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Vrabel needs to recognize that fundamental reality and get McDaniels to alter his entire offensive scheme. He also has to dial up a more aggressive, deceptive, and innovative defense. Otherwise, it's going to be a long, cold fall and winter in Foxborough.
Michael DeVito|
Craig Woodson’s standout debut showed why the rookie safety could quickly become a cornerstone of Mike Vrabel’s Patriots defense.
Ryan O'Leary|
If the Patriots were hoping to bring Jakobi Meyers back to New England, it looks like they already lost their chance.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots are hoping to escape misery during the 2025 season, but ensured they won't start that in Week 1 with a brutal loss to the Raiders.
Sara Marshall|
The 2025 season was supposed to mark a new chapter for the New England Patriots under head coach Mike Vrabel and second year quarterback Drake Maye. Instead, th
Romell Williams|
The Patriots dropped their opener to the Raiders, with Mike Vrabel’s debut and Drake Maye’s struggles overshadowing a few bright spots.
Ryan O'Leary|
The Patriots have a massive opportunity ahead of them to turn a frustrating Week 1 loss into a great comeback against the Dolphins.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots offense was expected to run through Stefon Diggs, only for another wide receiver to rise to the occasion instead.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots failed to run the ball with any consistency on Sunday, and that showed up in Drake Maye being forced to throw 46 passes. That needs to change.
Ryan McLaughlin|
The Patriots were heavily in on trading for Micah Parsons to boost their pass rush, but it looks like they already have a dominant player in that role.
Sara Marshall|
Those are the grades for the Patriots' rookies. They were OK, but didn't distinguish themselves. Yet, for a first game, they played respectably. The overall Grade is a C.
Michael DeVito|
The words of Mike Vrabel came back to bite him in Week 1, as the Patriots suffered a brutal loss to a very beatable Raiders team.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots were dealt a questionable penalty that ultimately allowed the Raiders to score another touchdown.
Sara Marshall|
Christian Gonzalez's impending return to the Patriots starting lineup just got a massive boost with a sighting in Week 1.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots might be getting on the phone about a kicker before their Week 2 battle against the Dolphins.
Sara Marshall|
The Patriots' defense is going to have a different look this year, as Keion White continues to be on the outside looking in.
Sara Marshall|
The excitement surrounding WR Efton Chism III has been felt throughout New England all offseason.
Sara Marshall|
The New England Patriots head into Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders as favorites, a postionn few would have predicated a year ago. With Mike Vrabel now at t
Romell Williams|
The game against the Raiders will be decided to a large extent by coaching. If Vrabel and McDaniels can get the offense untracked, they'll win. If not, they'll be 0-1.
Michael DeVito|
Five keys to the Patriots' Week 1 matchup against the Raiders as they begin their 2025 season and make a push for the playoffs
Graham Wilker|
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