The difference between this year’s Patriots team and last year’s squad is almost indescribable.

New England enters its prime time Thursday night matchup with the Jets at 8-2. Through ten games, they’ve won as many games as they did in 2023 and 2024 combined.

They have added key veterans such as Stefon Diggs, Harold Landry, and Morgan Moses. But, they’re building on a young core.

Quarterback Drake Maye is 23. So is cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Defensive line anchors Christian Barmore and Milton Williams are both 26. Left-tackle Will Campbell is just 21.

And in case there was any need for reminder of the speed that the Patriots added through the draft last year, rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams both produced explosive plays last week that led to touchdowns.

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