As we continue with our seasonal opponent matchup previews, we are now moving on to the New England Patriots. Much like the previous two teams, the Patriots have entered a new era of football as the franchise moved on from Tom Brady in 2020, brought in Cam Newtown, and has just recently drafted Alabama quarterback Mac Jones.
New England had a very active offseason (more on that in a minute) and they still employ head coach Bill Belichick. Therefore, expectations for this team are still high, especially as they turn their focus towards the future.
The Patriots represent the third-straight test for the New Orleans Saints to start the season. Regardless of what questions fans have regarding what this team will be, they will be answered in relatively short fashion.
So, who are the Patriots this season? Let’s find out:
