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Robert Spillane (foot) returns at linebacker after missing multiple weeks to close the regular season. He's a key to the Patriots run defense. Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), Harold Landry III (knee) and Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) are also all appearing on the injury report.

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Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter meets with the media to break down what he sees from the Patriots offense and what stood out after evaluating quarterback Drake Maye's rookie season, includ

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The Patriots beat the Chargers in the opening round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs. We break down who they could play in the Divisional Round.

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