"The Patriots are no strangers to not getting properly recognized for their accomplishments, despite how well they've played throughout the dynasty, and the same can be applied to the early commentary about the 2025 season and their supposedly soft "strength-of-schedule". But the landscape is changing, and top analysts are noticing. One analyst, Bucky Brooks, has them ranked second in the NFL."
"The Patriots are the NFL's only 10-win team under their infectiously energetic Head Coach, Mike Vrabel. They are what their record says they are. And when the full 17-game season is history, they want to still be atop the AFC East and AFC standings exactly where they are right now. Now, Fox Sports analyst Brooks has the Patriots as the NFL's No. 2 team.Yet, there are still five regular-season games to go in this remarkable season."
"The ultimate goal every week in the NFL is one thing: to win. And that's exactly what the Patriots have done since a rocky start. They've taken down nine teams in a row on their way to a 10-2 record at the top of the AFC East. While some projections had that in mind, it was a tall order."
The New England Patriots sit at 10-2 and lead the AFC East after a nine-game winning streak that followed a rocky start. Head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye have steered the team to consistent victories, often grinding out wins even when performance looked uneven. Early criticism about a soft strength-of-schedule is giving way as analysts elevate the team into the league's top ranks. The Patriots continue to prioritize winning each week and aim to finish the 17-game season atop the AFC East and the AFC standings. Five regular-season games remain and every matchup retains importance.
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