New England Patriots Release 2025 Schedule Featuring Dave Portnoy

The New England Patriots unveiled their 2025 NFL schedule with a unique video featuring Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who passionately broke down the full 17-game slate while seated courtside at a Celtics game. Portnoy highlighted key matchups including the Week 1 home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, where former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was fired, and the Week 7 game against the Tennessee Titans, which he framed as a 'Vrabel revenge game' for new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The team, under Vrabel's leadership, is showing renewed optimism after missing the playoffs in four of the last five seasons, bolstered by additions like quarterback Drake Maye, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and top draft pick Will Campbell. The Patriots will play three nationally televised games during the regular season, two of which are at Gillette Stadium, with their first game scheduled for September 7. The schedule release marks a celebratory and strategic moment for New England as they aim to reestablish themselves as a premier NFL team. DraftKings Sportsbook has already posted opening odds for the games, indicating growing excitement around the team’s prospects.