The Patriots have been one of the most widely discussed teams in the NFL ahead of the 2025 campaign. Everyone - even football fans and analysts outside of New England -- seems to expect the Drake Maye-led squad to take a big leap under new head coach and former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel. So, it's no surprise that Pats preseason games have been generating plenty of interest.
Never mind the 4-13 record from the 2024 season. Forget that only a special-teams ace (Brenden Schooler) and a stud cornerback (Christian Gonzalez) went All-Pro out of New England last year. This organization has addressed every area of weakness ahead of the 2025 season. And, as a result, even the sportsbooks like the Patriots to improve in a major way (their win total over/under is set at 8.5 on most books).
The offensive line? New England drafted No. 1-ranked tackle Will Campbell with the third overall pick. The wide receiver room? The Pats brought in Stefon Diggs and fellow former Bills wideout Mack Hollins and also drafted Kyle Williams. Running game help? Drafting TreVeyon Henderson seems like a good start. Defensive upgrades? Milton Williams, Robert Spillane and Carlton Davis should improve all three levels of the Patriots' defense.
This might not be a team that's ready to challenge Buffalo, never mind Kansas City or Philadelphia. However, it's a team that will be much more competitive in 2025, and the collective excitement level for the start of this Pats' campaign has plenty of merit.
Here's everything you need to know to watch every Patriots preseason game in 2025.
Patriots fans can watch preseason games live on CBS in the local market (WBZ-TV). The Aug. 21 exhibition against the Giants in the Meadowlands will be broadcast nationally on Prime.
Fans can also stream all of the Patriots' 2025 preseason games live on Fubo.
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