Like the Raiders, the Patriots also have a new coaching staff in place. After firing Jerod Mayo after just one season, New England hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who was a star linebacker for the franchise in the 2000s.

The 2024 season was the first since 2000 that Bill Belichick wasn't the New England Patriots head coach and 2024 No. 3 pick Drake Maye was starting his NFL career. After a second consecutive 4-13 season and another dismissal at head coach, the Patriots will have a significantly different look and some increased hope for 2025 and beyond.

The New England Patriots are one of a handful of teams receiving backlash for the creative decisions they made with their 2025/26 schedule announcement

The Patriots open the season at Gillette Stadium against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms explain why they’re excited for Josh McDaniels to face the Raiders in Week 1, as well as how the Patriots have a shot at building a foundation under Mike Vrabel early.

We're just hours away from all 32 NFL teams knowing their complete 2025 schedule, an we're tracking the leaks and rumors.