"The start of the Patriots' 2025 schedule was not expected to be tough, as they were set to face a rebuilding Raiders team, a consistently bad Dolphins team, a questionable Steelers team now led by expiring quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and the ongoing disaster of the Panthers. They could have easily started the season 4-0, and were only a few plays away from accomplishing that, but it could also be said they were just a couple plays away from being 0-4."
"It's that inconsistency that prompted many to believe they had no chance against the Bills on Sunday Night Football, even more so since they were on the road. But they went into that game on a mission, and snuck out with the win, impressing those around the league and confirming their worst nightmare might be true: the Patriots are back."
The Patriots entered 2025 with a seemingly manageable early schedule against rebuilding or struggling opponents, creating expectations for an easy start. Close outcomes produced a 2-2 record after the first month and exposed ongoing inconsistency. A road victory over the Bills on Sunday Night Football highlighted a cultural shift under head coach Mike Vrabel and raised belief that the team can compete with elite opponents. National figures like Adam Schefter praised the performance and posed questions about sustainability. Continued scrutiny remains prudent because narrow margins have separated wins from losses so far.
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