The fact that he caught his first NFL reception and scored his first NFL touchdown probably made the win even sweeter for the undrafted rookie. Chism finished the game with two catches for 40 yards and one touchdown. His longest grab of the afternoon came on his first reception, which went for 30 yards.

The Patriots are headed to the playoffs, but who will they play? Here's a look at New England's potential playoff opponents.

The New England Patriots are AFC East champions for the first time since the Tom Brady era. Drake Maye and the Patriots clinched the division thanks to the Buffalo Bills' 13-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

The Patriots are 13-3 and could still earn the top seed in the AFC. Presently, the Broncos own home-field advantage, but could lose it if they lose to the Los Angeles Chargers and if New England defeats the Miami Dolphins in Week 18.

The Pats, per the NFL, will close out their 2025 regulation slate by hosting the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET. This Week 18 matchup will be the second and final meeting between the two teams. The Patriots previously beat the Dolphins 33-27 in Week 2.

The NFL has set the kickoff times for the final weekend of the 2025 regular season, including the Miami Dolphins' visit to the New England Patriots.

Drake Maye's play is not going unnoticed, and head coach Mike Vrabel gave his quarterback a special game ball.

The New England Patriots offensive line appears to be re-gaining the services of perhaps its most-valued component. As they continue to ba