After a disastrous 2024 season, there was a lot of hope surrounding the New England Patriots under the new leadership of Mike Vrabel, with most analysts and fans hoping they would, at the very least, improve their performance and win more games this year than they had in back-to-back seasons.
The playoffs were a distant conversation, though some suggested it was a possibility based on their schedule; for the most part, it was dismissed as premature. However, now that the Patriots have exceeded any and all expectations by stringing together a six-game win streak, they are now at the top of playoff talk.