The New England Patriots made the most of a lighter schedule in 2025, boasting a 13-3 record and capturing the AFC East with one game left on the regular-season docket.
Overall, the future looks bright in Foxborough — especially with second-year QB Drake Maye potentially primed to win NFL MVP honors.
But, New England’s impressive turnaround after a four-win season in 2024 is going to make for some tough sledding moving forward in 2026.
Beyond an expected influx of primetime matchups next season, the Patriots — as reigning AFC East champions — are also going to be facing off against several 2025 division champs next fall as well.