The answer might vary depending on one's viewpoint, but for those who picked Brady's finale, there is no argument that it's the most compelling choice. It's been a long five years for the Patriots since, with their 2025 resurgence sparked by Vrabel, whose presence on the home sideline Sunday completes the high-stakes circle.

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Patriots pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson has had a very good season. He will hit free agency, though, and figures to have plenty of suitors.

The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about the run game, stopping Josh Allen, and more.

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when it was a yearly occurrence for the New England Patriots to win the AFC East and go to the