The Patriots defense in 2025: One of several areas the Patriots will need to improve upon in the 2025 season is the defense. After posting a top-10 finish in yards allowed during Bill Belichick’s final season in 2023, New England fell to 22nd in 2024 as the team struggled across the board.
Looking ahead, former Patriots edge rusher Mike Vrabel is now the head coach, and will be hoping to elicit better results. Assessing what might be possible, NFL analysts Mina Kimes and Gregg Rosenthal discussed New England’s defense, and a player who might be the team’s “X-factor” in leading a resurgence.