"Looking at the Patriots' 2025 schedule, it has already been deemed one of the easiest stretches of games for the season, leading many analysts to suggest it could propel them into wild-card territory by the end of the year. They kick things off against the Raiders on Sunday, who are also coming off a 4-13 record and are slowly but surely rebuilding their team to hopefully be competitive in the AFC."
"Despite their nearly equal present and future, the Patriots are considered the favorites to win the season opener, the first time they've held that label in over a year. They weren't a frontrunner in any game throughout the 2024 season, so the fact that they already are in Week proves just how much work Mike Vrabel has done to improve their chances this year."
Patriots' 2025 schedule is regarded as one of the easiest stretches and could help the team reach a wild-card spot by season's end. The season opener is against the Raiders, who finished 4-13 and are rebuilding to become competitive in the AFC. The Patriots are favored to win the opener, the first time they have held that status in over a year after no 2024 game had them as frontrunners. Mike Vrabel's work is credited with improving the team's outlook. Despite optimism, the Raiders possess playmakers such as Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Amari Cooper, presenting a real defensive challenge acknowledged by Patriot captain Robert Spillane.
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