dart</a> finally cleared concussion protocol. However, the team has played well with Jameis Winston. Mike Kafka, interim head coach, confirmed that the Giants will deploy Dart as the starter.



Dart missed two games and the Giants lost both of them, but both were one-score games. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jameis-winston" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winston</a> completed 56.9% of his passes for 567 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Classic Jameis form.



<h2>Jameis brings a different vibe than Dart</h2>



Dart is a mobile QB with a big arm and ability to run. Winston is more of a pocket passer, but can move and is a wild man. His recklessness is his best and worst asset at the same time. 



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For Dart, he needs to take care of himself while running, but the fact of the matter is that he is a dual-threat quarterback. Against the Patriots, the Giants need to be absolutely fearless. In the end, they are facing one of the best teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.


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<h2>The Patriots can’t afford to lose this game</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> are 10-2 atop of the AFC. However, a loss paired with a Broncos win would bring them back to the second seed of the conference. This would mean New England would lose the bye week and lose a possible AFC Championship Game at home.



That is absolutely not what the Patriots want. Hence, they cannot overlook the Giants, especially after a long week of preparation. This is a must-win game for the Pats, but the Giants have nothing to lose. It can be a good primetime showdown.

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The New York Giants and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> have a lot of history. Their Super Bowl encounters have been memorable, but they are in different eras right now, trying to start something new with their young and talented quarterbacks.



It remains to be seen if Jaxson Dart will be available for the Week 13 duel after missing the last two games, but Drake Maye is, and he’s eager to keep the team’s momentum. The Patriots (10-2) are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak.



Ahead of Monday’s matchup, Giants’ linebacker Brian Burns made his thoughts clear on Maye.



<h2>Brian Burns praises Drake Maye ahead of Week 13</h2>



During Tuesday’s press conference, Burns discussed what he has seen from Maye during his young <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL </a>career. Burns mentioned a couple of things that made Maye stand out after just two seasons in the league.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251127_BUS_534230_drake-maye-3_cdb32944.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots." class="wp-image-499451" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots.</figcaption></figure>



“He’s talented. Talented arm,” Burns said. “I’m not really too sure yet about how quick he is to process everything, but I do feel like he makes the right plays at the right time. He does seem to be poised, maybe a little bit too poised, in the pocket, but just overall, he’s been showing his talent, for sure.”



Maye didn’t have the best rookie season with Jerod Mayo on the sidelines. However, he has turned things around under head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Patriots boast the league-best record, and the inconsistent Giants look like a good opponent to extend their streak.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots </a>quarterback Drake Maye responded to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith calling him a liar after Maye said he didn’t know where Cam Newton worked. After the former<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NFL</a> MVP called the Patriots “fool’s gold,” many wanted to see Maye’s reaction.



The second-year quarterback explained he didn’t pay much attention to the external noise, and acknowledged that Newton’s job required him to make takes that entertain fans. Smith didn’t buy Maye’s explanation and called him a liar.



“He’s also a s a liar,” Smith said. “He’s also a liar. ‘Pardon the Interruption’ is the number one show on ESPN, spanning 20-plus (years). ‘First Take’ is the number one morning show, 13 years and counting. April will be 14 years. Don’t tell me you a athlete and you don’t know that. Don’t tell me you a athlete and you don’t know that Cam Newton ain’t on this show. You lying.”



<h2>Drake Maye responds to Stephen A. Smith</h2>



Days after Smith attacked and apologized to Maye, the quarterback doubled down on his initial comments, saying that he pays attention to what’s happening inside the Patriots building and nothing else.



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“I just worry about what people do in our building and organization, and people that I hold a lot of personal relationships with on their opinions, and value that,” Maye said. “So all that outside stuff, it is what it is. Just gotta be careful about what I say, and didn’t try to mean it disrespectfully.”



The Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12. They will face the New York Giants on Monday, hoping to improve to 11-2 and continue their momentum in the 2025 season.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> could be back in the NFL very soon. After winning the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> six times alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> and the New England Patriots, a report from Josina Anderson confirmed that two teams are interested heading into the 2026 season.



“I’m told ‘at least two NFL teams’ are still expected to have interest in talking to Bill Belichick, behind-the-scenes at the very least, about head coach jobs this Carousel season, per a league source. ‘A third team could also enter the mix,’ with desires to talk, particularly if one specific personnel change is made under ownership, the source added.”



At the moment, the major head-coaching vacancy is with the Giants after the departure of Brian Daboll. However, Belichick has publicly said that he is not interested in that option. In fact, several rumors suggest that if Mike Tomlin leaves the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, he could go to New York.



<h2>Is Bill Belichick leaving North Carolina?</h2>



Bill Belichick has said that he will not leave North Carolina and that he expects to fulfill his contract with the Tar Heels in college football. However, it is also true that a major offer from the NFL could change his mind, considering that the buyout in the deal is now only $1 million.


 

 


A few weeks ago, when the Giants fired Brian Daboll, Belichick emerged as the top candidate to replace him because of his past as the team’s defensive coordinator. In this scenario, Belichick immediately clarified that he would not go to New York and, most intriguingly, that he would not seek to return to the NFL.



“Despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head-coaching vacancies. Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC Football program has not wavered. We have tremendous support from the university, our alumni and the entire Carolina community. My focus remains solely on continuing to improve this team, develop our players and build a program that makes Tar Heel fans proud.”


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Two NFL teams are reportedly interested in Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick could reportedly return to the NFL as two teams are interested in legendary Super Bowl winning head coach

In the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">National Football League</a>, going unbeaten through an entire regular season remains one of the league’s rarest feats. It takes more than star power, it demands rhythm, discipline and a level of weekly precision few teams can sustain.



Some squads built those perfect runs with overpowering rosters, while others relied on timely plays and a kind of steadiness that only emerges when pressure tightens. Each unbeaten stretch carries its own mix of nerve and momentum.



And while the standings immortalize the record, the journey often tells the richer story. A season without a slip becomes a snapshot of a team operating at its absolute peak, holding firm as every game grows heavier and every margin shrinks.



<h2>1934 Chicago Bears (13-0)</h2>



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The 1934 season wasn’t just a winning streak; it was a testament to the brutality and domination that characterized the dawn of the NFL. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears">Chicago Bears</a>, under the direction of the iconic George Halas, established themselves as an unstoppable force in an era where the forward pass was a novelty and the running game was a form of art.



With a perfect 13-0 record, the “Monsters of the Midway” crushed the competition with a defense nicknamed the “Iron Wall” and a lethal offense, highlighted by the contributions of halfback Beattie Feathers, the first NFL player to surpass 1,000 rushing yards.



The press of the time spoke of a sporting machine, a team without flaws that seemed invincible. Their average margin of victory was a scandalous 17.6 points per game, an anomaly for the era.



Despite the perfection of the regular season, the fairy tale met a bitter end in the NFL Championship Game, where they fell to the New York Giants in the famous “Sneakers Game”. Nevertheless, their 13-0 regular season set a precedent for dominance that would endure for decades.



<h2>1942 Chicago Bears (11-0)</h2>



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Eight years after their first unbeaten feat, the Chicago Bears once again wove a tapestry of flawless victories. In 1942, the world was consumed by World War II, and professional sports struggled to maintain morale and continuity. Amidst this turbulent atmosphere, Halas’s team offered a glorious distraction with an 11-0 regular season.



This squad didn’t just win; they redefined the blowout, outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 376 to 84. Quarterback Sid Luckman, a legendary figure in the sport’s history, honed his skill in the T-formation, an offensive innovation the Bears popularized that revolutionized how American football was played. 



This team is remembered for its ability to dominate on both sides of the line of scrimmage, a demonstration of physical and tactical might. Just like in 1934, the postseason became the Achilles’ heel. 



The Bears, despite their impeccable record, succumbed to their arch-rivals, the Washington Redskins, in the Championship Game, leaving the only blemish on what was one of the most dominant regular seasons in league history.



<h2>1948 Cleveland Browns (14-0)</h2>



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Before the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> joined the NFL, they were the undeniable, dominating force of the All-America Football Conference. Their 1948 season is, perhaps, the most impeccable unbeaten streak in professional football, as they achieved the perfect 14-0 regular season, culminating in the league title without a single loss, tie or setback.



Under the direction of the brilliant coach Paul Brown, and led by quarterback Otto Graham, the Browns weren’t just good; they were a masterpiece of athletic engineering. Graham, along with fullback Marion Motley, executed a system that the AAFC simply couldn’t decipher. The combination of precise passing and a devastating ground game made every match a lesson in modern football.



Although their unbeaten record didn’t occur in the NFL, the subsequent merger of AAFC teams into the NFL and the immediate success of the Browns in the new league served to validate the superiority of this 1948 team, cementing their place as one of the most dominant squads in the history of professional football.



<h2>1972 Miami Dolphins (14-0)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251124_BUS_532761_1972-Miami-Dolphins-2_b6c31f29.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="" class="wp-image-533061"></figure><figcaption>1972 Miami Dolphins (Source: Miami Dolphins)</figcaption></figure>



The story of the 1972 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins">Miami Dolphins</a> is the crown jewel, the benchmark against which every unbeaten NFL team must be measured. They not only finished the regular season with a perfect 14-0 record, but they advanced through the playoffs to win Super Bowl VII, achieving the only “walk of perfection” in league history.



Coach Don Shula orchestrated a symphony of balance. Following quarterback Bob Griese’s injury, veteran Earl Morrall took the reins, guiding the team to 9 consecutive victories, before Griese returned for the playoffs. This resilience in the face of adversity became the hallmark. 



The “Running Backs Corral” of Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick imposed an unstoppable ground game, while the defense, nicknamed the “No-Name Defense”, executed crucial stops with relentless efficiency.



What sets these Dolphins apart is not just the unbeaten streak, but the fact that their perfection remained unwavering until the very end, a milestone that is still fiercely guarded and celebrated every time the last undefeated team falls in a modern season.



<h2>2007 New England Patriots (16-0)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251124_BUS_532761_2007-New-England-Patriots_a2b17ee6.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="" class="wp-image-533065"></figure><figcaption>Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots in 2007. (Source: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The 2007 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> season wasn’t just a series of victories; it was an unprecedented demonstration of offensive power in the salary cap era. Following a spying controversy at the beginning of the season, the team responded with a fury and precision that rewrote the record books.



Led by the stellar duo of Bill Belichick and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>, this version of the Patriots became the first franchise in NFL history to complete a 16-0 regular season. Brady threw for a then-record 50 touchdowns, and the acquisition of wide receiver Randy Moss transformed him into the league’s most prolific target, with 23 receiving touchdowns. 



Their attack scored 589 points, a league record that exemplified the unmitigated dominance they exerted over their rivals week after week. The narrative of perfection was broken on the biggest stage: Super Bowl XLII. 



In one of the greatest upsets in sports history, the Patriots fell to the New York Giants. Like their unbeaten Bears predecessors, the lack of a championship ring mars their total ‘perfection,’ but it does not diminish the magnitude of their regular season—the longest and most perfect ever recorded in league history.

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The New England Patriots became the first team to reach 10 wins this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a> once again showed he’s destined for big things alongside his teammates in Foxborough.



Much of the team’s success isn’t just thanks to the Patriots’ offense, but also to those who protect the quarterback. Will Campbell, one of the top-performing rookies so far this season, has been a key pillar, though a serious injury in Sunday’s game puts his short-term availability in doubt.



“We won’t know much,” head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel">Mike Vrabel</a> said during a Monday morning appearance on WEEI. “Yesterday was not a great day for us with injuries. There will be some players that went out of that game yesterday that won’t be available Monday night. 



“Hopefully we get some of those guys back. We have an extra day. I won’t be able to tell you much. I wouldn’t imagine that Will’s going play in the game. I don’t think that will be something that will happen. That injury is going to probably be more than a week or two.”



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<h2>A day full of injuries</h2>



The Patriots’ victory over the Bengals came at a cost, as four players suffered injuries during the game, adding to the aforementioned situation with left tackle Will Campbell, who suffered a knee injury. 


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During Sunday’s win, left guard Jared Wilson sustained an ankle injury, leaving the offensive line’s left side relying on Vederian Lowe and Ben Brown. The defense also took a hit with injuries to defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga and special teamer Brendan Schooler, creating immediate depth issues that the team must address heading into their next contest.



<h2>Giants before the Bye Week</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> face a final hurdle before their highly anticipated break as they host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. This primetime home game is critical not just for their playoff positioning, but also as a final opportunity to secure a win before the much-needed bye week. 



Given the mounting injury toll, especially on the offensive line, the bye offers a crucial chance to recover key players. A win against the Giants would send the team into the break with significant momentum and allow the injured roster to rest and recuperate, ensuring the Patriots are as close to full strength as possible for the final stretch of the regular season.


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The 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season currently features one of the most solid teams of the campaign. The New England Patriots have defied all predictions and, led by Drake Maye and Rhamondre Stevenson, among others, aim to remain in the title hunt. Defeating the Cincinnati Bengals could represent another step toward that goal.



This team has excelled not only through the air, with contributions from players like Stefon Diggs, but also on the ground. Stevenson has been a key figure in the running game for much of the season, making his presence at Paycor Stadium essential for the Patriots.



While the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/injuries/">NFL’s official site</a> lists the running back as questionable for the game against the Bengals, according to the latest update from Adam Schefter, Stevenson will be on the field alongside his teammates.



This is undoubtedly great news not just for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye">Drake Maye</a>, but for the rest of his teammates as well, as the veteran has been a key component of the Patriots’ offensive structure throughout this season.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251123_BUS_532121_rhamondre-stevenson-drake-maye_d1216fe4.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Drake Maye with Rhamondre Stevenson" class="wp-image-532164"></figure><figcaption>Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What injury is plaguing Stevenson?</h2>



The veteran back Rhamondre Stevenson has been sidelined for the past three weeks with a nagging toe injury and, while he was listed as questionable, latest reports indicate that he will play.


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His return represents a massive boost, providing a much-needed physical presence in the backfield that has been covered admirably by rookie TreVeyon Henderson.



<h2>Stevenson’s impact on the Patriots’ offense</h2>



Prior to his recent injury absence, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rhamondre-stevenson">Rhamondre Stevenson</a> was the essential engine driving the Patriots’ surprisingly effective offense. In the first eight games of the 2025 season, Stevenson recorded 279 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns on 83 attempts, providing a critical ground threat. 



More importantly, he remained a potent receiving weapon out of the backfield, accumulating 169 receiving yards on 16 receptions. His ability to convert runs and threaten the defense as a receiver (averaging over 10 yards per reception) makes him an irreplaceable dual-threat component, forcing defenses to respect New England’s backfield on every down.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cincinnati Bengals</a> finally cleared the air regarding who is going to be their starting quarterback in Week 12 against the New England Patriots. Joe Burrow practiced all week but is he ready to roll?



According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burrow</a> won’t be moved to the active roster yet, remaining on IR this week. Hence, Joe Flacco will be the starter against New England in Week 12.



However, all signs point to Burrow being back next week at Thanksgiving. The Bengals’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Playoffs hopes are hanging by a thread. If they can’t beat the Patriots, they’re almost eliminated from contention. Still, they won’t risk Burrow.



<h2>Flacco won’t have his best weapon</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-flacco" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Flacco</a> is not responsible for the bad Bengals season. As a matter of fact, he has kept the offense explosive. He has guided the Bengals to three 33+ point games in five of his outings. Flacco has 1,453 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions with a 96.2 passer rating with the Bengals. Still, this will be a tough test given he won’t have Ja’Marr Chase, his best receiver, due to a suspension.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251122_BUS_531800_flacco-warmup-bengals_63bf3088.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Joe Flacco warms up before a game" class="wp-image-509641" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Joe Flacco was traded to the Bengals during the 2025 season.</figcaption></figure>



Chase spat on Steelers’ cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> punished him by suspending him for this game. Without Chase, Tee Higgins should be getting plenty of looks. Still, much of the offensive playbook relies on Chase, so it will be a tough outing for the Bengals.


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<h2>The Bengals defense will suffer</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> offer two big threats to the weak Bengals defense. First, MVP contender Drake Maye who is burning defenses left and right with his arm. Bengals are the 31st-ranked passing defense in the NFL.



The other big threat is rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson. He has 492 yards and five touchdowns in only 100 attempts. Also, Cincinnati has the worst-ranked rushing defense in the league. Hence, the Patriots have everything to score easily on the Bengals.

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Drake Maye took a playful jab at Stefon Diggs ahead of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New England Patriots</a> duel against the Cincinnati Bengals. The wide receiver revealed on Wednesday that he broke his finger a couple of weeks ago, noting that Maye’s way of throwing the ball has helped him with the injury.



“I broke my finger like a couple weeks ago,” Diggs told reporters. “So, I was just telling (Drake Maye), ‘Hey, I love the way you throw the ball.’ I really appreciate it. Just because he has that touch.”



The Patriots will try to improve to 10-2 with a win on Sunday. They are looking great on the field, and the chemistry continues to build, especially between their offensive stars.&nbsp;



<h2>Drake Maye says Stefon Diggs is “dramatic”</h2>



When asked about Diggs’ injury, Maye didn’t miss his chance to playfully diss his teammate, calling him “dramatic” for the way he reacts whenever he gets hit.&nbsp;



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“Stef’s probably dramatic,” Maye said with a smirk. “Every time he gets hit he lays on the ground and acts like he just got hit by an 18-wheeler or something. So he’s — No, he’s awesome. I think just try to throw a catchable ball. That goes with being accurate. He’s (Diggs) awesome. He’s got great hands, one of the best hands I’ve seen. He’s effortless catching it. When it gets cold out, he likes catching more with his body. But when the lights are on he’s got one of the best games in the league.”



New England has become one of the biggest stories of the season, and if they continue to play this way, the rest of the AFC will have issues moving past them.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>’s postseason spotlight has long favored its giants, leaving several franchises to navigate obscurity and frustration. Some carry the weight of decades-old droughts; others are still carving out their story.



Their paths differ, yet each team shares a familiar tension: brief surges of hope followed by seasons that fade too soon. History has shaped them, but so have the missed chances that linger in the background.



From young franchises seeking footing to legacy teams burdened by lean eras, their journeys reveal how elusive January football can be. These stories trace the thin line between promise and endurance.



<h2>2010 New York Giants</h2>



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The 2010 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants">Giants</a> embodied a team that looked fully capable of returning to postseason form yet kept stumbling at the most delicate moments. New York finished 10–6, a record that usually earns a playoff berth, but a pair of costly December collapses — most infamously the late-game meltdown against Philadelphia — reshaped their fate.



It was also a transitional year, with the newly opened MetLife Stadium altering the backdrop of a franchise accustomed to ritual and routine. Team reports noted how Tom Coughlin’s squad combined productive offensive stretches with turnovers at critical junctures, making them appear simultaneously dangerous and fragile.



Their season ultimately became a reminder that even respectable win totals can crumble under tiebreakers and timing. In a decade defined by unpredictable swings, the 2010 Giants were a case study in how narrow the margin between success and exclusion can be.



<h2>2008 New England Patriots</h2>



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The 2008 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a> entered the season with the shadow of a perfect regular-year campaign behind them, only to watch their entire structure shift within minutes of Week 1. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a>’s season-ending knee injury forced the team to recalibrate its identity overnight, putting Matt Cassel at the helm of an offense built for a different quarterback.



Despite the setback, New England battled to an 11–5 record — the kind of total that, in most seasons, guarantees a playoff ticket. But that year’s AFC landscape was unusually crowded, and tiebreakers pushed them out of the bracket. 



Analysts at the time described it as one of the strongest non-playoff teams the league had seen, a reflection of both their resilience and the merciless mathematics of postseason qualification.



Their season stands as a rare instance where a powerhouse operated well enough to contend, yet not quite well enough to overcome the unusual conditions around them. It remains one of the league’s more memorable “almost” seasons.



<h2>2002 Denver Broncos</h2>



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Denver’s 2002 campaign unfolded in a transitional period marked by roster turnover and shifting expectations. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Broncos</a> finished 9–7, steady but inconsistent, as they entered the first full year without Terrell Davis — whose retirement closed a defining chapter in franchise history.



Into that void stepped rookie Clinton Portis, who delivered a breakout season that kept the offense competitive even as the team recalibrated its longer-term identity.



Game recaps highlighted a team capable of impressive midseason surges but prone to abrupt lapses, the kind that made their postseason hopes contingent on help that never arrived. Mike Shanahan’s group flashed physicality and big-play potential, yet struggled to stack wins when pressure mounted.



Their near-miss underscored Denver’s shift from a known contender to a team caught somewhere between eras — strong enough to threaten, but not quite strong enough to extend its season.



<h2>2010 San Diego Chargers</h2>



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Few seasons in modern NFL memory are as contradictory as the 2010 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-chargers">Chargers</a>. San Diego finishing first in the league in both total offense and total defense — a remarkable pairing that should, in theory, have positioned them as legitimate postseason threats. But special teams breakdowns repeatedly undercut their dominance, turning routine plays into decisive setbacks.



Analysts throughout the season, pointed to blocked punts, long returns allowed, and critical miscommunications as the hidden thread running through their 9–7 record. The Chargers were explosive and efficient in open-field situations but startlingly vulnerable in transition phases of the game.



The contrast made their season feel almost surreal: a roster that excelled in the most demanding aspects of football but faltered in the simplest. It remains one of the clearest examples of how invisible weaknesses can derail even the most statistically imposing teams.



<h2>1999 Kansas City Chiefs</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251121_BUS_531111_Elvis-Grbac_b1a5a311.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="" class="wp-image-531125"></figure><figcaption>Elvis Grbac #18 of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1999. (Source: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport</figcaption></figure>



The 1999 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> entered the season carrying both veteran leadership and the expectation that experience would translate into January football. They finished 9–7, but the campaign is best remembered for its dramatic final chapter: a Week 17 overtime loss to the Raiders that erased their postseason path in a single kick.



Throughout the year, Kansas City alternated between efficient stretches and sudden inconsistency. It was a group capable of controlling tempo but vulnerable to late-game swings that turned manageable matchups into narrow defeats.



Their season serves as a portrait of a competitive but unsettled era — one where the Chiefs were neither rebuilding nor fully formed, hovering just outside the door of contention. The 1999 team showed that sometimes the most painful seasons are the ones where the margin is only a few inches wide.



<h2>2017 Baltimore Ravens</h2>



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The 2017 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a> season serves as a painful case study in the cruel mathematics of the AFC Wild Card race. With their offense finally finding its rhythm late in the calendar and their defense reverting to its hallmark brand of physical intimidation, Baltimore positioned itself with a strong 9-6 record heading into Week 17. 



The equation was simple: defeat the already-eliminated Cincinnati Bengals at home to secure a playoff berth. The game unfolded like a high-stakes drama, with the Ravens battling for the lead until the final quarter. 



However, in a play etched into the memories of the fanbase, the defense surrendered a last-minute touchdown on an improbable fourth-and-twelve conversion. 



That single score, combined with the Buffalo Bills’ simultaneous win over the Dolphins, meant the Ravens’ 9-7 record was insufficient. The desolation was immediate; the team that had won five of its last seven games was shut out by the slimmest of margins and the cruel hand of fate.



<h2>2012 Chicago Bears</h2>



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The beginning of the 2012 campaign in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears">Chicago</a> ignited genuine hope among the league’s most fervent fan base. The team, built around a suffocating defense that set records for defensive touchdowns, exploded out to a 7-1 start, displaying a dominant point differential that placed them among the NFC elite. 



The chemistry between quarterback Jay Cutler and star receiver Brandon Marshall seemed unstoppable. But the momentum dissipated with a staggering series of late-season stumbles, resulting in a disappointing 3-5 finish to the year. 



Despite concluding with an enviable 10-6 record, tiebreakers favored the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC, relegating the Bears to a third-place finish in their division. 



This squad joined the infamous list of teams that start 7-1 yet fail to reach the postseason—a failure that culminated in the firing of head coach Lovie Smith the day after the season ended, sealing the narrative of an unpardonably wasted opportunity.



<h2>2000 Pittsburgh Steelers</h2>



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The 2000 season in Pittsburgh was one of transition and deep nostalgia, as the team played its final year in the iconic Three Rivers Stadium. Bill Cowher‘s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> endured a terrible start, opening the campaign with a worrisome 0-3 skid that suggested yet another year of mediocrity. 



However, they demonstrated their historical resilience and clawed their way back with a powerful surge, eventually finishing the year with a 9-7 positive record for the first time since 1997. With running back Jerome Bettis powering the offense, this roster proved competitive once more. 



Yet, despite their valiant effort and the feeling of having salvaged a disastrous start, the fierce competition in the AFC Central—which included the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens—meant their record was not enough for a Wild Card spot. 



Though they managed a symbolic victory in the final game at Three Rivers, the quiet elimination meant the new era would begin in a new stadium, but without the immediate glory of the playoffs.



<h2>2005 Kansas City Chiefs</h2>



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The 2005 campaign in Kansas City is a textbook example of how a historically weak defense can completely nullify a championship-caliber offense. This team was an absolute offensive juggernaut, powered by a dominant offensive line and the explosive emergence of running back Larry Johnson, who rushed for over 1,700 yards. 



Quarterback Trent Green directed a potent aerial attack. Under coach Dick Vermeil, the team secured an excellent 10-6 mark, a record that in almost any other year would have guaranteed a ticket to January football. Critically, however, the Chiefs finished with one of the league’s worst defenses. 



In a relentless AFC, their stellar record was not enough to overcome the tiebreakers, making them one of the rare 10-win teams to be locked out of the postseason that decade. Vermeil’s retirement at the season’s end left a bitter taste for the fans, a mix of pride in the offense and frustration over the squandered opportunity.



<h2>1991 San Francisco 49ers</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251121_BUS_531111_Roger-Craig_fe4a82ed.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="" class="wp-image-531130"></figure><figcaption>Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers in 1991. (Source: George Rose/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The 1991 season in San Francisco marked a profound inflection point. Following a decade of sustained dominance and four Super Bowl titles, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">49ers</a> faced the harsh reality of age and injury. 



Legendary quarterback Joe Montana was sidelined for nearly the entire year with a severe elbow injury, ceding control to Steve Young, who stepped up with a stellar season, throwing for over 2,500 yards and displaying amazing efficiency. 



Despite Young’s brilliant performance and the team finishing with a 10-6 record, this mark was not enough to carry them into the playoffs. They landed third in a brutally competitive NFC West, behind both the Saints and the Falcons. The 10-6 record, which was the same as the final Wild Card spot winner, saw them excluded due to complex tiebreaker rules. 



This season not only broke a streak of four consecutive NFC Championship Game appearances but also served as the unofficial, painful closing chapter of the dynasty’s first great cycle.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cincinnati Bengals</a>‘ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Still, with the need to rack up wins, the team is preparing for a tough game against the New England Patriots in Week 12. Now, head coach Zac Taylor gave an update on Joe Burrow‘s return to the gridiron after suffering a turf toe injury.



Reports state that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-burrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burrow</a> was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. Now, speaking to WLW, Taylor said he is going to “take in all the information” regarding who will play vs. the Patriots. As he pointed out, “Well, I’m&nbsp;not there yet. We will use the time we have and come up with the best decision.”



Hence, Taylor didn’t name a starting quarterback for Week 12. Having said so, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-flacco" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Flacco</a> didn’t practice on Wednesday, which left Burrow with plenty of time to get 11-on-11 drills.



<h2>Burrow might be the Bengals’ last hope</h2>



Right now, the Bengals sit at 12th in the AFC with a 3-7 record. Their playoff chances are really slim. In fact, according to the NFL, if they lose to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a>, their playoff probability is less than 1%. Still, if they win, it’s only 2%. 



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The Patriots have the best record in football. They are a very solid team and a very fierce offense. Burrow returning and doing so in grand fashion is the only hope this team has for a miracle to happen.


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<h2>The offense will be limited</h2>



In the end, even if Burrow comes back, the offense won’t be at full force. All Pro wide receiver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jamarr-chase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja’Marr Chase</a> won’t be playing this game due to suspension. His act of spitting on Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey will cost his team its best weapon.



Without Chase, the Bengals will have to exploit Tee Higgins’ talents. Still, no Chase is a tough pill to swallow in a must-win game. This season has been another underwhelming one for the Bengals, and who knows if Zac Taylor will be back as head coach next year.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor provides unclear update on Joe Burrow ahead of Week 12 game vs Patriots

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Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky issued a warning to the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots"> New England Patriots</a> amid a 9-2 season. The Patriots come off a 27-14 win over the New York Jets in Week 11, becoming the first team with nine victories and confirming they are one of the best squads in the entire league.&nbsp;



Drake Maye is having a terrific second year with the Pats, going 230 of 320 for 2,836 yards and 20 touchdowns in 11 games this season. The quarterback has drawn MVP buzz thanks to his performances and his team’s record.&nbsp;



The defense has been solid, too, limiting dangerous opponents such as the Pittsburgh Steelers to 14 points, the Buffalo Bills to 20 points, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to 23 points.&nbsp;As solid as the defense has looked this campaign, Orlovsky believes they might be in trouble against teams that run the ball.



<h2>Dan Orlovsky urges Patriots to stop relying on nickel defense&nbsp;</h2>



During Tuesday’s episode of ESPN’s “<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Live,” Orlovsky shared his concerns about the Patriots playing too much nickel defense. More specifically, he said the Patriots would struggle against heavy-run offenses.&nbsp;



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“In 2025, I can’t allow you to play a safe defense and still have success,” Orlovsky said. “They’re in nickel, it feels like, on every single snap. … New England’s using the nickel the third-most in the NFL. In 2025, when it’s the year of tight ends and smash-mouth football and playing under center. As great as the New England story has been, if New England consistently thinks that they’re going to be allowed to line up and play nickel defense, in a win-or-go-home game against some teams in the AFC that can and will play smash-mouth, multiple tight ends, fullback-on-the-field football, it’ll be an early exit if they get into the playoffs.”



The rest of the schedule doesn’t seem to be dangerous to the Patriots in that regard. The only two teams with solid running games are the Bills and the Baltimore Ravens, whom they face in Weeks 15 and 16, respectively.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints">New Orleans Saints</a> have made a very surprising move according to a report from Ian Rapoport. Brandin Cooks will be released, and that would spark the interest of several teams in the veteran wide receiver.



“WR Brandin Cooks, who was a possible trade target before the deadline, had been released, sources say. The two sides agreed on this, and now heads to waivers.”



At the moment, several possible playoff contenders are in need of a wide receiver. The most talked-about team in recent weeks is undoubtedly the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, but the New England Patriots cannot be ruled out either. In the NFC, the rumors point to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">San Francisco 49ers</a> as a possible destination.



<h2>Who did the Saints release?</h2>



The Saints will release Brandin Cooks after the wide receiver signed a two-year, $13 million contract with them this past March following his stint with the Dallas Cowboys (2023–2024).


 

 


<h2>Who did the Saints trade?</h2>



It is important to remember that just a few days ago, the Saints also parted ways with one of their star receivers when they traded Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 Draft.


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Now the depth chart takes another hit with the departure of Cooks, who, by the way, was a first-round pick for the Saints in 2014 and, after that initial stint, was traded to the Patriots in 2017.

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Mike Tomlin's Steelers could sign Alvin Kamara's key teammate

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots </a>head coach Mike Vrabel shared his thoughts on Cam Newton’s controversial comments about the team’s 2025 season. Newton, who was a member of the Patriots for two years and their starting quarterback in 2020, refused to give credit to his former team after they improved to 9-2 on Thursday.&nbsp;



“It has fool’s gold written all over them,” Newton said of the Patriots on ESPN’s “First Take.” “The thing I have a problem with is if you keep playing sorry scrubs, then you’re going to have this falsetto of a mentality going into the playoffs and it has one-and-done written all over it.”



The Patriots beat the New York Jets 27-14 in Week 11 to become the first team with nine wins this campaign. Newton, however, didn’t find it that impressive, given the strength of their schedule.&nbsp;



<h2>Mike Vrabel doesn’t take issue with Cam Newton’s words&nbsp;</h2>



During a Monday appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” Vrabel reacted to Newton’s comments. The former Tennessee Titans coach said his team was focused on getting better regardless of the external noise.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251118_BUS_529499_imago412944954-Bolavip_5ddf59db.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Cam Newton attends Michael Rubin&apos;s Fanatics Super Bowl party" class="wp-image-283241" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Cam Newton attends Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. </figcaption></figure>



“Nothing’s weird to me, because people can come on the radio or, you know what I mean?” Vrabel said. “It’s just (saying) things that get their attention. We are OK with that. I promise you, we were OK with it. Anything that anybody says, we’re going to come to work. We’re going to focus on us. We’re going to try to improve, and we’re going to focus on the Bengals and going on the road, trying to get our 10th win. That’s all we’re going to focus on.”



New England will visit Paycor Stadium to clash with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. That won’t be an easy matchup for the Pats’ defense, but they can punish the Bengals’ weak defense to secure the 10th win of the campaign.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a> are on a highly positive streak. Unfortunately, they are now facing a major setback, as a key teammate of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Maye</a> has landed on injured reserve.



Against all odds, the Patriots sit atop the AFC with an impressive 9-2 record. However, their aspirations have taken a major blow, as they will be without a crucial player for at least four games.



On Saturday, the Patriots placed Milton Williams on IR due to an ankle injury. The defensive tackle joined the club this year and has been a key asset in New England’s strong defensive unit.



<h2>Milton Williams suffers ankle injury: How many games will he miss?</h2>



Earlier this year, the Patriots decided to add Milton Williams, who hit free agency after the Philadelphia Eagles opted not to offer him a new contract.



Williams signed a four-year, $104 million deal with New England after playing a significant role in helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. He was one of the most sought-after free agents on the market.



His ankle injury will sideline him for at least four weeks after being placed on IR. Fortunately for New England, he will only miss three games, as the Patriots have a bye in Week 14.


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If he recovers within the expected four-week window, Williams would miss matchups against the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, and Buffalo Bills.



Williams has had a very solid 2025 season. With 3.5 sacks so far, he was on pace to break his personal best of five—but this injury may get in the way of that goal.

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