The initial reaction to the Patriots' 2025 offseason was that the new regime led by Mike Vrabel made nearly all the right moves to improve the roster and their chances of legitimately competing for the first time in years. The improved defense and the upgraded offense around Drake Maye could give the former most dominant team in the league enough of a boost to potentially give the Bills a run for their money, even if it doesn't come down to winning the division.
If Buffalo is destined to stay atop the AFC East for the sixth season, the Patriots appear to be equipped to make their path a bit more difficult.