ESPN senior national NFL writer Jeremy Fowler said in early August that he wouldn’t be surprised if the New England Patriots won the AFC East during the 2025 campaign.

Fowler doubled down on his optimism for the Patriots on Thursday, predicting that the team will make the playoffs this season.

“Mike Vrabel’s presence has already paid off. Quarterback Drake Maye is poised for a Year 2 jump. The defensive tackle duo of Christian Barmore and Milton Williams has a chance to be special. Two of their AFC East rivals (Dolphins and Jets) appear to be in transition. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has the explosiveness to break off big runs. And Josh McDaniels is a proven playcaller,” the insider wrote, saying that New England was his under-the-radar pick to make the postseason. “Offensive li

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