The last time we saw the Patriots on the field, they were licking their wounds after a crushing loss in Super Bowl LX, one that served as a bitter ending to a stunning turnaround season.
New England isn’t sneaking up on anyone this year. After a 14-3 finish and an AFC East title in 2025, the Patriots will have a target on their back in 2026 as they gear up for another run.
That run starts on Wednesday night in Seattle, with a Super Bowl rematch kicking off at 8:20 p.m.
Can New England do it again? Will the tougher schedule take its toll in Mike Vrabel’s second year? Was Drake Maye’s MVP-caliber season a flash in the pan, or the start of a special career? Will Christian Gonzalez justify his record contract?
You’ve got questions, we’ve got some answers. Here’s a look at the Globe’s stories previewing the 2026 season
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