After posting four wins in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024, optimism is abundant in Foxborough this fall for the Patriots.
Beyond the expected strides made by Drake Maye in his second year, the hiring of Mike Vrabel and an experienced coaching staff has sparked hope that New England’s revamped roster is due for a rebound.
But, even after New England shelled out plenty of money this fall to add players like Milton Williams, Stefon Diggs, Robert Spillane, and Harold Landry to the depth chart, any hopes of the Patriots punching their ticket to the postseason this winter might be ill-advised — or at the very least, extremely optimistic.