Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots for regular season finale

The Patriots [music] are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. And 22 News reporter Nicole Buddy joins us live in studio with excitement from Pats Nation. Christina, fans could not be more thrilled about where the season could go next. But first, the Pats will have to take care of business against the Chargers next weekend in the AFC wildcard round. >> I believe. OH MY GOD. I believe >> fans emotional as the Pats wrap up a historic regular season. >> They've got it down. >> Pats Nation ready to take on the threats to reach the Super Bowl. Fans selling out Gillette Sunday, the last game of the regular season, even with temperatures in the 20s. >> Freezing and numb. >> But you would do it all over again in this weather. >> Oh, of course. That this this is like insane. A 38-10 victory versus the Miami Dolphins, earning them the number two seed in the AFC. The Pats back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Their next task, a playoff showdown against the number seven Los Angeles Chargers. That game is set to be played at Gillette. >> I feel like I'm back home. >> The spotlight also on the paths as two players face criminal charges. Wide receiver Stefan Diggs accused of assaulting his private chef at his home while defensive lineman Christian Barour accused of domestic violence against the mother of his child. Both Diggs and Barour playing Sunday. Whether they will be on the field for playoffs, that's unknown. >> I'm sure the Patriots have contingencies, bumps in the road or just bumps in the road. And two of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL, Drake May and Justin Herbert, will go face to face in next week's AFC wild card round. The Pats will host that game at Gillette next Sunday at 8:15. You can also watch the game on 22 News. Working for you, Nicole Buddy, 22 News.