🌱 Patch AM: 3 Storylines To Know Ahead Of Week 16: Patch Patriots Roundup

Hi there, Foxborough! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Patriots’ playoff hopes and Drake Maye’s MVP bid on the line
• What Josh Allen’s Foxborough comeback says about his growth on and off field
• How a Foxborough sideline visit led to viral boxing fame

Also on today's calendar: A Christmas Carol: The Musical and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy and windy, temps: high: 46, low: 21.
• Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Storylines To Know Ahead Of Week 16: Patch Patriots Roundup (patch.com) — Patriots fans in Foxborough are gearing up for a pivotal Sunday night showdown in Baltimore, where New England can clinch its first playoff berth in four years. The piece breaks down concerns about the run defense, playoff seeding scenarios, and Drake Maye’s MVP chances, while also sharing how locals can tune in to the game.
   

• Josh Allen reflects on growth he's made since joining Bills and becoming expectant father (foxwilmington.com) — Foxborough again serves as the backdrop as Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently led Buffalo to a comeback win over the Patriots at Gillette Stadium, part of a standout MVP-caliber season. Allen is also embracing big life changes off the field, reflecting on his personal growth, marriage to Hailee Steinfeld, and their first child on the way.
   

• Jaxson Dart's rumored girlfriend Marissa Ayers stuns during Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight (nypost.com) — Foxborough gets a brief spotlight as Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and rumored girlfriend Marissa Ayers were seen at Gillette Stadium for the Giants-Patriots game earlier this month. Now Ayers is drawing national attention as a ring girl at the Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua fight in Miami, adding to her growing social media profile and public connection to Dart.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foxborough

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Will Noonan
  THE COMEDY SCENE, 200 Patriot Pl, Foxborough
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• A Christmas Carol: The Musical
  Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center , 1 School St , Foxborough
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• A Christmas Carol: The Musical
  Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center , 1 School St , Foxborough
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Intro to Handguns – 12/20/25 12PM
  Independent Sportsmen's Club, Inc. , 38 Mirimichi Rd , Foxborough
  9:00 am
• A Christmas Carol: The Musical
  Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center , 1 School St , Foxborough
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Dungeons & Dragons, Ages 18-25
  Mezzanine Conference Room Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
  5:00 pm
• BOARD OF HEALTH
  ANDREW GALA MEETING ROOM , 40 SOUTH ST. , FOXBOROUGH
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Silly with Storytime, Ages 3-5
  Youth Services Circulation Desk Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
  10:30 am
• Tinker Tank's Open Hours
  Tinker Tank Makerspace Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Tippy Toe Time Ages: 2-5
  Community Meeting Room Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
  10:30 am
• LEGOS Ages: 4 - 12
  Story & Craft Room Boyden Library , 2 Baker Street , Foxborough
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Indoor range maintenance
  Mansfield Fish & Game , 510 East St , Mansfield
  9:00 am
• Gingerbread House Building & Decorating (All Ages)
  Mansfield Public Library , 255 Hope St. , Mansfield
  12:30 pm
• Stand Up for Democracy!
  229 School St , Mansfield
  3:00 pm

Monday December 22

• English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Circle (Ages 18+)
  Mansfield Public Library , 255 Hope St. , Mansfield
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Wrentham

• Police issue warning after 2 dogs are killed by coyotes in Wrentham in one week (nbcboston.com)
• Beacon Hill Roll Call: Dec. 8 to Dec. 12, 2025 (recorder.com)
• Highest wind speeds across Massachusetts for Dec. 19, 2024 (wcvb.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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