New England upgrades for 2025 aren’t subtle: Drake Maye is slotted as the signal-caller with a fortified line led by Garrett Bradbury and Morgan Moses, and a broader pass-game menu featuring Diggs and Hollins. The defense adds seven new faces and hopes Christian Barmore is healthy, creating a sharper, more versatile roster. ESPN’s Fowler pegs the Patriots as a true AFC East contender, even if Buffalo still starts as the favorite. Miami and the Jets are in transition, which could open a window for NE if Maye’s leap translates to fantasy relevance.