Patriots just buried the curse that began with Julian Edelman's exit

"It was crucial that the new regime in New England addressed the group this offseason to help put Drake Maye in good position to succeed in his second year, which they appear to have accomplished to a certain degree. Stefon Diggs has been a great addition, along with the rise of Kayshon Boutte, both of whom have had back-to-back 100-yard games over the last two weeks."

"It's a solid start to the season despite the several questions surrounding the receiving corps and whether enough was done to truly improve their production. This was Diggs' first 100-yard game since he joined the team and his best usage by Josh McDaniels, proving he can be the perfect weapon that fans were hoping for when he was signed in free agency, coming off an ACL injury."

Longstanding criticism of the Patriots' receiving corps dates back to the Tom Brady era and contributed to his departure amid chaotic final-season moves. The new regime prioritized upgrading the group this offseason to better position second-year quarterback Drake Maye for success. Stefon Diggs was signed and Kayshon Boutte has risen into a prominent role, with both players recording 100-yard games in consecutive weeks. The team recorded its first back-to-back games with receivers totaling 100+ yards since 2020. Diggs delivered his first 100-yard game with the Patriots and displayed his best usage under Josh McDaniels. The start is encouraging, though questions about overall receiver depth remain.

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