The New England Patriots extended their winning streak to six games with a victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9.
They have stormed into contention with consistent execution on both sides of the ball.
The turnaround has positioned them as one of the most improved teams through the first half of the season.
Quarterback Drake Maye has been central to the surge.
His development has accelerated faster than expected, providing stability at the position.
Maye’s performances, combined with the leadership of head coach Mike Vrabel and owner Robert Kraft, have one analyst making a big statement about the New England trio.
“If you compare owners, coaches and quarterbacks, who are the most stable teams in the NFL? I think you’ll find the Patriots measure up quite nicely.” Andy Hart said. “That’s a good thing to have stability at, those three positions, and the Patriots have it.”
"The Patriots might have the best quarterback, head coach, and owner trio in the NFL" – @JumboHart pic.twitter.com/956sHwINpv
— WEEI Afternoons (@WEEIAfternoons) November 4, 2025
Maye leads the NFL with a 74.1 percent completion rate and has thrown 17 touchdown passes with 2,285 passing yards.
Those numbers reflect a quarterback playing well beyond his experience level.
Vrabel has implemented a balanced approach that complements Maye’s strengths.
The defense allows 18.8 points per game, tied for fifth-fewest in the NFL.
The offense averages 26.3 points per game, which ranks seventh league-wide.
New England sits atop the AFC East and is tied for the best record in the conference.
Kraft has backed the new coaching staff and the front office with the resources needed to sustain momentum.
The Patriots have reestablished themselves as legitimate contenders in what many expected to be a rebuilding year.
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