Over the past five years, the Patriots have not been in a position to compete for the division or the playoffs, so most of the conversation surrounding them going into a Week 16 matchup has revolved around the upcoming free agency and draft. That has included talk of some big-time signings and trades, many of which fans wanted to see.
This season, however, has been far more successful than anyone anticipated, so discussions about the 2026 offseason have not yet begun. But that doesn't mean some analysts aren't already proposing some outlandish moves that Mike Vrabel and Co.