"The Patriots' owner, Bob Kraft, hired Mike Vrabel on January 12, 2025, and everything changed. Amateur hour was replaced by professionalism. Vrabel was brought in by Kraft to rebuild a moribund franchise that had fallen from the pinnacle of NFL success to a laughingstock in five years. The change was immediately evident as Vrabel began the arduous task of rebuilding the NFL's worst roster into a playoff contender. His stated goal was to dethrone the Buffalo Bills as the top team in the AFC East."
"What seemed far-fetched to many is now emerging as a distinct possibility. The team was pegged for a multi-year, aka loser's rebuild. Yet, with astute personnel man Vrabel at the helm, and a great young quarterback, Drake Maye on hand, it's clear that anything and everything is possible. CBS Sports now thinks that after seven games, the Patriots are at a minimum a 2025 Wild Card team."
""Remaining schedule: vs. Browns, vs. Falcons, at Buccaneers, vs. Jets, at Bengals, vs. Giants, Bye, vs. Bills, at Ravens, at Jets, vs. DolphinsThe Patriots have the lead over the Bills in the AFC East via the head-to-head tiebreaker and have taken advantage of a light schedule. They have a favorable schedule all year and should challenge the Bills for the division. At worst, the Patriots are a wild card based on how they're playing.""
The New England Patriots have won four consecutive games and are rounding into shape after a 4-13 season. Owner Bob Kraft hired Mike Vrabel on January 12, 2025, and Vrabel prioritized professionalism and roster rebuild. Vrabel aims to dethrone the Buffalo Bills atop the AFC East and has already guided the Patriots to a tie for the division lead after seven games. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye provides a promising young centerpiece alongside Vrabel's personnel moves. CBS Sports projects at minimum a 2025 Wild Card berth given a favorable remaining schedule. The Patriots' momentum and light schedule make them legitimate division challengers.
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