The Patriots became the fourth team to clinch a division title, the Browns kept the Ravens alive and the 49ers moved closer toward a No. 1 seed. There’s plenty left to be settled before the NFL’s playoff schedule is set.

The Patriots are enjoying an outstanding season, and much of that success can be attributed to two key additions. New England brought on head coach Mike Vrabel and signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs during free agency this offseason.

Miami was Judon's second destination after being traded by the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons last year. He played in 13 games for the Dolphins this season and recorded 19 tackles, one pass deflection and no sacks.

For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots won the AFC East division with Sunday's win over the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills' loss in Week 17.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye recorded one of the best passing performances in NFL history during Sunday's road game against the New York Jets.

Brady had the Patriots ranked in sixth place in last week's power rankings. So it was a bit of a surprise to see them fall two spots after their comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. They overcame an 11-point deficit to beat the Ravens on the road in primetime.

MIAMI GARDENS ― Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his second NFL start, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. Ewers is a 7th-round pick from Texas. Ewers replaced benched franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Ewers was dueling with fellow Texan Baker Mayfield of Tampa Bay.