"They looked feisty. I know it's Carolina, and Carolina's been one of the worst teams in the league - maybe the worst team in the league - over the last five years. But this is a New England team that was 4-13 in 2023, 4-13 in 2024, has looked at times like a dead franchise over the last couple of the years."
"There is a global piece of this that's about play-style," he said, "and I think you saw the play-style from the Patriots going back to the preseason, just how violently they're playing, how hard they're playing. That's been there for a while. I think you're now seeing that in different phases of the game. I think you've seen it with how they run the ball on offense. I think you've seen it in how, of late, they've started to get after the passer on defense."
The New England Patriots improved to 2-2 after a 42-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers, who sit at 1-3. The win showcased a violent, hard-playing style that has been visible since the preseason. The team demonstrated stronger running offense, more consistent pass-rushing on defense, and notable special teams impact. The result contrasts with back-to-back 4-13 campaigns and points to growing competitiveness and energy. The performance is framed as a meaningful step forward for Mike Vrabel's program, suggesting that sustained execution across multiple phases could produce more consistent wins moving forward.
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