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January 9, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Patriots need to win Sunday to validate their season and avoid disaster A loss this weekend will invalidate all the Patriots' 2025 success. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Patriots Why Patriots coach believes ‘sky is the limit’ for under-the-radar rookie As rookies like Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson have garnered headlines all season, this undrafted player quietly contributed to New England's 14-3 regular season. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots From linebacker coach to defensive coordinator, Zak Kuhr has stepped up for Patriots After Terrell Williams' prostate cancer diagnosis, Zak Kuhr stepped up to lead the Patriots' defense to a top-10 finish despite key injuries to Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, and Harold Landy. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots vs. Chargers: Which team has the edge? A tale of the tape Assessing the Patriots-Chargers matchup, and which team has the edge at each position. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots NFL analyst makes prediction for Patriots-Chargers Wild Card game The Patriots have had success against the Chargers in the playoffs in the past. And one NFL analyst believes that will continue come Wild Card Weekend. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Justin Herbert injury: Chargers QB updates status of broken hand ahead of Wild Card game vs. Patriots Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Patriots, Justin Herbert offered an update on his hand injury. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    See more   Enjoy a full year of All Access   for only $1 a week.   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.