A bye week checklist for the 11-2 Patriots, who still have plenty to improve upon for the playoffs

That fumbling issue early in the season, when they lost four in a loss to the Steelers? The Patriots have lost only three fumbles in 10 games since, and haven’t fumbled in three straight (jinx).

The Patriots' closeness off the field has helped them build the best record in the NFL

If there’s an unsung reason the New England Patriots have entered their bye week with the NFL's best record following back-to-back 4-13 seasons, it may be as simple as them enjoying being around one another.
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Patriots Mailbag: A little bit of everything for the bye week

Answering New England Patriots' fans questions as the team hits its late bye week at 11-2 and in the driver's seat in the AFC East.

NFL power rankings Week 14: Do red-hot Patriots take top spot after Rams loss?

The New England Patriots, with the league's best record at 11-2, have moved up the ranks. Significant jumps in the rankings include the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears as five teams crack the top 10. NFL power rankings entering Week 14 of the 2025 season ( previous rank in parentheses ):

NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 14

The Lions’ Thursday night win over the Cowboys had major implications for the NFC wild card race. We look at the Lions, Cowboys and everyone else in the NFL playoff race below, with standings updated through Thursday Night Football in Week 14: 1. Patriots (11-2) Best record in the NFL.

Patriots vs. Bengals predictions, picks and best bets for NFL Week 12: Burrow and Maye enter showdown

The Patriots look to move to a 10-2 record today against the struggling Bengals. Our Patriots vs. Bengals expert predictions highlight the best betting picks for the AFC clash.

Patriots Reveal Bye Week Mindset

The New England Patriots are riding a lot of momentum going into their Week 14 bye winning their last 10 games en route to an 11-2 record. The Patriots have bee
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Week 11 TNF Preview: Jets vs. Patriots

The best team in the AFC East plays host to the worst team in the division, and one of the just one of five teams with two wins or less. The New England Patriots are back on top of the AFC with the help of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Meanwhile, the ...

Jets vs. Patriots NFL predictions, picks and best bets for Week 11 Thursday Night Football

Every NFL season is full of surprises, and the NFL Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup pits two teams that fit that category against one another. The first-place New England Patriots (8-2 SU, 7-3 ATS) play host to the last-place New York Jets (2-7 SU, 5-4 ATS) in an AFC East showdown that most expected to have something at stake for both teams.
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