The Patriots used the opportunity of the schedule release to start a competition between four players in the egg drop challenge.

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.

The Patriots will play nine home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., including their season opener on Sunday, Sept. 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. New England will also close the season at home against AFC East rival the Miami Dolphins.

Now, the league has no comment on Portnoy's presence in the Patriots' video. Even though Portnoy makes direct reference to the Goodell clown-nose shirt during his comments.

NFL schedules are not created equal. Here's a look at the teams who are set to benefit most and least based on when and where they're playing their latest set of opponents during the 2025 regular season.

Lowdown - Three reasons why the Patriots win this game? Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Skylar Thompson. That currently represents the Steelers depth chart at quarterback. No need to say more. Prediction/Record - Win, 2-1.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms explain why they’re excited for Josh McDaniels to face the Raiders in Week 1, as well as how the Patriots have a shot at building a foundation under Mike Vrabel early.

It will be an all-AFC West affair when the NFL returns to Brazil in Week 1. The Chiefs will face the Chargers on Friday, Sept. 5, at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo in a game that will stream for free on YouTube.