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December 19, 2025 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Patriots defense is eager to ‘get that taste out of their mouth’ The Patriots defense is eager to prove their second-half collapse was an anomaly as they prepare for a challenging matchup in Baltimore this weekend. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Bruins Evaluating Don Sweeney’s major trades for rebuilding Boston Bruins Friday Outtakes: Did Don Sweeney win last year's Bruins trades? Hot takes on "It's a Wonderful Life" and some uplifting reading. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots The Patriots have a play-calling puzzle to solve, not a coaching relationship to fix | Karen Guregian As Josh McDaniels faces challenges adapting to defensive adjustments teams are now making to thwart Drake Maye, sources say speculation about tension with Mike Vrabel is off base. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots starting linebacker returns as defense still hammered by injuries Christian Elliss returns from illness but the Patriots were still without four defensive starters on Thursday By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots second-half collapse against Bills highlights ongoing offensive trend The Patriots have averaged just 6.3 points after halftime in recent weeks, with McDaniels calling the Buffalo loss "a blessing if we learn from it." By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots ‘Bigger than football:’ Terrell Williams visits Patriots facility amid cancer battle Terrell Williams, who stepped away from the team to focus on his prostate cancer treatment, visited Gillette Stadium this week. Patriots players said it was uplifting to see their coach. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    See more     Premium Access Family Sharing + Online Newspaper + Ad Lite $10 $5 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.