The New England Patriots were energized this offseason as they embarked on a new era led by head coach Mike Vrabel. The goal was to restore The Patriot Way, but things came crashing down a bit with an unexpected 20-13 Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at home to kick off the 2025 NFL season.
While New England played far from its best football, it sorely missed star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is still nursing an injury. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell was also banged up heading into the contest, which did not exactly help Drake Maye and the offense.