"Predictions before the 2025 season began had the New England Patriots barely improving on their previous season's record, with most analysts and fans expecting they would win only a few more games and miss the playoffs. Heading into Week 13, they're hoping to win their 11th game of the season, retain their positioning at the top of the AFC East and the conference, and extend their win streak before their bye."
"Given their historical success, it has been fairly common for some of the Patriots' biggest stars to be at Gillette Stadium for a game during the season. That hasn't been the case in recent years, however, but this season is different. Before Monday's game against the Giants, legends Willie McGinest and Randy Moss were shown on the sideline, hoping to catch some good action by their former team against a longtime foe."
"Although it was expected that, once Bill Belichick and Tom Brady left, the team would crumble and fall into mediocrity, the way it did was not. The hope with hiring Mike Vrabel and a new coaching staff was that they would slowly but surely climb their way from the bottom of the league and become contenders again in a few years, so the fact that it looks to be happening already this season is impressive."
Predictions before the 2025 season expected the New England Patriots to barely improve and miss the playoffs. Heading into Week 13 they seek an 11th win, to remain atop the AFC East and the conference, and to extend their win streak before the bye. Longtime franchise stars have returned to Gillette Stadium more often this season, highlighted by Willie McGinest and Randy Moss attending the primetime matchup against the Giants. The team endured several rough seasons after Bill Belichick and Tom Brady departed, but the Mike Vrabel era has accelerated a turnaround, producing earlier-than-expected contention.
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