Patriots' Tough Path to Playoffs

0:00It's March 30th. This is NFL News today football coverage, powered by AI, Patriots owner Robert Kraft laid out the team's main goal for next season, just get into the playoffs. Coming off a strong year where they surprise everyone by reaching the Super Bowl before losing to the Seahawks, Kraft knows repeating that magic. Starts with qualifying for the postseason dance. The schedule looks brutal, rated as the toughest in the league, with heavy West Coast trips and match-ups against eight teams that made the playoffs. Last year, they also faced the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, both powerhouses who have been playoff regulars lately. Kraft stressed that, once you're in the playoffs, anything's possible, drawing from last season's wild ride. Fans and analysts see this as a reality check after the team over-achieved, but the core talent gives them a real shot despite the losses. They brought in receiver Romeo Doves to step up as the top option after trading away Stefan Diggs, and he's got the skills to shine in that role.

1:02Young quarterback Drake Mayn, who finished as MVP runner-up, leads a squad built for contention. Now it's on Mayee and coach Mike Vrable to bring back that playoff habit from the Tom Brady days, turning a grueling path into another deep run.