Over the last few years, the Patriots' defense has been the best part of the roster and expected to be the main reason they remain in games on a weekly basis. That is expected to remain during the 2025 season, and that was proven without a shadow of a doubt in their season opener against the Raiders on Sunday.
After a rough start, the defense came into their own, with safety Jaylinn Hawkins hauling in an interception and an impressive sack to force a fourth down, while players like Harold Landry III and K'Lavon Chaisson were bringing the pressure to the Raiders' QB Geno Smith.