Rhamondre Stevenson’s performance of late (5 touchdowns in last 3 games) should provide a measure of confidence the Patriots will be able to gain those crucial yards when the time comes. In the season finale against the Miami Dolphins, Stevenson crushed the fish both running and catching the football.

Patriots MVP candidate Drake Maye had a solid day with one touchdown and only four incompletions, but it was the New England run game that sank the Dolphins. Running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson combined for 184 rushing yards and all five of the Patriots' touchdowns (one was a Stevenson reception).

The New England Patriots now know who they'll play in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs for the 2025-26 season.

The Patriots wrapped up the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 14-3 record and will face the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs.