The New England Patriots close out the regular season on Sunday, Jan. 4 by hosting the Miami Dolphins with a chance at the No. 1 seed in the AFC on the line.

New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is no stranger to overcoming both injury and adversity to achieve success on a football field.  Whe

Temperatures will hover in the low 20s during the snowfall, with gusty west-northwest winds making it feel closer to 22 degrees. By kickoff, skies should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 34 degrees, though the wind chill will make conditions feel like 29, according to AccuWeather.

The Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots meet Sunday for a Week 18 game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET.

When Mike Vrabel walked through the hallowed grounds of Gillette Stadium, he promised the Patriots would accomplish three things: win the division, host playoff games and compete for championships. In just the first year of the Vrabel era,

The Dolphins will finish the campaign with a 7-10 record and a litany of major questions entering the offseason.

The New England Patriots secured the No. 2 playoff seed in the AFC with a 38-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Foxboro, Mass. New England had a chance to grab the No. 1 seed, but needed the Los Angeles Chargers to beat the Denver Broncos. The Broncos won 19-3.

One year after finishing bottom of the AFC East with a 4-13 record, the Patriots find themselves in prime position to land the AFC's top seed in the 2026 playoffs.

The New England Patriots wrap up the 2025 regular season against the rival Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Mike Vrabel's squad clinched the AFC East last week, but their work is not complete. The Patriots can clinch the No.

The Patriots are playing for seeding on Sunday. The Dolphins are playing for pride. Yet, New England leads Miami only 17-10 at halftime. The Patriots need help from the Chargers, who trail the Broncos 10-3 at halftime.