{"id":35349,"date":"2025-06-06T13:27:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T17:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=35349"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:55:14","slug":"2025-new-england-patriots-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/nfl\/2025-new-england-patriots-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 New England Patriots Off-Season Updates Presented by GoldSheet | NFL Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The New England Patriots continue to recycle coaches through Gillette Stadium as Mike Vrabel will replace one-and-done Jerod Mayo on the sidelines. Josh McDaniels returns to Foxborough for his THIRD stint as offensive coordinator. Can this group help New England return to the top of the AFC East?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 New England Patriots Team Preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AFC East Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Team<\/strong><\/td>SB LX Odds<\/strong><\/td>AFC<\/strong><\/td>Division<\/strong><\/td>Win Total<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bills<\/a><\/td>+700<\/td>+350<\/td>-260<\/td>11.5 (o -160 \/ u +135)<\/td><\/tr>
Patriots<\/td>+6000<\/td>+2800<\/td>+475<\/td>8.5 (o -120 \/ u EV)<\/td><\/tr>
Dolphins<\/a><\/td>+8000<\/td>+4000<\/td>+650<\/td>8.5 (o +135 \/ u -160)<\/td><\/tr>
Jets<\/a><\/td>+25000<\/td>+12000<\/td>+1800<\/td>5.5 (o -160 \/ u +135)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds above courtesy of DraftKings as of June 6. The New England Patriots went 4-13 straight-up, 7-9-1 against the spread en route to a last place finish in the AFC East. Six of the Patriots’ last seven games went over the total as Drake Maye became more familiar with the offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New England Patriots Roster Moves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QBs on Roster<\/strong>: Drake Maye (2nd Year); Joshua Dobbs (1st Year w\/ Team); and Ben Wooldridge (Rookie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Changes<\/strong>: Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel returns to Foxborough to take over for one-and-done coach Jerod Mayo. Vrabel has appointed Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator after they worked together in Tennessee for six seasons. Josh McDaniels returns to the Patriots for his third stint as offensive coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Acquisitions<\/strong>: Wide receiver Stefon Diggs; Defensive end Harold Landry; Cornerback Carlton Davis; Offensive lineman Morgan Moses; Linebacker Robert Spillane; Wide receiver Mack Hollins; Reserve QB Joshua Dobbs; Defensive tackle Milton Williams; and defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Departures<\/strong>: Center David Andrews; Cornerback Jonathan Jones; Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux; Reserve QB Jacoby Brissett; Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley; Defensive end Deatrich Wise; Linebacker Sione Takitaki; and reserve QB Joe Milton III<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 New England Patriots Draft Picks<\/strong>: R1 P4 Will Campbell, OT, LSU; R2 P38 TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State; R3 P69 Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State; R3 P95 Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia; R4 P106 Craig Woodson, S, Cal; R5 P137 Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State; R5 P146 Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU; R6 P182 Andres Borregales, K, Miami; R7 P220 Marcus Bryant, OT, Missouri; R7 P251 Julian Ashby, LS, Vanderbilt; R7 P257 Kobee Minor, CB, Memphis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 New England Patriots Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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****GS Line represents our projected point spreads using our summer power ratings. Special thanks to Ralph Michaels<\/a> (@CalSportsLV) for his assistance in putting the schedules together with rest disparities and DraftKings\u2019 opening spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 NFL Rule Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n