The 2024 season was the first since 2000 that Bill Belichick wasn't the New England Patriots head coach and 2024 No. 3 pick Drake Maye was starting his NFL career. After a second consecutive 4-13 season and another dismissal at head coach, the Patriots will have a significantly different look and some increased hope for 2025 and beyond.

NFL schedule features at least three primetime games, a late bye and a game to circle on your calendars in Week 7 at 1 p.m. ET. Here’s one thought on all 18 weeks of the Patriots’ 2025 schedule: Patriots sign ex-Bengals running back,

The Patriots will play New England also plays 15 of their 17 games in the Eastern time zone, with the other two in Central.