Chad Graff
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Senior writer at The Athletic covering the Patriots. Adjunct professor at Northeastern. High-handicapped golfer, low-rated tennis player, seeker of a good old fashioned.
Tom Brady threw 5+ touchdowns six times in his Patriots career (including twice throwing 6 in one game).
Drake Maye has thrown 5 TDs today, and it's still the third quarter.
Drake Maye has thrown 5 TDs today, and it's still the third quarter.
December 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Tom Brady threw 5+ touchdowns six times in his Patriots career (including twice throwing 6 in one game).
Drake Maye has thrown 5 TDs today, and it's still the third quarter.
Drake Maye has thrown 5 TDs today, and it's still the third quarter.
Drake Maye might've won MVP today.
So far: 19-of-21, 256 yards, 5 touchdowns.
So far: 19-of-21, 256 yards, 5 touchdowns.
December 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Drake Maye might've won MVP today.
So far: 19-of-21, 256 yards, 5 touchdowns.
So far: 19-of-21, 256 yards, 5 touchdowns.
List of Patriots drives today:
7 plays, 61 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 85 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 66 yards, touchdown
11 plays, 74 yards, touchdown
10 plays, 76 yards, touchdown
6 plays, 47 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 61 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 85 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 66 yards, touchdown
11 plays, 74 yards, touchdown
10 plays, 76 yards, touchdown
6 plays, 47 yards, touchdown
December 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
List of Patriots drives today:
7 plays, 61 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 85 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 66 yards, touchdown
11 plays, 74 yards, touchdown
10 plays, 76 yards, touchdown
6 plays, 47 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 61 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 85 yards, touchdown
7 plays, 66 yards, touchdown
11 plays, 74 yards, touchdown
10 plays, 76 yards, touchdown
6 plays, 47 yards, touchdown
Drake Maye is staying in the game to open the second half even with the Patriots up 35-3.
December 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Drake Maye is staying in the game to open the second half even with the Patriots up 35-3.
The Patriots lead the Jets 35-3.
And it's still the second quarter. This is insane.
And it's still the second quarter. This is insane.
December 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Patriots lead the Jets 35-3.
And it's still the second quarter. This is insane.
And it's still the second quarter. This is insane.
Drake Maye shouldn't play in the second half.
This game is already over. Keep him healthy for the playoffs.
This game is already over. Keep him healthy for the playoffs.
December 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Drake Maye shouldn't play in the second half.
This game is already over. Keep him healthy for the playoffs.
This game is already over. Keep him healthy for the playoffs.
Drake Maye so far: 11-for-11, 159 yards, 3 touchdowns.
(It's still the second quarter.)
(It's still the second quarter.)
December 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Drake Maye so far: 11-for-11, 159 yards, 3 touchdowns.
(It's still the second quarter.)
(It's still the second quarter.)
Is it possible the Patriots rest Drake Maye before this game even gets to halftime?
December 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Is it possible the Patriots rest Drake Maye before this game even gets to halftime?
How are there still three more quarters in this game?
Patriots are up 21-0. The Jets stink. This game needs a running clock.
Patriots are up 21-0. The Jets stink. This game needs a running clock.
December 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
How are there still three more quarters in this game?
Patriots are up 21-0. The Jets stink. This game needs a running clock.
Patriots are up 21-0. The Jets stink. This game needs a running clock.
Obviously I knew the Jets stunk.
But I didn't realize they would be this bad.
Less than 10 minutes in, it's Patriots 14, Jets 0.
But I didn't realize they would be this bad.
Less than 10 minutes in, it's Patriots 14, Jets 0.
December 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Obviously I knew the Jets stunk.
But I didn't realize they would be this bad.
Less than 10 minutes in, it's Patriots 14, Jets 0.
But I didn't realize they would be this bad.
Less than 10 minutes in, it's Patriots 14, Jets 0.
Efton Chism's first career reception goes for 30 yards (though it might've been more if he didn't trip).
December 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Efton Chism's first career reception goes for 30 yards (though it might've been more if he didn't trip).
So much for early struggles with a banged-up roster.
The Patriots went 61 yards on seven plays for a touchdown on the opening drive.
Patriots 7, Jets 0.
The Patriots went 61 yards on seven plays for a touchdown on the opening drive.
Patriots 7, Jets 0.
December 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
So much for early struggles with a banged-up roster.
The Patriots went 61 yards on seven plays for a touchdown on the opening drive.
Patriots 7, Jets 0.
The Patriots went 61 yards on seven plays for a touchdown on the opening drive.
Patriots 7, Jets 0.
The list of Patriots injuries is long, but prep begins nonetheless as Mike Vrabel says they have 'unfinished business.' Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Patriots have lengthy injury report with 'unfinished business' of playoff seeding ahead
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The list of Patriots injuries is long, but prep begins nonetheless as Mike Vrabel says they have 'unfinished business.' Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Week 17 power rankings. www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
December 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Week 17 power rankings. www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Mike Vrabel inherited a 4-win team. A rebuild was supposed to take time.
Instead, they’re 12-3 and headed back to playoffs. Story on how Vrabel did it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Instead, they’re 12-3 and headed back to playoffs. Story on how Vrabel did it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
The Patriots are headed back to the playoffs, but they’re not celebrating yet
Clinching a postseason spot is a huge accomplishment for Mike Vrabel and his rebuilt Patriots, but they have bigger ones still in mind.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Mike Vrabel inherited a 4-win team. A rebuild was supposed to take time.
Instead, they’re 12-3 and headed back to playoffs. Story on how Vrabel did it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Instead, they’re 12-3 and headed back to playoffs. Story on how Vrabel did it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Final: Patriots 28, Ravens 24
Mike Vrabel inherited a 4-13 team. His Pats are now 12-3 and just clinched the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.
Mike Vrabel inherited a 4-13 team. His Pats are now 12-3 and just clinched the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Final: Patriots 28, Ravens 24
Mike Vrabel inherited a 4-13 team. His Pats are now 12-3 and just clinched the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.
Mike Vrabel inherited a 4-13 team. His Pats are now 12-3 and just clinched the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.
The Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (back) for the remainder of this game.
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (back) for the remainder of this game.
Another Patriots injury on a night they've piled up:
WR DeMario Douglas is questionable to return due to a hamstring injury.
WR DeMario Douglas is questionable to return due to a hamstring injury.
December 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Another Patriots injury on a night they've piled up:
WR DeMario Douglas is questionable to return due to a hamstring injury.
WR DeMario Douglas is questionable to return due to a hamstring injury.
Halftime: Patriots 10, Ravens 10
Pats have dealt with a slew of injuries and wasted opportunities, but still have it tied as the Ravens head to the locker room to see if Lamar Jackson can return.
Pats have dealt with a slew of injuries and wasted opportunities, but still have it tied as the Ravens head to the locker room to see if Lamar Jackson can return.
December 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Halftime: Patriots 10, Ravens 10
Pats have dealt with a slew of injuries and wasted opportunities, but still have it tied as the Ravens head to the locker room to see if Lamar Jackson can return.
Pats have dealt with a slew of injuries and wasted opportunities, but still have it tied as the Ravens head to the locker room to see if Lamar Jackson can return.
Morgan Moses is back in the game at right tackle, but he doesn't look 100 percent because of the knee injury. But he's battling through.
December 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Morgan Moses is back in the game at right tackle, but he doesn't look 100 percent because of the knee injury. But he's battling through.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson is questionable to return to this game, per the team, due to a head injury.
December 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson is questionable to return to this game, per the team, due to a head injury.
The Patriots are without their starting left tackle and right tackle.
And now their backup right tackle is hurt.
And now their backup right tackle is hurt.
December 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Patriots are without their starting left tackle and right tackle.
And now their backup right tackle is hurt.
And now their backup right tackle is hurt.
With 6 OL and 1 DT on the field, the Patriots fooled all of the Ravens into thinking they were running it from the 1.
Instead, Maye hits Henry for the easy TD on a play-action boot.
Instead, Maye hits Henry for the easy TD on a play-action boot.
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
With 6 OL and 1 DT on the field, the Patriots fooled all of the Ravens into thinking they were running it from the 1.
Instead, Maye hits Henry for the easy TD on a play-action boot.
Instead, Maye hits Henry for the easy TD on a play-action boot.
That seems like a pretty ticky-tack call on the Ravens' Marlon Humphrey. It extends a Patriots drive when they were about to punt.
Just something to monitor to see if refs keep calling it tight.
Just something to monitor to see if refs keep calling it tight.
December 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
That seems like a pretty ticky-tack call on the Ravens' Marlon Humphrey. It extends a Patriots drive when they were about to punt.
Just something to monitor to see if refs keep calling it tight.
Just something to monitor to see if refs keep calling it tight.
Patriots RT Morgan Moses (knee) is questionable to return.
For now, the Pats have Thayer Munford at right tackle.
For now, the Pats have Thayer Munford at right tackle.
December 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Patriots RT Morgan Moses (knee) is questionable to return.
For now, the Pats have Thayer Munford at right tackle.
For now, the Pats have Thayer Munford at right tackle.