Patriots
Patriots look to punch Super Bowl ticket on Sunday
The Patriots wrap up the conference championship action on Sunday evening. Here's what you need to know about this weekend's schedule.
Experts favor Patriots to advance to Super Bowl
Though most experts like the Ravens to keep the game close, support overwhelmingly falls in the Patriots' corner for a return to the Super Bowl.
Patriots big favorites at sports books to win AFC
Despite their last two games being decided by four combined points, the Patriots open as big favorites against the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.
Patriots, Ravens meet again
In a rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game, New England and Baltimore are set to square off in Foxborough.
Pats projected to take Thomas
In SB Nation's latest mock draft, the New England Patriots are projected to select a safety from Fresno State.
Patriots scheduled to host the Ravens in AFC title
After toppling the visiting Houston Texans, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC title.
Patriots to select no lower than 29 in 2013 draft
The 2013 NFL Draft order is taking shape following the weekend's divisional round playoff action. Following their win over the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots will select no lower than No. 29 in April.
Tom Brady leads balanced attack past Houston
We reflect on the big win by the New England Patriots over the Houston Texans in Sunday's divisional round.
Brady shines as Patriots down Texans 41-28
Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns as the Patriots downed the Texans to book a spot in the AFC Championship Game.
Patriots vs. Texans, Round 2
The Patriots will be hoping to duplicate their Week 14 performance against the Texans. Find out when and how to watch the game here, as well as odds and injury information.
Hot Patriots host Houston
New England is one of the league's most balanced teams, and they'll take on a Texans team still reeling from a 42-14 loss at the Patriots in Week 14.
2013 NFL Divisional playoff schedule
The New England Patriots are set to host the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon for the final game of the NFL's Divisional round.
Pundit picks prefer Pats
The Patriots are a near-unanimous choice around the web to take down the Texans.
Patriots heavy favorites over Texans
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are heavy favorites to return to the AFC title game.
Patriots set to take on Texans
The New England Patriots will take on the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday.
NFL Mock Draft: Patriots looking for safety?
Could New England look towards the Florida Gators for depth in the secondary? Rob Rang of CBS Sports thinks so.
Patriots host Texans Sunday in Divisional Round
The second-seeded Patriots will host the Texans on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday.
Patriots a big favorite over Texans
The Patriots opened as 9.5-point favorites over the Texans for their divisional playoff game on Sunday.
Mock Draft: Will the Patriots pick Kenny Vaccaro?
The safety could be a strong addition to the team's secondary.
New England hosts the Texans in Divisional Round
After whooping them 42-14, the Patriots get another chance to host the Texans in the second round of the NFL playoffs.
Patriots could fill need by drafting FSU's Thomas
Could the Patriots fill their need for a cover safety by drafting FSU's Phillip Thomas in the upcoming NFL draft?
Media roundup: How NFL rose the top
'Star Spangled Sundays' -- which debuts on the NBC Sports Network this coming Tuesday -- captures the rise to prominence of the biggest sports league in the world, the National Football League.
Pats playoff preview: Five things to watch
As the New England Patriots head to the playoffs for another shot at the Super Bowl, here's a look at their chances and the five most important things to keep an eye on.
Rhodes mocked to Pats
New England is expected to take some help on the defensive side of the ball in the first round.
Patriots Power Ranking update
The New England Patriots finished the regular season with a 12-4 record, and on Tuesday SB Nation's final NFL power rankings ranked them the No. 4 team in the league.
Mock draft has Pats taking safety Phillip Thomas
The SB Nation mock draft has the New England Patriots selecting safety Phillip Thomas in the first round or possibly going with a wide receiver. Thomas was a Thorpe Award finalist at Fresno St. in his senior season.
Week 17 injuries: Gronk returns, Ninkovich hurt
Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich left Sunday's 28-0 victory over Miami with a hip injury and his status for the playoffs is unknown. Earning a first round bye, however, should help the Patriots rehabilitate some before beginning the postseason.
Patriots await 2nd round opponent
The New England Patriots will await their second-round opponent. Here is the complete schedule for the Wild Card round of the 2013 playoffs.
Reaction to Patriots 'complete victory' over Miami
The New England Patriots finished the 2012 regular season with a 28-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins and as SB Nation's Patriots blog wrote after the game, it was a 'complete victory.'
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Patriots 28, Dolphins 0: Pats capture a bye
Tom Brady threw for 284 yards as the New England Patriots blanked the Miami Dolphins, 28-0, and secured the No. 2 overall seed in the AFC -- and a first-round bye -- in the process on Sunday afternoon in Foxboro, MA.
Patriots vs. Dolphins: Five things to watch
After a Week 16 win over the Jaguars improved the team's record to 11-4, the New England Patriots will be looking to end the regular season on a high note against the Miami Dolphins.
Dolphins vs. Patriots: Game time, TV, and more
The Patriots will conclude the regular season by hosting the Miami Dolphins, possibly playing for the AFC's top seed.