The New England Patriots are sitting at the top of the AFC East standings after six games. Heading the AFC East after only six games under new Head Coach Mike Vrabel has to be considered a surprise. And without doubt, the key factor has been the meteoric rise of Drake Maye, who's now Pro Football Focus's third-ranked quarterback in the NFL after Week 6.
Even the most optimistic pre-season Patriots' predictions are being exceeded. Vrabel's brilliant 2025 offseason roster transformation has already propelled the Patriots to the top of the AFC East. That was his stated goal, but achieving it after just six solid samples of six games, including an away victory over the formidable Buffalo Bills, is simply startling.