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New England PatriotsPFM Team Dashboard
PFM Archetype Playoff-Caliber Team85.4PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#6AFC Rank#2Among AFC teamsQB Stability#12Drake Maye · SteadySeason OutlookPlayoff TeamBuilt to reach the playoffs and cause problems in January.PFM Team DNANew England Patriots Team DNA
Which traits define the Patriots DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityComplete Team
New England can win more than one way. The offense grades at 82.3, the defense is at 82.6, and the roster gives the Patriots enough answers across the board.
Secondary StrengthCurrent Momentum
New England is playing its best football right now. The 90.3 Recent Performance grade gives the Patriots real momentum.
Swing FactorLong-Term Direction
The bigger question is where New England is headed. A 76.4 Franchise Direction grade leaves the Patriots with important decisions ahead.
PFM AnalysisNew England Patriots PFM Analysis
All eyes are on AJ Brown as the Patriots start training camp. Drake Maye has some serious weapons now with Brown and Romeo Doubs stretching the field.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
New England is No. 6 in the latest PFM rankings with a score of 85.4. That lands the team in our Playoff Team tier. Inside the AFC East, the Patriots are No. 1. PFM sees a fairly even team on both sides of the ball: 82.3 on offense and 82.6 on defense. If you want to know what this team does best, start with Recent Performance at 90.3. That is the biggest reason for the Playoff-Caliber Team archetype. The quarterback situation looks solid with Drake Maye. New England carries a 84.0 QB Stability grade, No. 12 in PFM.
This team can flip a game in a hurry. Its 88.8 Explosiveness grade ranks No. 3 in PFM. There is still a 13.9-point gap between the best and worst grades, so the roster is not as balanced as it needs to be. Franchise Direction is the biggest concern at 76.4. The short-term talent may be better than the long-term plan.
PFM Report Card
QB StabilityB+84.0Roster StrengthB80.0Coaching DirectionB+85.0Recent PerformanceA90.3Offense StrengthB82.3Defense StrengthB82.6Franchise DirectionC+76.4ExplosivenessA-88.8AFC East PFM Watch
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